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PrintableI'm a researcher in the breast cancer field. I'm no physician but i do know some of the stats:
The earlier it is detected, the more chance you have to get rid of it (alas, no guarantees though  )
I can appreciate it can be a hassle or maybe painful, but do go and have it checked. Please Alf is wondering if the mods might make this a sticky for the month october ? You don't scare me; i got kids | |
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AlfofMelmak said: I'm a researcher in the breast cancer field. I'm no physician but i do know some of the stats:
The earlier it is detected, the more chance you have to get rid of it (alas, no guarantees though )
I can appreciate it can be a hassle or maybe painful, but do go and have it checked. Please Alf is wondering if the mods might make this a sticky for the month october ? Good idea  I never thought of asking the mods if they would do that  So how about it mods?  | |
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There is a new diagnosis every 3 minutes and a life lost every 14 minutes.
I'm aware that I've got a lump in my left breast and I have an ultrasound scheduled for next Monday. It's not a very happy awareness.
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I have read that nuclear power plants are creating much of this new cancer cases. Another scandal against the horrible Bush admin. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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2freaky4church1 said: I have read that nuclear power plants are creating much of this new cancer cases. Another scandal against the horrible Bush admin.
I'm not defending Bush but those NP were around long before he or his father were in office. But I do agree about them being part of the problem of some of the newer cases. | |
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tackam said: applekisses said: I hope it's nothing too. Are they taking a biopsy?Thank you.
Whether or not there is a biopsy will depend on what they see on the ultrasound. If they are concerned, not sure if they will do a needle biopsy right then and there or schedule surgical biopsy for later. We'll see. It's probably nothing. I'm 24, no family history. . .but it's still nervewracking. Well...it sounds like you've got all things going for you I'm sending you my best...please keep us posted, ok?
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HollowellSA said: Thank you so much for replying to this thread..I hope your girlfriend is ok and my prayers are with her mom. Thank YOU so much!!! The more awareness, the better! I've known too many people who've suffered from this disease!
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JediMaster said: HollowellSA said: Thank you so much for replying to this thread..I hope your girlfriend is ok and my prayers are with her mom. Thank YOU so much!!! The more awareness, the better! I've known too many people who've suffered from this disease!Will you let us know how she's doing? Is she having chemo now? | |
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Freespirit said: Awareness is key and early detection determines everything. At the very least... everyone should get their annual physicals, no if ands or butts. Self examination is so easy... I found a lump just last summer and did the whole ultrasound and mammogram procedure. It turned out to be a cyst, which are very common and can be drained with a needle (yes...through the breast). It does not hurt much and it is all over in 10 minutes.
Tackam... best wishes... Getting it checked out and early is the responsible thing to do. We only live once and... in truth we must tend to ourselves, no one can do it for us.  Your story is VERY encouraging to those of us dealing with the unknown lump. Its so scary. I cried for 30 minutes when my girlfriend showed it to me. Thank you so much.
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JediMaster said: Freespirit said: Awareness is key and early detection determines everything. At the very least... everyone should get their annual physicals, no if ands or butts. Self examination is so easy... I found a lump just last summer and did the whole ultrasound and mammogram procedure. It turned out to be a cyst, which are very common and can be drained with a needle (yes...through the breast). It does not hurt much and it is all over in 10 minutes.
Tackam... best wishes... Getting it checked out and early is the responsible thing to do. We only live once and... in truth we must tend to ourselves, no one can do it for us. Your story is VERY encouraging to those of us dealing with the unknown lump. Its so scary. I cried for 30 minutes when my girlfriend showed it to me. Thank you so much. Awww... please keep us posted, ok? | |
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applekisses said: JediMaster said: Thank YOU so much!!! The more awareness, the better! I've known too many people who've suffered from this disease!Will you let us know how she's doing? Is she having chemo now?Yes, her mom's just started chemo a week ago. She goes back and forth, really. Yesterday, she was feeling pretty good, but we still had to keep the kids and dogs away from her, since this is the time period that her immune system is at its weekest. Still, I'm encouraged by her progress. Hopefully, the chemo will do the trick. She's already had a lumpectomy, and had her lymph nodes removed from her arm. I'm praying she beats this, and soon!! The docs seem to think that she will only have to do chemo for about 8 months. I'll keep everyone posted!! Thanks so much!!
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applekisses said: JediMaster said: Your story is VERY encouraging to those of us dealing with the unknown lump. Its so scary. I cried for 30 minutes when my girlfriend showed it to me. Thank you so much. Awww... please keep us posted, ok? Definitely! Thank you!!!
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JediMaster said: applekisses said: Awww... please keep us posted, ok? Definitely! Thank you!!!  In my thoughts and well wishes.
Cancer is something I face everyday with the patients I tend to at work. I will mention... that my best friend had breast cancer and she is doing well. Her mother and sister both had their personal experiences with breast cancer as well... her mother has passed, although her sister is well and so is she. Regular check-ups and early detection... and the prevention of further spreading into or of the lymph nodes raised her chances of beautiful recovery.
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JediMaster said: Thanks for posting this. My girlfriend's mother (who is currently living with us) is being treated for breat cancer. To top it off, we found a lump in my girlfriend's breast this weekend. Hoping its nothing, but she is going in tomorrow to get it checked out.
The good thing (if there is such a thing with this) is that her mom having this made her much more aware. It got her doing her personal exams again, which led to her finding this. You take care of your girlfriend and her Mum pal, don't forget yourself too
Fingers crossed for both your loved ones, I hope all goes well for them. "..My work is personal, I'm a working person, I put in work, I work with purpose.." | |
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Thank you HollowellSA and Applekisses Some good information there.
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tackam said: I'm aware that I've got a lump in my left breast and I have an ultrasound scheduled for next Monday. It's not a very happy awareness.
I hope it's nothing. Fingers crossed for you too Tackam. Think positive and just wait until you get the results, then take things from there.
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Freespirit said: JediMaster said: Definitely! Thank you!!! In my thoughts and well wishes.
Cancer is something I face everyday with the patients I tend to at work. I will mention... that my best friend had breast cancer and she is doing well. Her mother and sister both had their personal experiences with breast cancer as well... her mother has passed, although her sister is well and so is she. Regular check-ups and early detection... and the prevention of further spreading into or of the lymph nodes raised her chances of beautiful recovery.
Note me Jedi if you ever wish. Thank you again for sharing a little more with us. The work you do helps more then you will ever know and I'm glad to hear about your friend also. By people like you posting and sharing information helps so much. Thank you | |
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Thanx Luv4U for the sticky. Much appreciated  You don't scare me; i got kids | |
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Many thanks to all of y'all and your wonderful thoughts and prayers!! It is sooooo appreciated! Y'all are the reason I keep coming here! The warmth and love passed around between folks who've never even met is incredible indeed! Much love to you all!!!!! 
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My girlfriend is a breast cancer survivor.. She is cancer free as of 2 months ago..
She is a warm, loving, caring, woman...
Jedi much love to the people in your life. ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect, it means you've decided to look beyond the imperfections... unknown | |
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sag10 said: My girlfriend is a breast cancer survivor.. She is cancer free as of 2 months ago..
She is a warm, loving, caring, woman...
Jedi much love to the people in your life. Congrats on your girlfriend!!! Wonderful!!! Always good to hear survivor stories!! Thank you for your kind words!!
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Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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By the way, here is a Star Wars geek website devoted to the fight:
http://starwarschicks.com...cure.shtml Yes, even the Jedi fight cancer!!! 
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Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended, for the taking of offense is what rests in the bosom of the stupid ones. (Ecclesiastes 7:9) | |
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JediMaster said: By the way, here is a Star Wars geek website devoted to the fight:
http://starwarschicks.com...cure.shtml Yes, even the Jedi fight cancer!!!
----- [Edited 10/6/04 12:56pm] What a great site! the little jedi girl is so adorable!  | |
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a family member is struggling with this terrible disease.
all the respect, love and admiration in the world for those medical and other workers who strive on a daily basis to help in whatever way they can, and for anybody who's going through treatment, or knows or loves anyone who's suffering. | |
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FREE SCREENINGS AT MY HOUSE!!!!! The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them. -- Mark Twain.
BOB JOHNSON IS PART OF THE PROBLEM!! | |
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DexMSR said: FREE SCREENINGS AT MY HOUSE!!!!!
Leave it to you to offer | |
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HollowellSA said: DexMSR said: FREE SCREENINGS AT MY HOUSE!!!!!
Leave it to you to offer  Whap!!The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them. -- Mark Twain.
BOB JOHNSON IS PART OF THE PROBLEM!! | |
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DexMSR said: FREE SCREENINGS AT MY HOUSE!!!!!
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tackam said: DexMSR said: FREE SCREENINGS AT MY HOUSE!!!!!
he probably likes that yanno  | |
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tackam said: applekisses said: I hope it's nothing too. Are they taking a biopsy?Thank you.
Whether or not there is a biopsy will depend on what they see on the ultrasound. If they are concerned, not sure if they will do a needle biopsy right then and there or schedule surgical biopsy for later. We'll see. It's probably nothing. I'm 24, no family history. . .but it's still nervewracking. tackam. I just checked my database to find that it's very, very rare that a woman so young has breast cancer. I hope it eases your mind a little. Keep us posted though You don't scare me; i got kids | |
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