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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Friend Just Diagnosed    —Winter Park, FL

"Hi Moms, I just had a dear friend diagnosed with breast cancer. She is having surgery in two weeks and I was looking..."

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Get her a subscription to Health Alert with Dr. Bruce West- that will be the lifesaving gift. best, k

There are plenty of awesome travel/vacation magazines out there. She'd probably enjoy an assortment of those. Also, maybe you could get her a beautiful journal to re...

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Q: Seeking a Dermatologist/Arlington    —Arlington, TX

"I recently had a biopsy taken from my back. It showed basal cell carcinoma. (the "good" kind of cancer) It was rem..."

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We see Dr. Tri Nguyen at Mullanax Dermatology (http://www.mullanaxdermatology.com/) He takes lots of time with us and is a great dermatologist. His office staff a...

Dr. Dudley Goetz on Randol Mill is incredible! I wish he was a primary care doctor! He spends SO much time with you in his room that often times there is a bit of a wa...

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Q: 24 And Might Have Breast Cancer!!    —Dallas, TX

"My 24 year old cousin just had a baby 6 days ago. 4 Months ago she felt a lump in her breast that was about the size..."

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This happened to my sister right after my nephew was born. We were also concerned, since breast cancer runs in my family, but it ended up being a benign cyst. I wis...

Hi R., Obviously nothing can substitute for a doctor's opinion, but I had something similar happend when I had my first child. It turned out to be a milk fistula. B...

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Q: Fluids in Breast    —Jacksonville, FL

"Has anyone ever been diagnosed with mastitis and what did they do? My mom has that and have fluid buildup in her bre..."

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I was in my 50's and I had a lump in my breast and was referred to a surgeon. I knew what a surgeon would want to do and remembered something I had read. Use warm ca...

If you have already been to the doctor and he/she gave no diagnosis, then try natural/herbal remedies. Please go online and search for results and natural remedies. O...

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Q: Brain Tumor Advice    —McKinleyville, CA

"My mom battled lung cancer and survived (25 year heavy smoker, age 48) and now 3 years later has recently found out t..."

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Hi C. - Sorry to hear of your mom's challenges. I have a friend who has had several cancers, including brain. She did the Gamma knife surgery and the tumors did shr...

When Greg's lung cancer spread to his brain (adenocarcinoma) we were told our only option was to radiate (Kaiser, obviously). Has your doctor mentioned any of the sid...

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Q: Dermatologist    —Broomfield, CO

"I am looking for a good dermatologist in the Denver metro area. I would prefer a female. Please help!"

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I work with several dermatologists, who also work outside my office. Some female dermatologists I would recommend are: Marti Friednash and Meg Lemon with Sorkin De...

My mom and I both go to Meg Lemon. She is excellent. Rated top dermatologist by 5280 Magazine. She is located in Denver.

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Q: I Tested + for BRCA 2 Gene Mutation - Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer Syndrome    —Northbrook, IL

"I just tested + for BRCA 2 gene mutation. My family has hereditary breast ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) in it. My r..."

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J.: I just had to respond to you and tell you how much my heart is hurting for you and your whole family. Yet, I can feel the soldier in your words. I am not a canc...

Hi J., I'm terribly sorry to hear about your dianosis. I would suggest looking into The Body Ecology Diet. It was developed for people (pretty much everyone), wh...

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Q: 7 Month Old with Leukemia    —Glendale, CA

"My nephew was just diagnosed with ALL and he's only 7 months. I am looking for families who have gone through this. ..."

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C., My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know what you are feeling. My niece was diagnosed with ALL when she was 8 years old. She went through chemo (...

i just want to say how terrible that is. i'm not sure where your nephew is but here in los angeles, city of hope is the best place for people with cancer... my hea...

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Q: How to Tell 4 Year Old Mom Has Breast Cancer    —Missouri City, TX

"Hi Mamas, I was just diagnosed with breast cancer and I have a daughter who will be four in a few weeks. She is r..."

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V., I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis and wish you all the best during your treatment. I never had to tell my daughter's I had cancer, I had to tell my 7 year o...

Hi V., First things first... (((((((A BIG HUG TO YOU)))))))). I'm so sorry about what you're going through. You sound like such a strong and lovely woman; I k...

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Q: Pregnant    —Jacksonville, FL

"i found out that i'm pregnant and i have no idea how far along. i haven't seen anybody can someone please help me fin..."

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It depends on what you are looking for in a doctor. I would recommend A Place for Women, Kimberly VanScriver, MD. They are excellent. It is important to know what y...

Hi K., I went to North Florida OBGYN at the beaches and they were phenominal! Also, the hospital staff at Baptist Beaches were oh so good to me and I couldnt have aske...

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