Friday, January 28, 2011

What are the signs of breast cancer

What are the signs of breast cancer?
I am getting paranoid because I have been noticing that my breasts are getting somewhat larger and also sore most of the time. Also my mother had severe breast cancer but I do not know much about it because she refuses to talk about it. I am worried to go to the doctors because I am on my parents health insurance still and I don't want to worry my parents because they are EXTREMELY overly emotional and have enough to deal with. Any help is extremely appreciated. I am in my 20's. My mom got breast cancer around her early 30's.
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Other than finding a lump breast cancer does not have symptoms. If you are you g enough to be on your parents insurance you are too young to be concerned about breast cancer.
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I had no signs. No Pain, No Lump I can feel, No Nothing. If it weren't for my yearly mammogram I would have never known I had it. I highly doubt you have Breast Cancer, and since you are on your parent's insurance, I assume you are young. There is no way you have breast cancer at your age. I was 43 and they thought that was too young.
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Monday, January 24, 2011

What are the chances of a Woman age 45-55 of dying Breast Cancer

What are the chances of a Woman age 45-55 of dying Breast Cancer?
Ok, so there is a lump in a friend of mine's mother. It is in one of her breasts. It could possibly be Breast Cancer but we are hoping otherwise. Could she die? What are the risks of surgery if it does come down to that?
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thats so sad and worrisome it can go either way if its very early it may be removed maybe and it just depends . and sadly it can kill even at 40 sadly . i hpe it isnt cancer hope she is gonna be ok
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it all comes down to the biopsy. the type of tumor will give you something to assess as far as death/surgery/chemotherapy/ ect. it could be quite bad..or a small procedure..time will tell.
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a lump could be a cyst and this is bening and therefore NON-cancerous,its called mastopathy....try to reduce stress and to exercise helps also to reduce sensitivity and pain-sensations.Im 41/caucasian and was diagnozed with this disease 3 years ago,just have a regular check-up including mammogram/ thats all,she can lead a normal life and no theraphy is necessary
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The chances of someone dyeing from breast cancer are not measured by the personâ€™s age it is measured by the disease. At this point it is premature to consider death when you donâ€™t even know she has cancer. If it is cancer the risk of surgery is far less than the risk of not having surgery. If she has been having her annual check ups and mammograms she has a good chance of catching it early. 80% of breast lumps that are biopsied are not cancer.
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Breast Cancer & Metformin (Glucophage) by Robert Wascher Metformin, also known as Glucophage, has become the most commonly prescribed oral medication for the treatment of diabetes. Previous laboratory and public health studies have suggested that metformin may also be able to suppress cancer cell proliferation, and to reduce the risk of death due to cancer. However, thus far, there has been very little direct clinical research evidence available to support this hypothesis. Regular Exercise After 30 Curbs Risk of Breast Cancer by Kirsten Whittaker Recent research findings have concluded that if you are over 30 years old, exercising an hour a week may cut your risk of breast cancer, which is the most common cancer among U.S. women. According to American Cancer Society estimates, 192,370 women will be diagnosed with this form of cancer in 2009. When Breast is Not Always Best by Bron McClain Is it a lump in your breast? Are you brave enough to get it checked out? Or do you ignore it? I'll tell you what happened to me... Breast Cancer From Bras? by John M Marshall There is a link between bras and breast cancer. The main link is that 80% of women wear the wrong-sized bra. Most of other supposed connections are myths. Living Beyond Breast Cancer - Dream Or Reality? by Jan Hasak Is there such a thing as living beyond breast cancer? Learn about others who overcame tragedy with attitudes of joy, with hearts longing to share their stories of hope with others. Slow down and smell the gardenias. Their aroma is so much sweeter after cancer treatment. When normal life resumes, try the slower lane and enjoy the scenery along the way. On the Rebound - Breast Cancer Recovery by Jan Hasak Is there ever life after breast cancer? Breast cancer recovery is possible, especially if the cancer survivor is able to get circulating. Many times exercise is the best way for a cancer patient to recover fully after feeling fatigued for so long. Don't let post-treatment blues keep you down. Catch the next fitness train going by and climb aboard the train to recovery. Get the Scoop - My Breast Cancer Support Group by Jan Hasak If you are a cancer survivor, are you looking for someone who can REALLY understand how you feel? A group of soul mates who have traveled on a similar journey? The author describes her experiences with a traditional breast cancer support group, as well as the advantages of online sources of support and comfort. Tips on Custom Designing a Mastectomy Bra by Jacquie Generra Are you frustrated because you are uncertain how to find a post-mastectomy support garment? When purchasing Mastectomy bras, you will want to find that you look like you did before the surgery while providing a comfortable experience. It is possible to customize them to your individual requirements and taste. Breast Cancer Gene Therapy - How Does it Work? by John M Marshall Breast cancer gene therapy explained in simple English. The concept of this therapy is to try to cure the cause, not just the consequence like other therapies do. I'm Too Young to Have Breast Cancer, Aren't I? by Deborrah Walker Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for young women age 15-39. What are the issues? How high is the risk and is there anything that can be done to lower it? Good luck...

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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Can you develop Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer at the same time

Can you develop Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer at the same time?
My question is fairly simple. Can my grandmother develop Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer at the same time?
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sure! its not impossible, but unlikely at exactly the same time, you see the cause of breast and ovarian cancer is close (high estrogen levels) could be other stuff but its mainly that what's more possible is the fact that...she could get breast cancer first and the cancerous cells SPREAD to the ovary hope i answered your question mate

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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Does most women with stage 2a breast cancer always have a recurrence

Does most women with stage 2a breast cancer always have a recurrence?
I know that it is rare for stage 1 breast cancer to come back later and metastasize, but is it for stage 2a breast cancer? Stage 2a means no lymph nodes involved.
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I'm sorry, but your statement is very incorrect. This is from the National Cancer Institute: Stages of Breast Cancer Key Points for This Section After breast cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body. There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. The following stages are used for breast cancer: Stage 0 (carcinoma in situ) Stage I Stage IIA Stage IIB Stage IIIA Stage IIIB Stage IIIC Stage IV After breast cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body. The process used to find out whether the cancer has spread within the breast or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information gathered from the staging process determines the stage of the disease. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment. There are three ways that cancer spreads in the body. The three ways that cancer spreads in the body are: Through tissue. Cancer invades the surrounding normal tissue. Through the lymph system. Cancer invades the lymph system and travels through the lymph vessels to other places in the body. Through the blood. Cancer invades the veins and capillaries and travels through the blood to other places in the body. When cancer cells break away from the primary (original) tumor and travel through the lymph or blood to other places in the body, another (secondary) tumor may form. This process is called metastasis. The secondary (metastatic) tumor is the same type of cancer as the primary tumor. For example, if breast cancer spreads to the bones, the cancer cells in the bones are actually breast cancer cells. The disease is metastatic breast cancer, not bone cancer. The following stages are used for breast cancer: Stage 0 (carcinoma in situ) There are 2 types of breast carcinoma in situ: Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a noninvasive condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct. The abnormal cells have not spread outside the duct to other tissues in the breast. In some cases, DCIS may become invasive cancer and spread to other tissues, although it is not known at this time how to predict which lesions will become invasive. Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is a condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lobules of the breast. This condition seldom becomes invasive cancer; however, having lobular carcinoma in situ in one breast increases the risk of developing breast cancer in either breast. Enlarge Pea, peanut, walnut, and lime show tumor sizes. Stage I In stage I, cancer has formed. The tumor is 2 centimeters or smaller and has not spread outside the breast. Stage IIA In stage IIA: no tumor is found in the breast, but cancer is found in the axillary lymph nodes (the lymph nodes under the arm); or the tumor is 2 centimeters or smaller and has spread to the axillary lymph nodes; or the tumor is larger than 2 centimeters but not larger than 5 centimeters and has not spread to the axillary lymph nodes. So, there is also no concrete evidence that it is "RARE" for stage I breast cancer to "come back" and "metastasize." When cancer "comes back," it is called a recurrence. When it has "metastasized," that means it has spread to another organ. These are two different situations. There are women who had been dx'd with stage 0 or stage I breast cancer, and leapt to stage IV in the blink of an eye. You just can't assume that stage I means a person is in the clear. Cancer doesn't play favorites. It may never come back for a woman who was diagnosed originally as a stage IIIb. This is why it is crucial for women to be extreme advocates for themselves and be in tune with their bodies. By the way, I was diagnosed as a stage IIa/IIb, and I fully intend on NOT having it come back.
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Iam not sure it takes 5 years to know I have breast cancer and will not know but I will take every precaution and have my check ups and my momos
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I canâ€™t imagine anyone would intend on their cancer recurring and there is nothing incorrect about your question. Early stage breast cancer has a 10-20% chance of recurrence even 10-20 years later. Except for LCIS which has 35% chance of having an invasive breast cancer occur in either breast. At stage 2 one of the most important factors that helps predict recurrence is tumor size. If the tumor is 2.5cm or larger there is a high risk for recurrence. Other predictors are negative hormone receptors and the grade.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

How can I raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness at my avon party

How can I raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness at my avon party?
Hey there, i am throwing an avon party in a few weeks with the theme being breast cancer awareness, as this month is breast cancer awareness month. I am having a raffle, but also need other fund raising ideas for the party to raise plenty of money. I am selling some products with a 20% proceed going to the charity. Any advice and suggestions for fund raising would be fantastic. thank you in advance
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You can go ahead and sell the AVON BC awareness items such as the new Avon Crusade Tote Designed by MarimekkoÂ® exclusively for the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. It's only $10 and 100% of the net profits ($6.24) will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Of course if you are an AVON rep you won't get any award sales or credit from this, but it is worth it for the cause. Your raffle is a great idea, also if you have people already ordering items ask them if they would like to donate $1 to the cause, then take that money and donate it yourself. Good Luck with your Party!
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I am an Avon Sales Rep also and I personally am not throwing a party but I have started an Avon fundraiser on my e-rep site. That gives the people that go to your party another option to contribute whatever they want but still be able to place their order and a portion of their proceeds can go directly to Breast Cancer.

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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Is there a way to decrease your chances of getting breast cancer

Is there a way to decrease your chances of getting breast cancer ?
I want to get a head start so maybe I won't have breast cancer. Any tips?
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Well research has shown that having kids decreases the chances. So does breast feeding. Also, trying to eat healthy, exercise, and avoiding toxins should help.
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Eating healthy is the best and working out 3 days a week- doing your own breast examinations, getting mammograms and yearly female annual exams- you have a better chance of not getting it if it doesn't run in your family- if it does you can get mammograms earlier than 40. taking away a lot of sugars and animal fats are healthy life styles anyway- good luck!
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The thing is, nobody knows what causes breast cancer, so nobody can tell you how to prevent it. There isn't a scrap of evidence that diet or certain foods will help. Breast cancer is sometimes hereditary, but this is rare - only 5-10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary. There are recognised risk factors, but they ARE only risk factors, not causes. Most people who have all these risk factors don't get breast cancer. The biggest risk factor is getting older; breast cancer is mainly a disease of ageing, and 80% othose diagnosed with it are over 50. 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-feedinghelps 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. Again, these are only 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. I'm guessing from your Q&A - and forgive me if I'm wrong - that you're quite young. The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend that women start breast self-examination at the age of 20. Being aware of how your breasts usually are and reporting any changes to your doctor is the best thing you can do as you get older. Other than that there's not much you can do; try to enjoy your life and not worry too much about cancer. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 50 - I'm glad I didn't waste any of those 50 years worrying about getting it
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Don't smoke, eat right, get plenty of exercise, and come from a family with no history of breast cancer!
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yes there is a way to decrease breast cancer by checking your self and going to the doctor's now and than and always eat healthy

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Is is possible to develop breast cancer at fifteen? What are symptoms of having breast cances

Is is possible to develop breast cancer at fifteen? What are symptoms of having breast cances?
Hello folks. I am a15 years old female and I have recently discovered a small lump in my left breast ( about the size and shape of a M&M). I'm especially concerned about it because my grandmother lost her breast to cancer, which means it is in my genes. Is is possible for someone so young like me to develop breast cancer ? Is there certain symptoms (occasional pain in the location, drowsey... etc)...
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go to the doctor asap tell your mom it could be bad or nothing at all
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The chances of a 15 year old developing breast cancer are as close to zero as makes just about no difference. If it happened, her case would make headline news and be written up in medical journals the world over. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone teens), fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under 40 and most (80%) are over 50. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was classed as a 'younger woman'; I was 50. Most breast lumps, even in women over 50, aren't cancer. At your age, with your breasts still growing and developing, any changes you notice in your breasts is almost certainly normal hormonal development. No, drowsiness is not a symptom of breast cancer; and most people diagnosed with breast cancer have felt no pain at all. Your grandmother having had breast cancer does not mean you have breast cancer 'in your genes'; only 5 - 10% of all breast cancer cases are hereditary, and breast cancer that is diagnosed after the age of 50 is even less likely to be hereditary. A single case of breast cancer in your family is not 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 developed it at a younger than usual age. From the information you've given, you're not at any increased risk of breast cancer. And even in the rare cases where breast cancer 'runs in the family', the chances of a 15 year old developing it would still be almost zero. Talk to your mother about this. If you don't feel comfortable doing that, talk to your school nurse; she will be used to girls having worries like this and will be able to reassure you
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If you have any health concerns please consult your doctor. I am 27 and have stage 3c colon cancer so there is no such thing as too young. The odds are hugely in your favor, but it never hurts to get checked out by a physician
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Better chance of getting struck by lightning while winning the lottery, but theoretically still possible.

Saturday, January 1, 2011

How common is breast cancer at age 35

How common is breast cancer at age 35?
I recently heard about a woman who died of breast cancer at 35, leaving behind several kids, including a baby. What would cause this at such a young age?
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genetics, family history, poor preventative health care, bad luck.
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Although you would'nt think it is, it Really is that common. I've just heard about a poor mother of 2, she was only 32 i think, and had a new baby aged 8 months. She noticed a patch of skin on her arm, it was red like sunburn, she went to gp about it and 3 weeks later she died!!! Its very scary.......So my advice to myself and everyone else out there if you are worried about something, even if you think it might be nothing, get it checked out, whatever IT may be,,,its better to be safe than sorry.....
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you can get it at 18. it deals with your family history. but they recommend for women to stat getting mammograms at 30 because thats when the percentage rises. so saying that you are 35, you are years after 30 so depending on your famuly history, your chances may or may not be good in getting it. cancer has no age. you have to remember back in the day, 35 was considered older than what it is now. people would get married at 12. now people get married at like 25. so their 12 is our 38. so yes, mid thirties start a lot of health care issues.
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The chances of being diagnosed with breast cancer between 30-39 is 0.43 percent or about 1 in 223 women. By contrast the chances of getting breast cancer sometime in your live is about 1 in 8. The 5 yr survival rate for women in that age range and younger is unfortunately also a bit lower than with older women. Any number of things can result in early development genetics, environmental factors etc. You can potentially get breast cancer at any age there was recently a news story of a 10yo girl being diagnosed with breast cancer.

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