Is it safe for a girl to be taking birth control pills if her mother had breast cancer?
I have a friend who is interested in taking the pill to prevent pregnancy. She is 25 years old and is in very good health. However, her mother had breast cancer when she was 50. Thanks to chemo, her mother has since fully recovered and his now in good health (it was a rather mild case). Will a very low does pill like YAZ or Triphasil be safe for my friend? She'll probably only be using it for a few years.
Women's Health - 3 Answers
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All meds including the Pill change the acid/alkaline balance of your body and therefore can set you up for sickness and disease. Nothing the doctors give you is truly safe - just read the side effects(link below). Since she knows the family history she can research all she can do to avoid this cancer from visiting her. All meds are poisons. None have natural healing or restorative effects and most often interfere with the natural balance of the body. She can call the Cancer Society of America (below) and speak with someone on line or in person about the questions related to this and anything else about breast cancer and what she should do or avoid as a lifestyle. Hope this helps.
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Hi. I was on a very low dose birth control pill, and within 2 years of being off it, i developed cancer. I can't say for sure, but i believe with all my heart that it was from taking birth control. Not one person in my family has ever had cancer. I do not smoke or drink, and eat extremely healthy. I should be the last person to ever get cancer. I regret ever taking the pill, and if i had a daughter, i would never let her take it. I don't believe it's safe ( even the lower dose ones ), and it's not worth your life. Synthetic hormones are known to cause cancer, and other health problems. If your friend wants to use them, please make sure to tell her to educate herself first, so she is aware of all the risks.
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High levels of estrogen are known to increase the risk of developing breast cancer because estrogen stimulates the mammary glands/ducts (this is actually why some women experience sore, swollen breasts when they ovulate). If it is in her family history she would already be at an increased risk and most doctors would be wary of prescribing a birth control containing estrogen. The good news is, you can get birth control which doesn't use synthetic estrogen. It is either a progestin-only pill ("minipill") or some other form like the Mirena hormonal IUD (also uses progestin). Progestin can actually decrease the risk of uterine and ovarian cancer (estrogen has an even better decreasing effect on these types of cancer), and doesn't have any known effect on the risk of breast cancer. Progestin-only methods are more likely to cause depression, loss of sex drive, irregular period and spotting/breakthrough bleeding than combined pills. There are a lot of potential side effects associated with hormonal birth control, but most women do OK on it and usually the side effects go away within the first three months. Your friend would be best off talking to an experienced gynecologist and a pharmacist to get more information. They would be able to figure out if her risk of breast cancer is too high to use estrogen or if she is within reasonable range.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
What kind of gift to get someone with Breast Cancer
What kind of gift to get someone with Breast Cancer?
My boyfriends mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer, and I don't know what to get her since it's a very hard time. Or should I just get her a card saying sorry?
Cancer - 10 Answers
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Get her a small plant and say that you are there to support her in any way possible (if you really are, that is). Don't say sorry, that might make her feel that you feel sorry for her that she has this and may not make it.
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Those with cancer are still the same person they always were. I would give her an uplifting type card. Spiritual wise. She is going to be praying a lot, and your help is a great thing.
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Is she going to have surgery or radiation or chemo? If she is having all or any of those, I'd get her some kind of short fuzzy and warm short robes...short like they come to your waist.....to wear in bed or in where she's having chemo (ladies #1 complaint during chemo is they are cold). When you are ill and in/out of the hospital those come in really handy for people in bed. They come in pretty colors too. I have seen them at Sears among other places.
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u should go to the ellentv.com websiteand send her an e mail with your question and she eill give u some ideas.
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If they are religious donate to her church in her honor, You don't say how ell you know her, but I would think a "Thinking of You" card would be appropriate. If you've ever seen or heard of the Chicken Soup for The Soul books, they are wonderful for times of stress and doubt, you can get them at any book store.
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best gift would be ur empathy ( please look up definition if u don't know )(not the same as sympathy) an encourageing card that lets her know u care would also be welcome.this will let her know that she need not feel alone in this time...also remember that this will be very hard time for ur boyfriend as well ,so try to be understanding of mood swings from both ,as this will also affect you. as someone faces the "unknown" there will alternately be times of hope and times of fear and there will be periods of denial ,times of questioning "why me?',anger,and ultimately acceptance.the greatest gift any of us can give is our sincere and compassionate love and care for our fellow human beings. also remember that this "condition" is NOT the automatic "death sentence" that it was yrs ago ...there have been MANY advances in treatments,surgerys........may GOD bless u for ur willingness to reach out to someone in need.
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Just be there for her and for him. Sometimes, just having someone there is the best medicine.
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No "sorry" card, please! It's not an automatic death sentence, but having cancer is still scary because you just don't know what's going to happen. When I was being treated (surgery, chemo), I was part of a group called "Chemo Angels" (you can find it online) in which a couple of volunteers (my "angels") would send me emails, uplifting cards, small gifts, etc. nearly every week. I thought this was very nice and I loved being remembered frequently during the entire course of my treatment. Also, DON'T avoid her just because you feel bad and aren't sure what to day. The worst part of cancer treatment for me was watching how fast my "friends" disappeared when I needed them most. I know people are afraid of saying the wrong thing, but there's nothing you could say that is worse than just avoiding that person all together. Your friend's mom is still the same person: Give her something you know she'll like, based on what you know about HER, not about the illness she's facing. Oh, I'd also avoid any gifts that are breast-cancer related (stuff with pink bows, etc.). Not everyone likes those because they feel like, "I'm still me, I'm not breast cancer!" Once one has successfully completed treatment, I think it's easier to sort of integrate that experience into one's identity, but during treatment and the stages of grief that may accompany it, it's not so easy, and the person may not want constant reminders of the disease and uncertainty about how treatment will go. Best wishes, M.
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Get her the book "Just Get Me Through This" by Deborah Cohen. It's a guide for going through the process that is breast cancer. It gives information and sensible advice, and is humorous. Also include your card idea, but focus on hoping she'll feel better soon.
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Don't get her anything that has smell to it because they can still become sick from the aromas. No perfume, plants, soaps, lotions, etc. Don't get her sympathy cards, you want to keep her in good spirits. Order her a fruit basket or even give her a stuffed animal. Maybe a favorite DVD.
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My boyfriends mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer, and I don't know what to get her since it's a very hard time. Or should I just get her a card saying sorry?
Cancer - 10 Answers
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1 :
Get her a small plant and say that you are there to support her in any way possible (if you really are, that is). Don't say sorry, that might make her feel that you feel sorry for her that she has this and may not make it.
2 :
Those with cancer are still the same person they always were. I would give her an uplifting type card. Spiritual wise. She is going to be praying a lot, and your help is a great thing.
3 :
Is she going to have surgery or radiation or chemo? If she is having all or any of those, I'd get her some kind of short fuzzy and warm short robes...short like they come to your waist.....to wear in bed or in where she's having chemo (ladies #1 complaint during chemo is they are cold). When you are ill and in/out of the hospital those come in really handy for people in bed. They come in pretty colors too. I have seen them at Sears among other places.
4 :
u should go to the ellentv.com websiteand send her an e mail with your question and she eill give u some ideas.
5 :
If they are religious donate to her church in her honor, You don't say how ell you know her, but I would think a "Thinking of You" card would be appropriate. If you've ever seen or heard of the Chicken Soup for The Soul books, they are wonderful for times of stress and doubt, you can get them at any book store.
6 :
best gift would be ur empathy ( please look up definition if u don't know )(not the same as sympathy) an encourageing card that lets her know u care would also be welcome.this will let her know that she need not feel alone in this time...also remember that this will be very hard time for ur boyfriend as well ,so try to be understanding of mood swings from both ,as this will also affect you. as someone faces the "unknown" there will alternately be times of hope and times of fear and there will be periods of denial ,times of questioning "why me?',anger,and ultimately acceptance.the greatest gift any of us can give is our sincere and compassionate love and care for our fellow human beings. also remember that this "condition" is NOT the automatic "death sentence" that it was yrs ago ...there have been MANY advances in treatments,surgerys........may GOD bless u for ur willingness to reach out to someone in need.
7 :
Just be there for her and for him. Sometimes, just having someone there is the best medicine.
8 :
No "sorry" card, please! It's not an automatic death sentence, but having cancer is still scary because you just don't know what's going to happen. When I was being treated (surgery, chemo), I was part of a group called "Chemo Angels" (you can find it online) in which a couple of volunteers (my "angels") would send me emails, uplifting cards, small gifts, etc. nearly every week. I thought this was very nice and I loved being remembered frequently during the entire course of my treatment. Also, DON'T avoid her just because you feel bad and aren't sure what to day. The worst part of cancer treatment for me was watching how fast my "friends" disappeared when I needed them most. I know people are afraid of saying the wrong thing, but there's nothing you could say that is worse than just avoiding that person all together. Your friend's mom is still the same person: Give her something you know she'll like, based on what you know about HER, not about the illness she's facing. Oh, I'd also avoid any gifts that are breast-cancer related (stuff with pink bows, etc.). Not everyone likes those because they feel like, "I'm still me, I'm not breast cancer!" Once one has successfully completed treatment, I think it's easier to sort of integrate that experience into one's identity, but during treatment and the stages of grief that may accompany it, it's not so easy, and the person may not want constant reminders of the disease and uncertainty about how treatment will go. Best wishes, M.
9 :
Get her the book "Just Get Me Through This" by Deborah Cohen. It's a guide for going through the process that is breast cancer. It gives information and sensible advice, and is humorous. Also include your card idea, but focus on hoping she'll feel better soon.
10 :
Don't get her anything that has smell to it because they can still become sick from the aromas. No perfume, plants, soaps, lotions, etc. Don't get her sympathy cards, you want to keep her in good spirits. Order her a fruit basket or even give her a stuffed animal. Maybe a favorite DVD.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Who are the best people and businesses in a small area to get donations for a breast cancer event
Who are the best people and businesses in a small area to get donations for a breast cancer event?
I live in a pretty small area and am trying to get donations for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. My team and I are participating in the MSABC walk this fall. So far I have made a few change/donation jars for local businesses, emailed our local newspapers, and set up a used book sale. I need fund-raising ideas that wont cost me anything but will def bring in money for a good cause!
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I am a Director with Tupperware and I specialize in Online Fundraisers where and organization can earn a 40% profit! I have helped many organizations, groups and individuals raise money for many different causes and they are all very pleased at the ease of the Tupperware Online Fundraiser. A TupperConnectâ„¢ Fundraiser provides a solution for sellers who want to reach family and friends who they otherwise might not reach with a traditional fundraiser. Fundraiser buyers can view and purchase products to support the fundraiser, from the comfort of their home. When you register an Online Tupperware Fund Raiser you will receive a special link to email to your friends, family and participants. You can share this link by email, post on a website or share with your friends and family on facebook, Twitter, MySpace or other social network websites. You do not have to purchase anything or keep any stock, it is all done online! When someone places an order online through your special online fundraising link the products are shipped directly to the person. If you would like to learn more about it just visit the link below and contact me! Have a Blessed Day, Wendy Leal
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I live in a pretty small area and am trying to get donations for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. My team and I are participating in the MSABC walk this fall. So far I have made a few change/donation jars for local businesses, emailed our local newspapers, and set up a used book sale. I need fund-raising ideas that wont cost me anything but will def bring in money for a good cause!
Other - Business & Finance - 1 Answers
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I am a Director with Tupperware and I specialize in Online Fundraisers where and organization can earn a 40% profit! I have helped many organizations, groups and individuals raise money for many different causes and they are all very pleased at the ease of the Tupperware Online Fundraiser. A TupperConnectâ„¢ Fundraiser provides a solution for sellers who want to reach family and friends who they otherwise might not reach with a traditional fundraiser. Fundraiser buyers can view and purchase products to support the fundraiser, from the comfort of their home. When you register an Online Tupperware Fund Raiser you will receive a special link to email to your friends, family and participants. You can share this link by email, post on a website or share with your friends and family on facebook, Twitter, MySpace or other social network websites. You do not have to purchase anything or keep any stock, it is all done online! When someone places an order online through your special online fundraising link the products are shipped directly to the person. If you would like to learn more about it just visit the link below and contact me! Have a Blessed Day, Wendy Leal
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