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Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated Chi Eta Phi Sorority is a professional organization of registered nurses and nursing students, founded on October 16, 1932. Aliene C.

Chi Eta Phi Sorority is a professional organization of registered nurses and nursing students. Ewell, RN organized the Sorority on October 16, 1932 with the assistance of 11 other courageous registered nurses. The charter chapter, Alpha, was organized at Freedman's Hospital in Washington D.C. for two specific purposes: (1) elevating the plane of nursing and (2) increasing interest in the field of nursing.

10/27/2026

WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK AT YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT?

Being an informed patient starts with asking questions.

Consider asking your healthcare professional:

🩷 What is my personal risk for breast cancer?

🩷 Does my family history change my risk?

🩷 When should I be screened?

🩷 How often should I receive a mammogram?

🩷 Do I have dense breasts?

🩷 Are there changes in my health or family history I should tell you about?

🩷 Is my current screening plan appropriate for my risk level?

You don't have to understand everything before entering the exam room.

You just have to be willing to ask.

10/26/2026

WHAT DOES “EARLY DETECTION” ACTUALLY MEAN?

We say “early detection saves lives” frequently.

But what does early detection mean?

Screening aims to identify breast cancer before symptoms develop, when disease may be at an earlier stage and treatment can be more effective.

A mammogram can sometimes identify cancer before a tumor is large enough to feel.

But remember:

Screening is for people without symptoms.

If you discover a new lump or another concerning breast change, don't simply wait for your next routine screening mammogram. Contact a healthcare professional so the symptom can be appropriately evaluated.

Screening and diagnostic evaluation serve different purposes.

10/23/2026

BREAST PAIN: DOES IT MEAN CANCER?

Breast pain is common—and most breast pain is not caused by cancer.

Hormonal changes, medications, cysts, injury and other benign conditions can cause breast discomfort.

But that doesn't mean persistent or unexplained changes should simply be ignored.

Talk with a healthcare professional about new, persistent or concerning breast symptoms—especially when accompanied by a lump, ni**le changes, skin changes, swelling or other unusual findings.

Here's the takeaway:

Don't panic over every ache.
Don't ignore persistent changes either.

10/22/2026

YOUR MOTHER'S SIDE ISN'T THE ONLY SIDE THAT COUNTS

When thinking about hereditary cancer risk, don't look at only half of your family tree.

Your father's family history matters, too.

Genetic changes associated with increased cancer risk can be inherited from either parent.

Tell your healthcare professional about relevant cancers on both sides of your family—particularly breast cancer at younger ages, ovarian cancer, male breast cancer and patterns of cancer affecting multiple relatives.

Ask relatives questions when you can.

Who had cancer?
What kind?
How old were they when diagnosed?

Family health history is information worth preserving.

10/21/2026

🎀 **WHAT IS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER?**

Metastatic breast cancer, also called **Stage IV breast cancer**, occurs when breast cancer has spread to distant parts of the body.

It most commonly spreads to the:
• Bones
• Lungs
• Brain
• Liver

One important fact: If breast cancer spreads to another organ, it is **still breast cancer**. For example, breast cancer that spreads to the lungs is metastatic breast cancer—not lung cancer.

Metastatic breast cancer can be treated, and treatment may help slow its growth, relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is also a time to recognize and support those **living with metastatic disease.**

🎀 **Awareness includes every stage.**

**Source:** National Cancer Institute (NCI)

10/21/2026

📣 Share your expertise at the **2027 Boulé Educational Workshops!** Abstracts are being accepted for pre-recorded educational sessions, live poster presentations, and live podium presentations.

🗓 **Submission deadline: November 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST**

See **this month’s Service Letter** for full details and the submission link.

Your knowledge can inspire change. Your voice can make an impact! 💚💛

10/20/2026

🎀 **BREAST CANCER: STAGE VS. GRADE**

They may sound similar, but **stage and grade are not the same thing.**

**STAGE** helps describe the extent of the cancer. Breast cancer staging considers factors including the tumor’s size, whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body, tumor grade, and certain biomarkers.

**GRADE** describes how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope and how quickly they are likely to grow and spread.

Breast cancer grades range from **1 to 3**, while stages range from **0 to IV**.

Both provide important information that helps your healthcare team understand the cancer and plan treatment.

🎀 **Understanding your diagnosis starts with understanding the language.**

**Source:** National Cancer Institute (NCI)

10/19/2026

🎀 **WHAT IS TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER?**

Not all breast cancers are the same.

**Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)** is a type of breast cancer that does not have estrogen receptors (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), or large amounts of HER2 protein. Because these targets aren't present, treatments that specifically target them aren't effective against TNBC.

**What should you know?**

🔹 TNBC accounts for about **15% of breast cancers.**

🔹 It tends to **grow more quickly** and is **more likely to return** than many other invasive breast cancers.

🔹 Black women are approximately **twice as likely** to be diagnosed with TNBC as White women.

Understanding these differences helps us better understand breast cancer, treatment and health disparities.

🎀 **Knowledge matters. Awareness matters. Equitable care matters.**

**Sources:** CDC; National Cancer Institute (NCI)

10/16/2026

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AN ABNORMAL MAMMOGRAM?

First: an abnormal mammogram does not automatically mean cancer.

Sometimes a mammogram identifies an area that needs a closer look.

You may be asked to return for:
• Additional mammogram images
• Diagnostic mammography
• Ultrasound
• Other imaging
• A biopsy, when indicated

And this part matters:

Don't ignore the follow-up appointment.

Screening can only fulfill its purpose when abnormal findings receive appropriate evaluation.

An abnormal result can be frightening. Ask questions. Understand the next step. And complete the recommended follow-up.

10/16/2026

💚💛 **Happy 94th Founders’ Day to Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated!** 💚💛

**94 Years of Excellence, Service, Leadership, and Legacy!**

On October 16, 1932, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated was founded on a vision of sisterhood, professional excellence, and service to humanity.

Today, we proudly celebrate **94 years of advancing the nursing profession, promoting health education, strengthening communities, and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.**

As we honor the vision and dedication of our Founders, we also celebrate the generations of extraordinary nurses who have carried their legacy forward through compassionate care, unwavering commitment, and purposeful leadership.

For 94 years, our mission has remained steadfast, our sisterhood has grown stronger, and our impact has continued to reach communities across the nation and beyond.

Here's to 94 remarkable years and to the generations of service and excellence still to come! 💚💛

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