Monday, November 28, 2011

If your breasts have pain when you poke it, does that mean you have breast cancer

If your breasts have pain when you poke it, does that mean you have breast cancer?
Lately when I have been feeling pain in my breast. I don't have any family member with breast cancer. When I poke them they hurt. I am nervous. Please answer thanks!
Cancer - 7 Answers
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No. Painful lumps are common, and they tend to get more painful around your period.
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No.. it might just be tender for many possible reasons. Just go to the doctor..
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um, you could be pregnant? or ANYTHING. do a self brest exam and if you aren't sure after that go see a doctor! or maybe ask on twitter
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They might be just sore due to your hormone levels changing. Soreness or pain does not always indicate cancer. Get to know your body by regularly performing a self-examination. If you notice that the pain only appears at certain times of the month, it just might be hormones fluctuating.
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Breast cancer is rarely painful. You sound young. Breasts are commonly painful when poked, particularly in your teens.
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Of COURSE You will have Pain if you Poke your breasts! STOP POKING. No, Breast Cancer is Painless.
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It's probably swollen mammary glands, those "lumps" inside your breasts. They get swollen when you're on your period, when your breasts are still growing, or sometimes when you eat the wrong kinds of foods. Breast cancer usually doesn't hurt, unless it's a rare inflammatory kind - google pics of it of you want to see it. It looks awful, and you probably don't have anything wrong with you

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

where can I fine free breast cancer awareness bracelets

where can I fine free breast cancer awareness bracelets?
I would love to have a breast cancer awareness bracelet to support it.
Cancer - 3 Answers
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To support it, you need to BUY the bracelets.
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The whole idea of the bracelets is that by buying one you help support research and awareness campaigns. Getting one for free defeats the purpose!
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I am a member of the Susan G. Koman foundation for breast cancer. The entire purpose of buying these bracelets is to give money to support the breast cancer awareness. Do you realize how much money goes into advertisements etc. If you really want to support breast cancer awareness, then buy the bracelet and know that your money went for a wonderful cause

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Sunday, November 20, 2011

Is it true that bras can give you breast cancer

Is it true that bras can give you breast cancer?
I've heard that wearing bras for more than 12 hours, for example to bed, restricts blood flow and restricts the lymphatic system and makes you more prone to breast cancer. i think its like 3 out 4 people who wear a bra longer get breast cancer. is this true? am i at risk? i have worn a bra every night to sleep in my life!
Cancer - 7 Answers
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yea, thats a myth
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the fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk? no thats not true where did you hear that? i wear bras all day long
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omg thts scary. but i dont wear a bra to sleep. i only do it on sleepovers. cuz its uncomfortable.
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NO...if bras led to breast cancer, then ALL women who wear them would be DEAD. Have a thought and don't 'listen' to people who say things like that. Your LYMPH system is INSIDE your BODY, now how is a BRA gonna do anything to that ? By your stats, since I'm 55, I would have been dead at 13 since I started to wear a bra at 11.(and not a training bra either...and I wore them to bed and have worn them to bed...so does my sister...so does the lady across the street...so do half the women I've even known and I've lived all over the US.)
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No it's nonsense There are a number of myths and untruths circulating about bras and breast cancer - and they are all rubbish. You can't get or increase your risk of breast cancer by sleeping in a bra, wearing a tight bra, wearing a wired bra, wearing a bra 24/7, not wearing a bra or any of the other nonsense you might hear. Breast cancer, like other cancers, happens when normal cells change so that they behave in an uncontrolled way; your underwear cannot trigger this process or have any effect on it.. Check out any reputable breast cancer charity or information site - they will all give you a list of breast cancer risk factors, and bras won't be mentioned at all. Wear a bra 24/7 or not at all, whatever is comfortable for you - it won't make any difference to your chances of breast cancer. The '3 out of 4' statistic does not exist and has been invented to frighten people. I'm assuming that because you asked this question you're quite young, so for information: breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25s, fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under 40, most (80%) are over 50 and the average age at diagnosis is a little over 60.
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Breast cancer can be genetic or from environmental factors but definately not from wearing a bra. Stop wearing a bra to sleep...It is not going to prevent them from sagging eventually.
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I have always heard that too
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While those factors are true and its also a fact that the bra wearing stats and breast cancer stats match up, no conclusive tests have been done. So the truth is ; probably but we don't know. Its a bit like health, you cannot prove a person is healthy but you can prove someone is sick

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

What are the demographics of breast cancer

What are the demographics of breast cancer?
Wha is the occurrence of breast cancer in the various ethnic groups?
Cancer - 2 Answers
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" African-American women are diagnosed with more advanced breast cancer than Caucasians, according to a new, single hospital study. Published in the journal Cancer, the study analyzed demographic and breast cancer data from a single institution's registry, and confirmed that African-Americans are more likely to present with later stage and higher grade tumors compared to Caucasians. In addition, tumors from African-American contain more poor prognostic molecular characteristics than Caucasians" "While Caucasians have the highest incidence of breast cancer, mortality among that group is among the lowest. African-Americans, conversely, have one of the lowest incidence rates, but the highest mortality rate among women with breast cancer." You can read more on this site. www.aahs.org/healthinfo/cancerheadlines Hope that helps
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www.cancer.gov Great info on a lot of cancer

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

what should i say for breast cancer running page

what should i say for breast cancer running page ?
i am doing the CIBC run for the cure tomorrow, and on my "who are you running for" paper what should i say. my 2 grandmothers passed away with breast cancer, and my aunt. but my other aunt and mother are survivors ( my mom is still going through it, this is our second time to do the run) i want it to be simple but i want to include everyone on the paper. please give ideas thanks.
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your family, and everyone else's family, because everyone is affected directly or indirectly by breast cancer

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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

If you have breast cancer does a lump always develop

If you have breast cancer does a lump always develop?
My mom might have breast cancer, but she said she doesn't have a lump. She's had two mammograms in the past two weeks and now we're waiting to see what the docter says. Can you exhibit no physicals signs and still have cancer?
Cancer - 4 Answers
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Unfortunately, often by the time a lump can be felt, the cancer is already pretty far along. And, of course, you can have a lump that is not cancer. Your mother is wise to have mammograms. I'm wondering why it's taking so long for you to get answers. It's probably nothing, but if there is a problem, it will help a lot that it was caught early. BTW, if they say she has something called "calcifications," they may want to do a biopsy, but very often those are nothing to worry about.
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A lump does not have to be noticeable (one that can be felt) to have breast cancer. If there are other symptoms, such has discharge from nipple/nipples, change in breast shape, inverted nipple, unusual tenderness, etc. then you are most likely catching it early. The earlier the better. It's a good thing that your mom is having mammograms. Although, they do not always detect cancer. It is usually found by the individual, unknowingly, and they seek medical advice. If it is very early, she has a good chance of not losing the breast. Most likely a lumpectomy can be done. I, myself detected a 3mm lump in my right breast. It happened to be an aggressive fast growing form of cancer. I was only 43 and had to have a complete radical mastectomy. I also had a positive lymph node which required four months of chemotherapy. It is very difficult, but very worth it. I've been cancer free for two years and my hair has grown back even prettier than it was. So be kind to your mom and stick by her side. She needs all the support she can get right now. Good luck and my prayers are with you.
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no when i was diagnosed there were no lumps at all and it had all ready spread through most of my breast
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I am sorry to hear that your mother is going through the stress of wondering whether or not she has breast cancer. I had breast cancer found in both breasts. My right breast had two lumps, but my left had something called "calcifications" and did not show up on the mammogram as a one solid lump. I had an ultrasound and they showed up there. Then, I had a stereotopic biopsy and that revealed the cancer. The only reason that I had the biopsy is because I was leaking blood from the left nipple. There was nothing else that gave me cause or reason to believe that I had breast cancer. My advice, get a good surgeon and get a biopsy. That is the only wat to know for sure what it is and to put your mind to rest. Wondering will only torture her (and the rest of the family). Good luck to her and to you too!! Jen

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Friday, November 4, 2011

My mother is dying of breast cancer and I am having trouble coping

My mother is dying of breast cancer and I am having trouble coping?
My mother has been battling breast cancer for two years and looks like she will not make it through next week. I have three older sisters and one younger brother. We all love her dearly but we all are having trouble even thinking about losing her. I know Yahoo Answers is not the place to be asking for coping tips but I really would appreciate some help. Thank you very much and Godbless. P.S- I'm 15
Mental Health - 6 Answers
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I am so sorry. The best advise I can give is to spend all the time you possibly can with her and make sure you tell her how much you love, appreciate, and care for her. Do everything for her. Also consider seeing a counselor to talk about all of this, I've heard grief counselors really help. I know it's hard in such times of sadness, but (if you believe in God) do not abandon him as he will always be with you. You're family is going to be there throughout this so keep them close. Don't be afraid to cry. It helps so much to get your emotions out instead of keeping them all bottled in. Also since it seems breast cancer is hereditary, please get yourself checked reguarly as an adult. Stay strong. I will be praying for you.
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Well.... There is always drugs and alcohol. wait wait no thats a terrible idea. Theres no way to cope with that. You just live with pain. Thats all you can do.
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oh god im so so sorry. thats really hard to lose your mom that young. actually its probably hard to lose your mom at any age but thats got to bo tough sweetie. i would try and talk to a counselor. they can really help with feeling you dont know how to deal with.
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You have to remind yourself that GOD can take her physically, but the memories of your mother will always be inputed in your mind. Make sure you stay strong for your siblings and specially you mother. Please take care of yourself and make sure you stay strong. I will Hope and pray that everything goes well for your mom and family.................
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Oh my gosh . . . There are few words that I can really say...because that must be the most horrible experience. There really isn't much that you can do...just spend these last days with her, telling her how much you love her and everything..try to remember her happy and try to stay happy the last days...also count on the rest of your family. your father, your sisters and brother..think that you are not left totally alone..you still have a family..but always no matter what, remember your mother being a part of it.. Also think that she wouldnt want to see you this way...she only wishes the best for you..think that if she wasn't able to have the life she always wished for, then she wants for you to live happy...she wants for you to make it..she wants you to be happy. xoxoxo's
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i'm sorry

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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

when is the best time or age for screening of breast cancer

when is the best time or age for screening of breast cancer?
as you know the breast cancer in the 2nd most common killing disease in women. unfortunately most of these patients with breast cancer come to seek the medical advice at late stage which is very bad. so how to prevent breast cancer to minimize the complications as much as we can? and what are the risk factors of breast cancer?
Women's Health - 3 Answers
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I've just been reading an interesting book called (from memory) Take Responsibility For Your Health and the author argues that breast cancer screening causes more problems than it fixes. Can I suggest that you have a look at Dr Marcola's website which is legit for health related information and then go and get some books from the library if you are really interested.
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Risk factors: *Mammograms (intended to screen for breast cancer, but actually increases the risk for it!!): "Mammograms increase the risk for developing breast cancer and raise the risk of spreading or metastasizing an existing growth," says Dr. Charles B. Simone, a former clinical associate in immunology and pharmacology at the National Cancer Institute." In addition, mammography provides false tumor reports between 5 and 15 percent of the time. False positive results cause women to be re-exposed to additional X rays and create an environment of further stress, even possibly leading to unneeded surgery." *HRT : The threat of breast and uterine cancer is dramatically increased with HRT *taking 'the pill' and other forms of synthetic hormones increases risk of breast cancer *Antiperspirants may also increase the risk of breast cancer (allthough not enough scientific evidence for that yet--but there have been studies done that link the two--http://www.teamsizzle.com/sisel-forum/viewtopic.php?t=642 ) * There are also disturbing parallels between wearing bras and the incidence of fibrocystic disease and breast cancer. Elizabeth Vaughan, M.D. Prevention: *Omega 3 fats prevent breast cancer *exercise, losing weight *living and eating healthy *Breastfeeding *not allowing yourself to be brainwashed and worried by the breast cancer fear mongering tactics For those who like to get checked and tested: Breast thermography is better than mammography
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I think family history should be a big consideration since that does greatly increase one's risk. Yearly mammograms are recommended for all women starting at around 35-40, but if you have one or more family members who have had breast cancer or ovarian cancer you should start sooner. Monthly self exams should really start at puberty if for no other reason than to just get to know what is normal for your body and because many young women develop cysts

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