Friday, June 01, 2012

lucieloo's Posts

Re: Increased density finding from screening

Greetings,   My husband's mother was just called in for another screening because there was a finding of increased density on her left breast. That side of the family has no history at all with cancer, she is 57 years old, very healthy and this is the first time something like this has happened. She is going in for another... Read moreChevron

A protective gene?

Has anyone read about the recent research that came out regarding a genetic mutation that can give some women a small shield against breast cancer? I'd love to read more about this - here's the first article I came across recently - http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Gene-protects-against-breast-cancer/2007/02/12/1171128841464.html... Read moreChevron

Turning 30...

I have a huge family history of breast cancer - all got breast cancer early on... I'm about to turn 30 and am always worried about it. Anyone else going through the same thing or have advice on how to deal with this type of anxiety? Thoughts welcome!