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PJ Hamel

PJ Hamel

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Author, breast cancer survivor
posted 11/22/2009, comments (0)

Fast FAQS: Radiation Side Effects

Having radiation? It can can produce side effects ranging from fatigue to a new "tan" – not that radiation's a day at the beach! Here's a look at some of the side effects, both short- and long-term, you may experience.Q.  I’m partway through radiation, and I’m getting really tired. Is this one of the side effects?A. It sure... Read moreChevron
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Maimah Karmo

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Tigerlily Foundation, President and Founder
posted 11/19/2009, comments (2)

The "Gods" Must be Crazy

As a breast cancer survivor, the past three and a half years have been an amazing learning experience for me.  As powerful as my personal experience was, learning and becoming an educated advocate has also given me the opportunity to know when to speak up on an issue, and taught me the importance of weighing all aspects and facts before doing... Read moreChevron
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posted 11/18/2009, comments (6)

Making Sense of The New Mammography Recommendations

The U.S. Preventive Services Tasks Force (USPSTF) has reversed its position on screening mammography for women in their 40s: the group no longer recommends routine screening mammography for average-risk women in this age group. The American Cancer Society, however, has stated that it will continue to recommend annual mammograms starting at the age... Read moreChevron
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Phyllis Johnson

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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivor
posted 11/17/2009, comments (9)

Risks and Benefits: Understanding the Statistics that Affect You

  One of the first things I did once the shock of my breast cancer diagnosis wore off was start to worry about what my diagnosis meant for my two sisters and my daughter.   My doctor told me that their risk had increased by 50%.   How could I tell them that they had a 50% chance of getting cancer?  With three first... Read moreChevron
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Cancer Vixen

Cancer Vixen

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Fashionista - Activista - Cartoonist
posted 09/29/2009, comments (2)

Live-Blogging Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kickoff Event

September 29th 2009 I'm here at jfK, with some Delta pilots.   A benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, where the Foundation Babes, including The Patron Saint of Breast Cancer Evelyn Lauder fly to Washington DC with Melissa Etheridge and her fans!   Everyone here works for Delta, and most of them are... Read moreChevron
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