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Breast Cancer Detection and Implants.

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women, and since mammograms have been shown to detect breast cancer earlier and thus save lives, the question of whether implants interfere with mammograms is very important.

There are several ways in which implants have the potential to delay detection of breast cancer:

Although mammography can be performed in ways that minimize the interference of the implants, approximately 55 percent of breast tumors will be hidden in women with implants.²⁶

FDA scientists report that silicone or saline implants can rupture when women undergo mammograms, and for this reason, women who fear implant rupture may forego mammograms.²⁷

The accuracy of mammograms tends to decrease as the size of the implants increase in proportion to the size of the woman's natural breast.

Research findings on whether implants lead to a delay in breast cancer diagnosis have been inconsistent, but patients have reported such delays.²⁷A delay in diagnosis could result in the woman needing more radical surgery or the delay could be fatal.

Cancers. A study by National Cancer Institute (NCI) scientists found a 21% overall increased risk of cancer for women who had implants for at least seven years, compared with women of the same age in the general population. The increase was primarily due to an increase in brain, respiratory tract, cervical, and vulvae cancers. More research is needed to draw any conclusions, however. There is no research evidence that implants cause breast cancer.

Pink Campaigns

To all of our clients, sponsors, donors and interested parties we we wish to express our sincerest gratitude and On behalf of the women around the globe whom your generous donations, prayers, and thoughts of kindness have helped. Accept our sincerest Thank You.

Pink Campaigns is a subsidiary of AmerinRio, Inc. designed to fulfill our commitment to provide solutions to women around the world who suffer from breast cancer or other problems and diseases. Our goal at Pink Campaigns is to provide programs, support and facilities for women in need. Through this and other initiatives we hope to create a special sisterhood and bonding that will unite women globally and help lead humanity (women) to prosperity.

Please join us today. If you have already joined us thank you.

AmerinRio, Inc.

Street Collections Begin In Miami, Florida

May 25, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:
Donald McElfresh, VP
AmerinRio, Inc.
305-479-2824
dmcelfresh@amerinrio.org
www.amerinrio.org

Volunteers at AmerinRio, Inc. Collected Over $500 in Street Donations for Pink Campaigns Mobile Screening Unit.

Miami, Florida, May 25, 2009. AmerinRio, Inc. volunteers hit the streets over Memorial weekend to collect donations for Pink Campaigns Mobile Mammography Screening Clinic. Pink Campaigns still needs to raise another $150,000 for this specialized bus to do free breast cancer screenings in South Florida.

If you were traveling to the Keys over the weekend you might have seen the volunteers in white t-shirts with pink lettering or pink t-shirts and pink lettering at the corner of 344 St and U.S. 1 in Florida City. AmerinRio volunteers have never collected donations from the streets before and said that it was an eye opening experience. So many people seem to be very sad as they were traveling, was a comment by one of the volunteers. But for another volunteer it was a real pleasure to be able to smile and wave to everyone that passed by.

AmerinRio, Inc. would like to thank all those who were so kind and gave your donations during this past Memorial Weekend. We would also like to thank Glaceau for providing samples of their Vitamin Water to drink on those hot days. Every penny will go to support Pink Campaigns Mobile Mammography Unit. Pink Campaigns mission is to find Solutions for the Cure. A major part of the organization is Breast Cancer Research and Awareness, helping women overcome this disease and educating the public about early detection.

For additional information on Volunteers at AmerinRio, Inc. collected over $500 in street donations for Pink Campaigns Mobile Screening Unit, contact Donald McElfresh at 305-247-2484 or email at dmcelfresh@amerinrio.org. For more information about Pink Campaigns visit www.pinkcampaigns.org

AmerinRio, Inc. is an International NGO and a registered Florida nonprofit corporation organized and recognized under IRS code 501 (c) 3. With offices currently in Miami, Florida and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AmerinRio serves South Florida in areas of education, health, human services, arts, culture, and humanities, as well as public social benefits, international affairs, and environmental/wildlife (specifically in the Amazon region in Brazil). We also help with financial needs, shelter for the homeless, food, clothing and medical needs of South Floridians.

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