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Phyllis Johnson

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (2)

Working with an Oncologist - Advice from an Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor

"I feel my oncologist just drops me like a hot potato when the symptom isn't cancer related," wrote a woman on a support website I belong to. I've had three oncologists with three distinct personalities. After working with them and talking to lots of cancer patients I've learned to be realistic in my expectations. ... Read more Chevron

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Park Ranger

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (7)

"So You Say I Have Cancer?"

Those were the words I repeated to my doctor on June 21, 2007. "Tumors in my spine? How could that be? I'm only 44. I have an 8 year-old daughter and a loving husband. How do I tell my husband that the pain in my back was caused by tumors? Am I going to die? Should I be worried? Do I plan my funeral? Or do I live? I choose to live... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Avastin FAQs – Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer (Immune Targeted Therapies)

Q. I have "triple negative" breast cancer - it's not estrogen-, progesterone-, or HER2-positive, so my treatment has so far been limited to surgery, chemo, and "hope for the best," since hormone therapy drugs, or Herceptin or Tykerb, won't work for me. My oncologist would like me to try a "targeted therapy,"... Read more Chevron

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Julieta Castanier

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posted 02/18/2008, comment (1)

Need help finding a good breast cancer hospital in Miami

Hi I am Julieta, one of my aunts (youngest 43) was diagnosted with breast cancer. we all live in Ecuador and my uncle wants to take her to the states because she can get a better treatment over there. Please if you can recommend us a really good breast cancer center preferibly in Miami let me know we are gathering information about... Read more Chevron

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PJ Hamel

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posted 02/11/2008, comments (0)

Hormone Therapy FAQs: How Do Hormones Fit Into Breast Cancer Treatment?

Q. I was diagnosed with DCIS, and have had a lumpectomy and radiation. Now my oncologist says I’ll be doing hormone therapy. I thought women with breast cancer weren’t supposed to do hormone therapy…?A. OK, you’re understandably confused. Hormone therapy is different than hormone REPLACEMENT therapy (HRT). HRT has been... Read more Chevron

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