Sunday, March 24, 2013

Which of the following statements about breast cancer is false

Which of the following statements about breast cancer is false?
A. Mutations in BRCA1 put a woman at higher risk of developing breast cancer. B. Mutations in BRCA2 put a woman at higher risk of developing breast cancer. C. The protein encoded by BRCA1 acts as a tumor suppressor. D. Most breast cancers are caused by mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2. E. Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2appear to be inherited
Biology - 1 Answers
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D is false. Most cases of breast cancer are NOT associated with the BRCAs



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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

When will they find a cure for Breast Cancer

When will they find a cure for Breast Cancer?
It is so important to find a cure! If you pick up a newspaper you will read how so many "young women are dying of Breast Cancer. I have worked so hard over the last 4 years trying to raise funds to help this terrible disease. Will I see it in my life time. I am 67 years of age!
Cancer - 3 Answers
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Hi Amelia Im not sure the medical community wants to find a cure because of the lost profits that would forsee. That's sad, but most of the medical industry has no interest in healing people (mine and many others opinions). It really starts with the basics in life. No matter what the disease (man-made) is. Here is a small article I wrote about BC and has been received well. Understanding how the body is an energy force and being open minded to the topics below is a start. “Every illness or disease is caused by one thing Blockage!” Blockage can be descibed many ways including: emotionally, physically, mentally, energy (meridians of the body), and spirtually. I could explain this simple concept in great detail, but you must figure out and remove your own blockages. Examples below: Breast Cancer can be cured by 1-2 or all of the following (in my opinion): 1) Positive emotions or feelings about your own breasts or yourself are the key. In other words "must learn to love oneself". Without positive emotions we also create stress. When the body doesn’t have a sufficient reserve of micronutrients, adaptation to stress cannot occur and it will then move toward a state of disadaptation with subsequent metabolic changes. If left unresolved, these metabolic changes can result in a compromised immune status or pre-disease state, which leaves the body vulnerable to chronic or virulent disease. Here is a real statistic. Nine out every ten woman don’t like their breasts! Do you know what ANY negative emotion does to the body? Here is the woman's mindset: mine are too small, too big, hang too low, my husband wants me to get breast enhancements, ect. Eventually, chronic stress takes its toll on body and mind, impairing physical and mental health." Must learn to love yourself, including every part of your body. Julian Whitaker, M.D. - "As much as 70 percent of all visits to family doctors or general practitioners are related to chronic stress 2) The bra is too tight (or wearing them too much)! Another form of blockage that causes little or no blood circulation in the breasts. When new blood cells cant get to any part of the body, that part of the body will have issues. I know a very young lady who wears her bra all the time because she doesnt want them to droop when she gets older. You see the state of mind here? 3) Use an organic deodorant (check or ask about the ingrediants, to educate yourself if needed). Fact: Man-Made chemicals kill human cells. 4) Do one or several cleanses to rid the body of toxins in the blood. Colon, Liver, Kidney, ect are several type of cleanses to consider. This could be the most important step you can do. Drink Distilled or Pure Water (80% of your body is made of water), herbs, go on a juice fast (or juice in general), exercise, yoga, swim, eat organic foods, chiropractor, acupunture, reiki healer, or run around the block naked! Just do something different! Focus on Good Health and You'll Have it! A lack of nutrition in your blood can cause everything from low energy and a weak immune system to virtually any disease. Your speed and ability to recover are greatly reduced when you are nutritionally depleted. Nutrition is what builds every cell, every organ and every metabolic chemical in your body. Nutrition is what builds your body; it’s what YOU are made of. Having a rich supply of nutrition in your blood gives you energy, vitality, strength, protects you from disease and illness, and if you get sick, speeds up your recovery dramatically. Dr Richard Shulze, "Every patient that walked into my clinic was nutritionally depleted". “Benjamin Franklin - "The best of all medicines are rest and fasting" 5) Learning to forgive might be the most important lesson of them all. No matter what has happened to you in life with someone, the negative emotions like hate, dispair, fear, anger, and untrustworthy will block normal energy channels throughout the body. I know this can be difficult to conceive, but if you want to heal yourself from disease then learning to forgive people ( you want them to forgive you) might be the most important factor to overcoming any obstacle in life (even the worst sins). You'll never forget the experience you went through, but forgiving internally or externally is essential for healing the mind, body, and soul. Again, blockage is the cause of all disease and pain. All the information to heal and cure oneself are out there in the world. Open your blockage to find the answers in life you're seeking. Best of health to you
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NOW: CANCER: On the news this guy who drank human breast milk (with a prescription) beat cancer. It was discovered by Swedish scientists found that human breast milks kills cancer in a petri dish by accident. People who drink it have had some success in fighting off cancer. You need a prescription and it's about $3 an ounce at a breast milk bank, but it works. http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20061209/bob8.asp http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4187697.stm
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this is a research group that is trying to find a cure .................http://boinc.bakerlab.org/rosetta



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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Can breast cancer be found by a doctor before you find it

Can breast cancer be found by a doctor before you find it?
Can dr.s find breast cancer before you find out about it? Is it possible to go in when you're sick and they dicover it?
Cancer - 6 Answers
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This is absolutely possible. My aunt broke her arm and she went in for an x-ray. She had breast cancer and it had already reached the bone. She died 3 years ago to the day.
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YES. Sometimes they can detect a lump that perhaps you didn't feel or didn't realize what it was when you felt it.
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this is the whole point of screening mammograms, to discover breast cancer when its small enough that you cant even feel it. female patients should ask their family doctor at what age they need to start having these done, and how frequently. Family history of breast cancer in a close relative increases risk and so screening is crucial and usually is done earlier.
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If you are trained in self examination for breast cancer probably you will detect a lump in the breast or bleeding from nipple or enlarged gland in the axilla or over clavicle and approach a doctor suspecting cancer.Some times if these signs escape your attention possibly a doctor may detect it.Even if the doctor detect these signs he cannot be sure about the diagnosis.only after biopsy can it be decided whether it is cancer or not. Mamography is the procedure to detect cancer in its early stage.
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it depends especially tumors that are so small to detect in the self Breast examination If your family have a history of breast cancer or age, the doctor will suggests you to take a mammogram
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Hello, Sure. It happens now and then when you are being examined for another reason. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD


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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Where can I get the chunky looking breast cancer bracelet

Where can I get the chunky looking breast cancer bracelet?
I've seen them a few times but I can't find them. Chunky glass beads ...lampwork? multi color? I need some soon. My sister-in-law was just diagnosed with Breast cancer & I want to buy them for her & immediate family to show support. I think they cost $10-30. Does anyone know where to get them? Thank you so much.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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I think I saw that on overstock.com on backorder. I saw a breast cancer bracelet there of your description but I just searched and could not find. I would keep checking. Prayers for your sister-in-law On Ebay **** http://search.ebay.com/breast-cancer-bracelet_W0QQfromZR8QQfrtsZ0
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I have a similar one that a br. cancer survivor makes & sells at the Race For the Cure events. Other than that I'm not sure? No chunky bracelets but many other bc products at Target' http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/602-2885964-3143008?field-keywords=breast+cancer&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=12&y=9
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I am so sorry to hear about your sister-in-law. My prayers are with you and your family. My mother and aunt were both diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1999. My mother just passed away from Leukemia in Jan. This was a secondary cancer. Avon has some real nice Breast Cancer items. You can go to youravon.com. The charm bracelet is only $5.00 and the item number is 983308.
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Hi I am a survivor and make lamp work bead bracelets - you can drop by my website for details - or feel free to contact me for additional information - I can custom make one for you as well website: www.creatingforacure.com thanks & best of luck to you and your family Patrice



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Friday, March 8, 2013

If you have a family history of breast cancer can you get it

If you have a family history of breast cancer can you get it?
My great aunt had breast cancer and my grandma or mom don't have it. Is there a chance i might get it?
Women's Health - 3 Answers
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There's always a chance that anyone can get it, but yes, there does seem to be a genetic link. I would strongly suggest breastfeeding if/when you have children, as this GREATLY reduces your chances of breast cancer. This is a FACT. Use them for what they're meant for. It's healthier for the baby as well.
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yes yes yes
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Just being a women gives you a chance of getting breast cancer, one in 10 women. A first degree relative (like a mother) is another risk, a great aunt is too far to be a health risk



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Monday, March 4, 2013

can you get breast cancer if you get sucked on your chest really hard

can you get breast cancer if you get sucked on your chest really hard?
It was my boyfriends birthday, and well, I wanted to give him my body as a present. We went to his house, and when we got to the exciting part, he took off all my top part, and started sucking on my breasts. For over 2 hours, he played around with them, sucked on them, and bit them. It's been three days now and my breasts hurt real bad. Can I get breast cancer from this?
Cancer - 3 Answers
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i dont think so
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i doubt it
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No, but this is the way sex starts, and you can have a pregnancy in no time..... if you are giving your body away, sweetpea, google Planned Parenthood + your city and get on the bc pill, or you will become a mommy, and the bf will be gone before the kid is even 18 months old. Think about it.... reeeeeeeelllllyyyyy hard



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Friday, March 1, 2013

How can you tell if you have breast cancer

How can you tell if you have breast cancer?
Im only 14. can you get breast cancer at 14? Because i feel my boobs and inside it seems like its kind of lumpy...? Is this normal? please help?
Cancer - 5 Answers
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well you can get breast cancer at any age feel the area around the nipple to the base if there is a lump their, take it to you mother and ask if that is normal or hereditary. if its not then you should probably go and get a doctor to take a look at it.
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lumpy can be normal and it is unlikely but not impossible to get breast cancer so young. The only way to know for sure is exam, ultrasound and mammogram with a biopsy but the odds are this is totally normal breast tissue.
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Lumpy bits are normal in breasts, very normal. You may find they are more lumpy around your period time.
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I worked in a breast unit 4 a while and even though i am not an expert, i think the advice u have had so far is sensible, but if in doubt go to the doctors, if they think u need it checked do not panic as they usually only send u on for further tests to b on the safe side. Once you are referred the consultants never see it as a waste of time, they r just pleased they r sending away another patient who is healthy
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The chances of breast cancer at your age are just about zero. It's mainly a disease of ageing - 80% of those diagnosed with it are over 50, only around 5% are under 40, 0.1% are under 30 and it's almost unheard of in under 25s. If a 14 year old girl had breast cancer the case would be written up in medical journals worldwide, it would be of such interest to doctors and so unusual. The American Cancer Society and othe cancer organisations recommend that women begin breast self-examination at the age of 20. Most breast lumps aren't cancerous, even in women over 50. Many women have naturally lumpy breasts. Stop worrying; you have no reason to suppose you have breast cancer and what you describe is perfectly norma


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Thursday, February 28, 2013

What are the common name for the breast cancer

What are the common name for the breast cancer?
Breast cancer, familial * Breast carcinoma * Cancer of breast * Malignant neoplasm of breast * malignant tumour of breast * Mammary cancer these are the common names i've found online tell me if it is true.
Cancer - 3 Answers
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???? It's all the same. Most people in my experience just call it breast cancer. I'm a four year survivor and have several close friends and relatives who are also breast cancer survivors.
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Those are all common names. What really matters is the pathological description of the biopsy. Most breast carcinomas are adenocarcinomas. The general name is not the important thing. The specific characteristics of the malignant breast cancer cells are important - the receptors, the degree of differentiation, nodal status, primary tumor size, overall stage. Breast cancers - and all types of cancer - are complicated. The oncologist will probably try to explain these details for the individual case you are asking about. It can be difficult for a non medical specialist to understand it all.
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If you wanted to know what other countries call breast cancer, go to www.after-cancer.com and click on each of the little flags at the top of the right hand column. It's fun! Verite R


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Sunday, February 24, 2013

What do you say to someone who is against Breast Cancer? or breast cancer awareness

What do you say to someone who is against Breast Cancer? or breast cancer awareness?
Just a simple question.. what would you say to someone who is all against it? I use to have a email written by a guy that I can't seem to find now, I would like to send that to her but i can't find it and it was a good story. So what would you say to someone who thinks breast cancer or breast cancer awareness is dumb? thanks everyone for the answers.. it just really gets to me on this topic. My grandma died of breast cancer and when someone says stupid crap.. I just get all mad and frustrated.
Cancer - 6 Answers
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THEY ARE STUPID SELFISH BRATS! people need to know about it!
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they are the dumb ones
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Nothing, I would ignore them. I get tired of all the 13 year olds with developing breasts thinking they have cancer, but there just needs to be a more nuanced awareness program.
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It is terrible that someone would think that. I personally would say that it is the number one killer of woman and it affects A LOT of woman. Think if it were their cousin, sister, mother, wife, aunt, child. It is something that affects most families here in American. Almost everyone in the country can say that they know, or know of someone who has had it, has it or has died from it. I am 19 and I was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a pediatric cancer, and I used to get jealous that Breast Cancer got so much attention whereas pediatric cancers were almost put on the back burner. It made me sick because there are so many LITTLE kids that have cancer and that die so so young and at least the woman with breast cancer got to live some of their lives. I felt this way especially when a close friend, a 3 year old had died after battling cancer since he was 18 months old. It made me sick. I now realize that the reason it gets so much attention is because it is more and more common everyday. I just saw on the news the other day that an 11 year old was diagnosed with BC. How is that possible. Does she even have boobs yet?!? It is sickening to think that there has to be a reason for this. There HAS to be something we can do to stop it. Something caused this to become and outburst and we need to figure out what. Is it too much radiation in the air, the pollution? We need to desperatly figure it out. I hope your friend comes around and realizes that the people going through this need the support. The more support, the more funds they have to find a cure.
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Unfortunately you can't say much to an idiot who has their head up their A_ _ if that is the way they think. But I would challenge them where they got the information they know about flu, colds, pain, medications, etc. unless it was through some sort of awareness. Where did the polio, small pox, chicken pox, measles, malaria, etc. shots come from if it wasn't for awareness to those diseases? What about the areas of diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, etc. and then there is the black plague, black lung, asbestos, etc. if it wasn't for awareness? This one person doesn't seem to understand until we are better aware and know more about what we have, confront, or encounter we can go blindly moving forward into the path of death or the disease. One last thought it wasn't until years after the radiation from the atomic bombs that we learned about the affects of radiation just as well as we are still learning about the affects of Agent Orange. So awareness is keen and the more we are aware of a problem the more we tend to work toward a solution that is the history of the world. I wish you luck trying to get this ostrich to pull their head out. Good luck
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Ignorance is not bliss. It's downright dangerous. What you don't know can and WILL hurt you. So I'd tell them to get their head out of their a**, and take a good look around. They'd change their tune awful fast if it was their grandmother, mother, aunt, cousin, sister or daughter. I'd drag their sorry butt to the nearest Relay For Life and say. "See all the people here with survivors ribbons on their shirts? Not one would be here with out being aware of the symptoms of their cancer." One friend of mine is alive today because she listened to this survivor and went to see her doctor. Another died because he would not listen until I dragged his butt through the ER door.
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I don't like breast cancer awareness. I don't like brain cancer awareness. I do however support the american cancer society who attempts to find a cure for cancer in general. I need to reword that. I do like the awareness programs and think more are needed, but I don't like donating to one specific charity for a certain of cancer....that's what I don't support. I think we should be supporting a cure to cancer period or for that matter all life threatening diseases.



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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

What research is being done on breast cancer

What research is being done on breast cancer?
organizations, schools, cures, labs, doctors just research in general i need to write a 3 page report not on breast cancer, but about the research that is being done on breast cancer. links are okay thanks
Cancer - 3 Answers
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Try here:http://www.kungfucancer.com/index.php/component/content/article/141.html This is a Pro Site about cancer. Or you can try www.cancer.org,that is also fine. Hope this can help you
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http://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/breastcancerresearch.html is a tremendous resource for current and on-going research, organized by topic.
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The biggest breast cancer conference in the nation is San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which will be taking place next week. If you go to their website you can view some of the latest research topics (unfortunately the research abstracts or results probably won't be released to the public until after the conference). It is a little more technically oriented.



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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Would you risk skin cancer to avoid breast cancer

Would you risk skin cancer to avoid breast cancer?
Studies have shown that utilizing a tanning salon lowers the risk of breast cancer. It also states that the chance of breast cancer in a person is great than the possible risk of getting skin cancer by going to a tanning salon. Jojo- Thanks for your answer. I thought it sounded a little odd. I do have a family history of breast cancer, and I have already had several lumbs removed when I was 19 that thankfully were not cancer, but even now at 29, I still have check ups every 6 months and a mamo once a year.
Cancer - 2 Answers
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Hello, it is not true that tanning salons reduce the risk of breat cancer. breast cancer is commonly due to genetic disorders or oestrogen disorders, and UV light would not have an effect on these levels. However UV light does greatly increase the risk of skin cancer, by producing radicals that damage DNA. In short one should avoid tanning salons to reduce risk of skin cancer. If worried about obtaining breast cancer i would advise regular check ups that your GP can organise, especially if you have a family history. Every 6 months may be appropriate. thats great! breast cancer occurence increases with age also, so make sure you continue to go to your mammogram appointments all the best!
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I would risk skin cancer to avoid breast cancer, but I would only tann on my chest area. That way I would lower the risk of getting skin cancer all over.




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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Since when did breast cancer become a sexual innuendo

Since when did breast cancer become a sexual innuendo?
I personally don't think that most people who wear a I <3 boobies band, or post on their facebook page, "I like it on the..."(which I still don't get) really care about breast cancer awareness, as much as they like saying something sexual. The real thing that people are thinking about is the innuendo and not awareness.
Other - Society & Culture - 2 Answers
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I have not encountered this innuendo...yet. Thanks for bringing this to light. I think breast cancer is a serious issue. I hope people refrain from mocking cancer and other diseases. It's just poor form.
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that is hilarious



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Friday, February 8, 2013

I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness

I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness?
I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness? We can have a one day event to a whole week, but we have no ideas (we can't sell food)
Cancer - 6 Answers
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you could bake or buy some cookies and sell them you could also me a school dance for 1 or 2 dollar the ticket
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Make little cute stuffed animalls (execpt this one looks like the symble for the breast cancer awareness sign. Spray some smell. and tada We did that last year, we raised about $5000
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Sell "save the tata's" bumper stickers
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-Here are a few ideas... ♥ Buy a few packets of blank labels and punch a hole in the top corner, then thread a pink ribbon through the hole and tie. You could write "I support Breast Cancer Awareness," or perhaps when people line up to buy one, ask them their name and then write it on as "________ supports Breast Cancer Awareness." ♥ Buy some pink cardboard, cut it into strips and decorate the outside with the pink ribbon symbol or "I support Breast Cancer Awareness" again. When your school lines up to buy some, either hole punch and tie with a pink ribbon around their wrist of just staple it. ♥ Cut of the shape of the pink ribbon symbol out of pink cardboard, decorate or leave it, hole punch it insert a safety pin. I think you should try this for a week! The more you raise, the better! Anyway, good luck and I hope this helps, Angel
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People could get sponsored for wearing their bra on top of their clothes
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One lady here has a little dog that is a Pug, and is real sweet and does not bite. She brings it around and it has a sign on it that says Pet the Pug for 25 cents or more. It worked really good. Also they had races for fasted girl dog, fastest boy dog. Ugliest dog... Cutest dog. Cutest dog costume. Made money from the entry fees I think.



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Monday, February 4, 2013

If a lump comes and goes under armpitt is that a symptom of breast cancer

If a lump comes and goes under armpitt is that a symptom of breast cancer?
I some times get a small lump under my armpit. It comes and then goes away after few days It hurts a little also it itches. It does not show anything i can just feel it. Is this a symptom if breast cancer? plz reply.
Cancer - 4 Answers
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Sounds more like a swollen lymph node
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it could be just a cyst.. but you need to get it checked out when you feel the lump.. good luck
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you are foolish to look for an answer here to what could be a serious problem. Please go see a good doctor and find out. It could be something simple but you never know.
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I don't know, but I sure hope not. Cause that's what I have on my underarm.



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Friday, February 1, 2013

I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness

I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness?
I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness? We can have a one day event to a whole week, but we have no ideas (we can't sell food)
Polls & Surveys - 6 Answers
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Do a walk or run for breast cancer- that would be really fun and would bring in a lot of money =)
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u cant sell food!? that sux. heres an idea: sell food on the sidewalk just outside of school. the school cant do anything bout it and every1 loves some cookies, brownies, or soda. ppl prob leave and pass by there every day, whether theyre driving or walking or biking or watever. put up a folding table and tape a sign that says "profits go to breast cancer donations" or something like that. ppl passing by will usually buy food if they can, whether theyre driving or walking or watever
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How about a comp. to see who can come up with the funkiest, craziest or whatever bra - an entry fee could go towards funds - or maybe have a "let's all dress in pink for a day" - a fee to dress up or a fine if you don't.... good luck
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You know how people usually use the colour pink to support breast cancer? Get some ribbons and put them in this design http://www.rhettsmith.com/blog/archives/images/Breast-Cancer-Ribbon-thumb.gif thats in promotion for it. And do love heart lollipops count as food? If not then sell them, for every ribbon you buy you get a free love heart lollipop. If you cant give away lollipops then something else like an eraser or a pencil or a little novelty or something like that.
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i did a fund raiser at my school one year around the same time of year and made killer money. we did a haunted house in the gym! it dosnt cost much to do and if you charge people like $3 for students and $5 for adults and let them know what the cause is youll probally make alot of money. thats what i did, i ran it friday, sat, and sun, and made over $500. plus it was really fun! you can make it like a play where in each room there is a skit, or just make it scary!! alot of the stuff you need you could get from the art room and drama room if you have one. hope this works!!
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Wash all my cars and every body's and wax them,if you do all of mine i'll donate $500.I know that's impossible but i donate a lot of money tarwrds that,my mother had a touch of it,but they cought it in time,thank god.



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Monday, January 28, 2013

I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness

I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness?
I need some ideas for a raise fund in my school to help breast cancer awareness? We can have a one day event to a whole week, but we have no ideas (we can't sell food)
Community Service - 3 Answers
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how much more awareness can there be?we are bombed day in and day out with it.on the news,posters,ads,PSA's. i know all about it.
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When I was in high school our health teacher and some volunteers bought some pink ribbon and cut little strips and curved them into that awareness ribbon shape, you know it's kind of like a loop, and clipped them with safety pins to make pins you can wear. Then they sold them for like a dollar or something each. The rolls of ribbon cost like 35 cents each. They went class to class every day for about a week and sold them at lunch and at the doors of sporting events. It doesn't sound like much, but it was really successful. I suppose it's more successful the bigger the student body is. I hope you have a lot of students at your school. If you have health teachers at your school tell them to spread the word. I'm sure they'd love to help. Any teacher should for that matter. Good luck!
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Perhaps you can do a Relay for Life. They have all sorts of links for fun activities kids can do



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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Without going to the doctor; how can a person know if they have breast cancer

Without going to the doctor; how can a person know if they have breast cancer?
Also what are the possible ways to get breast cancer?
Cancer - 5 Answers
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well, you would need a mammogram machine as well as knowing how to interpret the results, besides performing monthly breast exams. As far as getting breast cancer, several factors: -genetics, if a family member had it you are at a higher risk than an average person -age of menarche starting, earlier increases your chances -age of menopause, the later the onset the higher the risk -nulliparity and not breast feeding has shown an increase for risk -smoking, alcohol, chemicals there might be a few more i'm forgetting best advice, don't skip the visit to the doctor. It is not worth the risk
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You can't. I had what I thought was a blocked milk duct when I was 8 months pregnant, and it turned out to be breast cancer. If you have found something that doesn't seem right, go to the doctor. I was pretty lucky. Although I had 3 tumors, one of which was 4cm, it had not spread. I know they always talk about early detection, but it is true. Good luck!
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there's no sure way to tell until they have done a biopsy, you can have a mammogram and still not definitely know. A biopsy is the removal of a piece of tissue from the breast for examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of the disease.
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Check your breast regularly, feel for lumps,etc My wife was breast feeding our son, he was 10months old & she was in pain, thinking it was just mastitis(hope thats how you spell it) & the little bloke would suck it through. It wasn't, she had 3 grade 3 tumours 3.5cm & 2 X 2 cm ones. After a Mastectomy & 6 months of the worst F******** chemo,etc( which almost took her life)she is still with us ( 4 years on now) PLEASE don't chance it, if you suspect anything , get your @rse to the doctors. I don't want anyone going through what My wife, Kid's & I went through, or the tens of thousands of other Families out there are living with for that matter
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The other people are correct. Do not wait. I am a radiation therapist in the Texas Medical Center and I have treated some awful cases of breast cancer when I was working at MD Anderson Cancer Center and I have seen some difficult cases working at my current job. Early detection is always best. My most difficult cases are my young women (under 35) that present with an advanced stage breast cancer. In addition to mammograms, please see if you will be able to have an ultra-sound done because mammograms are becoming a thing of the past. They have missed so many tumors that technology is moving toward breast MRIs and Ultrasounds.



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Sunday, January 20, 2013

what is the liklihood of surviving breast cancer

what is the liklihood of surviving breast cancer?
i know so many people have it nowadays nd they do get better but then again some dont. my great aunt was meant to come visit us overseas but she was recently diagnosed with it nd it breaks my heart to think of all the pain she's gonna have to go through. her sister (my grandma) also had breast cancer about 10 yrs ago but she got better.
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It depends on the stage of the disease. At stage 0-1 the 5-year survival rate is 100% at stage 4 it is 20%. At stage 0-1 she may not have too much pain either.



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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Is it possible for a 12 year old girl to have breast cancer

Is it possible for a 12 year old girl to have breast cancer ?
My friend has a lump in her breast and she doesn't know whether it is breast cancer or not. Her mum says that it may be an infected milk duct but she isn't pregnant. Please help. If you have any information about what it could be please include that aswell. Thankyou.
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she should go see a doctor her mother should of thought of that one too
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yes
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It may also just be a harmless cyst, it's nearly impossible that your friend had breast cancer. Her mother should take her to see a doctor though to find out what ti actually is.
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No.. that would be unheard of.
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No; the chances of a 12 year old having breast cancer are just about zero. If she did have it her case would make headline news, and would be written up in medical journals the world over. You know, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was classed as a 'younger woman. Why? Because I was only 50, which is pretty young for breast cancer. Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s (let alone preteens); fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30 and only 5% are under 40. Most (80%) are over 50. And even in women over 50, most breast lumps aren't cancerous. Your friend's breasts are just starting to grow and develop; any changes she notices, including lumps, are almost certainly normal breast development. Breasts are pretty lumpy, bumpy things anyway - if you feel them with the tips of your fingers, you'll almost always find lumps. Suggest to your friend that she has a talk with her school nurse; she will be used to girls having worries like this and will be able to reassure your friend that she does NOT have breast cancer
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Hi, it's true that this would be really unheard of in that age group. Even though it would be very very very rare to see breast cancer at that age, your friend should still get a doctor to examine her. At the same time, I am hoping that more and more girls that age know that starting good nutrition about the time of puberty is the best time to start preventing breast cancer. Science shows that when girls start eating well about the time of puberty, especially soy foods, that breast cancer in adult years is less likely.
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Yes, even though it's not common. For some people, breast cancer is genetically inherited. Tell your friend to discuss with her mom and seek doctor (if possible).
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Possible, but extremely rare.


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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Does anyone know where to buy a mens running top that has a breast cancer ribbon on it

Does anyone know where to buy a mens running top that has a breast cancer ribbon on it?
My mom just passed away due to breast cancer and I do alot of 5K's. I would like to support her some way. Any ideas?
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http://www.pinkribbonshop.com/mens-items.aspx There aren't too many items out there for that for men. Sadly enough. This site does have two t-shirts you could run in and the bike jersey which you could also run in.
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You could probably just get one sewn on to one of your shirts easily enough. Just a suggestion.
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You can buy men's breast cancer awareness shirts on eBay at http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574634183&toolid=10001&campid=5335994191&customid=&icep_uq=breast+cancer+shirt&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=1059&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg



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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Is it possible for me to have breast cancer

Is it possible for me to have breast cancer?
I'm 13, and I want to know if I have breast cancer. I have a lump around my nipple and my nipple is actually a little purple. But my other breast is perfectly fine. Is it possible for me to have breast cancer? My breast actually hurts a little bit when I move around.
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No its not. Not at your age. you are probably either just entering puberty, or in the middle of it. You'll be okay, just tell your doctor your concerns. i'm sure he'll tell you the same thing. A friend of mine went through the same thing, only with her, it was both breasts. She had brown splotchhes and purple coloring like you. The doctor told her it was common in Latino skin types
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This sounds more like hormonal changes in developing breast tissue than breast cancer. Breast cancer is incredibly rare in women under 20, which is why a recently diagnosed 10 year old made world wide headlines. Talk to your mother, school nurse or some other adult you know and trust, they will be able to relieve your concerns or take you to see a Dr if that is warranted.
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NO, no possibility.... You are being too anxious. You will be fine.



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Friday, January 4, 2013

How to get a Free Cutters Football Gloves for breast cancer

How to get a Free Cutters Football Gloves for breast cancer?
almost everyone on my team ordered one these pink breast cancer gloves and i missed it thinking it was on the 28th. Does anyone now how i can get one for free? or cheap or can someone give me theirs?
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You would have to wait until next year for free ones. You can buy them for about $45 from Eastbay.



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Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Is it safe to have sex with someone with breast cancer

Is it safe to have sex with someone with breast cancer?
Is there anything unsafe about having sex with someone with breast cancer? Will things be transferred that are unhealthy or that can make the male sick?
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It's completely safe. Breast cancer isn't contagious.
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Yeah, Because cancer is definitely a STD.
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I hear it will give you the stupid... oh wait, it seems you already have it. No dude it's fine.
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Yes. But only if the woman has an STD, or is physically ill in some other way also.
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Sorry, not trying to offend, but this is the most stupid question ever heard. No, cancer ain't sexually disease. Although the only problem is if you have a child with this person there is a chance in the future of your kid acquire this disease.
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I think if you are asking this question that you are too young to be having sex. Wait a few years
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what kind of dumb question is this? clearly you're too immature to even be having sex.
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Yes of course its safe >>> For you to ask this question You are too young for sex with someone
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You have a valid concern especially if the patient is going through chemotherapy. My wife's oncologist told us that we should avoid bodily fluids when engaging in sexual activity a few days after chemo-treatment. So condoms should be used, avoid kissing, and oral sex (you giving it) should not be done a few days after chemotherapy (not that she would have that much energy to engage in sex) Chemotherapy drugs are extremely toxic.
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Proper birth control and it's probably not a great idea to introduce anything that may be contaminated into the woman's body while she's on chemo. If she feels like it, sure. The male would be a little selfish and naive to not consider the woman and her health before worrying about his own.
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Just be sure to "dress for the sport" honey. Otherwise it is completely safe.



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