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Basal Cell Carcinoma Help
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 24, 2011
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First, let me say that I am so freaking sick of having moles removed and biopsied.
I am in the highest risk category for skin cancer. Red hair, light eyes, fair sk...
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- Basal cell carcinoma is benign. It's no more of a big deal than the displasia you've had removed. I had it reomoved on my face and if you have a good surgeon you ca...
- I've got the same red hair and fair skin, and have about two dozen pre-cancerous patches that I'd do well to have removed, but the procedure has become horribly expens...
- Sorry you are having to go through this, it is scary. I was diagnosed about two weeks ago with a malignant melanoma (actual skin cancer) in my right upper arm. My su...
Breast Cancer
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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I found out that I have breast cancer and I would like to know if anyone has went through it and what kind of treatments you had and what to expect.Its call infiltrati...
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- I had breast cancer at age 50, 13 years ago! About 1cm in right breats, had a mastectomy, chemo NO RADIATION ! CAT was the chemo and six months, then I was fine. No na...
- I will be praying for you and your family. I am walking for my 4th year in the breast cancer 3-day walk in Nov. and will leave next week to go to Boston to crew the ...
- 7 years ago on the 18th of July, I received the call from my radiologist telling me that I joined this crazy pink ribbon club, and for the next 10 months, I ran on the...
Skin Cancer?!
Asked by D.S. from Philadelphia
on March 14, 2011
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Hi Moms!!
I had a unusual growth removed from my shoulder today that the derm thought could be a basal cell carcinoma!!! I am terrified and can not believe I have to ...
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- I know it is so hard to wait for results - but you might rest easier knowing that basal cell is the most easily detected and easily treated form of cancer. So many p...
- Hi D., Lee P posted a question like this awhile back. Maybe if you use the search button you can find it, or lists? Feel better, I, too know people who have them remo...
- Hi D., Ok - so I am in NO WAY making light of your health concern. But this is practically no big deal. My mom has had 3 or 4 basal cell carcinomas removed over t...
MRI Vs Mammogram
Asked by K.C. from Philadelphia
on January 27, 2012
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So the last couple of weeks has been a whirlwind of suspicious mammograms, biopsies and now a breast cancer diagnosis. Nobody in my family has ever had breast cancer ...
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- Hi K.! I'm the daughter of a breast cancer patient and I just have to say that I think Breast Cancer Mommas are super heros! You'll fight this bad boy hard, I know ...
- My sister and sister in law had breast cancer. Both had different types of it but both are doing well now and it sounds like your diagnosis is pretty treatable if it'...
- I like the thought that your team is being as proactive as possible in the approach to your case. Kudos to them! I wish you Peace & Serenity through this difficult...
Sunscreen for Baby's Sensitive Skin?
Asked by S.Y. from Pittsburgh
on April 18, 2008
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I am seeking a really good quality, gentle and effective sunscreen for my 7 month old. I put Banana Boat's spf 50 on her yesterday, which claims to be "as gentle as wa...
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- Hi S., My son also has very sensitive skin when it comes to sunscreen. I use the Aveeno Baby. It is more expensive (about $10 per bottle) but it is the only thing...
- I use Coppertone's Water Babies on my 3 year old and my 1.5 year old and myself. We are fair skinned. My son and I have sensitive skin. (I am allergic to aloe. Very di...
- I have had surgery for squamos cell carinoma and my dermatologist recommended Aveeno sun block for my baby when I asked her. It's supposed to be very pure, seems to b...
Nipple Discharge - Not Pg, Not Breastfeeding
Asked by M.V. from Denver
on October 4, 2010
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I was doing my breast self exam and I noticed some yellow, oily discharge from my nipple. Can this be normal? I have not breastfed in almost two years.
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- we do have oil glands in our nipples..but if you are concerned call your dr and ask!
- I've always heard that once a breastfeeding mother, always a breastfeeding mother. :) I have the same thing and haven't breastfed for two years. I put it down on the ...
- it's been 5 yrs for me and I still have some every now and then.
Cone Biopsy and Then Possibly Hysterectomy
Asked by K.W. from St. Louis
on January 3, 2009
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I am 43 and have had bad pap's for almost 9 years. I had a period of time from 2005 to last year where I had good clear paps. Last year, I had one that came back a l...
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- I, too, went through years of bad paps, and had a cone biopsy. Surgery was not necessary at that time. Then I developed severely imbedded cysts in my uteris. They be...
- I had a total hysterectomy and do NOT regret it one minute of any day. I had endometriosis since my early 20's, was blessed by God to have two beautiful children and ...
- If it were me and being the age of 43 even younger 32 and over and have some issues with the possibly of somethig turning into cancer by all means take it away and i'l...
24 Yrs Old and Having a Mamogram
Asked by J.R. from Reading
on April 26, 2007
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Hey mamasource women. I'm a 24 yr old women with three wonderful children. I just went to the doctors office to have an ultrasound done on one of my breast because my ...
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- Jayda I was 30 and 31 when I had to have mammograms and biopsies done. My surgeon told me that if the mass felt like you could move it around then it probably a fibero...
- Hi Jayda, Everyone has given you good advice so far. Just breathe and relax and you'll get through it. I went through this in 1995 when I was 27. The ultrasound ...
- I understand what you're going thru. When I was 22 I had a lump in my breast. I had a mammogram done, which was a little uncomfortable. The Dr. offered for me to ha...
One Side Is Larger than the Other
Asked by G.S. from Chicago
on August 4, 2009
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My breasts have always been the same size as each other...until I started nursing. Early on, I was very diligent about feeding from both sides and alternating which s...
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- I'm happy to learn I'm not the only one wiht this problem! You've already gotten some great responses, and I bet you are as glad as me to learn the normal breast size...
- I have successfully breastfed 2 daughters from only one breast (their preference) and while breastfeeding the one side grows to about twice the size of the other side!...
- Yep, I have a similar problem. I always start my girl on the "hard" or lesser side and then finish her off, if need be, on the more plentiful side.
Left Areola Itches
Asked by V.R. from Las Vegas
on March 4, 2010
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Hi mams, so I have had this Itchy feeling for about 5 months now. Now there is a red little spot on the side of the areola about the size of a dime and it looks dry ,b...
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- I have had skin cancer twice (basal cell carcinoma), and both times it presented as small, flaky spots that kept returning to my forehead. Hopefully yours will just be...
- As said,. make sure you get health insurance before going to the doctor. I called Anthem the other day and it was about $243 a month for the whole family so not that ...
- Put some lavender essential oil on it. That kills any kind of virus, bacteria or fungus plus you will smell good! (If you can mix a drop of Tea Tree oil in, all the ...
