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Mastectomy over Lumpectomy Does not mean Zero % Chance of Breast Cancer

Today on Dr. Drew they had a panel of doctors talking about Guiliana Rancic's choice to get a double mastectomy to avoid "looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life". It is also on the heels of Wanda Sikes, the  Black comedian having the same procedure for her micro-cancer, or stage zero breast cancer, for the same reason; she did not... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2011, comments (6)|
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I decided... and T-6 days i'll be boobless

Due to my BRAC testing and family history of Imflammatory Breast Cancer, which by the way is not detected by a mamogram...at least until it is too far progressed, I decided along with my team of surgeons to have bilateral skin sparing mastectomies.  I will have alloderm and expanders placed then in a few months i wil get my... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2011, comment (1)|
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Bilateral Mastectomy, whats to come?

This is my first time on any sites or forums since I have been diagnosed... Im 24 and was diagnosed with IDC breast cancer. I was diagnosed back in june and after many months of bad care I finally have a new team of Dr's and a surgery date set of 12-13-11. I am having a bilateral Mastectomy and will have expanders put in the same day and Im just... Read moreChevron
posted 12/03/2011, comments (5)|
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Author, breast cancer survivor
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FAQS: Breast Cysts

Many women feel an unusual lump in their breast at some point during their lives; thankfully, only a tiny percentage of those lumps are cancer. A common source of breast lumps is the breast cyst, a benign yet annoying condition experienced by about 1 in 3 pre-menopausal women. What are cysts? If you feel a breast lump, can you tell if it’s a... Read moreChevron
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Breast Cancer Vaccine: High Hopes, Realistic Expectations

Does the national media report “real” news about breast cancer? Or are “hot” news stories simply an attempt to capture viewers and readers? Truthfully, it’s a bit of both. A recent story on a new breast cancer vaccine probably falls in the second category: at present, more hype than reality. Still, with all the breast... Read moreChevron
posted 12/01/2011, comments (6)|
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