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Breast cancer is the most com-mon cause of cancer amongwomen in the U.S., other thannon-melanoma skin cancer. It isthe second leading cause of can-cer death in women. The chanceof a woman having invasivebreast cancer in her life is aboutone in eight, while the chance ofdying from breast cancer is aboutone in 35.The good news is breastcancer death rates are goingdown.This is, in part, due to newertechnologies that are being usedto find the cancer early.

One of the most recentadvances in x-ray mammographyis digital mammography. Theswitch from x-ray film to digitalmammography has led to anincrease in breast cancer detec-tion rates. With digital mammog-raphy, an electronic image istaken and stored in a computer.Much like the conversion to digi-tal photography, the benefit isthat the image can then be

manipulated and the radiologistcan use software (ComputerAided Detection) to help findbreast abnormalities.

Although ultrasound is not anew technology, it is frequentlyused to evaluate breast abnor-malities that are found either withmammography, MRI (MagneticResonance Imaging), or during aphysical exam. One application ofultrasound is differentiating amass as cystic or solid.

MRI of the breast is an excel-lent problem-solving technology.It is often used to investigatebreast concerns or abnormalitiesfirst detected with mammogra-phy, physical exam or other imag-ing exams. MRI is also useful forstaging breast cancer, determin-ing the most appropriate treat-ment and for follow-up aftertreatment.

When a breast biopsy is recom-mended, patients may be consid-ered a candidate for a minimally

invasive alternative to an open sur-gical biopsy known as image-guid-ed needle biopsy or stereotacticbiopsy. This type of biopsy can beperformed using ultrasound, mam-mography, or MRI guidance. Bene-fits include minimal scarring/smallincision, reduced post proceduralpain and risk of infection, shorterrecovery time, and potentiallylower hospital costs.

Unfortunately, there is current-ly no cure for breast cancer, sowomen must take a proactiveapproach to find it in its earlieststage. Routine physical exams,annual mammograms and theseadvanced technologies help usmeet this goal.

For more information aboutthe Imaging Services of NortheastGeorgia Medical Center, pleasecall 770-219-3840.

Written by Julie Presley, MD, aradiologist and medical director ofWomen’s Imaging Services at North-east Georgia Medical Center.

Advanced Technologies Aid in Early Breast Cancer Detection

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The diagnosis is shocking,the fight is overwhelming andthe battle can be daunting.Dealing with cancer - as apatient, caregiver, family mem-ber or friend - will includedealing with a variety of emo-tions and feelings. Yet newresearch shows that scientifi-cally based techniques canhelp patients, not only cope,but achieve optimal immunity.Over the last decade, we havelearned that shocking risk fac-tors - greater than smoking,diet, or cholesterol - can makethe difference between robusthealth and life-threatening dis-ease. Even you might haveimagined!

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Al Siebert, PhD and otherresearchers have identified threeimmune enhancing traits,dubbed the 3 Cs for:• Commitment• Control

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ways to feel in “control” of yourlife, exhibit “commitment” toyourself, and reframe the crisisas a “challenge” to be met has apotent effect on immunity. Toread how Danny, a 9-year oldboy in a seemingly hopeless sit-uation met all 3 Cs, visit BrendaStockdale’s website and previewchapter 8 of her book, You CanBeat the Odds (available as adownloadable PDF).

Cultivating the 3 Cs leads tothe gold standard of survivorresearch: resilience. Resilience islinked to an increased ability tofind meaning in suffering andthrive in the face of adversity. Tosee how resilient - flexible, resis-tant, strong, buoyant - you are,download the test provided at the

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Brenda Stockdale is theauthor of the book You Can Beatthe Odds, a guide that condenseshundreds of studies, letting youfocus on what really works with-out complicating your life. Formore than a decade, workingwith feedback from hundreds ofpatients, Stockdale has furtherdeveloped this successfulresearch-based program as theideal companion for any treat-ment options patients choose.

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According to The Handbookof Venous Disorders, 20-25 mil-lion Americans suffer with vari-cose veins and recent literaturesuggests that number is closerto 30-35 million Americans. Ifthe latter figures are to bebelieved, Superficial VenousReflux Disease (the officialname for the disease that caus-es varicose veins) is three timesmore prevalent than CoronaryArtery Disease, and three and ahalf times more prevalent thanCongestive Heart Failure andPeripheral Arterial Diseasecombined. Venous reflux, often

the underlying cause of vari-cose veins, frequently forcespeople to dramatically altertheir lifestyles, especially if theycan no longer tolerate being ontheir feet for portions of the day.

Varicose veins, known fortheir distinctive blue color andbulging appearance under theskin, stem from leaky valves.The saphenous vein, whichruns from ankle to groin, helpsreturn blood to the heartthrough a series of valves. How-ever, if the valves don’t functionproperly -- Superficial VenousReflux Disease -- the faulty

valves cannot circulate theblood flow causing swelling,pain, leg fatigue, varicose veins,and in some cases, ulcerationsaround the ankles. The problemoccurs most frequently in thelegs because gravity causesthose vessels to experience ahigher level of pressure toreturn the blood to the heart.

Treatment options are var-ied, depending on the severityof the disease. Patients withmild symptoms will benefitfrom a conservative approach ofexercise, weight loss or wearingsupport hose to control the

symptoms of pain and swelling.If the disease is more severe, thetreatment is more involved.Replacing the old vein strippingoperation is radiotherapyvenous closure procedure,which can be done in the officeor the hospital under localanesthesia. This procedurebegins with noninvasive ultra-sound imaging of the diseasedvein to trace its location. Acatheter is then inserted intothe vein and advanced to theuppermost segment of the vein.The tip of the catheter begins toheat the vein wall, causing thevein to shrink as the catheter isgradually withdrawn. Aftertreatment, ultrasound imagingis used to confirm closing of thevein before the patient is dis-charged. The narrowed veinbecomes fibrous and graduallyredirects blood flow to healthy

veins. The length of this proce-dure varies, depending on thepatient, but can usually be donein 20-30 minutes. The radio-therapy venous closure proce-dure has a 90% success rate andpatients may resume normal

activity within a day.James K. Elsey, M.D., FACSGwinnett Vein Specialists atGwinnett Surgical Associates631 Professional Drive,Suite 300Lawrenceville,GA 30046

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According to the Centersfor Disease Control and Pre-vention, breast cancer is thesecond most common formof cancer in women. (Non-melanoma skin cancer is theleading form of canceramong women.) In 2006,the most recent year forwhich statistics are avail-able, 40,820 women diedfrom breast cancer. Thatsame year, 191,410 womenwere diagnosed with breastcancer. Among Hispanicwomen, breast cancer is theNo. 1 cause of cancer death,while it is the second mostcommon cause of cancerdeath among white, black,Asian/Pacific Islander, andAmerican Indian/Alaska

Native women. Overall, theincidence of breast cancerin women in the Unit-ed States is 1 in 8,or 12.5 percent.Still, roughly2.5 millionwomen inthe U.S.h a v esur-

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The flu shot is FREE of charge tothose with Medicaid, Medicare Part Band some private insurance. All othersare charged $20 for the flu shot and $40for a pneumonia shot. Methods of pay-ment accepted include cash and credit.Appointments are not required.

This year’s flu vaccine includes threedifferent flu viruses: an H3N2 virus, aninfluenza B virus and the H1N1 virusthat caused so much illness last season.

Annual flu shots are recommendedfor the following groups:

People at high risk for complicationsfrom the flu, including:

• Persons age 65 and older• Pregnant women

• Persons with long term healthproblems (such as asthma, dia-betes, kidney disease)People who can spread the flu to

those at high risk (includes those listedabove AND infants and young children).

• Household contacts and out of thehome care givers

• Health Care Workers• Persons who live with, or care for,

persons at high riskAnyone wishing to reduce the

chance of getting the flu.The health department also rec-

ommends pneumonia shots for per-sons over 65 years old or anyone witha chronic illness or weakened immunesystem. This shot will help protectthem against pneumonia, a seriouscomplication of the flu.

In addition to vaccination, you canalso reduce your risk of getting the flu byfollowing a few simple steps:• Wash your hands often with soap

and water or an alcohol-based handcleanser. Teach your children to dothe same.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose ormouth.• Stay home when you are sick andkeep sick children home.• Avoid crowds – where people arelikely to be coughing and sneezing.• Do not share eating utensils,drinking glasses, towels or other per-sonal items.• Cover your nose and mouth with atissue when you cough or sneeze, thenput used tissues in a waste container andwash your hands.If you do not have a tis-sue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve.

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The nature of healthcare ischanging across the world. Moreand more healthcare providersfrom all disciplines are realizingthe importance of brain function.We know that the brain controls allof the functions of our body. Thelast 10 years have been explosive inthe growth of knowledge aboutdetecting and correcting improperbrain function. One way to knowwhat the functional capacity is inan adult and in a child is through aprocess called brain mapping.

I am proud to be one of the fewto offer brain mapping to the peo-ple of Gwinnett County. By placingsmall EEG sensors on the scalp ofan individual, a doctor is able tofind out how the brain is function-ing. The brain works by using elec-trical current and by using specificchemicals called neurotransmit-

ters. Let’s focus on the electricalfunction of the brain.

The small leads on the head canmeasure and record the electricalcurrent. These recordings are thencompared to a normative data base ata university?s research department.The slow waves are called deltawaves. The next wave up is calledtheta waves. The next waves arecalled alpha. The highest waves weusually measure are called betawaves. Once we collect the data pro-vided by the brainmap and send it offto the university, we get a report thatshows how the brain is functioning.

The treatment to correct theimproper brainwaves is reallyamazing to watch. We use a treat-ment called neurofeedback or EEGbiofeedback. Basically the sametype of EEG sensors are placed onthe scalp according to what area of

the brain needs work. We use dif-ferent colored blinking lights tosuggest to the brain to speed up orslow down based on what thebrainmap has told us.

We use movies as rewards forthe adult or child.When the brain isperforming like we want, the moviewill continue. When the brainstarts to perform in an improperway, the movie will pause. A feed-back loop is created with this treat-ment.We are able to train the brainwhat the proper and improperwave function is.

This technology has been verybeneficial in helping patients of allages deal with:• ADD/ADHD• Anxiety• Chronic Pain• Learning Disabilities• Insomnia

Many times with ADHD andlearning disabilities there will betoo much of the slow wave and notenough of the fast wave in the frontpart of our brain. Many times withchronic pain,anxiety and insomniathere will be too much fast wave atthe top or front part of our brain.The bottom line is that we canmeasure, record, and many timesfix dysfunction of the brain withthis technology.

I am very fortunate to have beenable to be apart of the healing processwith many patients using this tech-nology. If you have any questionsabout the symptoms we have listed orany other type of health problem, feelfree to contact my office.

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When diagnosed with cancer,patients often begin working withtheir doctors immediately to developa course of action with respect totreatment. For many cancer patients,that course of action includeschemotherapy.

Chemotherapy is a treatment thatuses certain medications to targetrapidly dividing cancer cells and scalethem back. It can also involve medica-tion to reduce tumor size or to allevi-ate pain.

An oncologist, or doctor who special-izes in cancer treatment, will developa chemotherapy regimen that fitswith the type of cancer, its stage andthe severity of symptoms. There is noone magic medicine that is used.Oftentimes, the treating oncologistwill customize a cocktail of medica-tions to treat the cancer. Chemother-apy may be administered by oralmedications or through an intra-

venous drip. The frequency of themedication dosages are determinedby the doctor.

As with any medication, chemothera-py may result in certain side effects.The severity of side effects can differdepending on how aggressive thechemotherapy treatment is and thetypes of medications being used.Generally, these are the side effectsone can expect.• Nausea• Fatigue• Hair loss• Dry skin• Sexual changes• Constipation or diarrhea• Taste changes• Low platelet counts

Over time, treatment can grow cum-bersome. Should that occur, patientsshould consult their oncologist andhe or she may be able to devise a dif-ferent regimen of drugs.

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Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment Services

at Gwinnett Medical CenterCancer results from changes in

a person’s genes that usually occurover many years. Lifestyle factorssuch as tobacco, alcohol use andexposure to chemicals may con-tribute to some of these changes.Specific gene mutations (changes)may increase the risk of developinga particular type of cancer.

These abnormal genes arepassed from generation to genera-tion, and a strong family history ofcancer (two or more relatives) maymean that it’s the result of an inher-ited cancer susceptibility gene. It’simportant to remember that onlyfive to ten percent of all cancers arecaused by inherited genetic muta-tions, and not everyone who car-ries them will develop cancer.

There are many issues to con-sider before deciding if geneticcounseling and testing is right foryou. Gwinnett Medical Center(GMC) provides consultations todiscuss your concerns and helpdetermine your personal geneticrisk for cancer.

Counseling ProcessGMC provides comprehensive

information and support for you,your family and your physician.Aninitial appointment will involve:

• A detailed review of your fam-ily history

• An assessment of cancer risksfor you and your family

• A discussion of the pros andcons of genetic testing

• Supportive counseling to helpyou make the best decision foryou and your family

How is Genetic Testing done? Genetic tests are performed on

a sample of blood, or cells from themouth. The sample is sent to a lab-oratory where technicians look forspecific changes in the DNA. Thelaboratory reports the test resultsin writing to a person’s doctor orgenetic counselor.

Your Dedicated Cancer Genetics Educator

Cindy Snyder, RN, MSN, FNP-C,CBCN, is a family nurse practition-er and cancer risk counselor. She iscertified by the Oncology NursingSociety as a cancer genetics educa-tor and completed an intensivecourse in cancer risk assessment atthe City of Hope National MedicalCenter’s Department of ClinicalCancer Genetics. For more infor-mation, call 678-312-3235 to talkwith our cancer genetics educator.

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In honor of Breast CancerAwareness Month, Gwinnett Med-ical Center is offering two events,one to inform women about breasthealth and the other to celebrateand honor life at the Fifth AnnualCancer Survivor Celebration.

In the Battle Against BreastCancer, Fight Like a Girl. A health-care breakfast designed to educateyou about breast health.

October 22, 2010, 7:30 – 9 a.m.Gwinnett Technical College, 700

Building (Busbee)In recognition of Breast Cancer

Awareness Month, Gwinnett Med-ical Center and the GwinnettChamber are providing a FREEbreakfast forum to educate youabout breast health. The panel,which will discuss a variety of top-ics ranging from prevention todetection to cancer research, willinclude breast health experts:

• Kimberly Hutcherson,MD,radiol-ogist and cancer survivor• Cindy Snyder, RN, MSN, FNP-C,CBCN, manager of Oncology Ser-vices and cancer risk counselor

• Jennifer Beck, American CancerSociety patient resource navigator

The first 50 registrants willreceive a Fight Like a Girl T-shirt.All attendees will receive a pinkFight Like a Girl bracelet and canhave their picture taken in the freephoto booth. Also, GMC healthcareprofessionals will be at informa-tional tables to provide resourcesfor breast health.

To register, visit gmc-rsvp.org or call 678-312-3452.Fifth Annual Cancer

Survivors Celebration

Tuesday, October 26, 20105:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Gwinnett Medical CenterDuluth Gallery

3620 Howell Ferry RoadDuluth, GA 30096

Join us to celebrate survivorshipand life with fun, food and great fel-lowship. Activities will include edu-cational/awareness displays, Care-a-Van and facilities tours, door prizesand survivor stories.Hosted by: Gwinnett Medical Center

& Your American Cancer SocietyPatient Resource Navigator.

To RSVP and for more infor-mation, please call 678-312-3235.Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth islocated at the corner of PleasantHill Rd. and Howell Ferry Rd. Fol-

low signs on the event day.For a complete list of cancer

related services and programsoffered at Gwinnett Medical Center,visit gwinnettmedicalcenter.org.

You are Invited: Gwinnett Medical Center Celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Each year, Breast CancerAwareness Month in the UnitedStates helps shed light on theproblem of breast cancer. Height-ened efforts at raising awarenessof breast cancer in the month ofOctober include the cooperationof millions of Americans fromindividuals participating in 5k’sand walks and larger organiza-tions such as the National Foot-ball League wearing pink in ashow of support for breast cancervictims and survivors.

But breast cancer is an issuethat extends beyond the monthof October, and many peoplemight be surprised to learn ofbreast cancer’s prevalence. Inthe United States alone, breastcancer incidence in women is 1in 8, or roughly 13 percent. In

fact, among women in the U.S.,breast cancer rates are higherthan those of any cancerbesides lung cancer.

With such staggering fig-ures, it’s important for bothwomen and men (who can alsosuffer from breast cancer) togain a greater understanding ofthis deadly disease.

What Is Breast Cancer?Breast cancer is an uncon-

trolled growth of breast cells.Any type of cancer is the resultof mutations in genes responsi-ble for regulating the growth ofcells and keeping them healthy.In a healthy body, the cellsreplace themselves in an orderlyfashion, as healthy new cellstake over as old ones die out.When mutations occur,

changed cells gain the ability tokeep dividing without controlor order, producing more simi-lar cells and forming a tumor.

In the case of breast cancer,cancerous cells graduallyinvade nearby healthy breasttissue and make their way intothe underarm lymph nodes,which are small organs that fil-ter out foreign substances in thebody. If the cancer reaches thelymph nodes, it then has a path-way into other parts of the body.Upon diagnosis, a patient willbe told what stage of breast can-cer they are in, which tells howfar the cancer has spreadbeyond the original tumor.Is Breast Cancer Hereditary?

According to BreastCancer.org,a nonprofit organization dedi-

cated to providing reliable,complete and current informa-tion about breast cancer, only 5to 10 percent of cancers are dueto an abnormality inheritedfrom a parent. While all breastcancers are caused by a geneticabnormality, roughly 90 percentof breast cancer cases are theresult of genetic abnormalitiesthat are a result of the agingprocess and the wear and tear ofeveryday life.Can Breast Cancer Be Prevented?

Maintaining a healthylifestyle is always an idealapproach, but breast cancer isnever the fault of the individ-ual. A balanced diet, a lifestylethat includes abstaining fromsmoking and drinking alco-hol in excess and regular exer-cise are all ways to stay healthy,

Understanding Breast Cancer

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Are There Risk Factors for Breast Cancer?

BreastCancer.org notesthat there are factors a womanor man can control that mightlessen their risk for breastcancer. Those risks include:

Weight. Post-menopausalwomen in particular canreduce their risk of breast can-cer by maintaining a healthyweight. Fat tissue is the body’smain source of estrogen aftermenopause, and having morefat tissue means higher estro-gen levels, which increasesbreast cancer risk.

Diet. Many cancers arelinked to diet, but studieshave yet to show for certainwhich types of foods

increase the risk for breastcancer. In general, it’s goodto restrict sources of redmeat and other animal fats,such as fats from dairyproducts. Some studies haveshown that eating a lot ofred and/or processed meatsis associated with a higherrisk of breast cancer. Eatinga diet low in fat and rich infruits and vegetables is oftenrecommended to reducecancer risk.

Exercise. The AmericanCancer Society recommendsengaging in 45 to 60 minutes ofphysical exercise 5 or more daysper week, as evidence continuesto mount that exercise canreduce breast cancer risk.

Alcohol and smoking.Alcohol limits the liver’s abil-ity to control blood levels of

estrogen, which can increaserisk of breast cancer. Similar-ly, smoking has been associ-ated with a small increase inbreast cancer risk.

BreastCancer.org also notesadditional risk factors forbreast cancer can includerecent oral contraceptive use,stress and anxiety and expo-sure to estrogen.

While all of the men-tioned risk factors are with-in an individual’s control,there are a host of additionalfactors beyond a person’scontrol that can increaserisk of breast cancer. Thesefactors include age, familyhistory, personal history,and race among others.

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the Human Papilloma Virus. Somesymptoms include bleeding in themouth or a sore that does not heal, alump or thickening of the skin or lin-ing of the mouth, loose teeth, prob-lems wearing dentures, tongue pain,jaw pain or stiffness, difficulty or painchewing or swallowing, and sorethroat. Every time you see your dentalcare provider, make sure you have anoral cancer exam performed. Thereare multiple early detection screen-ing devices available used to detectabnormal cells beneath the surfaceof the tissue. An atraumatic brushbiopsy, OralDCX, is also available andis used if a lesion is present. If youhave any questions or concerns,please contact your dental provider.

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Nearly 25 percent of women and15 percent of men suffer fromuncomfortable and unsightly vari-cose veins. Symptoms include:

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offers treatment options for spiderveins and varicose veins that aremore precise and less invasive, sothere is no need to worry about thoseunsightly, uncomfortable veins.

What causes varicose veins?When a vein wall weakens or a

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known as varicose or spider veins.Contributing factors include:

genetics, obesity, multiple pregnan-cies, trauma and/or a profession thatrequires standing for long periods oftime.Varicose veins are also commonin people over the age of 60.Veins thatare cosmetically unappealing, causepain or show other symptoms areprime candidates for treatment.

“Venous insufficiency or varicoseveins are not just cosmetic issues.”says Brandon Kang, MD, pioneer invein treatment at Gwinnett MedicalCenter-Duluth. “If not properly treat-ed,symptoms can progress and causemore serious medical problems.”

How can varicose veins be treated?

No two veins are the same and treat-ment options are individually based.Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluthoffers both conservative and correc-

tive treatments. Conservationincludes compression stockings andleg elevation. Corrective methodsinclude Sclerotherapy and the newestlaser treatment,VenaCure EVLT.

In Sclerotherapy, a tiny needle isinjected into the affected vein, deliv-ering medication that irritates thelining of the vein. The vein collapsesand is then reabsorbed.

The VenaCure EVLT laser veintreatment uses laser energy that pulsesthrough the vein, causing the vein tocollapse and seal shut. This minimallyinvasive procedure takes less than 45minutes and can be performed in thephysician’s office. The results are morethan 95 percent effective.

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October is Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month and in Gwin-nett and across the country, thereare events and activities designedto educate the public about domes-tic violence. Domestic violence canhappen to anyone regardless ofrace, age, sexual orientation, reli-gion or gender and it isn’t just awomen’s issue. It impacts everyone-- men, women, children, familiesand whole communities each year.

“Domestic violence is the will-

ful intimidation, physical assault,battery,sexual assault,and/or otherabusive behavior perpetrated by anintimate partner against another. Itis an epidemic affecting individu-als in every community, regardlessof age, economic status, race, reli-gion, nationality or educationalbackground. Violence againstwomen is often accompanied byemotionally abusive and control-ling behavior, and thus is part of asystematic pattern of dominance

and control. Domestic violenceresults in physical injury, psycho-logical trauma, and sometimesdeath. The consequences ofdomestic violence can cross gener-ations and truly last a lifetime.Domestic violence is the willfulintimidation, physical assault, bat-tery, sexual assault, and/or otherabusive behavior perpetrated by anintimate partner against another. Itis an epidemic affecting individu-als in every community, regardlessof age, economic status, race, reli-gion, nationality or educationalbackground. Violence againstwomen is often accompanied byemotionally abusive and control-ling behavior, and thus is part of asystematic pattern of dominanceand control. Domestic violenceresults in physical injury, psycho-logical trauma, and sometimes

death. The consequences ofdomestic violence can cross gener-ations and truly last a lifetime.”(National Coalition AgainstDomestic Violence).

In addition to promotingawareness, Gwinnett will be hometo several events and special pro-jects in recognition of October asDomestic Violence AwarenessMonth.

Gwinnett County Violence Task Force

Taking on the Tough Issues and

Offering SolutionsRight now, you or someone you

know at work, school, or churchmay be experiencing violence or

abuse in their life.Do you know the signs? Do you

know the questions to ask? Do youknow how and where to get help?

The Gwinnett County FamilyViolence Task Force is made up ofrepresentatives from criminal jus-tice, the courts, prosecution, lawenforcement, parole, probation,faith, mental health, health care,education, social services, business-es, survivors, civic groups and otherinterested citizens. We invite you topartner with us to stop all forms ofviolence in our community.For information or assistance visitwww.gwinnettfamilyviolence.org

Check them out the GwinnettCounty Violence Task Force on

Comcast Channel 23 and on YouTube,

www.youtube.com/user/GwinnettForce

Gwinnett Gladiators Partner with Blaze4Life

For Fund RaiserPurchase tickets for any Gwin-

nett Gladiators home game and aportion of the proceeds will go toBlaze4Life. On Saturday, October23, 2010, Blaze4Life will have aninformation booth prior to theGladiators vs. Florida Everbladesgame to explain their mission andpurpose.

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Take time to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Tang Soo Do Academy, LLC, withthe primary goal of providingwomen’s self defense instruction.In September 2006 ATSDA trans-formed into Atlanta Tang Soo Do,Inc., a 501 (3) Georgia non-profitorganization, dedicated to provid-ing violence prevention educationwith the goal of strengthening fam-ilies…one life at a time. In 2009,the name was changed toBlaze4Life, Inc.

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Partnership Against Domestic Violence

Survivor Speak-OutThursday, October 28, 2010

PADV will celebrate its ninthannual Domestic Violence SurvivorSpeak-Out at the Gwinnett HistoricCourthouse in Lawrenceville.When: 11:00 a.m.Where: Gwinnett

Historic Courthouse; 185 W Cro-gan St., Lawrenceville.

Partnership Against DomesticViolence (PADV) announces itsninth annual Domestic ViolenceSurvivor Speak-Out commemorat-ing National Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month.Local women willshare their personal stories of abuse.Ending the program, the communi-ty will honor victims killed due todomestic violence with a immenselypowerful, personalized “RememberMy Name”ceremony.

Celebrating its 35th anniver-sary, Partnership Against Domes-tic Violence (PADV) is the largestand one of the oldest nonprofitdomestic violence organizations inGeorgia. Serving metro Atlanta,PADV transforms the lives of

approximately 16, 000 women andchildren every year through vio-lence prevention, emergency inter-vention and long-term advocacy.PADV programs and servicesinclude a 24-hour crisis line, twoemergency safe houses, long-termsupportive housing, supportgroups, legal advocacy, publicassistance, corporate and commu-nity education, and a teen datingviolence prevention program.

To learn more about domesticviolence and PADV programs andservices, please visit www.padv.orgor find them on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/PADVAtlanta.

Additional Featured Resources on

Domestic Violence:• National Domestic Violence Hot-line, 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)• The Georgia domestic vio-lence hotline, 1-800-33-HAVEN (1.800.334.2836)

• Georgia Coalition AgainstDomestic Violence, www.gcadv.org• National Coalition AgainstDomestic Violence, www.ncadv.org

• National Resource Center onDomestic Violence, www.nrcdv.org• The CDC's “Choose Respect”web-site, www.cdc.gov/chooserespect/

• The Domestic Violence AwarenessProject, dvam.vawnet.org• American Institute on DomesticViolence, www.aidv-usa.com

The couple may avoid being aroundothers, often staying home or goingout alone rather than in groups. Oneperson appears to be the decisionmaker for both people. Both peoplemay avoid discussing how their rela-tionship is going or may focus on thegood qualities, avoiding discussingproblem areas. One person may bethe scapegoat, being blamed for allthe problems. Abuse, such as yelling &name calling, may be openlyobserved and marks or bruises maybe noticed on one person. One per-son may exhibit jealously toward theother or may accuse the other of infi-

delity. The couple may openly experi-ence intense and sometimes violentarguments. One person attempts toisolate the other from others and maysabotage friendships or other familyrelationships to prevent the signifi-cant other from receiving support.One person may be quiet and not callattention to self ... unless told to do soby the significant other. Communica-tion appears unhealthy, ineffectiveand one-sided. One person maybegin to do something that the otherperson clearly does not want to do,such as engaging in sexual behavior.

Characteristics of an Abusive Relationship

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