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Stage 2 Breast Cancer
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on October 14, 2009
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My best friend was recently diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She is working with Texas Oncology in Irving doctors. Any input on these doctors. Any suggestions ...
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- My mom was diagnosed w/stage 2 earlier this year. She actually went thru Dr. Taylor at Medical City of Dallas. All I can say is to just be there for her. Call and c...
- As a Breast Cancer Survivor I know for me the value of true friends. The best was knowing that meals were going to be provided, friends made sure that my 3 girls got t...
- I worked with Texas Oncology in Plano and I have nothing but praise for them!! They were wonderfully supportive through the whole chemo process. It's a long journey ...
My Younger Sister Has Had Breast Cancer for over a Year...
Asked by J.P. from New York
on October 4, 2010
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I and my whole family are having a horrible time. She is 22 with stage IV breast cancer and was diagnosed at age 20. She has been through treatments and has had both...
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- Diana K is so right! A good friend of mine from high school was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in college when she was only 19. She battled through that and due to t...
- Your sister is in my prayers. I had breast cancer in 2007. Stage 4. It was horrible. I am afraid every day that it might come back. I had a mastectomy on one side...
- I am so sorry your baby sister is going through this. I've read that although stage IV breast cancer is considered incurable, it can be controlled and women can surviv...
Breast Issue
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on November 10, 2011
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I have a mass that just showed up in my breast. I noticed it two days ago. It is kinda sore and it is a big mass that is more dense than regular breast tissue, but i...
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- How much coffee do you drink?
- Please see a doctor right away. Not to scare you, but there is a somewhat rare subtype of BC called triple negative BC (because it lacks all hormone receptors). It gro...
- It sounds like a cyst to me, and you should see your doctor right away. They may be able to drain it. You don't want it to continue to increase in size because it wi...
Breast Needle Biopsy
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on January 18, 2012
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Hi all, so I went in for a mammogram and ultrasound after my doc found a lump. After a few people looked at the results, the radiologist said it was 'in most likelihoo...
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- I haven't been in your position, but (like everyone else has said!) I'd have it done just so I had an absolute answer. I would worry way too much if I didn't have a d...
- I had this done 10+ years ago. They do numb the area so and that is the most uncomfortable part, but not bad. The needle they use for the biopsy makes a lot of noise...
- I've had a needle biopsy on a large lump that was growing on my thyroid and it really wasn't that bad - I would assume a needle biopsy is the same regardless of where ...
Please Help Me!!
Asked by S.B. from Birmingham
on July 2, 2010
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Hi Momma's,
Well I have a question for all of you. I noticed yesterday that my right breast was itching really bad. I got really scared whenever I googled it on the i...
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- I would look into getting it checked out by someone and see if you can get it done at low or no cost if possible. Better to be safe than sorry. It is most likely not...
- I'm not sure what could be going on. It could be so many things! Have women in your family had breast cancer???? I would contact your local human services department a...
- chill out mommy..........its probably just dry skin. when you hear hoof beats think horses, not zebras!
Looking for Advice...
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on July 3, 2008
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We are thinking about having a baby even though I am already 35 years old. I would love to hear from other moms who've waited this long or longer before having kids. ...
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- Hi A.: If you are a healthy woman, I say GO FOR IT! I had my first baby at 30 and my second at 37 1/2! My pregnancy was a good one, despite morning, noon an...
- A., Please don't hesitate to have a child if you want one. Technically the doctors will probably say you're higher risk because you're 35; but, if you are healthy I ...
- Hi A.! I just turned 40 in September and I'm a mom to a handsome 3 yr. old and a beautiful 4 month old! I would say it is a little harder to rebound from the sleep...
Would like Experiences on Vaccines, Toxins and Related Health Problems
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter got a double dose of tetanus with diphteria after a minor accident at a playground a year ago. Afterward she had some major problems, and went from being h...
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- Hello A.; So Sorry to hear this story. I chose not to vaccinate my daughters because my best friend's baby boy died shortly after a triple dose of vacci...
- A.- I have long been concerned about vaccines. There is WAY too much money involved in us giving our children vaccines. If we were to stop or get educated about them,...
- There are two books I would recommend: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children's Vaccinations (by Stephanie Cave) and Unraveling the Mystery of Autism and Per...
Genetic Testing
Asked by E.F. from Casper
on September 11, 2009
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My Sister in law is Pregnant with her first child, She is in her mid 30's and wants to know if she should do any genetic testing and if so what kind. Do any of you m...
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- I think that is a pretty personal question and hard to answer because the real issue is what she will do with the results. Some parents would terminate a pregnancy, b...
- I suggest starting with this link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/amniocentesis/MY00155 I conceived when I was 40 and our son was born when I was 41. I had amni...
- Hi E., Since I didn't see you ask for advice for your sister-in-law as to "what" she is going to do with the results of her genetic testing (that is completely a pers...
What's Wrong with Regular Milk?
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on April 30, 2012
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I hear a lot of people switching to almond milk, soy milk etc etc. I am curious to know why? I give my toddler organic whole milk and we drink 2% milk. We used to drin...
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- I have a total of one second to throw in my 2 cents. If anyone EVER tries to push soy milk on you tell them to do some research.
- We are the ONLY species that drinks another species' milk. That alone should raise eyebrows. And we are the ONLY species that drinks milk past 2 years old. Some ped...
- My little guy is allergic to soy and dairy, so we use goat milk. If you kids can use dairy, it is by far the best thing for them! If you needed to cut fat, then you m...
Heart Flutters/Palpitations
Asked by S.P. from Nashville
on May 7, 2009
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Out of nowhere a couple of months ago I started noticing a fluttery feeling in my chest. Several friends told me that it was probably heart palpitations, and they hav...
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- Dear S., Hopefully by this time, you've been to the doctor about your palpitations. You've received a lot of very experienced answers from the other moms and I won't ...
- I am 30 and have had those for years. but just off and on. If this is an every day thing, I would put in a call. Do you have an advice nurse?
- Sounds to me that you are in perimenopause. That is one of the symptoms. Find a female doctor or Female Nurse Practioner that specializes in hormone balancing and go...
