Cancer Information

Breast Cancer? I'm 17 and a senior at highschool and a student at the School of Nursing and I'm a huge advocate for Breast Cancer research and support. I'm always wearing my pink ribbon and my pink ribbon necklace and I have many breast cancer/pink ribbon clothing articles. Since it's breast cancer awareness month I tried to see what my community//county and surronding cities are doing to support...........and I found out...completely nothing. At the highschool football games I take donations and sell pink ribbons. I'm getting some pretty positive responses from this but I need more. Does anyone know where I can get free materials for breast cancer awareness other than just printing stuff off the internet?

Breast cancer? I'm 21 and today when I do someting with my right hand, something hirts near my right breast. Can it be breast cancer? I have my period now. Is it common for a girl my age to get it? None of my family members had breast cancer.

breast cancer? can you please help me with any of these questions? 1. What type of disorder is breast cancer? (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, sex-linked dominant, sex-lonked recessive) 2. What are the comlications from haveing breast cancer? 3. What is the name of the protein involved in breast cancer? 4. Description of inheritance pattern of breast cancer. 5. What tests can be done to determine if someone has breastcancer? 6. what treatments are available? 7. What are researchers doing? 8.websites that can provide more info. Thanks!

~*~BREAST CANCER???~*~? I really need to ask some questions. I'm 12 and when I started to develop breasts I started to notice 1 lump almost the size of my boob, but in both of them. Since there was one in both I thought it was normal. But I asked my friend about it, and she said she didn't have a lump in the middle of her breast, and she's more developed then me, so I started to think about breast cancer, but can girls my age get it? And having one lump in both of your breasts normal????? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!

BrEaSt CaNcEr?!?!?!? WHEN DOCTORS SAY THAT U HAVE 2 LOOK 4 LUMPS 2 FiGURE OUT iF U HAVE BREAST CANCER.....R THEY TALKiN ABOUT NOTiCEABLE LUMPS[LUMPS THAT U CAN C] OR R THEY TALKiN ABOUT LUMPS THAT U CAN JUST FELL iF U SQUEEZE UR BREAST?!?!?!? BECAUSE iM 13 AND i FEEL LUMPS WHEN i SQUEEZE MY BREAST..DO i HAVE BREAST CANCER...

BREAST CANCEr??? my friends mom was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. she did 2 surgeries and took it out, but the result comes tuesday whether the cancer spread or not and whether she needs chemo! will my friend's life be different??

BREAsT CANCER? is there anything on breast cancer info. online because all i find are websites with .com not websites with .com with .edu , .gov and .org. ( i already know about medlineplus.gov and teenhealth.org) wow everyone i said NOOOOO .com geez only 2 people did it correctly. dont bother posting .com! you will get NOOO points your wasting time

What is the difference between breast cancer and breast tissue cancer? What is the difference apart from the location (do not include the symptoms) What are the possible rates for a 15 year old to get breast cancer and a 15 year old to get breast tissue cancer? I really need to know if my friend is lying to me, I only found out yesterday the she had it.

How come breast cancer gets so much attention when others don't? I'm not saying breast cancer is not a horrible ailment but there are worse cancer's and worse diseases but it seems to get more attention then others. One of the most common diseases no one does events for "asthma" for example and yes people do die from it. I'm saying we shouldn't have events for breast cancer I'm just wondering why it gets so much attention when others do not.

What does it mean when you have breast cancer in three different areas? My friend just found out that she has breast cancer in her right breast but three different lump types of cancer in one breast, and it has effected her lymph nodes at least two of them. What are her chances and what stage cancer would that be? She is going to be having a mascetomy and chemo.

Is anyone else upset that breast cancer is the only publicized awareness month? I'm all for cancer awareness but why is breast cancer the only publicized cancer awareness month? Many people suffer from all types of cancer daily and I've had family suffer from both Leukemia and Pancreatic Cancer. It's seems that if a celebrity is diagnosed with a cancer or has died from a cancer that's the only way awareness will be publicized. Now that Patrick Swayze has passed I'm sure Pancreatic cancer will be well known coming this November (Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month) Does anyone agree?

What types of breast cancer create thickening of the skin? My mom just found out she has a rarer form of breast cancer. Its not the type that is a lump, instead its a thickening of the skin. Its not inflammed or red looking it just feels thick I guess more like a callous and is about 3 inches long. Anyone hear of this type of breast cancer? I have done a search online but only come up with the Inflammatory cancer which I dont think this is. The doctor said its not really an aggressive form if that helps.

How come breast cancer gets it's own month and special pink ribbons and fundraisers? Is it because it is sexier to have breast cancer than say, colon cancer or lung cancer?

What type of breast cancer treatment is best after surgery? My grandmother is 80 years of age and was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago. she had surgery in which they removed the cancer from her breast. she is trying to decide whether the treatment of radiation by means of having an implant in her breast that releases radiation, or not even receiving the treatment of radiation at all. any ideas? (her health condition is as fallows- had a stroke 2 months ago, still working on walking w/o a walker, and she has trouble standing for certain periods of time. she has recovered well from the stroke, but is still in a bad condition.

National Breast Cancer Month,How are you contributing or donating to the cause? Some people donate and contribute in diffrent ways. Whether its a monatary donation or a walk for the cure, everybody can do a small part to help such a devastating illness. If you know someone that have breast cancer, kind words or calling frequently to check up on them to see how they are doing is doing a big part, of helping women or even men because they get breast cancer to, but mostly women to fight breast cancer. They need encouragment to know that somebodys in their corner helping and cheering them on, as they agree to fight this instead of giving up. Dealing with any illness is tiring. But with encouragment and caring, we can help these women beat this illness and get on with their lives.

How exactly does breast feeding lower the risk of breast cancer? They say it lowers the risk, but how does breast feeding your baby lower the risk of developing breast cancer?

Is it possible to have breast cancer at age 14? I have severe pains in one of my breasts, and there is also a some-what large and hard lump in the same one. However my other breast seems perfectly normal. I don't know if this has anything to even do with it, but i've also been receiving migraines and have been feeling somewhat nauseous. I would like to know what this means, and if it means that i might have breast cancer. But, is it even possible to have breast cancer at age 14?

What stores sell breast cancer rubber band bracelets? I am looking for the pink rubber band bracelets for breast cancer awareness. I would like to drive to a store and pick them up rather then order online (I don't want a huge quantity and I want some of the proceeds to go towards breast cancer research etc.) Does anyone know of any stores that sell these? Thanks in advance!

What are three factors that affect breast cancer penetrance? What are three factors that affect breast cancer penetrance? (Penetrance is defined as the likelihood of cancer when a cancer predisposing mutation is present). Will award points to the person who answers the question most accurately. Thanks!

How long can you live with untreated breast cancer and have no symptoms? Ok, I'm 21 years old and a little over a year ago I found one little hard thing in my left breast and a long hard mass in my right breast. These hard parts could only be felt when sitting up right and pressing down on the area. If I was laying flat on my back I couldn't feel them. I went to Planned Parenthood and got a breast exam and they said it felt like fibrocystis and not worry. Well here it is almost a year latter and the hard little thing in my breast can now be felt laying on my back as well as sitting up. I went to a surgeon and he's sending me for a ultrasound. So what I am wondering is if it was breast cancer all along, am I screwed? I Feel fine, no problems, but how long before it's too late to do anything about breast cancer?

What percent of women survive having breast cancer twice? My cousin has breast cancer, again, and she isn't doing well. I just wanted to know if anyone knew the percent of women who survive breast cancer twice. I lost my grandmother two years agot to breast cancer, she also had it twice. Thank you.

What kind of tests or examinations should be done for breast cancer? So I am 20 years old and I began to become more worried about breast cancer. There is no history of breast cancer in my family but I just thought it would be good to do some early testing just in case. So I was wondering, what kind of tests should be done to detect breast cancer at age 20? I heard that mannograms should be done around 35. Is there any other examinations that you can do at an early age? And if there is where can I get them done? Regular family physician, gynocologist? Thanks everyone!

How does breast cancer affect the body? I'm doing a bio paper on breast cancer and i know the symptoms that they check for to diagnos u with breast cancer but i don't know how cancer really affects the body. Like what would it do if left untreated.

How long can a woman with breast cancer live after the cancer has metastasized? My friend has had breast cancer for many years. It is spreading everywhere. It is now in her liver. How long can she live for?

What insurance is available to a breast cancer survivor who is not old enough for medicare? For a person living in IL that is 62, history of breast cancer, wants to retire but can't qualify or afford to pay out of pocket for coverage with the history of cancer. What do people do in these types of situations? Thank you in advance!!

How do you celebrate Breast Cancer awareness month? I usually try to help raise money for breast cancer and i buy some Pink awareness things. Because breast cancer runs in my family.

what are the chances of getting breast cancer as a 15 yr old? Recently i have noticed a lump in my breast like on the left side of my nipple. It has never been there before and i am fraking out that i have breast cancer. Please help me.

Could breast cancer start at an early age? Could breast cancer start at an early age?How old?I have this kind of rock in my breast and I'm worried if it is one of the signs.But I've had the rock thing in my breast for 2 years.

What would you do to help breast cancer patient with the fiber consumtion? She is a breast cancer patient stage1,and 32 years. She has received total mastectomy ( of the right breast) and chemotherapy. This patient is worried about her illness and she would like to prevent or control her illness. I want to know how can I advice her for how much of Fiber consumtion that she need and which kind of food is best for her health?

How likely am I to get breast cancer if my mom has it? My mom was just diagnosed with breast cancer. It is the first time anyone in my family has ever gotten breast cancer. She had surgery to remove the front part of her breast and now awaits radiation treatment. She's been told there's about a 6% chance of the cancer returning. I am a healthy 27 year old who gets regular check-ups with the doctor. I was wondering how high a percentage rate it would be for me to get breast cancer? In case it matters, I forgot to mention my mom was/is 67 when she was diagnosed.

Where can I find contact information on international breast cancer? KYC or Kurdish youth club is planning on raising more for women in KURDISTAN who have breast cancer and need financial help. However, we are not able to do this without first asking the main breast cancer organization some question. If you have any idea on where I can get an email address or a phone number of someone that would be able to help please let me know.

How important is it to get checked for breast cancer? I know someone whose mother has breast cancer in her side of the family, her sister died from it, but she's scared to get checked because of the possiblity they could find breast cancer. How important is it? It's likely she will get it, because it runs in her family.

What are the chances of me getting breast cancer? My dad's side of the family has never had any breast cancer issues, but my mom's side of the family definitely has. My great-grandmother died from breast cancer, then my grandmother's sister had breast cancer. A couple of my mom's cousins have found lumps in their breasts. A few years ago, my mother found a lump and had it removed. I'm 16. What are the chances of me getting breast cancer?

What does it mean when breast cancer (level 1 tumor) has already gone into the bones? I have a dear family member who went to the doctor because of a fall - turned out she fractured her pelvis - but in the course of investigating it, the doctor discovered lesions in the bones pretty much all over her body. Turns out she has a level 1 tumor in her breast and that the lesions in her bones are also breast cancer. For some reason, the doctors are NOT giving her a death sentence, but I have always heard that when a cancer spreads to the bones or another organ, then there is pretty much no hope. So, is there actually hope now?

I'm doing a breast cancer benefit for the first time ever at my school, How do I get the community involved? I'm student council president at my school and I want to hold a huge breast cancer benefit in our auditourium. I have ordered keychains, tattoos, ribbons, tableclothes, balloons, and all sort of little things. We're going to sell pink cookies and cupcakes and have an actual breast cancer survivor speak. How can I get our community involved so that we have a huge turn out?

Is it possible to have breast cancer if your breasts are not fully developed? Just wondering because one of my friends said something about feeling a bump in the middle of both of her breasts, so is this breast cancer, or nothing? Thanks

Does Breast Augmentation increase the chances to develop breast cancer? I am wanting a breast Augmentation but Breast cancer does run in my family. Just wondering if anyone who has had this done can tell me if it will increase my chances of breast cancer. I am sure the doctor will let me know, but I don't want to even waste my time going to the consult if the answer to my question is yes. Thanks!

Breast Cancer : How long and how much for the hormone treatment? Hi, My wife is 32 and has a breast cancer stage 2A no lymph nodes involved. She is ER(estrogen) positive and PR low positive. We are going to meet the oncologist tomorrow. We heard that some people in similar case have to take hormone treatment for at least 5 years after Chemotherapy and some other people get injections. Are we going to have to pay for any of these and how long is usually the treatment? Thanks for your comment.

What is the lowest age for getting breast cancer? Hi, my friend is 13 years old and she has a lump in each breast and she says it hurts when she squeezes them. Does she have breast cancer? I know the best way to find out is to go to a doctor and I've tried to tell her that, but she's too shy to go see one. So I was just wondering if it is possible to get breast cancer at her age. Answers would be helpful, thank you!

Can a women get breast cancer by wearing a bra to sleep? I've heard this from before, a lot of people think that wearing a bra to sleep causes breast cancer. Other people say if a woman doesn't wear a bra to sleep her breast will sag D: serious answers please!

What is Invasive breast cancer and how is it treated and what are the chance’s of living? I just found out that my mother in-law was diagoed with Invasive breast cancer.

How long can you live with breast cancer before you die? I'm just curious. My mom's friend has breast cancer and she has been dealing with it for about 3 to 5 months. How long do you live with breast cancer?

What is the difference in inflammatory breast cancer and invasive breast cancer? Or is it the same thing because I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and while looking up info I keep seeing inflammatory and I just am wondering if its the same thing or not.

What are the chances of a 13 year old girl having breast cancer? I am 13 and will be 14 in exactly 20 days. I am above average as far as my chest size. For the past few days, I have been experiencing some very bad pain in one of my breasts. I have talked to my mom about it, but she said it may just be a briuse from working out in P.E. She told me that if the pain persists, she will set up a doctor's appointment. Niether one of us has open expressed the possibility of it being breast cancer but I have thought about it. Maybe I am just ill informed as to what breast cancer is and I shouldn't be worrying, please help.

What ideas for breast cancer awareness month do you have? I am in charge of this project at work. We are raising money for breast cancer awareness month for October. I have a banner coming and some stuff to sell for the cause, but I need unique ideas for the table or display. I was thinking using a pink table clothe and maybe make some pink ribbons out of construction paper to hang up. What are more ideas?? Thanks so much.

How do I check my breasts for lumps and earlier forms of breast cancer? I'm only seventeen but breast cancer runs in the family so I really want to start checking early. How often should I check?

What is a good gift in memory of a loved one lost to breast cancer? A good friend of mine just lost her aunt to a 5 year battle with breast cancer. This is something very dear to my heart as my mother is a breast cancer survivor. Instead of sending flowers/food, I would love to get her family something in honour of her aunt that supports the breast cancer foundation. I'm just not sure as to exactly what I should do. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

What can you do to help prevent breast cancer after you start taking birth control pills? Birth control pills can cause breast cancer. What type of "preventative maintenance" can you do while you're on them?

Why do you think so much more attention is paid to breast cancer over Prostate Cancer? The US Government spends double on breast cancer research over prostate and the corporate disparity is much greater. Campbells soup doesn't have Prostate awareness soup cans! Although deaths from breat cancer are 1/3 higher there are far more cases of prostate cancer, over 240,000 per year. The funding and awarness differential is 300 or 400%. So is it a gender issue, an age issue (tends to be later onset) or What?

What are the chances of dying from breast cancer? My mom has it and she went through chemotherapy, she had surgery, and now she's going on to radiation. I don't want her to die or anything! What are the chances of dying from breast cancer? Thanks.

How long after someone is diagnosed with breast cancer do they start treatment? So my ex just told me that she has breast cancer, but she is coming to the states (from Spain, shes spanish) for a few months for a job and then planning on going back to school to san diego in august. Shouldnt she stay in Spain to get treatment right away? Thank you.

What is the fake plastic breast they give to breast cancer patient is call in English? I do search and search on Google and cannot find the answer. What is the key word for that thing. For the key word "plastic breast for cancer patient" rendering breast augmentation and the answers that are not quite close to what I am looking for. Thanks

NHS spend on testicular and prostate Cancer compared to Breast and cervical ? Me and the wife were having a discussing about the relative nhs investment and mortality rates of male and female cancers (as she is a school nurse assistant). I maintain that male cancers (testicular / prostate) are not taken as seriously as female cancers (breast and cervical) and have less investment in them. Does anyone know if there is a disparity between the four cancers and why this is the case? Please don't cloud the issue by telling me that men suffer with breast cancer, I know!

Can a breast cancer lump be on the armpit or can it only be on breasts? There's this lump on my armpit and it's been there for a while now. Can it have anything to do with breast cancer? I never thought it could until I saw it in a film. In the film the woman felt a lump on her armpit and it turned out that she had breast cancer. By the way, I'm a 19 year old female.

How likely is it for a teen to get breast cancer? My name is Jessica and I am 18 years old. I felt a lump on my breast and I got it checked out. Turns out it is a tumor. The doctors aren't sure if it is cancerous of not. I know that the chance of it being cancerous is very slim but I would like to know what the actual percentages of a person my age to actually have breast cancer. I'll take anything I can possibly get! Thanks guys!

Is it possible to survive breast cancer with early detection? My mother is getting a biopsy on her breast(s) on Monday to see if she's got breast cancer and this is the first year they've detected anything on the mammogram. Anyway, if she does have breast cancer will she survive it?

What is Invasive breast cancer and how is it treated and what are the chance’s of living? I just found out that my mother in-law was diagoed with Invasive breast cancer.

What constitutes a family history of breast cancer? My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40's and she's the only one who had it in my family.I'm 19 and she's stressing about the prospect that I'll get it too because she had it.As far as I know there have to be at least 2 people in your family for the cancer to be linked to genetic reasons.Am I wrong?

How do you deal with your sister having breast cancer in both of her breasts? My sister has breast cancer in both of her breasts. It is not the kind that gives you lumps. but the masses. It does't look good. More tests will be done. but how can I deal with the fact that she could be gone in 6 months? My mother had breast cancer but was able to get it before it got her. So more then likely I will get it too. Cancer is so ugly and such a hurtful disease. Don't know how to deal with it. I am fully aware that it doesn't necessarily mean death in 6 months, I just meant that it was a possiblity it could of happened in the near future. Thanks for all your support and answers. My sister is going to be okay. She had some more tests run, and she doesn't have it thank God. She has cystic tumours in both of her breast but they are not cancerous at this point. So all is well, and thanks God she will be okay. Thanks everyone for you wonderful answers and support at this time of worry.

Is the risk of breast cancer increased with maternal or paternal relatives? Hi I have just found out that my father's (he wasn't around when I grew up) sister died from breast cancer and that his mother has also battled with it twice. Does this increase my risk of getting breast cancer or does it not matter as they are paternal relatives?

Can emotional trauma cause breast cancer to grow so quickly? My mum went through an emotional trauma and 1 month later she was diagnosed with a 1.8cm lump which turned out to be breast cancer. Is it possible for breast cancer to start growing so quickly after an emotional shock?

How long can you live with breast cancer? I had just found out my 47 year old mom has breast cancer, she has just been diagnosed the other day, and they found it relatively early. I don't know exactly how long she has had it for yet. It has not spread in the lymph nodes or any other parts beside her breast. How long would you say she has to live?

What theme for a breast cancer free party? Okay my mom has just finished her chemotherapy for breast cancer, so me and my sisters want to give her a big party. But the problem is one of my sisters wants to do a Hawian theme. But me and my other sister thinks it should be pink for breast cancer free. We can't ask my mom because it will be a surprise party. So I need help. what should it really be? Thanks.

What are the chances of someone actually surviving breast cancer? My sister's mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year ago, but she never told anyone of her condition till now. This whole time she's been keeping it a secret from everyone so we wouldn;t worry about her. She's undergone chemotherapy alone. I believe she's a very strong woman. Today she basically told everyone and made us all cry. She made it seem like she's dying, she was saying her good-bye's.

How to self examine yourself for breast cancer? How do you do a self examination on yourself for breast cancer? What age should you start to do examinations? How many times should I do a self examination? What should I be feeling for? What is normal to be feeling ? Should I be doing this before, after, or while on my period? (my breast get really tender just before my period, so I don't know if i could touch them at that time) Please be descriptive as possible, thanks.

Why would breast cancer be more important than other cancers? There is a lot media coverage on breast cancer than any others. Many more organizations gather funds for that cause than any other type of cancer. Why? Why would people divide their efforts and independently search for cures against that specific type of cancer? Wouldn't it be way more efficient to have a single (possibly international) organization to gather funds for developing a cure against cancer, since it's the exact same illness in breasts than in intestines and everywhere else? I know that cancer is an umbrella term, but in molecular terms, the same imbalances and genetic defects give rise to all types of cancer. Sure, many environmental factors give rise to the different types of cancer: -Skin cancer is mostly caused by UV damage to DNA; -Evidences point to the bacterium Helicobacter Pilori as a cause of stomach cancer; -Lung cancers are mostly caused by carcinogens in cigarettes and asbestos; But breast cancer is on par with all the other types of cancer in terms of ultimate cause: a genetic defect. Cells don't go astray, they simply execute the genetic information they have; and if part of that information is missing or abnormal, either the cell dies (by apoptosis) or forms cancer I'm not discriminating women or any such ridiculous thing! That person "..." clearly has a biased opinion of others. My point is, why not putting more emphasis on "fighting CANCER" than fighting "breast cancer," if the solutions to breast cancers are the same than for any other

Is there a connection between birth control pills and breast cancer? One gynecologist said there wasn't and prescribed them to me, but recently another one said I shouldn't take them because of the breast cancer risk. My mother had breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Can you refer me to any studies that have been done about whether birth control pills increase your chances of getting breast cancer?

what are the causes of breast cancer for the women, if not from the genes? My sister- in- law survived from breast cancer 3 yrs ago, but she got no idea where she got it. They dont even have a history of any type of cancer in teh family. Today My Mom, sufferring from cancer to the cervix, we dont ahve any cancer history in the whole family. I dont like to have cancer like them, but I am always thinking that no body is safe from cancer. Esp breast cancer.

How can I put a ribbon like for breast cancer for my display name on myspace? Like how you would put a heart or a peace sign; I want to put a ribbon in support for breast cancer. Does anyone know the code for one or can just put in on here so I can copy and paste? Thanks:)

What is the youngest age you can get breast cancer at? I was wondering this, because one of my friends thinks she has breast cancer, and I thought that thirteen was a very young age at which to develop breast cancer. I should have said this. She has a lump in her breast and she went to the doctor and they said its "abnormal." She thinks she has cancer, but she doesn't know for sure yet. She's getting a sonogram done.

Why is breast cancer the cause du jour for women when heart disease kills many, many more? You know, the pink ribbons and such, Baseball players wearing pink for a day and looking ridiculous, etc. Shouldn't women be wearing different color ribbons and marching for a cure for heart disease, since it kills far, far more women than breast cancer does? It can't possibly be that heart disease is suffered by both women and men that heart disease doesn't get its due, can it?

What kind of product can i have for my senior project dealing with breast cancer? I live in NC in a small county in a big high school. I am now a senior and in order for me to graduate I have to pass a senior project. I wrote my paper on breast cancer and my project has to be based on the paper. Part of that project requires a product, that i have to spend a total of 15 hours doing. I have no idea of what kind of product i should do for breast cancer can somebody help!!

How long would a person have to live without being treated for breast cancer? When I was about 14 I discover that I had lumps in my right and left breast, but never cross my mind that it could be breast cancer. It has been 4 years since then, and I haven't been to the Doctor yet. I was wondering if it was breast cancer how long would a person have to live without being treated for breast cancer?

What treatment is out there for small brain tumors that come from breast cancer? My daughter has tumors now in her brain from the breast cancer. The breast cancer tumors stopped growing and shrank slightly from treatment with ixempra and xeloda. What treatment works best for the brain tumors?

What are the chances of me getting breast cancer? My grandma and mother both got diagnosed with breast cancer when they were 33, and my grandma only had it once, but my mother had it four times. i heard it was gentic, and i am wondering if maybe there is an oncologist that would know what my chances are. my grandma and mother both lived through all cancer(s). I am 12 right now. oh crap, are you serious, will i most likely get it?

Can parents be screened for breast cancer? Also, are their prenatal tests avalible for breast cancer? And can you discover breast cancer by karyotyping?

How likely is it that I will have breast cancer? My mother's cousin has breast cancer and she is 35. Two of my mother's aunts had (and died from) breast cancer. My father's mother had breast cancer but had her breast removed. I am young and am not too worried about it now, but how likely is it that my sister or I will have breast cancer? My mother is being tested next week.

What are some good presents for people struggling with breast cancer? I know a lady in her late 40's early 50's that has just found out she has breast cancer. It has really gotten her down. She has just started kemo. I want to get her something to help her through these times since she has no one really to talk to. What are some cd's or books that might help her spirit in these hard times?

What is it with women getting mastectomies just because there is a chance of breast cancer? Just saw a story on the Today Show about a woman who had, based on new genetic testing methods, an 85% chance of getting breast cancer and so she had her healthy breasts removed. Sounds sadomasochistic to me to do something like that when you are just as likely to die in accidents or other diseases and the testing is new so who knows if she would have gotten the disease. There was a history of breast cancer in her family but a history dosen't mean you are going to have it, there is a history of everything in my family but the things I ended up suffering from nobody else had. Everyone is going to die anyway why chop up your body to try and avoid the eneventabtle? These stories make me sick! When I say these stories make me sick I mean that in the sense that I think they are gross not that I'm angry.

How can I be most supportive of my best friend who has breast cancer? My friend had a mastectomy but is undergoing chemotherapy that is making her sick. Now she fears that the cancer has gone to her bones as she is having severe pain in her knee and needs to use a walker to get around. Does anyone know if breast cancer can progress to bone cancer? Also what are some things I might be able to do to encourage her? She puts up a very brave and stoic front but I know she is frightened. Thank you.

How do I help my sister get through her breast cancer treatment ? My sister was recently told she has breast cancer. I am her big brother and not sure how to help get through this ordeal. I am so afraid of losing her. But I want to be supportive and not bring her down. What can I do?

What can I expect regarding stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to the liver? My friend went to the hospital due to jaundice/liver failure. We thought she had hepatitis but it turns out it was breast cancer. I know her prognosis isn't good, and that there's no cure for her situation, but is there a reasonable chance she may overcome the immediate liver failure crisis and live in better health than her current bedridden state for a little while? Or is she going to be terribly ill from now on?

Does the size of your breast increase your chances of having breast cancer? I have DD's and most the women in my family do as well. But none of them to my knowledge have ever been diagnosed with breast cancer. But doses breast size increase your chances of breast cancer or not?

How can I build up my immune system after breast cancer treatments? I have a very low immune system since I had chemotherapy, radiation, and other breast cancer treatments and surgeries. Since I finished chemo and radiation less than a year ago, I have had shingles, meningitis, and have had to fight 2 infections in my left breast that had the radiation in it and will have to go in for surgery to have the implant removed, and replaced. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. What can I do? Also, gained 40 lbs and hate the weight gain.

What is the earliest age for breast cancer? What I mean by this is that I checked my right breast last night and my nipple looked weird to me. Right on my nipple (the lower part) looked like a bump. I felt it and It did kinda feel like a bump. Do you think is may be cancer?

When triple negative breast cancer spreads to the liver what are the chances of survival? My friend was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer that spread to her liver, after a year of chemo (not consistent, she has low blood platelets so they had to get a grip on that first) she went for a body scan..the tumor in her liver grew 2 cm and they found two more small spots in her stomach. I am in denial I know, but what are her chances of actually beating this? I am researching, but I really can't find ANY hopeful news. Is there any?

When should I first be professionally examined for breast cancer? I'm 20 years old, almost 21 and I sometimes freak myself out in the shower because I think I've felt a lump in my breast but obviously haven't because whenever I try to find it again I can't. I was just wondering when I should go get professionally checked for breast cancer. I have a higher probability of getting it because my mum has had cancer twice. There's a bus outside the local library that does breast scans, will they charge me for this? Can I claim on medicare?

What are the foundations/charities that give treatment to breast cancer patients in Metro Manila? My mom has breast cancer and we don't have the financial capacity to have her treated. If you know of people, organizations, charities, foundations, or anyone that can help get her treated, we would appreciate the details of how to get in touch with them and be a beneficiary. Thank you!

What is combined modality treatment for breast cancer? Can you explain that to me please? For the intial stage of breast cancer that is.

Where can i find the pink breast cancer bracelets? Where can i find the pink breast cancer bracelets? And what is the official say that is on them?

How does being diabetic effect your treatments for breast cancer if at all? Just found out my grandma has breast cancer in both breasts and she is a diabetic and I'm scared that that could have an effect on her treatments. Just wanted to find out some more information

Can the Stimulation of the nipples cause Breast cancer particularly in males? Like for example when you're masturbating, you tend to rub/stimulate your nipples right? And because of that, you feel pleasure. Now my question is, can this sexual act cause breast cancer? Particularly in males?

How do I start my intro paragraph for my research paper on breast cancer? I'm not sure how to start this paper, breast cancer is a big topic to cover.

Why is there not a large prostate cancer awareness movement like there is for breast cancer? I ask this considering prostate cancer is more prevalent than breast cancer. Good god. I am not complaining. I am just wondering why there isn't one. Gwennie B, that is such a stereotpye. Believe it or not, most men are capable of being mature adults. I'm sorry to say it, but your mentality about men is childish. No harm done, Gwennie.

Is 21 years old too young to get screened for breast cancer? It's breast cancer month and I heard about getting free thermal imaging breast cancer screenings in the newspaper. I don't have a history of breast cancer in the family, but I thought it would be cool to bring my mom with me to get screened. My only concern is taking up doctors time because I am only 21 and should have healthy breasts. Should I be concerned about getting screened? Do you think its too young?

How to open up a breast cancer organization in texas? Well i just had an aunt that passed away with breast cancer and before she passed away we didnt have money for all her medication so we dicided to do some fundraising. im realy interested on how to open an organization to help people dealthing with cancer. any ideas?

How many people my age have breast cancer? I'm 21 years old and recently had an open breast biopsy. What are the chances that I actually have breast cancer?

Is it possible to have breast cancer if you had the same symptom for 1 year? Like if you have a symptom for an entire year and the symptom didn't get any worse, and you did not develop more symptoms? Obviously it's not breast cancer right?

What are the chances of a breast cancer patient? My 2 sisters had one breast removed because of breast cancer. How good are their chances of getting out of this problem?

Is the canadian cancer society and breast cancer part of the same organization? if breast cancer isnt then what are some other organizations that are a part of the canadian cancer society?

What is the best organization to do a breast cancer awareness walk for? There are a lot of breast cancer and other awareness type of walks this year and I'd like to participate in some, but I'm not sure which organizations use the money that I raise most effectively. Any opinions? I was thinking about doing the 3-day or maybe something earlier.

Question about the breast cancer 3 day walk? I'm trying to do the Breast Cancer 3-day benefiting Susan Komen for the cure and I have so many questions! This will obv be my first one and I can't seem to find my answers in the FAQ. How many people need to be on a team? What is the min and max. I'm trying to form my own team. What about the team names? Does each person need to raise $2,200 or is that by group? Any ideas on how to raise the money? Thanks in advance.

How can you prevent breast cancer and what can cause it? I want a healthy life, and I don't want breast cancer to interfere with my life, so what can I do?

Why does breast cancer get so much publicity? I think all types of cancer need to be given attention in the media. Why is there such a disproportionate focus on breast cancer? Also, does anyone feel that it's wrong to be using a serious illness to market products?

How can I decrease the chances of getting breast cancer? I really just dont want to get it. It scares me. Are there vitamines that decrease the chances of getting breast cancer?

What is connection with aluminum in deodorants and breast cancer? Some years back a woman scientist had gotten into trouble with drug company she was working for when she reported about particular content in underarm deodorant which she said cause cancer in women. Again now I read a report from Great Britain which says doctors have found aluminum salts from deodorants in breast cancer tissues which have been biopsied. But if these studies have been going on for many years now, and they have these proofs, why not do something?

Why such a strong push to cure breast cancer? Why is it more important than any other cancer of the body, like lung cancer, colon cancer, brain cancer, pancreatic cancer, etc., or any other diseases like MS, Alzheimer's, Cerebral Palsy, etc? It's like everywhere I go I see pink ribbons and "cure breast cancer" marketing. It's push to cure it is so incredibly disproportionate as to make me think there is some political motive behind it. Could it have something to do with the fact that abortion can cause breast cancer? That would certainly provide a political motive.

What are some good motivational and insporational songs for someone with breast cancer? My aunt was just diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. I'd like to make a CD of inspirational and upbeat songs to give her hope and motivation as she goes thru chemo, surgery and radiation over the course of the next few months. Any great suggestions would be appreciated.

How many of you out there have heard of inflammatory breast cancer? this is a very dangerous form of breast cancer few women know about. made more dangerous by women not getting treatment for it. Symptoms different than regular breast cancer affects women of all ages even young teens. please educate yourself now! possibly save your own or someone you love's life. my reason for asking is that I want other people to be aware that there are other types out there and to be informed. I don't want people to die because they had never heard of this.

What are the strangest things you heard that can cause breast cancer? I 'm doing a report for health class. My topic is "strange myths about the risk of breast cancer" If you know anything that seems strange or stupid that people think can give them breast cancer, let me know. And if you know it's true or false, please send me Links if you have any. The only thing I can find is on antiperspirants, i need some more strange ideas. Thanks!