Breast Cancer Expert Jeannette Vagnozzi shares Breast Cancer management news and commentary at MyBreastCancerNetwork.com. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. (www.HealthCentral.com) is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124 http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/14992/breast Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:25:00 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi After enduring four grueling rounds of Taxol during my chemotherapy treatments, imagine my disappointment upon learning that it may have all been for naught.   Current research lead by Dr. Daniel Hayes of the University of Michigan indicates that Taxol may not be effective treatment for early stage, hormone sensitive breast cancer. Using modern genetic tools, the study re-examined early Taxol studies and reached quite different... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/14992/breast http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/14304/pink-cry Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:40:00 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi For a long time after my diagnosis I was not part of the pink ribbon club. Breast cancer awareness month felt more like a big pink marketing machine that served as a constant reminder of the cancer I longed to forget. But then I started to read editorials and blogs and overhear conversations centered on what I call "Pink Envy."  I'm sure you have heard the comments about the amount of attention breast cancer receives... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/14304/pink-cry http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/14159/cancer Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:19:00 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi When oncologists determine a course of treatment for breast cancer patients, consideration is first given to life saving measures followed by quality of life concerns. With the growing number of cancer survivors in the United States, greater attention is being given to quality of life concerns.   A significant issue for many breast cancer patients facing chemotherapy is preserving fertility since many chemotherapy regimens come with... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/14159/cancer http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/12789/forum-guide Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:07:00 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi Bringing the importance of a national cancer policy to the forefront of the 2008 presidential race, the Lance Armstrong Foundation is hosting the first ever Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum. The cancer forum, which takes place today and tomorrow, not only allows the voters to understand the candidates' position on national cancer policy and national health care in general, it also highlights the significant voting power of the... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/12789/forum-guide http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/12647/lance-forum Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:57:00 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi     Expert Patient Jeannette Vagnozzi shares a broad range of cancer-related questions for Lance Armstrong and the Presidential candidates participating in the Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum on August 27 and 28.   1) Federal Cancer Research Funding Cuts For the first time in thirty years, federal funding for cancer research and cancer related programs was cut. How do you plan to restore the ... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/12647/lance-forum http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/10108/career Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:54:01 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi From an early age I knew I would be a career woman. I took my time exploring different career paths before settling into a career in public service. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at a time when I felt like I was hitting my stride professionally. I was only 39. Not only was I faced with critical decisions about my health, I also had to think about my career and livelihood. As a single woman and the sole source of income for my household,... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/10108/career http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7977/young-women Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:27:01 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi “Single male seeks woman of substance. Her most important qualities are her strength, compassion, and fearlessness in the face of adversity.  Breast cancer survivors welcome.”   It isn’t likely we will ever run across this dating ad, and we’d likely think twice about it if we did.  For single women, one of the many emotionally draining things to do after breast cancer is to begin dating.  New obstacles seem to... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7977/young-women http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7754/young-women Tue, 20 Mar 2007 12:45:00 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi My mother was 42 when I was conceived, so when I was in my late 30's, I still thought I had time to have children. Then I was diagnosed with breast cancer and made some quick decisions to jump straight into treatment. Along the way, I learned about how chemotherapy can leave you infertile, as a result of induced menopause. Read more about infertility and chemotherapy.   http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7754/young-women http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7576/breast Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:40:01 -0400 Jeannette Vagnozzi As soon as my doctor recommended a bilateral mastectomy after diagnosing me with breast cancer, she quickly followed with a discussion about reconstruction, as if to soften the blow. Somewhere in the back of my mind, the idea of being rebuilt at age 40 seemed like the first potentially positive trade-off to the whole ordeal. Still, it turned out that deciding how to reconstruct was as difficult a decision as deciding whether to reconstruct.... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7576/breast http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7008/young-women Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:56:01 -0500 Jeannette Vagnozzi Breast Cancer is typically considered a disease of older women.  We are often shocked when we hear of the 26-year-old or the 34-year-old receiving a cancer diagnosis.  While the percentage of women with breast cancer under age 40 is small, young women can and do get breast cancer.  I am living proof. Over 11,100 young women age 40 and under in the U.S.will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.  While great... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/5124/7008/young-women