Information and opinions on health from Angi at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/80422/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/80422/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/80422/index http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/96771/hotflashes Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:12:00 -0500 Angi Hot flashes are experienced by many women when cancer or its treatment affects hormone levels, but there are ways to manage hot flashes that can improve your quality of life.   http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/96771/hotflashes http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/92466/breast Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:02:00 -0400 Angi Do you think it's possible to ever fully heal following a battle with Breast Cancer? Years ago I'm not sure I would have. But here I am, not even 5 years later feeling whole again. I'm not saying that I walked away from this fight unchanged, because I did. This journey has inexplicably changed me for both the better and the worse. Yet, I no longer feel broken because of it. I'm sure being post-reconstruction plays a large part in that... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/92466/breast http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/78523/redoing Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:24:00 -0400 Angi This particular redo will be my 10th breast surgery.  Provided there are no issues that need to be corrected afterwards, I still will have an 11th procedure to look forward to when the time comes to have the nipples and areolas done.   Just remember that when it comes to breast reconstruction, it's a lot harder to put it back on than it was to take it off! http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/78523/redoing http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/72719/survive Sun, 31 May 2009 11:50:00 -0400 Angi Hi, my name is Angi.  For those of you that don't know me, I'm the one PJ refers to as the Reconstruction expert.  I'd hardly say that I am an expert, though I have been around the block a few times.  I'm currently 35 and a two time breast cancer survivor.  Since finding my lump I have undergone a total of 9 different breast surgeries, and I'm preparing for surgery number 10 in the near future.    Why have I... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/72719/survive http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/56275/laura-review Tue, 20 Jan 2009 10:52:00 -0500 Angi Today may be the Inauguration, but I'm not here today to talk about that. Today I post my review of the book My Life with Laura: A Love Story.When I was first approached, asking if I would like to participate in this book tour, I happily agreed. Though I knew the story ended tragically, I was eager to read the love story behind it all. I find often times breast cancer consumes our lives, and at times even defines us though it should not and does... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/56275/laura-review http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/55400/pet-results Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:50:52 -0500 Angi This morning I had my appointment with my oncologist to get my PET scan results and ultimately find out if I will need to do chemo or not. I've been feeling pretty good about this - kinda like a new year, fresh start. I mean seriously - at some point your luck's gotta turn right?My PET scan came back with the following findings:Physiological activity is present within the brain, oropharynx, GI and GU tracts. Bilateral breast implants present.... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/55400/pet-results http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54926/inhibitors Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:20:55 -0500 Angi Here's an article that just gets me.  The more I read stuff like this the less I beleive in statistics, studies, risks or numbers.   From the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium - courtesy of CURE publication. "Aromatase Inhibitors More Effictive than Tamoxifen" "On the 1st day of the meeting, a morning seeion on adjuvant hormonal therapy offered a repetitive theme: Aromatase Inhibitors WORK BETTER than Tamoxifen. According to new... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54926/inhibitors http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54872/explaining Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:27:55 -0500 Angi As a parent and a two time breast cancer survivor, I've often been asked about how to explain to your kids about the effects of your cancer treatment.    When I was originally diagnosed with cancer in 2005, I explained to my daughter the procedure and treatment I was getting ready to go through after she asked me if I was sick.  Though at the time her reference to me being sick was actually due to the acne on my face, which... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54872/explaining http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54533/giveaway Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:47:56 -0500 Angi Wanna win a book? Well Clergygirl (Jennifer) will be having a book giveaway on January 22.  She will be giving away a copy of Chad Moutray's book, My Life with Laura: A Love Story.  Everyone who posts a comment on her site (or posting one on the site that she cross-posts on, Mothers with Cancer) will be entered in a drawing to win the book.  The winner will be posted on Chad's site - The Moutray Chronicles on... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/54533/giveaway http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/52622/finally-time Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:03:21 -0500 Angi I spent most of Monday night and all of my waiting time at the oncologists this Tuesday morning sorting through medical records from multiple doctors. I finally weeded through them, sorted them, put them in order and destroyed the many, many dupes. My files ended up being reduced to nearly half of the original size - which made it way more easier to discuss the files with my new oncologist. I went in there with an open mind, hoping for... http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/80422/52622/finally-time