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amyhealth

amyhealth

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posted 11/04/2009, comment (1)

Young women and breast health -- support the EARLY Act

I am happy to see the community debating the EARLY Act on this site. Approximately 36,000 new breast cancer cases are diagnosed in US women under the age of 50 each year -- more than the total number of cervical and ovarian cancers diagnosed annually. Even still, too many young women are told not to worry about breast cancer. The EARLY Act... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor
posted 11/02/2009, comments (15)

The 1-Day Breast Cancer “Cure”

Sounds like a rather sick infomercial, doesn’t it? “Cure your breast cancer in a single afternoon! Order now, and pay just….” Oh, maybe $35,000 or so, plus “handling.”  Strangely enough, though, Europeans have had access to this single-day cancer treatment for years. And it’s gradually making its way... Read moreChevron
Tijuanna
posted 10/23/2009, comment (1)

What are my chances???

Today I am scheduled to have my mammogram. I am terrified! I feel that my whole world is about to change. At 31 some may say that my life is just about to begain...I have a husband and 4 children, I love them dearly. What ever happens I pray for the support from my family and friends and also all of you. This site has been very educational and... Read moreChevron
Peglove

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Loving Wife, Teacher, Life-Long Learner, Traveler of the World
posted 10/15/2009, comments (17)

Ready for Lumpectomy: Finding peace after fear and the unknown

It has been a little over a month since I heard the words, "you have breast cancer", and I am now scheduled for a lumpectomy on Oct. 23.2009. At times, this month dragged its feet and every minute seemed like days. Other times, the month felt like it was the same day playing itself in my head over and over again. But yesterday was different.... Read moreChevron
Peglove

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Loving Wife, Teacher, Life-Long Learner, Traveler of the World
posted 09/12/2009, comments (5)

But, I am still young...

I fought to have a mammogram done. I am 34 yrs old and I have wanted to get a mommo for about two years. I guess I was just worried and nervous. My cousin had a very fast growing cancer when she was 35, and had a double mastectomy at 38. I would tell doctors this...and the would say, "but you are still young. There is no reason for you to have... Read moreChevron
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