Saturday, March 8, 2008

What stores sell breast cancer rubber band bracelets

What stores sell breast cancer rubber band bracelets?
I am looking for the pink rubber band bracelets for breast cancer awareness. I would like to drive to a store and pick them up rather then order online (I don't want a huge quantity and I want some of the proceeds to go towards breast cancer research etc.) Does anyone know of any stores that sell these? Thanks in advance!
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They are sold mostly on line. I don't know of any store. My niece sells breast cancer products on Nantucket Island. I don't know if you live in Mass or not. However, you can also go to the American Cancer Society site and I know for sure they have these bands as well as the rings. Susan G. Koman site as well sells all kinds of proiducts for breast cancer survivors and in the memory of others. So, just type in these sites and I know you'll finid what you're looking for. Good luck
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I've been looking in my area as well and I cannot find any stores that do. I've found many online, but if you're like me, you want to look at them first. I haven't noticed that you have to buy a large quantity when buying online. The ones I've seen ask you how many you want to buy, from 1 up. You may also try calling the American Cancer Society to see if they can tell you where the best place to buy a bracelet would be. I haven't tried that yet, it was recently suggested.
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Where are you located? Because as what I've known it is available on almost all breast cancer institutions like The Pink Ribbon Shop in Porter, Texas. The proceeds would really go to the breast cancer organization for the treatment of patients who have a breast cancer. Wow! That's really a highly regarded act. Continue to be a blessing to those who have breast cancer. You are really a hero to them!

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Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Is it possible to have breast cancer at age 14

Is it possible to have breast cancer at age 14?
I have severe pains in one of my breasts, and there is also a some-what large and hard lump in the same one. However my other breast seems perfectly normal. I don't know if this has anything to even do with it, but i've also been receiving migraines and have been feeling somewhat nauseous. I would like to know what this means, and if it means that i might have breast cancer. But, is it even possible to have breast cancer at age 14?
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Breast cancer lumps are for the most part painless. They cause pain when they spread. If they caused breast pain they would be detected earlier. Instead of becoming overly worried see a doctor and get checked out. It is more likely a cyst.
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Well, it is possible, but it would be rather rare. More than likely, the pain is due to hormones and puberty. I had the same thing at that age. Is the lump around your nipple? If so, that is very common.
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Make an appointment with your family doctor who will guide you in the right direction.
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Possible, but highly unlikely. Breast cancer is rarely painful in early stages. Breast cancer in younger women is more likely to present as a rash etc than lump. Linked to the migraines and nausea it sounds like a hormonal issue, which is a lot more likely at your age. See a Dr and get an accurate diagnosis and correct treatment.
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Get in to your local doctor and get proper test done. Cancer does affect woman at an early age such as 14. It's not as rare for woman who are under 40 ( called young survivors ) to be DX with breastcancer. AND lumps can be painful mine was very uncomfy and at times painful. Dont let anyone tell your different. The problem is many people think of breast cancer as one disease. There are many different types of breast cancer and its rare that one person is very much alike to another. It matters on the disease, size, hormone's, and many other things --- Get checked out and remember to continue to check yourself and get routine checks

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Saturday, March 1, 2008

What are the chances of my mother surviving breast cancer

What are the chances of my mother surviving breast cancer?
My mom has had bumps before in the past, but they were able to take them out and I'm pretty sure that it wasn't cancer. She just had a mammogram and they saw something suspicious. They did a biopsy and it turned out to be cancer. So I guess my mom has breast cancer. She's very religious and thinks that God will heal her. I don't necessarily believe that but I haven't said anything because I definitely believe in the placebo effect. What are the survival rates of women with breast cancer?
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Medicine is an imperfect science. It is about guessing, therefore I cannot give you a chance of survival.
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If you are talking about without treatment - I wouldn't think the chances would be good, but I'm not a doctor. But I am a breast cancer survivor that had the surgery and took treatment. Good luck.
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A lot depends on the kind of cancer, the sensitivity to hormones, and the staging. There is a lot of information on the internet. Here is one of many links:http://cancer.about.com/od/breastcancer/f/survivalrate.htm
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I'm not God, i cant tell you your mom will be perfectly healthy tomorow and I'm no Doctor, so I cant tell you what her chances are... But i can comfort you, but telling you that my mother had breast cancer 5 years ago. She had the tumor removed, went through radiation.. and although it was a long healing time, and at times we diddnt know if she would be okay or not, she turned out to be just fine. She was very religious and she believes God healed her. Me.. im not so sure. But i hope that your mom is lucky enough to have God on her side, or whatever it is that will make her healthy. Dont worry too much, youll turn into a wart. I have a feeling shes gonna be just fine :) good luck friend :)
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I too am a religious person who believed that God would heal my breast cancer. He did through the wonderful doctors and nurses who did my surgery, administered chemotherapy and radiation. God works miracles everyday, Sometimes we don't like the answers he gives us... the answer is let the doctors help.
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Her chances are VERY Good. My father had Breast Cancer, and was a Stage 3...he went through Surgery, Chemo, and Radiation. He is still alive 14 Years Later. My friends Mom was diagnosed with stage 4 Breast cancer, and was given 6 months to live. A very religious woman, she shocked them all when she was still alive 5 years later. Have Faith. She will be fine.
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A friend of mine who is a nurse told me that people who are optimistic and are told they have a year to live with cancer, are more likely to live 10-20 years or beat the cancer and that people who give up with cancer that is treatable are more likely to die from it. Breast cancer is very treatable with medical knowledge nowadays so just be optimistic. Keep her busy and tell her to exercise lots. Also, new research shows that 2 handfuls of watercress a day slows the growth of breast tumors, as does green tea. I hope this helps :)
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If you're asking about survival rates for breast cancer, according to statistics it's improving for over twenty years and a number of women have been effectively healed. The most current five-year survival rate for women with breast cancer is 86%. God will really help your mom. I know she can survive the battle against breast cancer. Just be positive and always ask the help of God. Hope this helps

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