Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Why do Dr.s reccomend breast and ovarian cancer testing when there are several other types of cancer

Why do Dr.s reccomend breast and ovarian cancer testing when there are several other types of cancer?
So you find out you don't have breast cancer but who knows what other types you may have?
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They must be the 'in' ones of any season.
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Because there is a higher incidence of these type cancers
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I think it's because they are more prevalent right now. Plus, it's much easier to get a screening for something like that (when you're getting an annual exam anyway). It doesn't make much sense to be tested for say leukemia if you don't have the symptoms...know what I mean?
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Because they are the most common types (for a obgyn to look for anyways., a dermatologist will look for skin cancer) of cancer for young/middle aged women. And they may occur with few symptoms and no history so testing may be the only method of detection. As you age other tests are recommended
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These are cancers that affect women the most..Ovarian cancer is silent and you most likely wouldn't know you even had a problem. For instance, I still have my ovaries but no uterus.. A pap smear is not likely to catch ovarian cancer..
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They recommend these as preventative screening measures. They do not test for ovarian cancer it is cervical cancer which they screen for. As well as colon cancer. They test for these because early detection is key in all cancer. These are only the select few that can be detected without invasive surgery or expensive testing. Ovarian Cancer is not tested for as a preventative measure, but it should be for it is only the matter of an internal exam and a CA-125 test which cost about $100 to run verses $500 for an internal ultrasound. They test for these to help prevent cancer and save lives.

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

Does taking tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment induce cancer of the uterus

Does taking tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment induce cancer of the uterus ?
What are the side effects of Tamoxifen ? What body organs are affected with cancer after having breast cancer before it reaches your uterus ?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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Its advised to take Tamoxifen for 5 years as a treatment for breast cancer. After that there is a small chance of cancer in the uterus occuring. No other body organs are affected by the Tamoxifen only the uterus. If the breast cancer is hormone related, then Tamoxofen works by reducing the amount of oestrogen in your body, as the cancer cells feed on the eostrogen. Why the Tamoxifen should affect the uterus after 5yrs Im not sure, except that it is hormone related.
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Why it decreases the incidence of breast cancer reoccurrence it increases your chances of developing uterine cancer. You need to have pelvic ultrasounds done and if there is any thickening of your uterus you will need to have an endometrial biopsy done. If you have any vaginal bleeding you must inform your oncologist so they can arrange a biopsy.. I had breast cancer and have pasted the 5 year mark with the tamoxifen and am now on femera. Along the way I have had 3 biopsy's done, all were negative.

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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Should I worry about calcifications after breast cancer

Should I worry about calcifications after breast cancer?
My wife had breast cancer 4 years ago and has been fine since. Shes had regular checks since but as her cancer was muscinous and grade 1 she was told recurrence was highly unlikely. She had a mammogram last week and it found some calcifications which are porbably benign but are just being check out incase. Has anyone else had similar? Was it OK? Is this normal?
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Calcifications are fairly common . They are seen in women who have never had breast cancer and those who have. It is probably nothing. It is important that your wife has regular mammograms and she should keep copies of each of her reports. If you should move or she decides to got elsewhere for her mammograms she should take her reports with her and if possible the films, which are usually given on CD these days. This allows the radiologist to compare the films to note if there are any changes, especially something that is increasing in size this helps them detect cancer early.

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Friday, November 16, 2012

How to tell friends about mom's breast cancer

How to tell friends about mom's breast cancer?
My mother has breast cancer and is undergoing treatment, but is not doing well. How do I tell my friends about her sickness? Nine months ago, when she was diagnosed, she asked me not to tell anyone, but I feel as though I ought to explain to my closest friends in case anything happens.
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she nneeds the support and so do u just let it out its not easy but you have got to to its only time

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Does anyone know where I might find Pink Ribbons or other symbles of the fight against breast cancer

Does anyone know where I might find Pink Ribbons or other symbles of the fight against breast cancer?
I am putting together a page for my scrapbook and want to add in a walk I did for breast cancer.
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www.komen.org
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You could try some of these http://www.pinkribbonshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=164 http://breastcancerawareness.theshoppe.com/pink_ribbon_stationary___scrapbooking.html .
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Try locating them at scrapbook specialty stores or in the scrapbooking section at your local craft stores. There are lots of themed sticker collections or scrapbook themed pages that are available. If all else fails, 1/8 to 1/4 inch pink ribbon can be purchased at fabric stores and you can make your own. Here are some websites with ideas and items you can purchase if you can't find anything at home:: http://www.pinkribbonshop.com/index.asp?Category=33&PageAction=VIEWCATS http://store.digitalscrapbookplace.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=619 http://www.scrapyourtrip.com/breastcancer.html Thank you for walking the walk for all of us!
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I Remember When offers a wonderful Breast Cancer Awareness Collection from Creative Imaginations The kit includes 6 sheets of patterned paper, 1 chipboard sheet, 1 sticker sheet and 1 yard of printed ribbon. The paper is beautifully printed with words: Hope, Courage, Belief. If you would like to see the kit, just let me know. Thank you for supporting breast cancer research -- your generous spirit will change lives! Cheers....Tam Cheers...Tam
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You can try http://crafts.webstore.com Jennifer Pereda Scrapbook with Stampin Up www.stampnscrapideas.com
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have you checked ebay?
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try www.firemountain.com for charms and other Pink Ribbon items.
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I would go to your local scrapbook or craft store. I'm sure they'd have pink ribbons. Joanne's is a great place for those kinds of things as is Micheals.

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Thursday, November 8, 2012

What are the chances of my mom surving breast cancer

What are the chances of my mom surving breast cancer?
My mom is between 50 - 55 years of age. She was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. She had the surgery, they found nothing wrong in her lymph nodes, & now she has to do chemo (causing her to lose her hair) for 12 weeks, and do radiation. What are her survival chances?? PLEASE HELP ME! :,(
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stage 1=her chances of recovery are excellent
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Better than ever nowadays Good luck
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just found these stats Here are some statistics on the breast cancer survival rate. Stage 0: 100% Stage I:100% - Stage IIA: 92% - Stage IIB:81% - Stage IIIA:67% - Stage IIIB:54% and a stage IV breast cancer survivor is still at 20% It looks like they have found it really early, so she can get all the treatment she needs. If you are really worried, have a chat with your mum and I am sure she will put your mind at rest. She will expect you to have questions and be scared so go and talk to her..
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stage 1 is early breast cancer and ur mom is pretty young..When you reach Stage 1, the tumor has already grown about 2 cm long and it is already considered invasive. However stage 0 and stage 1 breast cancers have 100 % cure rates.. u r lucky she was diagnosed and is being treated at such an early stage.. For breast cancers less than 2cm across, with no cancer in the lymph nodes and either low or intermediate grade (grade 1 or 2),as is the case with ur mother between 8 and 9 out of every 10 women (80 to 90%) will live for at least 10 years after diagnosis. the 5 yr survival rate is 100 %.. what is important is that she goes for regular check ups after having been declared cured to eliminate the cance of a recurrence... wishing her a long and healthy life.take care..
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Dont buy into the hype that Breast cancer. is the 5th biggest cancer in women over 50+ Most of the population dies from other types of cancer. Your mom will be okay. WHat you should do is contact susan komen foundation and get some of the money that they have made. (trust me they have PLENTY, compared to any other charity) and use that to pay for her treatment.
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I had Stage 1 Breast Cancer, with No Lymph Node involvement, and all I needed was 6 weeks of Radiation. Why are they giving her Chemo? Here chances are excellent for surival.
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If it wasnt in the lymph nodes she will survive.
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research how Vitamin B17 might be a cure for cancer & also, research the Raw Food Diet (it's cured people of different diseases!)

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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Does weraing a bra all the time cause breast cancer

Does weraing a bra all the time cause breast cancer?
I wear a bra all day and all night when i am sleeping, does this cause breast cancer? Is it bad to do this?
Cancer - 4 Answers
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no it doesnt cause cancer.... cells cause cancer.... they say sleeping in your bra causes posture problems as well as back problems... i think it just depends on the person...
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No! Cancer is an internal thing that happens inside your body. Things like that will not effect it.
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One couple did a study that they claim links breast cancer to wearing of bras (particularly wearing bras at night), but apparently their research didn't meet scientific standards. Here's some more info: http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Bra-and-Breast-Cancer.215257
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No, those studies were not done properly. Cancer is something that is caused by carcinogens (toxins, both natural and man-made) in the environment, which are internalized by your system and effect cellular reproduction.

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Thursday, November 1, 2012

Are you or do you know someone who has been a breast cancer survivor for a long time

Are you or do you know someone who has been a breast cancer survivor for a long time?
I am so terrified of relapsing from breast cancer and i am afraid that i won't survive this disease. I just want to hear some stories from or about people who are long term breast cancer survivors just to give me some type of inspiration. Lo_ MCG I apologize to you for what i have said to you. I said that out of anger and i am very sorry. I hope you will accept my apology.
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Well, I am five years eight months from diagnosis, and I had a poor prognosis. The person I know personally who has survived longest was diagnosed nineteen years ago. I believe you had triple negative breast cancer, and that you were diagnosed at a very young age, both of which are worrying for you. I only know one person who had triple negative bc, and she was diagnosed six years ago. My understanding is that although recurrence is more likely in the first couple of years for triple neg cancers, the risk declines after that and after 5 years the risk is the same as for someone with er+ breast cancer - which is statistically greatly decreased and decreasing further with every year that follows. You have accused me in the past of being negative (and once wished me dead), but I am genuinely trying to help here.
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I don't have an answer to your question but I wanted to say god bless you. I don't know you but I will pray for you.
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I am a survivor but not that long. My sister is a 15 yr survivor and she had one of the worse kinds of breast cancer. It was very aggressive and fast growing. I have 2 nieces as well, One is a 10 yr survivor and the other is less than I am. You can't live your life being terrified of getting cancer again. Great strides are being done for breast cancer and it's getting better and better. Early detection is the key. You will survive but you have to have a positive attitude. I hope a lot of people answer this question and put your mind at ease. I have one last thing to say. I admire Lo-mcg. Even though you wish her dead, (which I didn't know until I read her answer). she hold no ill will toward you. In my book, that makes her one heck of a great person. I think you should tell her that you're sorry but only if you mean it. She's like me, I never hold grudges either. We are all here to help one another get passed bad times. I was told by a woman at my church who also had breast cancer, that we women are sisters. Breast cancer makes us more sympathetic to others who have it and we are a sisterhood. So Lo-mcg, myself and anyone else who had or has this are all sisters and we should all encourage one another. So don't spend time being terrified. Take one day at a time and beleive that you won't have it again. Pray. It really works. God bless you and you to Lo
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lo_mcg is one of the people who makes sense here. I don't really keep track but I think I'm about 12 years out from my first BC. I've had it again, not recurrences but independent events. Is 12 years a long time? Well it was long enough for me to get done what I absolutely had to get done. My kids are raised, from here on in it is all gravy. The fear of recurrence is something that all cancer patients have to deal with. I don't have any cure for the "ooh my knee hurts, must be bone cancer" "oh I have a cough, must be lung cancer" or any of the other twinges that have scared us. Personally I've had nose cancer, brain cancer, leg cancer and rib metastases - NOT. But they sure seemed likely at the time. I might make you just as mad at me as at lo_mcg but I fully expect to eventually die from this disease. I plan for that not to happen for a while yet, but the prospect doesn't dismay me.
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I know a woman who turned 100 last year (she's still alive) and had breast cancer in 1963. On the website www.after-cancer.com there are lots of quotes and case studies of people who have lived a long time, and are still alive - see the DVD on breast reconstruction. And only last week very positive statistics re increased survival rates were issued by major UK cancer charities. So we have a better and better chance of surviving - good luck! Verite R

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