How long can my aunt survive with breast cancer?
My aunt found out that she had breast cancer one year ago but she did nothing about it. Now she is experiencing bleeding and such and she got surgery. Can she still survive if she is in stage four or is she even in stage four?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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There are very few statistics on survival rates in untreated breast cancer as most people choose to have it treated. This is a very treatable cancer in the early stages and your aunt's results will depend on a huge range of factors. Her treating Dr is in the best position to advise.
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I am so sorry that that happened to her! I think you guys should look into alternative medicine which has a good probability of curing cancer of any kind. Some of the treatments involve tremendous amounts of vitamin D and all kinds of other things. You can find some articles and links on these websites: Www.mercola.com Www.naturalnews.com I hope she gets better! :)
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There are many people who have survived Stage 4 cancer. Those are the lucky people. Regrettably people who know they have cancer and wait like your aunt has done are playing with fire. Depending on what organs are now involved and how she is responding to treatment if she's having treatment will determine how long she can live. It could be just months without treatment, or several years with treatment. So sorry your family is going through this.
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I just lost my mom to stage 4 breast cancer almost 2 weeks ago. I have searched and searched to find a survivor. I was in denial when i read over and over again that only few make it to 5 years. I thought, there is no way this is going to happen to my family. My mom was an amazing woman, she not only dealt with her own cancer but the loss of my Aunt from pancreas cancer. Her cancer came back on her lungs, 3 tumors. 2 on one and the biggest on the other, so they said they could not do surgery, just chemo and clinical trials to try to keep them from growing. She made it all the way to the very end of the 5th year. About 2 months ago we sent her to a place in Mexico called Issels. They have many testimonials from terminal cancer patients, who were now cancer free. We gave it a shot. She was there for 4 weeks, when she got home her migraines started. Sliterallyaly whithered away in a few weeks. All these years and during chemo, she never looked unhealthy. You could only tell cause she lost her hair. We were shocked to find out 13 tumors were on her brain, the tumors on her lungs doubled in size in a month, had a tumor in her sinus, spine, and a few on the surface of her skin. I think I still in shock that it took over so fast. I wish you all the luck, stay strong. if I could go back this last month I wouldn't have pushed her to do the radiation everyday and the chemo. I would have rather her enjoy the remaining of her life. My heart goes out to you and your entire family.
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If the cancer involves the skin that makes her a stage 3B at a minimum, but in cases like this they are a stage 4 99.9% of the time. Stage 4 disease is not curable and without treatment she may survive several months to 1.5 years.
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DeniseDDS and Tarkarri have good answers and reasonable guesses, but this is always a guess. Whatever guess even knowledgeable medical people may make will be wrong. You do not know what stage she is, so Denise has to guess at that. These questions asking us to predict the future are human nature. Many of us want to know the future. We cannot ever know the future. If you think about it, you might not want to know the future. - - - I saw one person - who would not allow any treatment - live for over five years with a huge primary breast cancer that had broken through the skin of the breast, became infected, was a painful fungating malodorous mass, and yet she would allow no surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. She had no money and no insurance. I saw her at no charge and provided her with comfort medications at my own expense. Nice person, but I could never talk her into allowing any real treatment. She was still alive and ambulatory when I retired from medical practice. This is just one anecdotal case, but it shows that anything may be possible. Cancers follow no rules. This was the only person - out of many many hundreds of breast cancer patients I saw - who I could not talk into trying some form of breast cancer treatment
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
How long until you are considered a breast cancer survivor.
How long until you are considered a breast cancer survivor.?
I just wondered how long it takes to become considered as an official breast cancer survivor, is it as soon it is removed or is it 5 years without it coming back? Please help.
Cancer - 11 Answers
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you ARE a survivor
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I hate when people ask me that question as it pertains to brain cancer. If you're not dead, you're a survivor. I didn't fight or win any battles and wasn't brought back to life to make me a surivor. The cancer, surgery, radiation and chemo hasn't killed me.
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@survivor until............
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I had cervical cancer, and I started telling people I was a cancer survivor the day after I had surgery to remove it. (Even before I had the pathology results telling me that they got it all!)
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Doctors count survival from the day of diagnosis.
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 http://www.cancertruth.info/ The Journey Through Cancer and The Seven Levels of Healing "The Journey Through Cancer" describes a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment and recovery by a physician who is at the forefront of integrative medicine in cancer care. Board-certified oncologist Dr. Jeremy Geffen has many years of experience serving as a physician, guide, mentor, coach, and friend to thousands of cancer patients and their families. By Jeremy R. Geffen, MD, FACP As a medical oncologist, I have been honored to serve as physician, guide, and friend to thousands of individuals with cancer and their loved ones. Many heroic people have inspired and taught me a great deal about living courageously in the face of great challenges, and the unknown.  http://www.cancertruth.info/ Through this process, I have come to understand the experience of cancer as a journey -- filled with ups and downs, periods of calm and tumult, and extraordinary opportunities for healing and transformation. I have also seen, again and again, what powerful roles the mind, heart, and spirit can play in impacting every individual's journey through cancer. It is normal and common to feel overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis, as anyone who has been through this experience can attest. Unfortunately, it is not yet normal or common for individuals and families to receive skillful, coherent, and comprehensive help in navigating the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of cancer. For many, this is a painful and tragically missed opportunity. But it doesn't have to be so. Over many years of running an integrative cancer center, I was repeatedly asked: "Doctor, in addition to radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, what else can I do to help myself? What should I eat? What vitamins should I take? What alternative therapies should I use?" And, "How can I deal with the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges I am encountering?" In searching for meaningful and practical answers, I saw an important pattern. I recognized that all questions and concerns encountered by patients and their loved ones fall into one of seven distinct, but inter-related domains of inquiry and exploration. I call these The Seven Levels of Healing and describe them in detail in The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person. They are a powerful guide for navigating all aspects of the cancer journey, including the mental, emotional, and spiritual -- as well as physical -- ones. The Seven Levels are briefly summarized below, along with some practical suggestions for using them right away: Level One: Education and Information. Understanding your medical care is important to achieving the best outcome. Feeling clear and confident about your care helps put your mind at ease and enhances your ability to enter the deeper dimensions of healing. Find an experienced oncologist whom you trust, and who answers your questions fully. Don't make hasty decisions. Make decisions based on knowledge and understanding, not on fear. Level Two: Connection with Others. This is a powerful component of healing. Family members can only do so much. Seek additional support from friends, clergy, and self-help organizations. Join a support group. Talk with others who have navigated the journey though cancer and found positive solutions. Level Three: The Body as Garden. Conventional treatments remain the foundation of leading-edge cancer care. However, taking an active role in caring for your body also includes good nutrition, exercise, massage, relaxation, and other complementary therapies. These can nourish and strengthen the body, soothe and calm the mind, and invigorate the heart and spirit. Level Four: Emotional Healing. Cancer can be an emotional roller-coaster. Everyone involved can experience feelings of fear, anger, depression, and doubt -- as well as gratitude and love. Keep a journal to explore and release your innermost feelings. Work with a counselor or therapist. Don't neglect your emotional self. Level Five: The Nature of Mind. Mental anxiety is often another part of cancer. The mind can work for or against you, depending on your focus. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, examine your thoughts and beliefs and see if they are serving you. When fear and doubt are replaced with clarity and understanding, anxiety often diminishes. Ask yourself, "What are the blessings in my life? What am I truly grateful for?" Level Six: Life Assessment. It is very empowering to discover the deepest meaning and purpose of your life, especially in the face of cancer. Answering three important questions can help clarify your priorities and liberate enormous time, energy, and resources for healing: What is the meaning and purpose of my life? What are my most important goals for the coming year? How do I want to be remembered by those whom I love? Level
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Usually 5 years. Good luck.
8 :
Even though I have metastatic breast cancer, I feel that every day that I am alive, I am a survivor. After 7 years your chance of recurrence is less. Hang in there.
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The second the cancer is GONE from your body! I am a survivor of 12 years. It has changed my life. So live like you've never lived before, take each day with gusto, you have been given a second chance at life...take it and use it well. You ARE a survivor!!!!!. Don't look back and have any regrets. Take good care of yourself, you deserve it.
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Usually , for official statistical records, it is 5 years. For the patient , if we look to the cause, be it diet, trauma, stress etc., and make some changes to build up a healthy immune system, there should be no recurrence. It is now 10 years since my diagnosis, and I have been in good health ever since by getting back to basics, renewed . The day I was told I was "in remission " was the day I turned my life around, vowing never to put up with that negative way of thinking, never to look on recovery as a battle, and to put that all behind me and look only for health. To think healthy thoughts, to eat healthy food, to do healthy things, and be with healthy people. That's the secret. All the best for you, Nvrgvup.
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When I had my bi-lateral mastectomy, I became a survivor. It's gone. I don't have any breast but I don't care either because I chose life over breast any day. Besides, I'm 63, I don't need them anymore lol. Really, once the cancer is removed, you are a survivor. They used to say if the cancer doesn't come back in 5 yrs, then you can consider yourself a survivor. To that I say Bull, I had to go through breast removal and I don't have to wait 5 yrs to know that the cancer is gone. So, if you had breast cancer and the tumor is gone or any other surgery was done, you are a survivor. Join the millions of us who are proud to say, "I am a survivor" Be blessed
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I just wondered how long it takes to become considered as an official breast cancer survivor, is it as soon it is removed or is it 5 years without it coming back? Please help.
Cancer - 11 Answers
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1 :
you ARE a survivor
2 :
I hate when people ask me that question as it pertains to brain cancer. If you're not dead, you're a survivor. I didn't fight or win any battles and wasn't brought back to life to make me a surivor. The cancer, surgery, radiation and chemo hasn't killed me.
3 :
@survivor until............
4 :
I had cervical cancer, and I started telling people I was a cancer survivor the day after I had surgery to remove it. (Even before I had the pathology results telling me that they got it all!)
5 :
Doctors count survival from the day of diagnosis.
6 :
 http://www.cancertruth.info/ The Journey Through Cancer and The Seven Levels of Healing "The Journey Through Cancer" describes a revolutionary approach to cancer treatment and recovery by a physician who is at the forefront of integrative medicine in cancer care. Board-certified oncologist Dr. Jeremy Geffen has many years of experience serving as a physician, guide, mentor, coach, and friend to thousands of cancer patients and their families. By Jeremy R. Geffen, MD, FACP As a medical oncologist, I have been honored to serve as physician, guide, and friend to thousands of individuals with cancer and their loved ones. Many heroic people have inspired and taught me a great deal about living courageously in the face of great challenges, and the unknown.  http://www.cancertruth.info/ Through this process, I have come to understand the experience of cancer as a journey -- filled with ups and downs, periods of calm and tumult, and extraordinary opportunities for healing and transformation. I have also seen, again and again, what powerful roles the mind, heart, and spirit can play in impacting every individual's journey through cancer. It is normal and common to feel overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis, as anyone who has been through this experience can attest. Unfortunately, it is not yet normal or common for individuals and families to receive skillful, coherent, and comprehensive help in navigating the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of cancer. For many, this is a painful and tragically missed opportunity. But it doesn't have to be so. Over many years of running an integrative cancer center, I was repeatedly asked: "Doctor, in addition to radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, what else can I do to help myself? What should I eat? What vitamins should I take? What alternative therapies should I use?" And, "How can I deal with the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges I am encountering?" In searching for meaningful and practical answers, I saw an important pattern. I recognized that all questions and concerns encountered by patients and their loved ones fall into one of seven distinct, but inter-related domains of inquiry and exploration. I call these The Seven Levels of Healing and describe them in detail in The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person. They are a powerful guide for navigating all aspects of the cancer journey, including the mental, emotional, and spiritual -- as well as physical -- ones. The Seven Levels are briefly summarized below, along with some practical suggestions for using them right away: Level One: Education and Information. Understanding your medical care is important to achieving the best outcome. Feeling clear and confident about your care helps put your mind at ease and enhances your ability to enter the deeper dimensions of healing. Find an experienced oncologist whom you trust, and who answers your questions fully. Don't make hasty decisions. Make decisions based on knowledge and understanding, not on fear. Level Two: Connection with Others. This is a powerful component of healing. Family members can only do so much. Seek additional support from friends, clergy, and self-help organizations. Join a support group. Talk with others who have navigated the journey though cancer and found positive solutions. Level Three: The Body as Garden. Conventional treatments remain the foundation of leading-edge cancer care. However, taking an active role in caring for your body also includes good nutrition, exercise, massage, relaxation, and other complementary therapies. These can nourish and strengthen the body, soothe and calm the mind, and invigorate the heart and spirit. Level Four: Emotional Healing. Cancer can be an emotional roller-coaster. Everyone involved can experience feelings of fear, anger, depression, and doubt -- as well as gratitude and love. Keep a journal to explore and release your innermost feelings. Work with a counselor or therapist. Don't neglect your emotional self. Level Five: The Nature of Mind. Mental anxiety is often another part of cancer. The mind can work for or against you, depending on your focus. To avoid feeling overwhelmed, examine your thoughts and beliefs and see if they are serving you. When fear and doubt are replaced with clarity and understanding, anxiety often diminishes. Ask yourself, "What are the blessings in my life? What am I truly grateful for?" Level Six: Life Assessment. It is very empowering to discover the deepest meaning and purpose of your life, especially in the face of cancer. Answering three important questions can help clarify your priorities and liberate enormous time, energy, and resources for healing: What is the meaning and purpose of my life? What are my most important goals for the coming year? How do I want to be remembered by those whom I love? Level
7 :
Usually 5 years. Good luck.
8 :
Even though I have metastatic breast cancer, I feel that every day that I am alive, I am a survivor. After 7 years your chance of recurrence is less. Hang in there.
9 :
The second the cancer is GONE from your body! I am a survivor of 12 years. It has changed my life. So live like you've never lived before, take each day with gusto, you have been given a second chance at life...take it and use it well. You ARE a survivor!!!!!. Don't look back and have any regrets. Take good care of yourself, you deserve it.
10 :
Usually , for official statistical records, it is 5 years. For the patient , if we look to the cause, be it diet, trauma, stress etc., and make some changes to build up a healthy immune system, there should be no recurrence. It is now 10 years since my diagnosis, and I have been in good health ever since by getting back to basics, renewed . The day I was told I was "in remission " was the day I turned my life around, vowing never to put up with that negative way of thinking, never to look on recovery as a battle, and to put that all behind me and look only for health. To think healthy thoughts, to eat healthy food, to do healthy things, and be with healthy people. That's the secret. All the best for you, Nvrgvup.
11 :
When I had my bi-lateral mastectomy, I became a survivor. It's gone. I don't have any breast but I don't care either because I chose life over breast any day. Besides, I'm 63, I don't need them anymore lol. Really, once the cancer is removed, you are a survivor. They used to say if the cancer doesn't come back in 5 yrs, then you can consider yourself a survivor. To that I say Bull, I had to go through breast removal and I don't have to wait 5 yrs to know that the cancer is gone. So, if you had breast cancer and the tumor is gone or any other surgery was done, you are a survivor. Join the millions of us who are proud to say, "I am a survivor" Be blessed
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
What are the strangest things you heard that can cause breast cancer
What are the strangest things you heard that can cause breast cancer?
I 'm doing a report for health class. My topic is "strange myths about the risk of breast cancer" If you know anything that seems strange or stupid that people think can give them breast cancer, let me know. And if you know it's true or false, please send me Links if you have any. The only thing I can find is on antiperspirants, i need some more strange ideas. Thanks!
Cancer - 7 Answers
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One now-debunked cause of breast cancer is abortion but right-to-life groups like to use it anyway.
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sleeping with your bra on. I heard it here on yahoo.answers.
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There are so many, most of which are repeated here on YA regularly You are right, anti-perspirant and deodorant don't cause breast cancer: http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/deodorants/ http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/bc_myths/antipersp.jsp Another rmyth is that blows, bumps or pinches to the breast cause it: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/11349.htm http://www.swedish.org/17384.cfm A link between abortion and breast cancer is a myth; junk science and propaganda from the anti-choice lobby. The broad scientific consensus is that no such link exists. This excellent article gives the facts: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1374/is_2_62/ai_83794478 also http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/abortion-miscarriage Frequently on this board there are questions about bras and breast cancer - sleeping in a bra or wearing an ill-fitting, underwired or padded bra are common myths and NOT causes of breast cancer. There have been recent bogus scares about water in plastic bottles - frozen, left in cars etc - causing bc; all nonsense: http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/medical/a/bottled-water.htm http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp Someone asked on here yesterday if french fries caused breast cancer! I often see people saying on here that breast cancer is largely, mainly or entirely genetic. It isn't; only 5 -10% of breast cancer cases are due to hereditary factors. There is currently a common belief that dairy products cause breast cancer, mainly because of the book 'Your Life in Your Hands' by Jane Plant, which made the claim. There is no real scientific evidence that this is true, and in fact I offer myself as evidence that it isn't - I had been vegan for over 8 years when i was diagnosed with bc. In fact, if you are discussing myths about breast cancer you may want to include all claims about diet and lifestyle. There is no evidence that any food contributes to any cancer. Any claim that it does is speculation and reflects the fears and prejudices of the person making the claim. It's often less scary for someone who hasn't had cancer to 'blame the victim' - put cancer down to avoidable life style factors like diet, stress, lack of exercise etc - than it is for them to accept that cancer is a largely random disease that can strike any of us at any time. The causes of breast cancer aren't known; there are known risk factors, but these ARE risk factors not causes - ticking one, some or all these boxes does not mean you will get breast cancer, and many people who are diagnosed with breast cancer have none of these risk factors other than the first and/or second. The greatest risk factor for breast cancer is being female -over 99% of those diagnosed are women. The second greatest is getting older - 80% of those diagnosed are over 50. 5-10% of breast cancer cases are due to hereditary factors. The other known risk factors are: Having children at an older age or not at all. The more children a woman has may also slightly lower her risk. Breast-feeding helps protect against the disease. The longer a woman breast feeds her children, the more she lowers her risk. Starting periods at a younger than average age (under 12) or having a late menopause (after 55) Taking the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes a small increase in risk. However, the risk gradually returns to normal after you stop taking them. Being overweight (especially after the menopause). Regularly drinking more than 1 unit of alcohol per day slightly increases the risk of breast cancer. Having a previous diagnosis of breast cancer increases the risk of developing a new cancer in the other breast. Thanks for the interesting question. If I remember any more myths as the day goes on, I'll add them
4 :
Theres the most 'popular' myth of the mobile phones causing breast cancer. Apparently the radio waves from the phone cause cancer, especially if you keep it in your bra. I'm not sure if this is a myth because it seems likely to me.
5 :
There's a study out claiming that women exposed to artificial light at night can cause breast cancer. A neighbor of mine went to far as to remove her television and night light from her bedroom, hung "black out" curtains and bought a sleeping mask. Here's a link: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/23/11174
6 :
Race. Are you white? IT happens in whites so often. Ugh! Why does health have to be so racist?
7 :
I heard that australian scientist discovred it can be a STD.I dont ahve time to get you sources but u can check it ou
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I 'm doing a report for health class. My topic is "strange myths about the risk of breast cancer" If you know anything that seems strange or stupid that people think can give them breast cancer, let me know. And if you know it's true or false, please send me Links if you have any. The only thing I can find is on antiperspirants, i need some more strange ideas. Thanks!
Cancer - 7 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
One now-debunked cause of breast cancer is abortion but right-to-life groups like to use it anyway.
2 :
sleeping with your bra on. I heard it here on yahoo.answers.
3 :
There are so many, most of which are repeated here on YA regularly You are right, anti-perspirant and deodorant don't cause breast cancer: http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/deodorants/ http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/bc_myths/antipersp.jsp Another rmyth is that blows, bumps or pinches to the breast cause it: http://www.netwellness.org/question.cfm/11349.htm http://www.swedish.org/17384.cfm A link between abortion and breast cancer is a myth; junk science and propaganda from the anti-choice lobby. The broad scientific consensus is that no such link exists. This excellent article gives the facts: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1374/is_2_62/ai_83794478 also http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/abortion-miscarriage Frequently on this board there are questions about bras and breast cancer - sleeping in a bra or wearing an ill-fitting, underwired or padded bra are common myths and NOT causes of breast cancer. There have been recent bogus scares about water in plastic bottles - frozen, left in cars etc - causing bc; all nonsense: http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/medical/a/bottled-water.htm http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/petbottles.asp Someone asked on here yesterday if french fries caused breast cancer! I often see people saying on here that breast cancer is largely, mainly or entirely genetic. It isn't; only 5 -10% of breast cancer cases are due to hereditary factors. There is currently a common belief that dairy products cause breast cancer, mainly because of the book 'Your Life in Your Hands' by Jane Plant, which made the claim. There is no real scientific evidence that this is true, and in fact I offer myself as evidence that it isn't - I had been vegan for over 8 years when i was diagnosed with bc. In fact, if you are discussing myths about breast cancer you may want to include all claims about diet and lifestyle. There is no evidence that any food contributes to any cancer. Any claim that it does is speculation and reflects the fears and prejudices of the person making the claim. It's often less scary for someone who hasn't had cancer to 'blame the victim' - put cancer down to avoidable life style factors like diet, stress, lack of exercise etc - than it is for them to accept that cancer is a largely random disease that can strike any of us at any time. The causes of breast cancer aren't known; there are known risk factors, but these ARE risk factors not causes - ticking one, some or all these boxes does not mean you will get breast cancer, and many people who are diagnosed with breast cancer have none of these risk factors other than the first and/or second. The greatest risk factor for breast cancer is being female -over 99% of those diagnosed are women. The second greatest is getting older - 80% of those diagnosed are over 50. 5-10% of breast cancer cases are due to hereditary factors. The other known risk factors are: Having children at an older age or not at all. The more children a woman has may also slightly lower her risk. Breast-feeding helps protect against the disease. The longer a woman breast feeds her children, the more she lowers her risk. Starting periods at a younger than average age (under 12) or having a late menopause (after 55) Taking the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) causes a small increase in risk. However, the risk gradually returns to normal after you stop taking them. Being overweight (especially after the menopause). Regularly drinking more than 1 unit of alcohol per day slightly increases the risk of breast cancer. Having a previous diagnosis of breast cancer increases the risk of developing a new cancer in the other breast. Thanks for the interesting question. If I remember any more myths as the day goes on, I'll add them
4 :
Theres the most 'popular' myth of the mobile phones causing breast cancer. Apparently the radio waves from the phone cause cancer, especially if you keep it in your bra. I'm not sure if this is a myth because it seems likely to me.
5 :
There's a study out claiming that women exposed to artificial light at night can cause breast cancer. A neighbor of mine went to far as to remove her television and night light from her bedroom, hung "black out" curtains and bought a sleeping mask. Here's a link: http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/23/11174
6 :
Race. Are you white? IT happens in whites so often. Ugh! Why does health have to be so racist?
7 :
I heard that australian scientist discovred it can be a STD.I dont ahve time to get you sources but u can check it ou
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
What is the best source for Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer marothons, runs, or other events
What is the best source for Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer marothons, runs, or other events?
I have recently been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and my grandmother fought through Breast Cancer more than once and her life was taken by Melanoma in her lungs. I am looking to participate in events that are dedicated to finding a cure or even just spreading knowledge of Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer or others. Where is the best source of finding this info?
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Below is one major site and a couple other sites for you to check. I hope this helps. Good luck
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I have recently been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer and my grandmother fought through Breast Cancer more than once and her life was taken by Melanoma in her lungs. I am looking to participate in events that are dedicated to finding a cure or even just spreading knowledge of Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer or others. Where is the best source of finding this info?
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Below is one major site and a couple other sites for you to check. I hope this helps. Good luck
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Friday, June 12, 2009
What is the paint code number for breast cancer awareness pink
What is the paint code number for breast cancer awareness pink?
I am currently wanting to paint a few things in the color pink used for breast cancer awareness. Where can i find the correct paint code number for that color of pink so that i am using the correct shade? THANKS!
Cancer - 1 Answers
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It doesn’t matter. I have so many pins in the shape of a ribbon from the American Cancer Society for every cancer under the sun and my breast cancer pins are not all the same shade
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I am currently wanting to paint a few things in the color pink used for breast cancer awareness. Where can i find the correct paint code number for that color of pink so that i am using the correct shade? THANKS!
Cancer - 1 Answers
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It doesn’t matter. I have so many pins in the shape of a ribbon from the American Cancer Society for every cancer under the sun and my breast cancer pins are not all the same shade
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Is it possible to get breast cancer when your 13
Is it possible to get breast cancer when your 13?
I just went to the doctors and I told him about these 2 lumps on my breasts. I haven't had my period yet. The doctor said he doesn't know what it is though. My grandma died from breast cancer. Is it possible to get it when your my age though?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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Its low risk but it could be. They also could be benign.
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It's definitely possible especially since you have a history of it in your family. If your doctor is not going to get you a biopsy, go to another doctor. It could be pretty serious or nothing at all. It's better to be safe then sorry.
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Honey cancer can happen to anyone, age has no barrier. Get a second opinion.
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The risk is extremely low.
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I'm glad you asked the question. I have been a doctor for teenagers for over 20 years and have never heard of breast cancer in a girl your age. But you do need to get a doctor to examine you and tell you for sure what it is; if the first doctor did not know, ask another one. In the meantime, you may not know there is a lot you can do to prevent breast cancer in your adult years. Check out all the food suggestions especially on my blog, the Holistic Medicine Blog. best to you, Robert Pendergrast, the Holistic Medicine MD
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It is as close to impossible as makes very little difference. The chances of a 13 year old having breast cancer are just about zero. The chances of her having it in both breasts are even smaller. You know, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was classed as a 'younger woman'. Know why? - I was only 50, and that's pretty young for breast cancer. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone young teens), and fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30. Most (80%) are over 50. You say the lumps are 'on' your breasts. Breast lumps are within the breast - and most of them (even in women over 50) aren't cancer. At your age your breasts are just beginning to grow and develop; if the lumps are within your breasts, they are normal breast development. If they're ON your breasts, they're probably zits, boils or bug bites. Talk to your mother about this; if you don't feel comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse - she will take you seriously and will be able to reassure you that you don't have breast cancer. I'm sorry to hear your grandmother died of breast cancer. But breast cancer is rarely hereditary - only 5 - 10% of all cases are hereditary, and they are due to a rare inherited faulty gene. Breast cancer diagnosed after the age of 50 is even less likely to be hereditary. A sign that breast cancer MAY be hereditary is when several members of the same side of a family have had it, especially if some were diagnosed at an earlier than usual age - that is, under 50
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I just went to the doctors and I told him about these 2 lumps on my breasts. I haven't had my period yet. The doctor said he doesn't know what it is though. My grandma died from breast cancer. Is it possible to get it when your my age though?
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Its low risk but it could be. They also could be benign.
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It's definitely possible especially since you have a history of it in your family. If your doctor is not going to get you a biopsy, go to another doctor. It could be pretty serious or nothing at all. It's better to be safe then sorry.
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Honey cancer can happen to anyone, age has no barrier. Get a second opinion.
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The risk is extremely low.
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I'm glad you asked the question. I have been a doctor for teenagers for over 20 years and have never heard of breast cancer in a girl your age. But you do need to get a doctor to examine you and tell you for sure what it is; if the first doctor did not know, ask another one. In the meantime, you may not know there is a lot you can do to prevent breast cancer in your adult years. Check out all the food suggestions especially on my blog, the Holistic Medicine Blog. best to you, Robert Pendergrast, the Holistic Medicine MD
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It is as close to impossible as makes very little difference. The chances of a 13 year old having breast cancer are just about zero. The chances of her having it in both breasts are even smaller. You know, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was classed as a 'younger woman'. Know why? - I was only 50, and that's pretty young for breast cancer. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone young teens), and fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30. Most (80%) are over 50. You say the lumps are 'on' your breasts. Breast lumps are within the breast - and most of them (even in women over 50) aren't cancer. At your age your breasts are just beginning to grow and develop; if the lumps are within your breasts, they are normal breast development. If they're ON your breasts, they're probably zits, boils or bug bites. Talk to your mother about this; if you don't feel comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse - she will take you seriously and will be able to reassure you that you don't have breast cancer. I'm sorry to hear your grandmother died of breast cancer. But breast cancer is rarely hereditary - only 5 - 10% of all cases are hereditary, and they are due to a rare inherited faulty gene. Breast cancer diagnosed after the age of 50 is even less likely to be hereditary. A sign that breast cancer MAY be hereditary is when several members of the same side of a family have had it, especially if some were diagnosed at an earlier than usual age - that is, under 50
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Why is the color pink associated with breast cancer awareness
Why is the color pink associated with breast cancer awareness?
How is the color pink the symbol of breast cancer awareness? And when did it originate?
Cancer - 7 Answers
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Pink is usually associated with females and mostly females are the ones to get breast cancer.
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i htink because it is sterotypicallly a girly color when a baby is born, they give it a pink blanket girls are symbolized with pink so the two are associated because they represent women uniting
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its feminine
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Pink ribbons have been the symbol of the fight against breast cancer since 1993. In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, making the Pink Ribbon its symbol. With that, the color pink became the color, as well.
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Well, the way I see it is Breast cancer is cancer of the breasts, a female body part Pink is a feminine color It goes hand in hand, doesn't it? But that's just my thinking, there could be a better totally different reason for it.
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The first color ribbon chosen for breast cancer was not pink it was a peach color. Pink was chosen for its marketablity by a cosmetic company and had little to do with feminism. The colored ribbons cropped up around the time of Desert Storm and were linked to the song, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon round the ole oak tree". Lotsa people tied yellow ribbons around trees to remember our troops overseas. The ribbon symbol than extended to those people fighting AIDS. People wore a tiny red ribbon in remembrance for those fighting or dying from the disease. At the time women wanted to focus more research for breast cancer. Pink was not the first color chosen at all, but it had better marketing capabilities. The pink colored ribbon was chosen by a cosmetic company (Estee Lauder) that wanted to sponsor breast cancer awareness. The person who originally came up with the concept of the peach colored ribbon Charlotte Hayley. Estee Lauder Cosmetics wanted to use her ribbon but she thought they were too commercial (which is true). When Hayley rejected the offer Esteen Lauder went ahead with a pink ribbon that became the symbol for breast cancer.
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Check this link out. I know it helped me
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How is the color pink the symbol of breast cancer awareness? And when did it originate?
Cancer - 7 Answers
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Pink is usually associated with females and mostly females are the ones to get breast cancer.
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i htink because it is sterotypicallly a girly color when a baby is born, they give it a pink blanket girls are symbolized with pink so the two are associated because they represent women uniting
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its feminine
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Pink ribbons have been the symbol of the fight against breast cancer since 1993. In 1993 Evelyn Lauder, Senior Corporate Vice President of the Estée Lauder Companies founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, making the Pink Ribbon its symbol. With that, the color pink became the color, as well.
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Well, the way I see it is Breast cancer is cancer of the breasts, a female body part Pink is a feminine color It goes hand in hand, doesn't it? But that's just my thinking, there could be a better totally different reason for it.
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The first color ribbon chosen for breast cancer was not pink it was a peach color. Pink was chosen for its marketablity by a cosmetic company and had little to do with feminism. The colored ribbons cropped up around the time of Desert Storm and were linked to the song, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon round the ole oak tree". Lotsa people tied yellow ribbons around trees to remember our troops overseas. The ribbon symbol than extended to those people fighting AIDS. People wore a tiny red ribbon in remembrance for those fighting or dying from the disease. At the time women wanted to focus more research for breast cancer. Pink was not the first color chosen at all, but it had better marketing capabilities. The pink colored ribbon was chosen by a cosmetic company (Estee Lauder) that wanted to sponsor breast cancer awareness. The person who originally came up with the concept of the peach colored ribbon Charlotte Hayley. Estee Lauder Cosmetics wanted to use her ribbon but she thought they were too commercial (which is true). When Hayley rejected the offer Esteen Lauder went ahead with a pink ribbon that became the symbol for breast cancer.
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Check this link out. I know it helped me
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Question about the breast cancer 3 day walk
Question about the breast cancer 3 day walk?
I'm trying to do the Breast Cancer 3-day benefiting Susan Komen for the cure and I have so many questions! This will obv be my first one and I can't seem to find my answers in the FAQ. How many people need to be on a team? What is the min and max. I'm trying to form my own team. What about the team names? Does each person need to raise $2,200 or is that by group? Any ideas on how to raise the money? Thanks in advance.
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Hi I won't be able to answer to many questions but I will try. This will be my 1st time walking in the 3-day, so I am still trying to learn/figure things out. For the amount of people you need to have on a team I don't believe there is a set amount. So if it's just you and one other person then that's your team. Yes- each person on the team has to raise the $2200. That I know for sure. About raising the money-- once you register they will give you your walker ID number and right from the web site you will be able send out e-mail letters. They will send you out a handbook that has all sorts of info in it. When the handbook comes there will be a donation slip that you can make copies of to mail out once you register you can also download and print out a copy of your donation form. Also once you register you will be able to access more areas on the web site that are helpful. I don't know if I have helped any or not. But I do wish you the best of luck!!
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I'm trying to do the Breast Cancer 3-day benefiting Susan Komen for the cure and I have so many questions! This will obv be my first one and I can't seem to find my answers in the FAQ. How many people need to be on a team? What is the min and max. I'm trying to form my own team. What about the team names? Does each person need to raise $2,200 or is that by group? Any ideas on how to raise the money? Thanks in advance.
Community Service - 1 Answers
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Hi I won't be able to answer to many questions but I will try. This will be my 1st time walking in the 3-day, so I am still trying to learn/figure things out. For the amount of people you need to have on a team I don't believe there is a set amount. So if it's just you and one other person then that's your team. Yes- each person on the team has to raise the $2200. That I know for sure. About raising the money-- once you register they will give you your walker ID number and right from the web site you will be able send out e-mail letters. They will send you out a handbook that has all sorts of info in it. When the handbook comes there will be a donation slip that you can make copies of to mail out once you register you can also download and print out a copy of your donation form. Also once you register you will be able to access more areas on the web site that are helpful. I don't know if I have helped any or not. But I do wish you the best of luck!!
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