National Breast Cancer Month,How are you contributing or donating to the cause?
Some people donate and contribute in diffrent ways. Whether its a monatary donation or a walk for the cure, everybody can do a small part to help such a devastating illness. If you know someone that have breast cancer, kind words or calling frequently to check up on them to see how they are doing is doing a big part, of helping women or even men because they get breast cancer to, but mostly women to fight breast cancer. They need encouragment to know that somebodys in their corner helping and cheering them on, as they agree to fight this instead of giving up. Dealing with any illness is tiring. But with encouragment and caring, we can help these women beat this illness and get on with their lives.
Cancer - 5 Answers
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I already feel that breast cancer has enough research, donations, and attention devoted to the disease. I certainly do not wish this disease on anyone, but truthfully I have a son with a childhood cancer which receives no research funding at all. He has been battling his disease for two years and there are no more treatment options for him, not because he is too sick . . but because there is no funding and no research. His life is at risk directly because of that lack of research. And, unfortunately, the reality is because other cancers, such as breast cancer, have already taken from the public those research dollars that might have been used for sarcoma or other cancers. I wish no ill on anyone . . but I feel that the current empasis on breast cancer is starting to harm other types of cancer research . . young adults with sarcoma are dying. they do not have access to support, or ribbons, or the public eye because they die before anyone can organize anything. That is the reality that we face, so I cannot 'support' a breast cancer month as long as their are inequalities in funding research. I do support and wish only the best to those women fighting breast cancer as individuals . .I just won't financially support an organization that I feel is beginning to harm other types of cancer research.
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I think that breast cancer is one of the most supported diseases in North America, in publicity, support and fundraising. You can apply the comments in the question to a number of diseases and I thank you for writing them. But I am currently supporting other cancer research and I am discouraged by the extended commercial aspects of breast cancer awareness from changing my priorities.
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Well i am definitely against breast cancer and all other types of cancer, i have decided to go find out about volunteering my time at the Cancer Society, cause i do want to help others, i have experienced a type of cancer and i know what it is like to go through this disease, and having ppl around and caring for you or just talking to you and encouraging definitely helps out, so i am willing to make that step to help others and yeah i no go on walks and stuff against cancer.
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Both my sister and sister-in-law are breast cancer survivors. I will support it this year by donating money to a relative who is walking in "The Cure" 5k. My employer sponsors a fashion show with models who are breast cancer survivors, have lost someone to breast cancer or are fighting it themselves. I support this by buying a table to the show so several women who couldn't have attended due to finances can attend. The show is preceded by speakers discussing the illness and new research findings that will hopefully lead to a cure some day. All cancer needs support. Being a male, I would like to see greater support for Prostate Cancer research. My father is 84 years old and is a 22 year prostate cancer survivor. Colon cancer also needs increased support.
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Our church is beginning to promote a one day course in how to best meet the needs of those going through this devastating illness. (Cancer not just breast cancer) I believe we will learn strategies in ministering to the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional needs of not only the person directly suffering, but also family members who are traveling that rough road. My mother and 3 aunties succumbed to this and I spent years being very angry with the Cancer Society for their seeming lack of motivation to fix this. I contributed money, but I quit. I had a very pessimistic outlook on it. I am still not enthused about giving money where I am concerned it is ill spent
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Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
What type of breast cancer treatment is best after surgery
What type of breast cancer treatment is best after surgery?
My grandmother is 80 years of age and was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago. she had surgery in which they removed the cancer from her breast. she is trying to decide whether the treatment of radiation by means of having an implant in her breast that releases radiation, or not even receiving the treatment of radiation at all. any ideas? (her health condition is as fallows- had a stroke 2 months ago, still working on walking w/o a walker, and she has trouble standing for certain periods of time. she has recovered well from the stroke, but is still in a bad condition.
Cancer - 5 Answers
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she needs to talk to her DR'S...not strangers on YA who don't know her and her medical history... don't put family members info on the web..it's not your business to be doing that.
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This is a highly personal decision that can only be made by the individual after being told the full risks and likely prognoses of each option by their treating oncologist. Having been through surgery, chemo and radiation for breast cancer, I doubt that I would consider more than the surgery alone at her age, but that is just my personal viewpoint, not a recommendation.
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One shot of radiotherapy could save breast cancer patients weeks of tiring treatment http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1284647/One-shot-radiotherapy-save-breast-cancer-patients-weeks-tiring-treatment.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
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It depends on a lot of things, sometimes chemo and radiation are recommended, other times only surgery is needed. It depends on the type of breast cancer, the stage and the age of the patient and prior medical history. There is an excellent book called Dr. Love's Breast Book that goes into a lot of detail on breast health and current treatment options. It probably will give you more info than you will ever need to know but you can just read the chapters on your grandmother's condition to get a better idea of current treatment options.
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External Radiation is best. There are hardly any side effects if a bit of redness to the breast after about 4 weeks of treatment. Some also may get tired from time to time. It is a 6 week course of treatment and it goes by very fast. I had inquired about internal radiation as well, and she said that I was too young for it. I am not sure what the cut-off age is as far as being too old for it. Internal radation is more of a nuisance than anything. Also you need to do that type of radiation Twice a Day, instead of once a day like traditional radiation. It really isn't worth it. Tell her to ask her doctor about External Radiation treatments. All she has to do is lie on a table for a total of 2 minutes. Piece of cake.
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Radiation was the toughest of treatments for my wife and she at the time of treatment was 52 years old. Radiation kills the tumor at the site where cancer was discovered, it is sort of insurance that it will destroy whatever cells would be left at the site. Chemotherapy destroys the cells that might have escaped to other parts of the body, surgery removes the tumor itself and radiation is applied to the site to destroy remaining cells. Treatment is usually over a specific amount of time that is on a daily basis, and it was very painful for us. Not everyone responds to radiation the same way. I have heard from others that it was a walk in the park. For us it was hell. It could be physically too much for her, the only person to know for sure is her radiation oncologist and regular doctor. A friend of mine had breast cancer at 65 years old and did not have it again for ten years. At 75 years old she decided to not have treatment because she did not want to suffer through it all again. Each person needs to evaluate if the costs are worth the price of the goods received. I know what radiation did to my wife but she is considerably younger than your grandma. The treatment for her could be the straw that breaks her back. The doctor's need to give an evaluation to decide if it is something she can handle
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My grandmother is 80 years of age and was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago. she had surgery in which they removed the cancer from her breast. she is trying to decide whether the treatment of radiation by means of having an implant in her breast that releases radiation, or not even receiving the treatment of radiation at all. any ideas? (her health condition is as fallows- had a stroke 2 months ago, still working on walking w/o a walker, and she has trouble standing for certain periods of time. she has recovered well from the stroke, but is still in a bad condition.
Cancer - 5 Answers
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1 :
she needs to talk to her DR'S...not strangers on YA who don't know her and her medical history... don't put family members info on the web..it's not your business to be doing that.
2 :
This is a highly personal decision that can only be made by the individual after being told the full risks and likely prognoses of each option by their treating oncologist. Having been through surgery, chemo and radiation for breast cancer, I doubt that I would consider more than the surgery alone at her age, but that is just my personal viewpoint, not a recommendation.
3 :
One shot of radiotherapy could save breast cancer patients weeks of tiring treatment http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1284647/One-shot-radiotherapy-save-breast-cancer-patients-weeks-tiring-treatment.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
4 :
It depends on a lot of things, sometimes chemo and radiation are recommended, other times only surgery is needed. It depends on the type of breast cancer, the stage and the age of the patient and prior medical history. There is an excellent book called Dr. Love's Breast Book that goes into a lot of detail on breast health and current treatment options. It probably will give you more info than you will ever need to know but you can just read the chapters on your grandmother's condition to get a better idea of current treatment options.
5 :
External Radiation is best. There are hardly any side effects if a bit of redness to the breast after about 4 weeks of treatment. Some also may get tired from time to time. It is a 6 week course of treatment and it goes by very fast. I had inquired about internal radiation as well, and she said that I was too young for it. I am not sure what the cut-off age is as far as being too old for it. Internal radation is more of a nuisance than anything. Also you need to do that type of radiation Twice a Day, instead of once a day like traditional radiation. It really isn't worth it. Tell her to ask her doctor about External Radiation treatments. All she has to do is lie on a table for a total of 2 minutes. Piece of cake.
6 :
Radiation was the toughest of treatments for my wife and she at the time of treatment was 52 years old. Radiation kills the tumor at the site where cancer was discovered, it is sort of insurance that it will destroy whatever cells would be left at the site. Chemotherapy destroys the cells that might have escaped to other parts of the body, surgery removes the tumor itself and radiation is applied to the site to destroy remaining cells. Treatment is usually over a specific amount of time that is on a daily basis, and it was very painful for us. Not everyone responds to radiation the same way. I have heard from others that it was a walk in the park. For us it was hell. It could be physically too much for her, the only person to know for sure is her radiation oncologist and regular doctor. A friend of mine had breast cancer at 65 years old and did not have it again for ten years. At 75 years old she decided to not have treatment because she did not want to suffer through it all again. Each person needs to evaluate if the costs are worth the price of the goods received. I know what radiation did to my wife but she is considerably younger than your grandma. The treatment for her could be the straw that breaks her back. The doctor's need to give an evaluation to decide if it is something she can handle
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
How come breast cancer gets it's own month and special pink ribbons and fundraisers
How come breast cancer gets it's own month and special pink ribbons and fundraisers?
Is it because it is sexier to have breast cancer than say, colon cancer or lung cancer?
Other - Diseases - 3 Answers
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Good question. Lung & bronchus cancer rate per 100,000 is more then tripple. ~
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Because its promoted well. Nearly every month there is a 'month' for a certain disease or something that needs awareness. October is also Celiac Disease awareness month but because its not as high profile, it doesnt get as much attention. But who cares because the more attention these diseasese get, maybe the less ppl it will affect. Every cancer is imiportant and everyone should get screened for the ones that they fit the criteria for. Breast cancer is increasingly survivable also which is awesome.
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Breast cancer is sometimes harder to detect because of breast mass, or self breast exams that are incorrectly done or not done at all. Even though there are symptoms such as puckering of nipple, change in breast skin texture, these dont always present themselves. Therefore many women dont know they have it because the signs are not obvious. With lung and colon cancer there are usually more pronounced chances that will alert someone to seek help such as change in bowel habit, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, persistent cough, breathing problem, etc. Women need to be educated about the cause, elearly detection of breast cancer because its so hard to detect sometimes and thats why extra effort is put into educating the public about it
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Is it because it is sexier to have breast cancer than say, colon cancer or lung cancer?
Other - Diseases - 3 Answers
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1 :
Good question. Lung & bronchus cancer rate per 100,000 is more then tripple. ~
2 :
Because its promoted well. Nearly every month there is a 'month' for a certain disease or something that needs awareness. October is also Celiac Disease awareness month but because its not as high profile, it doesnt get as much attention. But who cares because the more attention these diseasese get, maybe the less ppl it will affect. Every cancer is imiportant and everyone should get screened for the ones that they fit the criteria for. Breast cancer is increasingly survivable also which is awesome.
3 :
Breast cancer is sometimes harder to detect because of breast mass, or self breast exams that are incorrectly done or not done at all. Even though there are symptoms such as puckering of nipple, change in breast skin texture, these dont always present themselves. Therefore many women dont know they have it because the signs are not obvious. With lung and colon cancer there are usually more pronounced chances that will alert someone to seek help such as change in bowel habit, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, persistent cough, breathing problem, etc. Women need to be educated about the cause, elearly detection of breast cancer because its so hard to detect sometimes and thats why extra effort is put into educating the public about it
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