Breast Cancer - Our Experts

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Jeannette Vagnozzi

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Writer, Professor

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posted 10/15/2007, comments (2)

New Research Questions Taxol's Efficacy for Common Breast Cancer

After enduring four grueling rounds of Taxol during my chemotherapy treatments, imagine my disappointment upon learning that it may have all been for naught. Current research lead by Dr. Daniel Hayes of the University of Michigan indicates that Taxol may not be effective treatment for early stage, hormone sensitive breast cancer. ... Read more Chevron

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Tom Brown

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Breast Cancer Husband, Author

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posted 09/21/2007, comments (2)

The Shock of Diagnosis and Stress of Fighting Breast Cancer: A Husband's Emotional Response

"The tumor is malignant..." "You have breast cancer..." "I am sorry but..." Whatever the phrase that was used to tell your loved one that she has breast cancer, it is a tremendous shock. Both the patient and the caregiver will have all sorts of emotional reactions throughout the treatment... Read more Chevron

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Jacki Donaldson

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Journalist, Blogger

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posted 08/29/2007, comment (1)

LIVESTRONG Presidential Cancer Forum: Day Two Review - Brownback and Huckabee

Only two Republican candidates participated in Tuesday's Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum. I thought four was a poor showing for the Democrats on Monday. But two? I had a hard time mustering the interest to watch this disappointing show of support for a disease consuming the lives of countless Americans-myself included. I did... Read more Chevron

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Traci Mulder

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Registered Nurse, Mother

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posted 08/16/2007, comments (5)

The Adoption Option After Breast Cancer

From the very beginning of this breast cancer journey, my husband and I always knew that adoption was a possibility we were very much open to. After our attempt at surrogacy failed, it was now time to start looking into this option. But, the more we looked, the more discouraged we became. Every program we researched cost what amounted... Read more Chevron

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Beth Brophy

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Journalist, Survivor - Active 2005 to 2007

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posted 07/09/2007, comments (6)

Breast Cancer and Yoga

Marcie Pruett, 39, of San Diego, California has been battling breast cancer for the past three years. After two surgeries, two cycles of chemotherapy and radiation, and a course of oral chemotherapy for the past six months, she feels thirty years older than her age. “My bones and my muscles ache, and it’s difficult to move... Read more Chevron

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