Sunday, November 8, 2009

What can I do to join the fight against breast cancer

What can I do to join the fight against breast cancer?
Recently I've discovered someone I love is infected with breast cancer and decided I would show my support not only to her but to the whole world. Basically what I'm asking is what can I do to join the fight? How can I cooperate? How do I sign up? Thank you in advance.
Cancer - 3 Answers
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Hi, i will find out and i will get back to you today or tommorow with the answer. Stay pending.
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Oh hi! Wow I absolutely love your question. Susan G. Komen holds a walk every year and I'm sure they have them in different places. But anyways I decided to do it so I signed up online for the Race...it was called Race for the Cure. It was a very big deal. I wasn't expecting many people but I was so wrong. Hundreds upon hundreds of people were there. It was truly a sight to see. So I had my team and you raise money together through donations and entry fees. Just go check out the susangkomen.com website...they constantly have events going on. See if there is one taking place near you! Or if you can't participate on the day of the event just make a donation.
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If you are serious about helping someone you love who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, sign up as a volunteer with your local American Cancer Society. You can become active by becoming an ACS volunteer at events such as Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Relay for Life. Both are fundraising in nature and involve a walking event in your local community. You can join or form a team, become part of the planning committees for these events, and help raise money that is used towards patient education, advocacy, patient services and cancer research. These programs are fun, a great way to meet others and will show your loved one how much you care and are committed to finding the "cure." Go to cancer.org and start showing the "world" how much you care!

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Is it possible to have breast cancer if you had the same symptom for 1 year

Is it possible to have breast cancer if you had the same symptom for 1 year?
Like if you have a symptom for an entire year and the symptom didn't get any worse, and you did not develop more symptoms? Obviously it's not breast cancer right?
Cancer - 7 Answers
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why don't you just go get it checked by a doctor and then you will know for sure? that would be the best thing to do, really. Bring a friend with you if you are nervous of the answer.
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Guess that'd depend on the symptom...like, is it a LUMP??? Nothing's obvious.
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only your Dr can tell you that
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You don't say what the symptom is. That makes a big difference. Any time you suspect that there might be something wrong it is best to get checked.
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Some tumors can grow very slowly. You should see a doctor and not guess.
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It is possible to have breast cancer even without any symptoms. There is no sure way of finding out if you have this cancer unless you go, get a mammogram and have a doctor check it out. You have already wondered about this for one year, if you take one day and get a mammogram and, if necessary, a breast ultrasound and/or whatever test else could or would be necessary, you won't have to spend another year wondering. You are worth it, now GO!!! Please? I'm going to wear pink for you on Monday, sending out good thoughts and hope you will make an appointment...
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Probably it's not breast cancer. You don't say what the symptom is. In any case, you should see a doctor to make sure, and to find out what it is

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Sunday, November 1, 2009

When is it a good time to start screening for breast cancer

When is it a good time to start screening for breast cancer?
I am 23 and have a history of breast cancer in my family (2 aunts on my mother's side). I've never done self breast exams, though I touch them enough to know I don't have any lumps :)
Women's Health - 2 Answers
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it is better to be safe than sorry so i would do the breast exams. even though i dont have breast cancer in my family. GOOD LUCK!!! i wish u my best!!!!!!!
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Age 25

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