Monday, May 28, 2012

Is it the breast cancer that killed her

Is it the breast cancer that killed her?
My aunt just died of metastisis cancer that originated from breast cancer. Should I say that she died from breast cancer?
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YES
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Yes; wherever it metastasised to, it was still breast cancer. If breast cancer metastasises to, for example, the lungs it is not lung cancer but breast cancer. Sorry to hear about your aunt
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Yes, because she did. No matter where it spread to, it was STILL breast cancer. My doctor told me that the cells from each type cancer is different from another, no matter where it started. For example, if it started on a lung, and cells moved to a kidney, the cancer cells on the kidney would have the same structure as those on the lung.
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Hi. I'm sorry about your aunt. I agree with the others, but with a minor addition: I don't know how technical you want the answers to be, but it's most accurate to say she died of "complications of breast cancer". That would be things like respiratory arrest, liver failure or infections like pneumonia that overtake the immune system which gets hammered by chemo. But in everyday convo, yes it was breast cancer

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Thursday, May 24, 2012

what do I write to a friend who just was diagnosed with breast cancer

what do I write to a friend who just was diagnosed with breast cancer?
A friend called me to let me know that another friend was diagnosed with breast cancer and that she was recovering right now at home. I would like to send a card and say something nice...I can not find really any words to express myself. We are not close friends. Any ideas? When I say "we are not close friends" I mean that we do not ever write to each other. I also live in another state now, but back then when we lived close to each other we loved to chat and talk.
Cancer - 9 Answers
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If you can, call her. If you can't, she needs to know that friends will still stay in touch. She probably will have chemo and you feel lousy during this time. She will have little energy. Tell her you heard that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and you are sorry for what she is going through. Let her know you are thinkilng of her and if it would be possible to get together when she is up to it you would like that.
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I am not sure but i say I am here to help you if y ou need me for a errand or anything. My best to you.
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Heart-felt words of encouragement are always welcome when dealing with difficult situations. Tell this woman that you heard of her illness and that you are concerned for her well-being. Tell her, in your own words, that you are thinking of her. If you pray, you can add that you will keep her in your prayers. It is a wonderful gesture, one that I am sure she will appreciate.
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Just a simple note saying Thinking of You or You are in my prayers. Keep it short a sweet and nice little spring flower arrangement would be nice....If you live close, taking over a casserole or lasagna would be great and you would get to say hi in person....
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How about just writing her a nice letter saying that you just wanted to keep in touch and hope that all is well with her and her family. My reason for that is, she may not want you to even know that she has been diagnosed with cancer and you need to respect her right to privacy. If you just say that your writing to say hi and touch base with her etc. you give her the chance to decide if she wants you to know or not. Don't force her hand and cause her any more discomfort then she is already in. If she wants you to know she will respond back with that information, then you can reply accordingly. If she wants it to stay private and only tell her closest friends then respect that also and let it go.
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You know the real thing to figure out is whether you want to be close friends now that this has happeend. If the answer is yes, pay her a visit or call her and tell her that you will be there for her, whatever she needs. If your okay wiith your current relationship i suggest you send a card that tells her that if she needs anything at all to call, or write you, and rather than saying something like "i hope you feel better" etc. try saying "Dont' worrry, I will be there to help you get through it" When i was in the hospital i found that i had friends that i hadn't talked to in years who were genuinly there for me and i appreciated that sentiment.
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Imagine that your - not close - "friend" walked into the room. What would you say? Hallo...How are you... I heard.. I'm so sorry.. Since you don't value the "friend" much, you might consider not writing at all. If you write, you risk raising hopes that you care enough to follow up. If you don't plan to follow up, you'd probably do better not to disappoint the person.
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While my mom was at home recovering several people sent cards in the mail. They were just thinking of you cards. They didn't have to write anything inside the card, it was just nice to know that people were concerned for her and wanted to wish her well. If you are not close to this person, I would say a nice card is all you really need to do. I think this would be a wonderful gesture.
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Why not just send a Thinking Of You card and mention that you heard what she is going through

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

I have an area on my breast that is very tender to touch, could this be breast cancer

I have an area on my breast that is very tender to touch, could this be breast cancer?
My mother has Triple negative breast cancer and I am concerned that I may have something similar. It feels like a long tubular bump that is very tender to the touch.
Cancer - 3 Answers
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Probably not, breast cancer tumours are hard and lump like. This is something completely different
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Most likely not, but it's worth being checked out. Best case scenario it's as simple as dry skin. While going to a doctor is the best idea, if you decide not to do so, do a self examination and look for any lumps or discharge. While none of these are a tell tale sign of cancer, they are warning symptoms and would be best if checked by a doctor. I was experiencing some sensitivity which then lead to discharge. When going to a doctor we found out it was just a cyst, so luckily, it's not always cancer. The younger you are, the lower your chances of getting cancer, but you do have some family history. Bottom line, the earlier you get it checked, the better.
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Normally a cancerous mass is non tender and painless. However, it would be wise to have your primary care physician due a manual breast exam and take a look at it. Also, since you have breast cancer running in the family you should have your doc teach you how to properly due a self examination and to do it at the same times each month since breast tissue changes due to hormonal regulation/menstrual cycle. All women should learn to do this and also should know every inch of their own breasts like they normally do of their face

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Why is there so much fundraising for Breast Cancer ? But not for Prostate Cancer

Why is there so much fundraising for Breast Cancer ? But not for Prostate Cancer ?
I see alot of charity and publicity about Breast Cancer. I even bought a book of stamps with proceeds going to Breast Cancer research. But what about men ? Men are just as likely to get Prostate Cancer and much more likely to die from prostate cancer. Because men rarely get checkups for it.... until it's too late. For Women, early detection is key to fighting Breast Cancer. Same goes for Men. But there has been so little publicity for Men to get examined. Why the difference of the sexes ?
Other - Health - 3 Answers
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Breast cancer is much more publicized and seen, to the public, as much a more "curable" condition (I know it is the same in early detection, but not so with later detection). "Marketing" has everything to do with this because most people have a family member, have had or personally know of somebody with or who has died/recovered from breast cancer. Probably not the case with prostate cancer which usually affects men >50, and rarely <50, where breast cancer is seen hitting women of all ages, although most common >50)
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Because breast cancer is a very fast growing type of cancer and prostate cancer is the slowest growing cancer known. http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org/site/c.itIWK2OSG/b.47285/k.CCF1/Detection__Screening.htm
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Here's my guess. Women are more likely to organize fundraisers, do volunteer work, and push for charitable causes. Not to say that many men don't do this too but the numbers of women far outweigh the men. Also, prostate cancer was historically a hush, hush subject because of it's "below the belt" nature. Jump on the coat tails of successful fundraising organizations like Relay for Life, Race for the Cure, and so on. Ask local Breast Cancer organizations to partner with one for prostate cancer and work jointly in your fundraising efforts. It's a good way to draw attention to your cause from like minded people and you won't have to reinvent the wheel. For more fundraising ideas for your cause, visit http://www.fundraiserhelp.com/charity-events.htm Appeal to the male population by hosting a golf tournament or casino night gala. If you do your event in conjunction with a breast cancer organization, stir up some friendly competition with a Boobs vs. Butts fundraiser

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

For: women who have had breast cancer or know something about it

For: women who have had breast cancer or know something about it?
I am 21 years old but need to get checked every 6 months for breast cancer via ultrasound. My left breast is unusually full of benign cysts. What I am wondering is if breasts that have a predisposition to cysts will run a high risk of turning malignant. Feel free to include any stories.
Women's Health - 3 Answers
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my mom does the same thing and she has to go get them checked every so often and they haven't so far
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It sounds like you have mammary displasia. You have benign cysts. They do not increase your risk of getting breast cancer. They do however, scare you, because you have no idea whether they are cancer or not. What I did, because I had this problem at your age, is I got a baseline mammogram done at 20 yrs old. I was checked yearly, Now that i am over 50 and cancer free is ever year I see a breast specialist who does a breast self exam and 6 months later I get a mammogram yearly, that way I am checked every 6 months. I had one big scare and a biopsy but it was clean. I believe you will be okay. Find good doctors and a good mammogram place, preferably a hospital and get checked regularly. I know it is a bother, but if you are checked regularly and if anything abnormal is found they will find it early, and early diagnosis can be a 98% cure. I stopped doing self exams because I kept finding new lumps and getting sent for needless mammograms. My doctors let me do this since I was being checked regularly. This is not a good thing to do though, so I hope you will be brave and do them monthly. I also was to scared to ever take the pill, as the pill may lead to increased risk of cancer, instead i used iud's and other things. Hope this helps you.
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Not to my knowledge. Look out for the following: http://the-cancer-disease.com/breast-cancer-treatments/breast-cancer-signs

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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Can my boss make me reveal that I have breast cancer

Can my boss make me reveal that I have breast cancer?
I am going through breast cancer and I finally told my boss. He is DEMANDING that I tell the entire staff what is going on. Can he do this? Does that not go against all privacy laws? What should I do. I don't want anyone to know. Reasoning was that I was over-emotional and I owed it to my co-workers to tell them why. I think it's BS!
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only if it involves your work or is told to tell by a docter.
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Remind him of HIPA.A..........He can't demand you to divulge anything....but that won't stop him from telling everyone . Go to Human Resources about this. EDIT: If you had a melt-down at work and there was a big stink, perhaps your boss wanted them to know the reason was because of your breast cancer diagnosis....His intentions were good....(?) Or maybe he should just say you were having health issues and not divulge what exactly they were.
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If you are in the U.S., tell him that is a violation of your HIPAA rights, and as such, take it up with HR, and please stop harassing you or you will file a complaint. The only entity entitled to your health history is your employment sponsored healthcare provider, and they canot even tell him without your permission.
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That's the most inappropriate thing I've heard in a long time. What is his reasoning for why you have to do this (and you don't have to at all)?
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Go to Human Resources IMMEDIATELY and explain your situation, telling the HR director that you don't wish to take legal action, but you will. There are laws to protect you and you may have to get an attorney. Sorry for all this. Cancer doesn't suck enough, but assholes still get in the way, huh

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Is soy products have higher risk of breast cancer

Is soy products have higher risk of breast cancer?
I was reading from other website that soy contains phytoestrogen and said that prevent cancer. However, another website said that soy produce estrogen and have higher risk of breast cancer. I Dont really understand. I know that some fruits also contain estrogen, such as apple.
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There is no actual scientific evidence that any food - including soya - causes, prevents, contributes to or affects the progress of any cancer (the exception being high consumption of red and processed meat, which is a major risk factor for colorectal cancers). This is as true of oestrogen positive breast cancer as of any other cancer (not all breast cancers are oestrogen positive). Soya proteins contain isoflavones that can mimic a weak oestrogen effect. It's not the same as the oestrogen your own body makes though - it is 1,000 times weaker than your own body's oestrogen, but it's this that has led to concerns (and rumour) about oestrogen dependent cancer . There are those in the field who argue that isoflavones may be of help in preventing breast cancer or be beneficial to women who have had breast cancer. There is current research into whether increasing phyto oestrogens in the diet helps to prevent breast or prostate cancer, and a study in 2002 found that women with the highest levels of soya products in their diets had the lowest breast density - higher breast density being associated with higher breast cancer risk. Women with the highest levels of isoflavones in their diet are reported to have significant risk reductions for uterine cancer. I have had oestrogen dependent breast cancer, and have never been warned against soya. Check with any reputable breast cancer information service or charity - go to their wegsites and do a search for 'breast cancer risk factors'; you won't find soya consumption listed anywhere. Breakthrough Breast Cancer addresses the issue of soya quite thoroughly. It says: ''Because phyto-oestrogens can act like oestrogen they can have similar effects to oestrogen, but at high doses they may actually block the effects of oestrogen. '' and ''Some studies found that regularly eating foods that contain phyto-oestrogens might lower the risk of breast cancer, whereas others found that they have no effect.'' You can download their factsheet on breast cancer and soya: http://breakthrough.org.uk/breast_cancer/breast_cancer_facts/publications/
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This is a good question that I am concerned about also. I started eating/drinking soy 5 years ago, and in January I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Did I contribute to my own cancer? I have no idea. All I know is that they told me my diet should only include one serving of soy (Which is impossible, because I have way too many food allergies) and it's in everything I eat. I am ER/PR Positive. There has always been a debate about Soy, and I wish someone for once would get it right.
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Actually both websites are correct â€“ hereâ€™s why: There are many different types of breast cancers. Some get worse and grow faster because of estrogen, whereas other types seem to get better with phytoestrogens. There is a breast cancer that thrives with abundant estrogen. These types of cancers tend to run in the family, tend to occur early, and there are genetic markers. Your mother, maternal grandmother, maternal aunts and sisters may have had breast, ovarian or uterine cancer. In that event your doctor would recommend that you be screened for this gene. You really need to know what kind of breast cancer you have and if it runs in your family. If there is a genetic link, then you may want to limit your intake of phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogen just means itâ€™s an estrogen-like substance from a plant (phyto). They seem to act like estrogen in the body. Some believe that evidence is accruing that phytoestrogens may have protective action against breast cancers â€“ I did a quick check of research studies dating back to 1990 and didnâ€™t find any that would support this belief. However, when there is enough anecdotal evidence, it usually seems to point the way to finding out why people believe in something. This may eventually be the case with phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are found in many types of beans: yellow split pea, black turtle beans, Lima beans, red kidney beans, red lentils, soybeans, black-eyed peas, pinto beans, mung beans, azuki beans, fava beans, and great northern beans. Hope this helps

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Has anyone taken Xeloda or Zometa for mets from breast cancer

Has anyone taken Xeloda or Zometa for mets from breast cancer?
I have recently been diagnosed with mets to the bones and liver from my breast cancer. I am currently taking Xeloda and will soon begin Zometa. Has anyone else taken these meds and are willing to share their experiences with me?
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My mother has taken it. her expierences where normal. at first she was drowsy and slightly "off balance" but that was just a minor side affect. it went away in a day and was completely managable.
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I think you'd have a lot more responses on breastcancer.org.
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Must u know whats breast cancer. And consult your doctor. U know more about breast cancer, one website is here. This website very effective to u. Pls click this link

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