Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Do breast cancer patients have to go braless

Do breast cancer patients have to go braless?
If I ever get breast cancer in my lifetime, would I need to stop wearing bras?
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No. Absolutely not. The only time you would need to stop wearing a bra is if after a masectomy or the like you experienced discomfort and the bra was irritating.... but after, most women choose to have implants put in. Go ask any girl with breast implants,.. most of them wear a bra =) .
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No, why would they? I went braless for about three days after my mastectomy, until I had a temporary prosthetic breast. Since then (6 years) I have worn a bra and a prosthesis every day A majority of breast cancer patients don't, in fact, opt for reconstruction and implants. Reconstruction is major surgery, more so than an mastectomy and with a longer recovery period. ======= Edit: Wearing a bra, however tight, does NOT lead to breast cancer. Breast cancer, like other cancers, happens when normal cells change so that they grow in an uncontrolled way. This uncontrolled growth causes a tumour to form. Your underwear cannot trigger this process.
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No. Why would we? If a person had a bilateral mastectomy and chose not to have a reconstruction or prosthesis they might choose to go bra less. I went bra less at times during my radiation treatment due to skin break down and irritation.
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. A doctor who did research says yes, a tight bra does indeed increase the chances of getting cancer by quite a bit. The percentage was great enough to warrant caution in the use of a tight bra or wearing a bra at night at all. Once you get cancer surgery if you get your boobs cut off you won't need to worry and can wear a padded bra that looks like you have boobs. If you want toprevent cancer you should definitely loosen your bra, the article by the researcher claimed. I would follow that if you had breast cancer it would be best not to constrict your breasts too. Although the article in this science magazine recommended not wearing a bra at all it said that big busted women should wear loser bras and unsnap them at night so it is very loose. As I too am attempting to avoid breast cancer, I also eat a diet high a little lower in animal fat than before. I have tried replacing butter with coconut oil in baking recipes and was delighted at the great taste it provides while it also lessons the chance of getting cancer. If you have smaller breasts that won't be injured when you jump up and down it would be healthier not to wear a bra at all but for those with breasts whose tissue could be injured are better off wearing a bra in the day time but one that does not tightly constrict. Under-wires are not dangerous unless they are tight and rub against you causing injury to tissue that could heal wrong in the presence of carcinogens and turn to cancer.
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Breast cancer itself does not alter the need or the desirability of wearing a bra. The treatments may. If you have lumpectomy, it is recommended that you wear a bra 24/7 while your breast tissue heals. If you have a mastectomy, you may find that a bra rubs your wound or is uncomfortable while healing. If you wear a prosthesis, normally a bra is worn to hold it in place. If you have a reconstruction, as with a lumpectomy a bra is normally recommended to support the tissue while healing. If you have radiation treatment, the skin breakdown can make wearing a bra uncomfortable during the course of treatment.
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depends on women for example if a women is going threw radiation often it is too painful to wear a bra, even if they are big breasted, for example a women who has a partial mastecomy half breast taken off then chemo, radiation, and total axilla dissection which means cancer has spread to lymphnodes so they take all of them out. this often leads to a very painful uncurable condition called lymphdema so if a women doesn't get immediate help for this swelling and fluid back up it will be hard for them to wear any bra cause they swell daily and the bra becomes extremely tight and painful summary some women do some don't. Depending on your size as well most often this applies to C, DD. E cup

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Is there a link between breast cancer and ovarian cancer

Is there a link between breast cancer and ovarian cancer?
The doctors think my grandmother may have very advanced ovarian cancer, tests are coming back today. So is ovarian cancer hereditary? And I googled it, and all these things about increased risk of both ovarian and breast cancer are coming up. So is my risk for both cancer increased now? Are they linked in some way?
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Cancer is rarely hereditary, and ovarian cancer is no exception. Only about 10% of ovarian cancer cases are hereditary and caused by an inherited faulty gene. You don't say how old your grandmother is; most cases of ovarian cancer occur in women who have had the menopause, and ovarian (and other) cancers diagnosed after the age of 50 are even less likely to be hereditary. The rare faulty inherited genes that increase the risk of ovarian cancer include BRCA1 and BRCA2; these genes also increase the risk of breast cancer The chances are that you're not at increased risk of either cancer. My best wishes to your grandmother
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Yes these two cancers are linked so your grandmother, if she has ovarian cancer, has an increased risk for breast cancer. You however would not have an increased risk for either one unless you had two or more first and second degree relatives with either of these cancers. If you had a rare hereditary type in your family your grandmother would be under 50 years old and your mother or father would have to carry the gene to give you a 50% chance of inheriting it.

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Monday, August 20, 2012

How do I find the address to Breast Cancer Socitity in Troy Micigan

How do I find the address to Breast Cancer Socitity in Troy Micigan?
I am trying to find an address ot the Breast Cancer Soceity inTroy Michigan, or e-mail address.
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Well here's a link to the closest thing I could find: http://www.abcf.org/ but I really just wanted to say that you've got kind of a Freudian slip in your first line there...*ahem*...
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http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rls=GWYA,GWYA:2008-27,GWYA:en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=address+for+the+Breast+Cancer+Society+in+Troy+Michigan&fb=1&view=text&sa=X&oi=local_group&resnum=4&ct=more-results&cd=1 http://www.karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/support.asp i hope this helps

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Best Breast Cancer Center in Philadelphia or Baltimore

Best Breast Cancer Center in Philadelphia or Baltimore?
I was just diagnosed with breast cancer & live in the MD/DE/PA area and would like to find the best cancer center in the area. I know there are quite a few in Baltimore & Philly and have no clue where to go? Also wondering the difference between a Cancer Center & a Comprehensive Cancer Center?
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Obviously the "big gun" here is Johns Hopkins. They are a comprehensive cancer center and one of the top hospitals in the country. With that said, I chose not to be treated there. It is a large teaching hospital. Its reputation is that you are treated like a number. I have known women who WORK at Hopkins who chose to be treated elsewhere. I can wholeheartedly recommend Greater Baltimore Medical Center for treatment. They actually treat more breast cancer patients than Hopkins. Their oncology staff is excellent. Truly first class. They will use the latest protocols and they treat you like you matter. You will feel safe and cared for as a person. I would trust any of their oncologists to treat me (but of course, I like my own best of all ...).
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gbmc is a great place in baltimore my grand mother went there she lived 20 years fighting breast cancer

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Sunday, August 12, 2012

My dad and his sister had breast cancer, what is MY risk for the disease

My dad and his sister had breast cancer, what is MY risk for the disease?
Dad and Aunt both had breast cancer. Dad had radical mastectomy as did Aunt. Aunt recovered and is 80 years old. Dad died of a different cancer in his late 60's. Their sister, another aunt, died of Leukemia in her 20's and Granddad died of liver cancer in his 70's. What risk do my siblings and I have of developing cancer? Are my brothers also at a higher risk of breast cancer?
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Everyone's at a higher risk of cancer because of your family's situation.
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The ACS (American Cancer Society) predicts that one in eight women will develop breast carcinoma at some point in their lives. You can ask your doctor to check your blood for the breast cancer associated genes. http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/BRCA That will tell you if you are at a higher risk than the average woman in the U.S.
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It is certain you will get cancer. Sorry.
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you might have a higher risk but just get checked regularly. they mightve also all had the same habits that led them to get cancer, it might not all be genetic
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i dont know its in the jeans
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As a Natural Therapist that specialises in BioChemical Nutrition, I have have studied many forms of cancer, and only a very few of them are genetic in the cellular (DNA) sense. There is many research papers available on the web that show a strong link between diet and lifestyle and the incidents of cancer. An excess of animal products and their by products are strongly implicated in this reasearch as one of the leading causes. What I call the "non-cellular" genetics is when we learn our diet and lifestyle from our family tree. If your great grandad was a big meat eater and really liked his dairy and beer then your grandparent/s learned the same habits which they passed on to your parent/s, which are then passed on to you. Some of the baddies are: 1. Polyamines, which are endogenous Amino Acids that are intermediate products formed during the breakdown of dietary Amino Acids and dietary Proteins. (1) 2. Homocysteine is a toxic endogenous, sulphydryl-containing amino acid - a homologue of Cysteine. 3. Nitrosamines are a toxic group of Amines. They are organic oxides of Nitrogen that are formed within the body when Nitrites and Nitrates react with Amino Acids. 4a. Bar-b-qing may cause the production of various toxic substances in the foods (particularly Meats) that are barbequed that are potent initiators and promoters of many forms of Cancer. These carcinogens include Benzpyrene, Heterocyclic Aromatic Amines (HAAs) and Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). 4b. Food Irradiation may increase the risk of some forms of Cancer. 4c. Frying and overheating of dietary Oils causes the production of the (carcinogenic) Benzpyrene. 4d. Smoking (of foods) may cause the production of (carcinogenic) Benzpyrene. And many, many more. All of this info in available on the internet; just Google it. You can now, of course, choose to continue with these learned habits, or change them according to any new and enlightening information that you may receive. All the best with your research and decisions. : )
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Hereditary cancer is rare; fewer than 10% of all cancer cases, all types, are hereditary. Cancer diagnosed after the age of 50 is even less likely to be hereditary. An isolated case of a type of cancer is not hereditary, nor is several family members having had different types of cancer. Only 50 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary, and those are due to a rare inherited faulty gene. The fact that your father and his sister both had breast cancer suggests that it is possible that their cancers were due to on of the faulty genes known to be responsible for hereditary breast cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2. This is the first thing you need to find out. If your father's breast cancer was due to him carrying one of the BRCA genes, then each of his children have a 50% chance of having inherited that gene. Any that have not inherited it are at no increased risk of breast cancer. Any that have inherited the gene are at increased risk of breast cancer, but that doesn't mean they will definitely develop it. For a female the risk is 50-80% over a lifetime of 70+ years, for a male the risk is 1% with the BRCA1 gene and 6% with the BRCA2 gene. I have a friend who carries one of the BRCA genes. Of her three adult children, one has inherited the gene and the other two haven't. If your dad's and aunt's cancers were due to one of te BRCA genes you may want to discuss genetic testing to see whether you too carry th gene with your doctor. It is also something to discuss with your doctor if you aren't able to establish that information. A sign that cancer MAY be hereditary within a family is when several members of the same side of that family have had the SAME type of cancer, especially if some have developed it at a younger than usual age. So the isolated incidences of leukaemia and liver cancer in your family don't increase your cancer risk.
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It all depends on if you carry your father's gene. I got the Genetic testing done, because my father and all his side of the family had breast cancer. My test came out negative, and none on my mother's side has every had it, so the plain fact is, "I got it on my own." it is not necessarily true that you will follow the gene pool.

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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

how can i find financial assistance for breast cancer patients

how can i find financial assistance for breast cancer patients?
I would like to know how I can get financial assistance. I have breast cancer and I am in need of assistance. I have tried my locol Dept of Social Services and was turn down. I have call the governor office and received no help. What can I do. I'm unable to work and was turned down for disability. What's out there for people trying to survive like me?
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I am sorry that you have these problems,governments and the people in these bureaucracies can be so insensitive and unfeeling. I have been in 5 car accidents caused by self irresponsible people, and it is difficult to live on what i get for a disabilty pension. What do these bureacrats expect us to eat? cat food? If you are in the USA as I suspect you are, you might try the resources mentioned at this website http://www.mamashealth.com/women/womancount.asp You might also try these resources: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/financial-assistance http://usgovinfo.about.com/library/weekly/aa061800a.htm http://www.cancer.org/docroot/MIT/content/MIT_3_2X_Medical_Insurance_and_Financial_Assistance_for_the_Cancer_Patient.asp I hope these websites can help you find some financial assistance you deserve, Hugs
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Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed, but please stay strong. My mom has been breast cancer free for 4 years now and living a perfectly normal life. There are many others like her. 1) You will find Financial Assistance and Other Resources for People With Cancer here: ( Federal Govt website ) http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/financial-assistance 2) You can find downloable Financial Help for People with Cancer application at http://www.cancercare.org/get_help/assistance/cc_financial.php CancerCare at 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) for more information. 3) How to Find Financial Aid and Advice: http://www.aacr.org/home/survivors--advocates/information-about-support-groups,-clinical-trials,-financial-help-and-fundraising/how-to-find-financial-aid-and-advice.aspx Take care & God Bless.

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Saturday, August 4, 2012

How much money is raised in the US each year for domestic violence? For breast cancer

How much money is raised in the US each year for domestic violence? For breast cancer?
I am looking for a comparison for how much money was raised in a calender year for domestic violence vs. breast cancer. I have looked for the answer on all search engines, and have only been able to find individual charitable organizations' ballpark figures on money raised annually.
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put this question in msn.com google.com and u will get accurate answers.

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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Cons, do you fear that breast cancer rates will rise if we adopt a similar health care system like Switzerland

Cons, do you fear that breast cancer rates will rise if we adopt a similar health care system like Switzerland?
Breat cancer rates are often used by private insurance defenders that our health care is better than socialized health care in other countries, like france, canada, switzerland etc So does that mean that if we implement the public option or even UHC our breast cancer survival rates will drop? If you believe so, can you explain how?
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Save the Ta Tas
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yes
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how would that even work that's like saying if you eat a box of cyanide but live in a country where the health care is completely capitalist you;d be fine
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I think it is the rationing of medicine to treat advanced and used in after surgery they are quoting. The other countries have no other option but to ration certain medicines and refuse to offer others due to their costs and due to their socialized medicine has to be held in "financial check". While I do not think anyone uses this as their main objection to socialized health care, it is a reality that will have to be dealt with. The guy above mentioned the incentives for future development so I will skip that part.
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Breast cancer deaths will in all likelihood rise if the public option becomes the only option for most. Breast cancer as well as deaths from several other diseases are higher in countries that have socialized medicine. Just the public option itself will not do this...but many see the public option as only the first step in a gradual slide downward to socialized medicine. Environment and heredity play a vital role in who gets breast cancer, but quick and reliable treatment for it is the key to a cure for those who do get it. In socialized medicine, it is a fact that people do have to wait a couple weeks or month longer to see a doctor..even longer for a specialist and surgeries...and for some kinds of rapidly moving breast cancers, those two weeks or so could well make a difference in the patients chance for survival. As far as improving someone's odds, medicine has come a long way in twenty five years since my husbands first wife got breast cancer. With todays treatments and tests to check for problems, she would probably have still been alive today. By the time it was found, it was to late. Prevention is the best treatment of all, not only for breast cancer but for countless other diseases as well. In my opinion, we would be far better off making sure that everyone in the country has FREE checks for things like breast, colon, uterine or prostrate cancer and diabetes than to worry about the other end of the spectrum. If you prevent the disease, you won't have huge life destroying bills at the end.
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Yes survival rates will drop because people will have to wait long for treatment because there will be more patients per doctor. Also more specialists will leave the practice as reimbursement rates drop.

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