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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Surprising New Findings

“I want to be around to see my kids grow up. I want the most aggressive treatment possible. Never mind the lumpectomy – take it all off.”As moderator on this site for the past 5 years, I’ve read words like these, from women making surgery decisions, over and over again. When you hear the words “breast cancer,”... Read moreChevron
posted 01/11/2011, comments (3)|
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The Hamster

I'm in my childhood home, in the front hallway. Moravian star light fixture hanging from the center ceiling, glass doors of either side of the hall going into the dining room and living room respectively, staircase ahead. Traditional Colonial center-hallway home. Mom walks out from the kitchen carrying an empty glass jar. I am my age right now. ... Read moreChevron
posted 12/15/2010, comments (0)|
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A Great Article on Early Breast Cancer Detection and Treament

  I am attaching here a link to an article about early breast cancer detection and three markers to look for. The tests are fairly new, probably not covered, but very important to know about. Hope you can see this link:   p16, COX-2 and Ki67...are on your path report~ just discovered it on... Read moreChevron
posted 08/06/2010, comments (2)|
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I am a one year breast cancer survivor who is finally enjoying her life and family. Its amazing how the Lord put you through things in order to change your life
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cancer and pregnancy

I have a lot of questions today.  I was wondering if any one became pregnant while taking tamoxfin? I am not pregnant but was just wondering.  What would happen and how could this make the cancer come back?
posted 06/27/2010, comment (1)|
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BRCA positive - oophorectomy or complete hysterectomy?

I am finishing treatment for IDC, E+,P+, Her2+.  I've tested positive for the BRCA2 mutation & am considering next steps. I think removing the ovaries & tubes is almost a no-brainer, as I'm past menopause & my BC is estrogen+. (I'll be starting Arimidex soon.) Taking out ovaries/tubes reduces risk of ovarian cancer and also... Read moreChevron
posted 05/17/2010, comments (0)|
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