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Dealing with Breastcancer
Asked by E.B. from Miami
on July 15, 2011
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I've just found out my like brother's wife has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Is there anything encouraging to say to do? if it's caught early what are the steps? ...
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- It depends upon the cancer, how early it was found, if it has spread at all, etc. I think the best thing you can do is find out what treatment plans they have and the...
- You have my prayers for sure! So sorry, but let me give you something optimistic to work with. My mother is a cancer survivor of over thirty years. She had a masectomy...
- My mom just has a mastectomy last week. The surgery went really well. They caught it early in her case too. Here is what will happen. She will see a slew of doctors ...
Considering the Lap Band
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on December 28, 2011
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I am seeing a doctor next month about the lap band surgery. Would like to hear from some mama's who have had this procedure. not interested in hearing from anyone t...
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- I looked into this too, but decided not to do it b/c I found out that the band has a 20 year life expectancy & that the stomach typically grows around the band (think...
- Two of my best friends had this done almost two years ago, and it's been great for them! It was a huge adjustment, but they did fine. My best friend is planning to hav...
- S.: CONGRATULATIONS on being a breast cancer survivor!! THAT ROCKS!!! My girlfriend from HS had this procedure done. She has lost over 150 lbs. It was NOT ea...
Found a Lump, Now What? Should I Worry??
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on November 25, 2009
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Hello everyone, I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. My question, has anyone every experienced having a painful lump in their breast that hurts to the touch?...
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- I have always heard that cancerous lumps in your breasts are non-painful so it does not sound like you should be overly worried, however, DO NOT ignore it. Just make ...
- Happy Thanksgiving! You should have this checked out because you never know. Google the I Want Foundation, these are personal friends of mine and they can direct y...
- First I agree with what has been said so far, but please let me add more to it since I'm an expert at this. No, I'm not a doctor, but both my Mom and I have experienc...
What Won't You Do??
Asked by B.G. from Los Angeles
on July 5, 2011
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Ok Mamas. Every Mom is a little different but I was sitting in bed last night listing the things I don't do because they are "unhealthy" or "cause cancer". Here are so...
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- I'm one of those crazies that won't drink diet anything either, and actually I don't drink any soda. In fact, I don't buy anything with preservatives or artificial co...
- I do all 4 of those things, plus we don't drink water out of plastic bottles unless we are out and about and there is no non-plastic alternative (we live in a hot clim...
- Yikes, I must be some kind of weirdo, I don't think about this stuff at all! Of course we use sun screen and all wear our seat belts, but that is common sense I think...
Can Someone Please Talk Me Down?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 1, 2010
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I am really having a hard time at this moment. I am sitting at my desk at work crying my eyes out. And feeling like a total jackass for doing it, but I can't stop.
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- i think you really should see your primary care physician ASAP and see about getting put on some type of anti-anxiety or anti-depression med. breast cancer is VERY VE...
- Know you have done what you can for now, you have called the Drs office. The waiting game is the worst, but try and think of something to make you smile of laugh. All ...
- A little thing to run through your mind until you see your Dr. ---the Serenity Prayer. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to ...
Post Hyst Help
Asked by H.C. from Grand Rapids
on June 3, 2009
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I am about 3 months post total hyst. due to endo. I have tried the vellia dot (?sp) and i gained 10 pounds so for the last month i have been off he patch, my choice no...
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- H., Before my hysterectomy almost 2 years ago I found a wonderful site of women who have had a hyster or going to and there you can talk with others who might have...
- Hi! I take black cohosh for night sweats, with much success. I am in peri-menopause, and had a partial hysterectomy years ago. Hopefully it will work for you too!! Bes...
- H. i had a full hysterectomy about 4 years ago, i chose to not take any hormones and yes i went thruogh the night sweats and hot flashes, they were horrible, but i liv...
Looking for Suggestions on Things to Do for and How to Help My Mom Thru Chemo
Asked by L.G. from Phoenix
on March 18, 2009
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Hi,
My mom is starting chemo for breast cancer tomorrow.. for those of you who have been personally affected by something like this, what can I do to help her? She d...
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- Hi L., Sorry to hear about your mom. I am a 4 1/2 year survivor of breast cancer and when I was going through chemo there were a few things that friends and family ...
- I really good friend of my is a breast cancer surivor. We formed what we called the "the pink posse (sp?). We decorated hats for her wear, we made sure there was a ba...
- Hi, I know what you are going through I had Leukima when I was 12 years old. I'm now 37. The best advice I can give to you is let you mom breath a little. We as c...
Can Any of You Help? Double Mastectomy Question
Asked by C.R. from Kansas City
on March 21, 2011
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My MIL has breast cancer and will be getting a double mastectomy. I know she will be staying in the hospital for the first couple of nights after surgery, but my husba...
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- I am not really sure what will help her in this ... mental help is mostly needed in my opinion ... I did however like a movie that may help spirits in all of this ... ...
- It is hard to say how long she will need your help. Depends on her personality. Is she a fighter, go getter, active lady. If so, she probably will not need you a ...
- while I was reading the other responses, a couple of things really jumped out at me: the recliner: yes, she'll sleep better in one. BUT be prepared to manipulate...
Natural Ways to Treat Premenopause Symptoms
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on February 2, 2011
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I just recently weaned my son and decided to have my doctor put me on bio-identical HRT yesterday to deal with some of the symptoms I am dealing with including: anxie...
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- I'm sorry C., but I don't have a quick fix for all the above. However I do have some herbs that I think would help even your hormones to help with things like hot fla...
- Hi C., Here is what I use for my "imbalances" http://yourfamilyrules.isagenix.com/us/en/isaleanshake_new.dhtml http://yourfamilyrules.isagenix.com/us/en/isapro.dh...
- While you say you had your thyroid tested, the way traditional western medicine tests the thyroid they skip over some very important tests. For example, the reverse t3...
Freaking Out!!
Asked by D.S. from New York
on October 8, 2011
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My husband (will be 52) had an elevated PSA blood test two weeks ago which required a biopsy. Yesterday we found out that there is a tiny bit of cancer in his prostate...
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- Having Prostrate Surgery now is the best. Yes he is young but leaving it undetected and not doing anything about it can turn to cancer. Pls. dont' alarm yourself, this...
- My FIL has had prostate cancer since I've known him. His doctors say something else will get him first. Get facts and then try not to freak out. Hugs.
- I can understand what you are going through. I lost 3 grandparents to cancer plus an aunt and an uncle. Both my parents have had cancer with successful operation...
