Thursday, August 28, 2008

How do you deal with your sister having breast cancer in both of her breasts

How do you deal with your sister having breast cancer in both of her breasts?
My sister has breast cancer in both of her breasts. It is not the kind that gives you lumps. but the masses. It does't look good. More tests will be done. but how can I deal with the fact that she could be gone in 6 months? My mother had breast cancer but was able to get it before it got her. So more then likely I will get it too. Cancer is so ugly and such a hurtful disease. Don't know how to deal with it. I am fully aware that it doesn't necessarily mean death in 6 months, I just meant that it was a possiblity it could of happened in the near future. Thanks for all your support and answers. My sister is going to be okay. She had some more tests run, and she doesn't have it thank God. She has cystic tumours in both of her breast but they are not cancerous at this point. So all is well, and thanks God she will be okay. Thanks everyone for you wonderful answers and support at this time of worry.
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I am very sorry. I hope that your sister will be ok. Maybe there is a support group you can join.
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Look not at the cancer, but at your sister. Enjoy the time that you have, had, and will have. Life is fragile and fleeting. Enjoy what you have while you have it, as tomorrow is never certain. It will be sad when she goes (whether that's early from cancer, or later from natural causes), but that doesn't mean that you should dwell on that now. Grieve when the time comes, not now.
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i am so sorry about your sister that best advice i can give you is to be with her all the time you can and show her you are there to support her it will mean alot
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My heart goes out to you and your sister. First, try to stay positive and strong, dance, laugh, pray, watch sad movies so you can cry your eyes out. Do what has always made you happy (even if you have to force yourself) and your brain and heart will follow. Spend time with your family, talk, share. Get regular testing, I am a survivor, it works. I feel that information impowers, research helps. There are also wonderful support groups to help with coping. Hang in there, you'll make it. ~Peace~
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I'm really sorry about you sister. But breast cancer doesn't mean death in 6 months. By the way I'm a senior medical student. Here's a very important thing they always tell us..The most aggressive cancers are the most cancers likely to resolve spontaneously. I think your sister needs all the psycological support rather than medical support... But always stick to that very little hope there is..You can try joining this forum at youngbreastcancer.blogspot.com and I'll try to answer any questions in more details..

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Sunday, August 24, 2008

What constitutes a family history of breast cancer

What constitutes a family history of breast cancer?
My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40's and she's the only one who had it in my family.I'm 19 and she's stressing about the prospect that I'll get it too because she had it.As far as I know there have to be at least 2 people in your family for the cancer to be linked to genetic reasons.Am I wrong?
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no i do think you a re right there has to be more than 1 know en case of it i had cervical cancer and no other family member in my blood lines had it so some times it just happens as well
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Anyone can get breast CA. Having any family history puts you ast risk. But yes scientists say that having at least 2 puts you at "high" risk.
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Even one relative, generally female and generally on your mother's side of the family, constitutes a family history of breast cancer. But men can also develop breast cancer. Their breasts have most of the same types of tissue as do women's, just in smaller quantities. Tell your doctor. Tell every one of your doctors. As well, there is genetic testing available that can tell you if you carry one of two specific genes that are seen in some types of breast cancers. Not all of them, but some of them. You can ask for that test. If it's positive, you should then ask to be referred to a geneticist for counselling. If you are positive and you have had that counselling, you can then make informed decisions about your future. Even if you do not carry either of those genes, that doesn't guarantee that you will never develop breast cancer. But with your family history, you need to make certain that you are doing monthly breast self exams. A doctor or a nurse can teach you to do this. As well, depending upon where you live, you would probably qualify for more frequent and earlier breast cancer screening mammograms. Again, talk with your doctor about this. A mammogram is no fun, but it's a few moments of pain and can save your life. Don't ignore this tool.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

How to self examine yourself for breast cancer

How to self examine yourself for breast cancer?
How do you do a self examination on yourself for breast cancer? What age should you start to do examinations? How many times should I do a self examination? What should I be feeling for? What is normal to be feeling ? Should I be doing this before, after, or while on my period? (my breast get really tender just before my period, so I don't know if i could touch them at that time) Please be descriptive as possible, thanks.
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http://women.webmd.com/healthtool-self-breast-exam

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