My Breast Friend: Adult Child
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Why Are Women Talk About Breast Cancer but Not Ovarian
Asked by S.G. from Asheville
on November 16, 2008
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As an 18 year survivor of Ovarian Cancer, I get a little angry that there is a lot of hype about Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer but little is said about Ovarian Can...
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- Edit note: Other Mamasource readers need to share their opinions and perspectives on this. Edit note #2: Re: Ca-125 testing: A physician friend had a patient who had ...
- S., I absolutely agree. I had an ovarian cancer scare a year ago and was absolutely terrified when I did a little research on the long-term prognosis. Luckily, it tur...
- We've become over 'breast cancered'...I agree and I think it makes us feel 'safe' from all the other cancers/conditions. More women die from heart disease than breast...
Lump in Breast - Breastfeeding My 13 Month Old
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on July 23, 2008
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I started to have an aching feeling in my left armpit about 1 month ago. I went to the dr. and he couldn't find anything amiss. It could have been that my lymph node...
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- Please be assertive for yourself with your doc and don't accept a lot of 'wait and see' or 'you're too young', 'it's because you're nursing' etc. For your own peace of...
- Hi, I just turned 35 and I have had breast pain and lumps and knots for several years and they do ache and somtimes really hurt. I have had 4 mamagrams and breast sono...
- For your peace on mind, if I were you, I would request a mammogram. Although the probably of it being something serious is slim, I would have it done. Then you don't...
Formula-fed 1St Child, Breast-feed My 2Nd?
Asked by S.S. from Denver
on October 8, 2008
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Hi! When I had my first child, I chose to formula-feed her for some specific reasons. I'm expecting my second and am considering breastfeeding this time around for a d...
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- Hi SG, You should be easier on yourself -- you are over thinking this. There is no reason to doubt your decision to consider breast feeding. Period. If anybody serious...
- I am the 2nd of 3 kids, and I am the only one that was not breastfed. I never had any bad feelings about it. I don't think you should be so hard on yourself.
- I don't think there will be any issue with your children. My mom breastfed a couple of us children and formula fed a couple others for various reasons and I don't thin...
18 Year Old Had an Abnormal Mammogram
Asked by T.P. from New York
on March 2, 2011
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Ladies, I am scared out of my mind I took my daughter to have a check-up and she had her breast exam. The doctors found a really large lump in her right breast. She as...
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- It's probably just a cyst. With younger women, it is hard to get a good reading because the breast tissue is so dense. She will come back and have a diagnostic mammo (...
- Lots of things can cause an abnormal mammo that aren't life threatening. Scary as all hell, but not life threatening. I went with a friend to get her mammo becau...
- Hi T.---It's likely that if you've had fibrocystic breasts, your daughter might also. It is good to make sure that you know what it is. But, in the meantime, be sure...
18 Year Old Hasn't Started Her Periods
Asked by S.R. from Amarillo
on March 12, 2010
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Hello ladies! When my daughter hadn't started her periods by age 16 we called the Dr. and got told not to worry about it at all until she was 18, so we didn't. In al...
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- I started late, 17, I have three boys all of which I had over the age of 35 and all is well. there are many reasons that could cause you not to have a menstruation. ...
- I started at 17, after I stopped running track and cross-country. JROTC has some pretty intense workouts. Once I started I was very regular, and have had no problems...
- I find that the nurses actions were completely inappropriate!!! I think that she needs to be reported to the principal and school board. She has absolutely nothing to ...
Heart Break
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on December 6, 2011
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My very good friend's daughter passed away yesterday. She was 18 and had just been diagnosed with cancer in late May. I can't even begin to explain how I'm feeling s...
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- S.: I am SOOO sorry!!! My thoughts and prayers go out to your friends and yourself as well. While I've only lost children in-utero - it was still heart wrenching...
- You're already helping her by taking food and being there for her. Keep doing that. Don't say the "stupid" stuff, like "she's in a better place". There will be lots of...
- S., I am so sorry. I lost a dear friend in October and it colors so much of how I feel, even though she was not a younger person. Losing an 18 year old is devastatin...
Please Help My Nephew Is Failing to Thrive
Asked by L.R. from Fresno
on April 28, 2007
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Any ideas or suggestions will be really appreciated.
He was born on 4/20 by c-section had breathing problems, inhaled amniotic fluid traced with miconium. He didn't g...
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- I had a friend that her little baby boy would not nurse so she pumped and fed it to him in a bottle. Tell your niece to pump and don't forget to freeze...Mommy milk is...
- L. it's Tiff... I had the same problem with my daughter!! She never did nurse :( I had no problem with my son but she just had no interest.. That was nine years ago a...
- She really should take him into the doctor or call the advice nurse to see what they feel is best. If he only wants to bottle feed and she wants him to have breastmilk...
Big Chest Back Problems
Asked by E.M. from Los Angeles
on October 11, 2010
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so ive always had a big chest. now after having two kids i went from a size d or dd to f or g. I noticed in the mirror today that i might be forming a hunch in my back...
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- I have a friend who had a breast reduction because of her extremely large breasts. She was older and absolutely done having children so I don't know if your age or hav...
- I have similar problems and experience back pains and horrible posture. I found a torture device at Walgreens in the 'as seen on tv' isle. I'm not sure what it's nam...
- my daughter had same issues---finally had breast reduction and couldn't be happier------she did it at 23,before her wedding----her posture is still a bit hunched over ...
Baby Gear Advice
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. I gave most of my baby gear away 6 months ago(after my 4th child). Now surprise...I am ex...
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- hi and congrats! my favorite baby gear item was the kangaroo korner fleese pocket sling. easy for mom and dad to use. baby easy in and out, in all different carrier...
- Congrats!! I hope this helps. I LOVE to purchase strollers. I think its my addiction.LOL. Saying that I do not not like the Bugaboo or the Silver Cross. They take...
- I second Judith on the Ergo! Worth the money, and maybe you could find one slightly loved online...we even got it at Be By Baby--they have a sling class that is $15 an...
Leaking Breasts...
Asked by C.C. from Salt Lake City
on May 24, 2009
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okay this one is kind of odd so I am just going to throw it out. I had my dd 3 years ago. I was lactating up until about 7 months ago when it dried up hallelujah fin...
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- Definitely definitely definitely a second opinion! I am not sure what type of insurance you have or what it covers, but you should be able to go to you OB/GYN or pr...
- Maybe is it a hormone imbalance? Are you having regular cycles? The pain is what makes me ask.
- Hi C., I would say it is a hormone imbalance. People don't realize the power of hormones. Unless a person is going through the change, hormones don't seem like anyt...
