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Breast Cancer
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on May 7, 2009
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I had a Breast Biopsy on last Thursday and they found cancer. I haven't met with my doctor yet, but I will tomorrow. Can you help me with some questions to ask my doctor?
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- K., Though I don't have any advise for you regarding what to ask the Dr. I just wanted to give you my support and wish you well what happens. I truly pray for the b...
- You probably won't see this before you see your doctor. Just want to say get a second opinion and don't let them rush you - unless it's an agressive, fast growing type...
- First of all, I'm very sorry you have to go through this stress! I will add you to my prayers! I found this link: http://www.medicinenet.com/breast_cancer_questions...
Need Advice on Being a Good Friend to My BFF with Breast Cancer
Asked by S.H. from Los Angeles
on September 3, 2009
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My best friend in the whole world recently found out she has breast cancer. She is only 33 and has 4 young kids at home (the youngest was 2 days old when she found ou...
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- Hi S., I am sorry to hear of the situation. It is tough, but so many have beaten it...as well as the depression. I am sure you want to be with her, but it can be ...
- Hi S., I am so sorry to hear about your best friend in the whole wide world having cancer. I have just been through my best friend in the whole wide world having c...
- Hi S., I am so sorry to hear about your best friend. A couple of years ago, a very dear friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer as well. What I did for he...
Breast Cancer Survivor W/concerns
Asked by M.R. from Syracuse
on May 5, 2009
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I am a 54 year old breast cancer survivor for 12 years now. I just had my yearly mammo and they discovered a new "spot"! It does not look good, but I am not schedule...
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- M., my thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay encouraged and brave, b/c those beautiful grandchildren need you. God bless you.
- M., Your story touched me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We women have to take care of ourselves and we often do this last. Enjoy the grandchildren and please...
- M......I offer no advice but only best wishes! My condolences to you for the loss of your mother. May God be with you and your family through this difficult time. Le...
I Need a Great Idea for My Sister's Birthday
Asked by J.C. from Columbus
on April 9, 2008
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Okay, everyone. I'm 99% sure my sister doesn't check this site any more, so I think I'm safe to ask.
My sister is currently going through treatment for breast canc...
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- Here is a thought-- to celebrate her life, and life in general have a live plant/tree as party favors. You can purchase inexpensive plastic pots at a craft store and ...
- Celebrating her life and affirming why you're SO HAPPY to keep her in your life is great! Anything you can do to illustrate her life with photos would be wonderful. A ...
- Scrapbooks, photo albums and just sharing wonderful memories (in writing) are great ways top celebrate life! Although we are not in the same city, I can help you with...
Lots of Breast Cancer Questions
Asked by E.M. from Dallas
on March 26, 2007
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This is from my friend, please help if you can....
Dear Family and Friends,
I thank you for your continued prayer for my brother and sister-in-law. Susan has b...
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- My heart goes out to you. My cousin has been cancer free for 2-3 yrs. I email her the info and hope to hear from her soon in response of your request. You are in my...
- Sorry, I have NO clue what these reports mean, luckily we don't deal with this in Pediatrics! She needs to find an oncologist who will sit down and go over everythin...
- I can't understand the lab reports but my mom had breast cancer. She needs to ask what all options of treatment are and the percentage of survival with each. Along wit...
How Can I Help Out with My Sister-in-laws Mess of a House?
Asked by L.M. from Columbia
on May 13, 2009
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My sister in law just got diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer and started chemo treatments last week. The porblem is, she has moved in with her parents because her h...
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- It's been my experience that when someone is dealing with serious illness of themselves, spouse or child, they welcome any help of this nature. What would be seen as i...
- I think it is wonderful that you are willing to help with the house. From your email, it seems like the house is more than just messy. I have experienced, first hand...
- Get your husband involved in the matter. As a wife to a 2X cancer survivor, I can tell you that offering to clean house is a life saver. Although, some of us have a di...
Endometrial Ablation-has Any One Done This?
Asked by T.P. from Salt Lake City
on April 29, 2008
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I'm thinking of having this done and am wondering if anyone has done this and what thier experiance is/was with it. Or who they had do it.
I'm 31yrs old. Were done...
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- I totally understand, I had REALLY heavy and painful periods since I was 12! I had an endometrial ablation 12/20/07 and now I get a bit crampy (nothing like before...
- My sister had this done. It was a same-day procedure, she felt great afterwards! She went to Dr.Townson with the UofU clinics.
- Hi T., I had this procedure done 4 weeks ago; best thing I ever did. I had horrible bleeding (needless to say it ruined my sex life and every vacation we went on) ...
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...
Infant Breast Lump
Asked by D.N. from Tampa
on October 19, 2007
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Has anyone ever heard of or experienced breast lumps in their baby girls? My husband noticed one in our daughter - almost a marble size right under the nipple on one ...
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- dear D. my daughter currently is 16 months old however we experienced this with her a a young age as well truth be told it started in one breast and then in the othe...
- When my daughter was little the same thing happeed and I FREAKED, my ped told me the exact same thing, she even had some discharge. But it all went away and everything...
- Hi there! This is not only for girls. When I was nursing my son he developed very large, very hard knots under both nipples. He looked like he had very hard breasts...
Birth Control Options
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on June 8, 2009
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I am currently researching my birth control options (currently not taking anything since the birth of my second son) and was wondering if any one would share there exp...
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- The NUVARing IS a hormonal option of birth control. The only hormone free birth control options are the sponge and the copper IUD. Good luck finding the method that ...
- Have you considered "fertility awareness" as a birth control method? It is a proven effective way to prevent getting pregnant and to get pregnant when you want to bec...
- I currently am using the Mirena. I am going to have it taken out next week because of the weight gain associated with it. If you can deal with that, then it is a good...
