571>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??
Reply:It depends on many things. It does cause a strain on the family but everybody has to lean on each other. If her mother does have cancer, she needs to keep in mind that people beat cancer all the time and her mother can too. Chemo sounds terrible but they can treat a lot of the problems associated with it nowadays, such as nausea. Another thing is that if her mother does receive chemo, her hair will fall out, she won't look like she feels well, and she'll probably feel run down. The important thing to remember is it's the medicine that is doing that, not the cancer. She'll return to normal after treatment.
Talk to your friend and try to help her keep some sort of normalcy in life. Don't ask her about her mother's health all the time because spending time with her friends may be the only relief from the scary situation she is going thru at home.
Reply:Completely different.
The chemotherapy is very hard on a person.
Also her staging may really change her life.
As in she may need her ovaries, and uterus taken out as well so that she doesn't get more cancer that is dependent on estrogen.
Her mom may lose her hair, get really sick, everything.
Be supportive.
Make them dinners, etc..
You friend's mom is in for the long haul, weakness, and hell....
Reply:Most definitely !! I was myself at a young age diagnosed with a stage 3B, BC in 1998.
My kids both in college,husband was never home, my kids both were engaged to marry at the same time also. After the lumpectomy, and 1st set of chemo treatments my kids could not handle my illness/side effects of chemo.
My daughter moved out, broke off her engagement, my son stayed but went into a " drug frenzy " and is no longer engaged.
But what I learned from this, BC has the highest divorce rate, and both kids were effected by there verbal, then violent abuse from there Dad on me vs chemo, and the on-going side affects.
Now....8 yrs later Cancer free, but still numerous medical illnesses from it. My husband I am with, but pray for his "illness", as a abuser.
I am proud to say that from this, my daughter graduated from college and works in the State Attorneys ofc. as a advocate for the victims of abuse.My son also finished and is leaving for DC in a high profile career, both are God's blessing to me.
It's hard for kids to put on a smile, and reverse roles, don't shut your friend out, listen, listen, listen. God bless your friend's Mother.
Reply:Her life will be very different. People react very shockingly as far as I'm concerned. Those you think you can count on well you cant. Those you don't come through. It wrecks some relationships, others it brings closer together. It's a terrible disease with long term effects, physically and emotionally. The best thing you can do is to be there, just be there and do what you can to help the person and get them out and enjoying life and participating in it. To be shut off in doom and gloom doesn't do anybody good. It's a pity there aren't more services and volunteers to help people out especially on the onset of cancer. It's such a terrifying time and all the unknowns can literally cripple you with fear and anxiety. Being supportive is what a person needs. So be a friend and you don't have to say anything if you don't know what to say. Just be there.
Reply:Yes. If she is young, and dependent on her mom, she will have to help out a bit more. If she is an adult, and nearby, she may have to help out a lot more.
Either way, your friend will be frightened. But there are no tests to tell if there is a cancerous cell here or there in the body. They will look at what they removed, and base future treatment upon the type of cancer, the stage, the condition of individual cells (there's a word, but I've forgotten it) her history, and many other things.
Meanwhile, some things you can tell your friend are that the docs are doing everything they can to get her mother well. Many, many (I believe it is most) women live full, long lives after breast cancer. And even if she needs chemo and/or radiation, I've had both, and they weren't nearly as bad as people warned me! Not anywhere near as bad as I expected. And further treatment does NOT mean she is more likely to die, but that her particular cancer responds well to those treatments, which is actually a GOOD thing!
But there will be a lot of running around to do, appointments to keep, test results to learn about and, if she has chemo, possibly a few hospitalizations for infections. These things are hard on a family. The hospital almost certainly has, or can recommend, groups for kids (or adults) who have loved ones with cancer. They can help a lot.
You are welcome to contact me if I can help, and so is she.
As far as those who tell you horror stories (in for hell), that's a matter of attitude. I've known women who actually didn't survive who were beautiful, strong and happy, right up to the end. Yes they were sick, and yes, there was pain, but there were pain meds and they made their peace with life and their loved ones, and I guarantee you, it was not hell. And it's WAY too soon to be worrying about that for your friend or her mom, anyway. She'll probably get well.
Reply:Breast cancer, any kind of disease for that matter, is a life changing experience for everyone associated with the patient.
I had breast cancer 12 years ago. My daughter was eight at the time. We explained to her what was happening and for a eight year old she did pretty good. Sure, she was scared I was going to die and felt horrible when I was puking my guts out after chemo, but we tried to maintain a normal routine. Her life didn't seem to get affected that much, she went to school, played, was a pain in the @ss sometimes. Things might have been different if she was older at the time. All this to say that,your friend might want to spend more time with her mom, depending how her mom feels, she will have to help her with stuff around the house, shopping, take care of the younger one, if there is any. You will have to be patient, understanding , you are going to have to support her, give her strenght, no matter what. She will need you, just as her mom will need her. Make her laugh, if not offer a good shoulder to cry. Life goes on and things have a tendency to right themselves after a while. Just be there for her, OK.
Reply:Yes, it will be different for a long time. Cancer really does change a person's life and the life of their families and those closest to them. Cancer is not the death sentence that it has been in the past. With a good amount of preparation, you and your friend can be prepared for whatever the news is when the results come back. Even if the cancer hasn't spread, I will be surprised if the doctor doesn't recommend chemo to be on the safe side. I pray that hers hasn't spread. There are side effects to chemo, and they vary with the type that is given. My husband's mom went through chemo for breast cancer over 5 years ago and she dealt with a lot of fatigue and hair loss. Those will probably happen to your friends mom if she has to endure chemo. Nausea is another possibility also. If you have any questions you can email me at cheesecake_lady03@yahoo.com
Reply:Hey with friends like you, this too shall pass away
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Breast cancer???
570>i just realized a few days ago that i have i small lump on my nipple(kinda right under it) . its blue in color and the size of a pencil eraser and im afraid it might be breast cancer. i can move it around a little but it stays in the same place. it doesnt hurt either but makes my breast a little itchy. it might just be a blood vessel but im not sure......oh, im 16 years old.
Reply:First of all, considering your age and the host of other things it could be, it's very probably not cancer.
Do have a doctor check it.
Reply:Google breast cancer and go to their site. You can get a lot of info. and ask questions on there.
Reply:You should definitely check it out. Cancer can occur at any age and is belived to be caused by pollutions in the environment that interfears with cell growth which causes tumors. It may not be cancer like you said it may be just a blood vessle but its better to be safe and get it checked out.
Reply:Go to your family doctor. =]
I hope it's not cancer!
Reply:I would definitely have it checked out. I have 2 friends that were in their early 20's when they were diagnosed. Better safe than sorry. Also, as a previous writer stated about toxins in the environment. They are everywhere: shampoos; soaps; cleaners; detergents. It is really sad that we are exposed to some many chemicals and are not even aware of it.
Lisa
www.lzaikis.whywellness.com
Reply:Get it checked right away. I found a lump in that location also but it turned out to be a fibroadrenoma (a benign tumor). They are very common in young women. Look it up on the net. I couldn't see it though so I was a little different from you. Best of luck though!!!
Reply:Millions of women are affected with breast cancer all around the world. Breast cancer is growing like an epidemic and is predicted that 45,000 patients will die from breast cancer, this year. If you feel a solid lump in your breast, you must visit a specialist for consultation.
I read it all here at http://www.tehreer.com/category/breast-c...
Reply:First of all, considering your age and the host of other things it could be, it's very probably not cancer.
Do have a doctor check it.
Reply:Google breast cancer and go to their site. You can get a lot of info. and ask questions on there.
Reply:You should definitely check it out. Cancer can occur at any age and is belived to be caused by pollutions in the environment that interfears with cell growth which causes tumors. It may not be cancer like you said it may be just a blood vessle but its better to be safe and get it checked out.
Reply:Go to your family doctor. =]
I hope it's not cancer!
Reply:I would definitely have it checked out. I have 2 friends that were in their early 20's when they were diagnosed. Better safe than sorry. Also, as a previous writer stated about toxins in the environment. They are everywhere: shampoos; soaps; cleaners; detergents. It is really sad that we are exposed to some many chemicals and are not even aware of it.
Lisa
www.lzaikis.whywellness.com
Reply:Get it checked right away. I found a lump in that location also but it turned out to be a fibroadrenoma (a benign tumor). They are very common in young women. Look it up on the net. I couldn't see it though so I was a little different from you. Best of luck though!!!
Reply:Millions of women are affected with breast cancer all around the world. Breast cancer is growing like an epidemic and is predicted that 45,000 patients will die from breast cancer, this year. If you feel a solid lump in your breast, you must visit a specialist for consultation.
I read it all here at http://www.tehreer.com/category/breast-c...
Breast cancer?
569>I feel lumps in my breasts and they hurt. Is this a sign of breast cancer?
Reply:Normally, cancer doesn't hurt. But get it checked if you're worried.
Reply:breast lumps should always be atken seriuosly. consult your doctor at once. the prevalence of breast CA is soaring
Reply:Often tender breast lumps are fibrocystic changes and perfectly normal. Usually patients with breast cancer complain of one painless lump, but not always. Fibrocystic breasts can make a self breast exam very difficult. See your doctor and have regular mammograms. By the way, caffeine tends to make fibrocystic breasts worse.
Reply:Normally, cancer doesn't hurt. But get it checked if you're worried.
Reply:breast lumps should always be atken seriuosly. consult your doctor at once. the prevalence of breast CA is soaring
Reply:Often tender breast lumps are fibrocystic changes and perfectly normal. Usually patients with breast cancer complain of one painless lump, but not always. Fibrocystic breasts can make a self breast exam very difficult. See your doctor and have regular mammograms. By the way, caffeine tends to make fibrocystic breasts worse.
Breast Cancer????
568>My left breast has been kind of sore, but a throbbing sore lately. And when I felt around for a lump, I think I felt something, but maybe it鈥檚 just fat or the mammary gland or something. Now instead of just greenish looking veins, I have these purple and red streaks running from the areola to the bottom of my breasts like lighting. It鈥檚 really odd, could these be signs of cancer?
Reply:sweetheart, you go get checked immediately. sorry to say but yes this is one of the signs of cancer. don't put it off seeing a doctor. this sounds as if the almost same thing i went through but i was on the side of my right breast. i had noticed that my breast had started getting fuller and it itched at times and i shooting pains sometimes. then the discoloration started and my nipple started to invert. i never felt a lump, it was located in my underarm against my rib cage. i hope that I'm wrong, please don't get upset, just go get it checked. don't worry until they give you something to worry about. it could be milk glands inflamed. i will say a prayer for you. God Bless!~
Reply:not sure about cancer - but I'd make an appointment with my Gyno or at least check Webmd.com
Reply:I really don't know if its a sign, but i do know that if it freaks you out enough, go to a doctor or ask someone about it that can actually check you out.
Reply:Just get it checked out ASAP but my mam had breast cancer before, everyones breasts are different, some are lumpier than others, hopefully it's just that you have lumpy breast but you should go to the doctor as soon as you can. i'm not too sure if Cancer would affect the colour of your veins, generally it affect lymphnodes and the likes. Best of luck!
Reply:It is possible but not to fret..get a mammogram to ease your mind. Early detection is best.
Reply:How old are you?
when I was a teen I was developing and I thought I had
breast cancer Partially because my Aunt had it.I had
lumps and soreness from my Glands developing.
Added-The veins are from pressure I have them too.see
a doctor I'm sure your ok though your just growing and Developing into a woman.
Reply:GIRL,
do not waste any time wondering. get into see your doctor now. better to be safe than sorry, dont even waste time reading these answers, go to your doctor asap.
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Reply:sweetheart, you go get checked immediately. sorry to say but yes this is one of the signs of cancer. don't put it off seeing a doctor. this sounds as if the almost same thing i went through but i was on the side of my right breast. i had noticed that my breast had started getting fuller and it itched at times and i shooting pains sometimes. then the discoloration started and my nipple started to invert. i never felt a lump, it was located in my underarm against my rib cage. i hope that I'm wrong, please don't get upset, just go get it checked. don't worry until they give you something to worry about. it could be milk glands inflamed. i will say a prayer for you. God Bless!~
Reply:not sure about cancer - but I'd make an appointment with my Gyno or at least check Webmd.com
Reply:I really don't know if its a sign, but i do know that if it freaks you out enough, go to a doctor or ask someone about it that can actually check you out.
Reply:Just get it checked out ASAP but my mam had breast cancer before, everyones breasts are different, some are lumpier than others, hopefully it's just that you have lumpy breast but you should go to the doctor as soon as you can. i'm not too sure if Cancer would affect the colour of your veins, generally it affect lymphnodes and the likes. Best of luck!
Reply:It is possible but not to fret..get a mammogram to ease your mind. Early detection is best.
Reply:How old are you?
when I was a teen I was developing and I thought I had
breast cancer Partially because my Aunt had it.I had
lumps and soreness from my Glands developing.
Added-The veins are from pressure I have them too.see
a doctor I'm sure your ok though your just growing and Developing into a woman.
Reply:GIRL,
do not waste any time wondering. get into see your doctor now. better to be safe than sorry, dont even waste time reading these answers, go to your doctor asap.
Reply:Finding the right information on breast cancer can prove very helpful in understanding breast cancer. Take a look at Your Total Health - it has the most up-to-date, medically reviewed information around!
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/brea...
affiliate reviews
Breast cancer!?
567>Does breast cancer always mean losing the breast(s) that is affected? If it does........I'm scared!
Reply:You may not lose the breast itself, but you may lose some of the tissue inside the breast itself when you receive chemo or radiation.
Reply:Well, sometimes. Losing one breast is called a mastectomy, losing both is a double mastectomy. Another thing breast cancer does, sometimes is Kemo, which makes you lose your hair. I hope you don't get any of there symptoms, or is this just a curious question?
Reply:breast cancer does not always mean losing a breast. It mostly depends on how far along the disease is.
Reply:cure it fast and it wont happen!!!!!! best of luck
Reply:Not always. It depends on the size of the tumor(s) and how advanced it is, and possibly your age. I had both of mine removed, one as preventative. I was 29 when I was diagnosed.
Reply:Hi, no it doesnt' always mean losing the breast, more often now than ever they just take the tumor lump away with a lumpectomy. In the past they were more radical with surgery but taking more than needed is not always a good thing, people began getting lymphedema, which I'm a cancer survivor with it. They began to look for more conservative treatments and surgeries that work just as good, there are so many newer options now than ever.
Having a lump doens't always mean cancer either. You could have a cyst, benign (non-cancerous) lump, fibrocystic breast disease, a clogged duct, infection, etc there's alot of reasons for a lumpy feeling. It's best to get it checked asap though in case it was cancer.
They will prob do a mammogram, they can tell many times if it's a cyst from that or if it's ok, sometimes they do a breast ultrasound to measure the size too, and sometimes a biopsy to be absolutely sure.
Try not to worry, and if you drink caffeine, stop drinking it as it can cause cysts and lumpy breasts.
Reply:Not always. Certainly not for a lot of women. A lumpectomy may be all that is needed, with further radiation %26amp;/or chemotherapy.
It can be a very tough time but the odds are on your side.
Reply:You may not lose the breast itself, but you may lose some of the tissue inside the breast itself when you receive chemo or radiation.
Reply:Well, sometimes. Losing one breast is called a mastectomy, losing both is a double mastectomy. Another thing breast cancer does, sometimes is Kemo, which makes you lose your hair. I hope you don't get any of there symptoms, or is this just a curious question?
Reply:breast cancer does not always mean losing a breast. It mostly depends on how far along the disease is.
Reply:cure it fast and it wont happen!!!!!! best of luck
Reply:Not always. It depends on the size of the tumor(s) and how advanced it is, and possibly your age. I had both of mine removed, one as preventative. I was 29 when I was diagnosed.
Reply:Hi, no it doesnt' always mean losing the breast, more often now than ever they just take the tumor lump away with a lumpectomy. In the past they were more radical with surgery but taking more than needed is not always a good thing, people began getting lymphedema, which I'm a cancer survivor with it. They began to look for more conservative treatments and surgeries that work just as good, there are so many newer options now than ever.
Having a lump doens't always mean cancer either. You could have a cyst, benign (non-cancerous) lump, fibrocystic breast disease, a clogged duct, infection, etc there's alot of reasons for a lumpy feeling. It's best to get it checked asap though in case it was cancer.
They will prob do a mammogram, they can tell many times if it's a cyst from that or if it's ok, sometimes they do a breast ultrasound to measure the size too, and sometimes a biopsy to be absolutely sure.
Try not to worry, and if you drink caffeine, stop drinking it as it can cause cysts and lumpy breasts.
Reply:Not always. Certainly not for a lot of women. A lumpectomy may be all that is needed, with further radiation %26amp;/or chemotherapy.
It can be a very tough time but the odds are on your side.
Breast Cancer?
566>I was curious if breast cancer is a thing that can be passed down and who from.
My great-grandma on my mom's side was diagnosed with it a few years ago.
My mom also had a scare just after I was born so they took out the section of skin that was suspicious and she never actually got her results.
I'm going in for a doctor's appt (a "girly" appt) and I'm not sure if I should ask or not.
My stepmom will most likely be coming with me and if I ask in front of her, she'll get offended, yada yada yada...(she's a nurse)
I haven't really noticed anything odd about my breasts, but I'm not a professional.
Should I be concerned?
Reply:It never hurts to ask about a health concern. Your mom's situation sounds more like a skin cancer, if indeed it was a cancer at all (breast cancer is deeper into the tissue). There are genes that can be passed down that make you more likely to have breast cancer, but that doesn't mean that you have it or ever WILL have it.
It sounds like you are a little intimidated to talk in front of your stepmother; I would make sure to call the doctor's office and request that he/she find a way to talk with you PRIVATELY while you are in the office. I can't see why your step-mom's being a nurse would mean that she would be offended; she's certainly not qualified or capable of telling you whether you might have breast cancer, or even an increase risk for it.
You sound very young, so the chances of your having breast cancer at this age are extremely slim; however, that doesn't mean that you can never have it, and it's always good to be vigilant. Ask your doctor about mammograms, when you should start getting them, and how frequently you should get them. Your health is important; don't let your stepmother's feelings and/or behavior get in the way of it!
Reply:Yes to all of the above, sorry to inform you.
Reply:I don't have an answer but I had the same question and I just want to say thanks for puting that question out there.. I am only 15 and my mom was diagnosed with breast and brain cancer and she past 4 years ago after having it for about 6 years of my life... maybe more. Thanks again..
-Sadye
My great-grandma on my mom's side was diagnosed with it a few years ago.
My mom also had a scare just after I was born so they took out the section of skin that was suspicious and she never actually got her results.
I'm going in for a doctor's appt (a "girly" appt) and I'm not sure if I should ask or not.
My stepmom will most likely be coming with me and if I ask in front of her, she'll get offended, yada yada yada...(she's a nurse)
I haven't really noticed anything odd about my breasts, but I'm not a professional.
Should I be concerned?
Reply:It never hurts to ask about a health concern. Your mom's situation sounds more like a skin cancer, if indeed it was a cancer at all (breast cancer is deeper into the tissue). There are genes that can be passed down that make you more likely to have breast cancer, but that doesn't mean that you have it or ever WILL have it.
It sounds like you are a little intimidated to talk in front of your stepmother; I would make sure to call the doctor's office and request that he/she find a way to talk with you PRIVATELY while you are in the office. I can't see why your step-mom's being a nurse would mean that she would be offended; she's certainly not qualified or capable of telling you whether you might have breast cancer, or even an increase risk for it.
You sound very young, so the chances of your having breast cancer at this age are extremely slim; however, that doesn't mean that you can never have it, and it's always good to be vigilant. Ask your doctor about mammograms, when you should start getting them, and how frequently you should get them. Your health is important; don't let your stepmother's feelings and/or behavior get in the way of it!
Reply:Yes to all of the above, sorry to inform you.
Reply:I don't have an answer but I had the same question and I just want to say thanks for puting that question out there.. I am only 15 and my mom was diagnosed with breast and brain cancer and she past 4 years ago after having it for about 6 years of my life... maybe more. Thanks again..
-Sadye
Breast cancer?
565>I was told by my doctor that I should get a mamagram (I'm 37, no history in the family) because she found a small (1 cm) lump in my left breast. Thoughts on what the chances are it can be breast cancer?
Reply:hi i work for a breast cancer doctor
don't worry it could be a cyst or a fatty benign tumor
don't be afraid of mammograms our technology has advanced
to digital mammograms and do or request a sonogram
and find a doctor that specializes in breast only and a facility that have radiologist that have experience with viewing mammograms
good luck keep me posted
Reply:got the results today and I'm fine. Thanks everyone for the support. Report It
Reply:50/50. According to Murphy's laws, the chances for something to happen is always 50/50. Either it happens, or it doesn't.
Reply:I cannot give you the odds of it being cancer or not but I can tell you what i did.
I found a lump in my left breast. After seeing a specialist I had a mammogram and an ultra sound and then had it removed. It was a tumor but turned out to be benign. And by the way I was 22 when all of this happened. I still have to have mammograms every year now.
I would say do what your doctor says. They are the ones that went to medical school.
Reply:who knows?
don't get a mamagram though. they have other ways of finding out. a mamagram squishes everything so much that it disturbs the little 'baby' cancer cells if they are there. this makes them much more volitile and much more dangerous, which lowers the risk of survival.
good luck!
Reply:could be a fibroid or cyst or cancer.
any odds when all you have to do is get an annoying exam make it worth getting the exam.!
and women who find it fast get a small surgery and are done. wait and there's horrible chemo or radiation and misery. wait longer and there's death.
Reply:Odds are more likely that it is not. A mammogram is still a good idea. It will help with diagnosing and give you a good baseline to compare to those done in the future.
Reply:I had my first breast tumor removed when I was 19 years of age. It was so frightening to me, but, I went through this. It turned out to be benign, but it might not have been. Don't let anyone tell you don't worry, because, we are responsible for our own health. There is no doctor that will go out of his way to ensure that you seek medical assistance with this problem. Go to someone you can trust, and make sure you get 3 opinions. This is your life, protect it with all you have. Don't listen to people that tell you that you are too young, because, the world has changed and anything is possible today.
Reply:HI, First off I would like to say that I am sorry you have a lump. Studies show that family history of breast cancer makes up for a small precent of breast cancer. Until you have the mamagram that is no way of telling if it's cancer or not, and even then they might need more tests. I am 27 and I mets. breast cancer. It can happen at any age. I have done a lot of research on breast cancer because of having it obviously....visit the website www.plwc.org and click on breast cancer. There is a lot of information about breast tumors, cancerous and noncancerous on there. I hope this helps and best of luck to you on your mamagram. If need to talk feel free to email me. You'll be in my thoughts. :)
Reply:hi i work for a breast cancer doctor
don't worry it could be a cyst or a fatty benign tumor
don't be afraid of mammograms our technology has advanced
to digital mammograms and do or request a sonogram
and find a doctor that specializes in breast only and a facility that have radiologist that have experience with viewing mammograms
good luck keep me posted
Reply:got the results today and I'm fine. Thanks everyone for the support. Report It
Reply:50/50. According to Murphy's laws, the chances for something to happen is always 50/50. Either it happens, or it doesn't.
Reply:I cannot give you the odds of it being cancer or not but I can tell you what i did.
I found a lump in my left breast. After seeing a specialist I had a mammogram and an ultra sound and then had it removed. It was a tumor but turned out to be benign. And by the way I was 22 when all of this happened. I still have to have mammograms every year now.
I would say do what your doctor says. They are the ones that went to medical school.
Reply:who knows?
don't get a mamagram though. they have other ways of finding out. a mamagram squishes everything so much that it disturbs the little 'baby' cancer cells if they are there. this makes them much more volitile and much more dangerous, which lowers the risk of survival.
good luck!
Reply:could be a fibroid or cyst or cancer.
any odds when all you have to do is get an annoying exam make it worth getting the exam.!
and women who find it fast get a small surgery and are done. wait and there's horrible chemo or radiation and misery. wait longer and there's death.
Reply:Odds are more likely that it is not. A mammogram is still a good idea. It will help with diagnosing and give you a good baseline to compare to those done in the future.
Reply:I had my first breast tumor removed when I was 19 years of age. It was so frightening to me, but, I went through this. It turned out to be benign, but it might not have been. Don't let anyone tell you don't worry, because, we are responsible for our own health. There is no doctor that will go out of his way to ensure that you seek medical assistance with this problem. Go to someone you can trust, and make sure you get 3 opinions. This is your life, protect it with all you have. Don't listen to people that tell you that you are too young, because, the world has changed and anything is possible today.
Reply:HI, First off I would like to say that I am sorry you have a lump. Studies show that family history of breast cancer makes up for a small precent of breast cancer. Until you have the mamagram that is no way of telling if it's cancer or not, and even then they might need more tests. I am 27 and I mets. breast cancer. It can happen at any age. I have done a lot of research on breast cancer because of having it obviously....visit the website www.plwc.org and click on breast cancer. There is a lot of information about breast tumors, cancerous and noncancerous on there. I hope this helps and best of luck to you on your mamagram. If need to talk feel free to email me. You'll be in my thoughts. :)
Breast cancer?
564>i'm only 13 but cancer does run in my family. i am a 32AA and doen't have a period. on my right breast by my armpit there is a wierd bubp about the size of a marble. what do you think the % chance is that it is cancer? should i tell my mom? will i need a mammogram?
Reply:Since you haven't got your period yet, I especially say it isn't breast cancer since your body isn't producing vast amounts of estrogen yet. It is uncommon for someone under the age of 30 to have breast cancer. Is this bump on the skin or under? If on the skin it may be a very large skin tag or if under it's most likely an ingrown hair. Usually you can tell because ingrown hairs are painful. You won't need a mammogram but tell your mother so she can tell you what to do about whatever it is.
Reply:Tell your mom and get it checked out. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Losing Teeth
Reply:Since you haven't got your period yet, I especially say it isn't breast cancer since your body isn't producing vast amounts of estrogen yet. It is uncommon for someone under the age of 30 to have breast cancer. Is this bump on the skin or under? If on the skin it may be a very large skin tag or if under it's most likely an ingrown hair. Usually you can tell because ingrown hairs are painful. You won't need a mammogram but tell your mother so she can tell you what to do about whatever it is.
Reply:Tell your mom and get it checked out. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Losing Teeth
Breast Cancer?
563>My mom might have breast cancer, but she said she doesn't have a lump. She's had two mammograms in the past two weeks and now we're waiting to see what the docter says. Can you exhibit no physicals signs and still have cancer?
Reply:Here is a brief answer to your question:
There is no reason to panic if you are called back for more tests. About 1 in 20 women (5%) are called back in the UK breast screening programme. But only 1 in 8 of this 5% who are called back will turn out to have cancer. That's only about 7 out of every 1,000 women having breast screening.
So out of every 8 women called back, 7 will be fine. These women will have had some unnecessary anxiety. But the doctors have to err on the safe side otherwise they would increase the risk of missing cancers. Cancers that are picked up by the screening programme tend to be diagnosed very early on in their development. This usually means they are easier to treat, need less treatment and are more likely to be cured.
Reply:not to scare you or anything, but yes.
especially with breast cancer, it is extremley hard to notice a cancerous lump.
but getting mamograms are good since the lump might be small and easy to get out.
my grandmother had breast cancer and she survived.
there are many wonderful medicines and treatments, do not worry your mom will be fine, if she does have breast cancer.
best of luck 鈾||cancer basically starts when a cell starts to double in the wrong way. this happens alot in our boddies, and our immune system usually overcomes those wrong cell outcomes, but sometimes it gets out of control and each cell devides to many other cells and makes a lump. this is when u can feel the lump by thouching ur breast. but the cancer has started long ago when the wrong division started. so sometimes the cell cluster is not that big to make a noticable lump but there is still a cancer begun. ur mom is VERY LUCKY to determine it this soon, b/c it's alot easier to get the right medications and to be just back to her normal life. too many mamograms is also not very nice, but i'm sure her doc. does pay attention to the amount of radiation that she is getting, and he's keeping it on the safe side. this is usually a genetic issue, which makes u concern about u or if u have any sister, in the future years, so u will find it before it's too late like ur mom did.
i wish u all good luck
Reply:Here is a brief answer to your question:
There is no reason to panic if you are called back for more tests. About 1 in 20 women (5%) are called back in the UK breast screening programme. But only 1 in 8 of this 5% who are called back will turn out to have cancer. That's only about 7 out of every 1,000 women having breast screening.
So out of every 8 women called back, 7 will be fine. These women will have had some unnecessary anxiety. But the doctors have to err on the safe side otherwise they would increase the risk of missing cancers. Cancers that are picked up by the screening programme tend to be diagnosed very early on in their development. This usually means they are easier to treat, need less treatment and are more likely to be cured.
Reply:not to scare you or anything, but yes.
especially with breast cancer, it is extremley hard to notice a cancerous lump.
but getting mamograms are good since the lump might be small and easy to get out.
my grandmother had breast cancer and she survived.
there are many wonderful medicines and treatments, do not worry your mom will be fine, if she does have breast cancer.
best of luck 鈾||cancer basically starts when a cell starts to double in the wrong way. this happens alot in our boddies, and our immune system usually overcomes those wrong cell outcomes, but sometimes it gets out of control and each cell devides to many other cells and makes a lump. this is when u can feel the lump by thouching ur breast. but the cancer has started long ago when the wrong division started. so sometimes the cell cluster is not that big to make a noticable lump but there is still a cancer begun. ur mom is VERY LUCKY to determine it this soon, b/c it's alot easier to get the right medications and to be just back to her normal life. too many mamograms is also not very nice, but i'm sure her doc. does pay attention to the amount of radiation that she is getting, and he's keeping it on the safe side. this is usually a genetic issue, which makes u concern about u or if u have any sister, in the future years, so u will find it before it's too late like ur mom did.
i wish u all good luck
Breast Cancer!?
562>How many lumps are you supposed to feel in you breast' if you think you have breast cancer?
Reply:if youre feeling numerous lumps in both breasts chances are they are just glands...also sometimes glands become larger because of hormones /bc pills...if they move and are on both breasts its probably nothing....you should see a doctor anyway..if nothing more than to put your mind at rest.
Reply:Sometimes lumps are just fibrous tissue. I had that and many women do. It doesn't mean cancer is present. It is best to see a doctor for an examination to determine what the lump or lumps are. I had breast cancer and It wasn't even a lump. It was only seen by a mammogram that showed tiny clusters inside. You couldn't feel them. They had to do a biopsy(insert needle and pull out some of the tissue) and a pathologist looked at some of the cells under a microscope. The cells were cancer. No lump, but still my breast had to be removed. It is called DCIS. My mothers breast cancer was a lump. They removed her lump and lymph nodes. She had to do chemotherapy also.
Reply:It could be one it could be several. check with your DR. If you are young breast cancer is extremely rare. only 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer over a lifetime
Reply:if youre feeling numerous lumps in both breasts chances are they are just glands...also sometimes glands become larger because of hormones /bc pills...if they move and are on both breasts its probably nothing....you should see a doctor anyway..if nothing more than to put your mind at rest.
Reply:Sometimes lumps are just fibrous tissue. I had that and many women do. It doesn't mean cancer is present. It is best to see a doctor for an examination to determine what the lump or lumps are. I had breast cancer and It wasn't even a lump. It was only seen by a mammogram that showed tiny clusters inside. You couldn't feel them. They had to do a biopsy(insert needle and pull out some of the tissue) and a pathologist looked at some of the cells under a microscope. The cells were cancer. No lump, but still my breast had to be removed. It is called DCIS. My mothers breast cancer was a lump. They removed her lump and lymph nodes. She had to do chemotherapy also.
Reply:It could be one it could be several. check with your DR. If you are young breast cancer is extremely rare. only 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer over a lifetime
Breast cancer?
561>before you get diagnosed with breast cancer, does your breast or under your arm hurt? Does anyone know? Thanks for any explanation you can give..
Reply:You normally have a lump that does not hurt. That's why it's so important to do self-exams every month. Very rarely does breast cancer hurt like that. You could have an infected sweat gland or infected milk duct. Or a cyst that may need the fluid removed from it. Very common and very easily treated. No matter what, you need to see your doctor.
Reply:Sometimes, but those symptoms can mean a bunch of things. That is why doctors need diagnostics like mammograms and MRIs to help them figure out what is wrong.
Reply:You normally have a lump that does not hurt. That's why it's so important to do self-exams every month. Very rarely does breast cancer hurt like that. You could have an infected sweat gland or infected milk duct. Or a cyst that may need the fluid removed from it. Very common and very easily treated. No matter what, you need to see your doctor.
Reply:Sometimes, but those symptoms can mean a bunch of things. That is why doctors need diagnostics like mammograms and MRIs to help them figure out what is wrong.
Breast cancer?
560>My friends mother was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 65 years old and in great health otherwise. They removed a tumor but discovered the cancer had spread to other places(lymph nodes) i believe. She is going in for surgery again tomorrow to have more removed. Any idea on what she faces in the future and possibly her odds of beating this??? any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Reply:Depends on what stage she will be given (think stage one as the best).
She should be in for a rough year. Chemo, radiation
Breast cancer has a lot of great success. Hopefully her "youthful" age and healthy lifestyle will be great for her fight.
Having support of family and loved ones helps the battle too.
I have had a few friends with b/cancer and so far everyone is doing fine (after a hearty year)!! Of a lot of treatments.
Reply:Odds of getting around breast cancer aren't good at all.
a relative of mine feels fortunate to still be around after 5
years following loss of 1/2 lung that was surgically removed.
She has lost a large percentage of her internet support
group to the malady during that time. It's very strictly individual
by individual and the medics predictions are usually right.
Don't mean to be cruel and blunt -- the only response I know.
Reply:It really depends on the cancer and how far it's spread. I have a few friends who have had breast cancer and the treatment worked and they've been going strong for more than 5 years.
Did they stage her cancer? She is probably either stage 2 or 3 and the prognosis can vary. If she has reached stage 4 where other organs besides lymph nodes and the breast are involved then it's much more serious. But involvement of lymph nodes in the arm pit without other organ involvement are not Stage 4 and are more treatable.
Importantly, no matter what stage she's in, every person responds differently, so your friend (or the appropriate family member) will need to communicate with her mother's doctor and understand what is being said about her mother's specific case.
Best wishes to your friend, her mother and their family. She's lucky to have a concerned friend like you.
Reply:www.rain-tree.com/graviola.htm
Reply:http://breastcancer-news1.blogspot.com has good information and articles on breast cancer and treatments.
http://breastcancer-news1.blogspot.com
Reply:Two of my sisters had breast cancer..one 58 years old and one 60 years old..All we can do is pray to GOD ..There is so many new cancer treatments out there..I hope your friend gets great news after surgery..The chances of beating this terrible disease is getting better and better..
Reply:It depends on the stage--but she is probably facing more chemo and radiation. My heart and prayers are with her--I'm a 3 year survivor -- I've always said the only thing that gets you thru are the 3 F's--Faith, Family and Friends. Pretty much thinking your friend needs you now, as does Mom!! This sounds silly but my sons best friend gave me a little tiny teddy bear that I took with me for every treatment (my last surgery the nurse said " oh you got your lucky bear with you-you always bring him" Meant alot to my son and I--so again silly--get your friends Mom a "lucky bear", and please be there for your friend!!! According to my son you dont need to discuss details - just be there, listen if they need it, make sure they have some fun time,
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Reply:Depends on what stage she will be given (think stage one as the best).
She should be in for a rough year. Chemo, radiation
Breast cancer has a lot of great success. Hopefully her "youthful" age and healthy lifestyle will be great for her fight.
Having support of family and loved ones helps the battle too.
I have had a few friends with b/cancer and so far everyone is doing fine (after a hearty year)!! Of a lot of treatments.
Reply:Odds of getting around breast cancer aren't good at all.
a relative of mine feels fortunate to still be around after 5
years following loss of 1/2 lung that was surgically removed.
She has lost a large percentage of her internet support
group to the malady during that time. It's very strictly individual
by individual and the medics predictions are usually right.
Don't mean to be cruel and blunt -- the only response I know.
Reply:It really depends on the cancer and how far it's spread. I have a few friends who have had breast cancer and the treatment worked and they've been going strong for more than 5 years.
Did they stage her cancer? She is probably either stage 2 or 3 and the prognosis can vary. If she has reached stage 4 where other organs besides lymph nodes and the breast are involved then it's much more serious. But involvement of lymph nodes in the arm pit without other organ involvement are not Stage 4 and are more treatable.
Importantly, no matter what stage she's in, every person responds differently, so your friend (or the appropriate family member) will need to communicate with her mother's doctor and understand what is being said about her mother's specific case.
Best wishes to your friend, her mother and their family. She's lucky to have a concerned friend like you.
Reply:www.rain-tree.com/graviola.htm
Reply:http://breastcancer-news1.blogspot.com has good information and articles on breast cancer and treatments.
http://breastcancer-news1.blogspot.com
Reply:Two of my sisters had breast cancer..one 58 years old and one 60 years old..All we can do is pray to GOD ..There is so many new cancer treatments out there..I hope your friend gets great news after surgery..The chances of beating this terrible disease is getting better and better..
Reply:It depends on the stage--but she is probably facing more chemo and radiation. My heart and prayers are with her--I'm a 3 year survivor -- I've always said the only thing that gets you thru are the 3 F's--Faith, Family and Friends. Pretty much thinking your friend needs you now, as does Mom!! This sounds silly but my sons best friend gave me a little tiny teddy bear that I took with me for every treatment (my last surgery the nurse said " oh you got your lucky bear with you-you always bring him" Meant alot to my son and I--so again silly--get your friends Mom a "lucky bear", and please be there for your friend!!! According to my son you dont need to discuss details - just be there, listen if they need it, make sure they have some fun time,
necklace
Breast cancer!?!??!?
559>When I press down on my breasts towards my chest its hard... and when i put my pointer on one side and thumb on the other and squeeze its hard in the middle.. thats not breast cancer is it?
Reply:From the details give by you it appears you have a lump in your preset. You have a self exam of your breast properly as mentioned in my blog in Yahoo 360 (also appended below) and if you find the lump please see your doctor immediately and he will do the needful to assess further.
"All of you right from the age of 20, should be aware of the benefits and limitations of Breast Self-Examination (BSE). You should be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel and report any new change to a health professional as soon as you find any. Finding A BREAST CHANGE DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS CANCER.
Women can notice changes by being aware of how their breasts normally look and feel and by feeling their breasts for changes (breast awareness) or by choosing to use a step-by-step approach and using a specific schedule to examine the breasts.
Again, women with breast implants can do BSE. It may be helpful to have the surgeon help identify the edges of the implant so that you know what you are feeling. There is some thought that the implants push out the breast tissue and actually make it easier to examine.
If you choose to do BSE, the following information provides a step-by-step approach for the examination. The best time for a woman to examine her breasts is when the breasts are not tender or swollen. Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have breast implants can also choose to examine their breasts regularly. Women who examine their breasts should have their technique reviewed during their periodic health exams by their health care professional.
It is acceptable for women to choose not to do BSE or to do BSE occasionally. Women who choose not to do BSE should still be aware of their breasts and report any changes without delay to their doctor.
How to Examine Your Breasts
* Lie down and place your right arm behind your head. The exam is done while lying down, and not standing up. This is because when lying down the breast tissue spreads evenly over the chest wall and it is as thin as possible, making it much easier to feel all the breast tissue. In such a state any abnormality will be noticed easily.
* Use the finger pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions of the finger pads to feel the breast tissue.
* Use 3 different levels of pressure to feel all the breast tissue. Light pressure is needed to feel the tissue closest to the skin; medium pressure to feel a little deeper; and firm pressure to feel the tissue closest to the chest and ribs. A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal. If you鈥檙e not sure how hard to press, talk with your doctor or nurse. Use each pressure level to feel the breast tissue before moving on to the next spot.
* Move around the breast in an up and down pattern starting at an imaginary line drawn straight down your side from the underarm and moving across the breast to the middle of the chest bone.(sternum or breastbone). Be sure to check the entire area.
Breast area going down until you feel only ribs and up to the neck or collar bone (clavicle).
* There is some evidence to suggest that the up and down pattern (sometimes called the vertical pattern) is the most effective pattern for covering the entire breast without missing any breast tissue.
* Repeat the exam on your left breast, using the finger pads of the right hand.
* While standing in front of a mirror with your hands pressing firmly down on your hips, look at your breasts for any changes of size, shape, contour, dimpling, or redness or scaliness of the nipple or breast skin. (The pressing down on the hips position contracts the chest wall muscles and enhances any breast changes.)
* Examine each underarm and armpits while sitting up or standing and with your arm only slightly raised so you can easily feel in this area. Raising your arm fully straight up tightens the tissue in this area and makes it difficult to examine.
This procedure for doing breast self-exam is different than previous procedure recommendations. These changes represent an extensive review of the medical literature and input from an expert advisory group. There is evidence that the woman's position (lying down), area felt, pattern of coverage of the breast, and use of different amounts of pressure increase the sensitivity of BSE as measured with silicone models
If you find any changes, see your health care provider right away. "
You can see my blog at - http://360.yahoo.com/jayaramanms...
Reply:From the details give by you it appears you have a lump in your preset. You have a self exam of your breast properly as mentioned in my blog in Yahoo 360 (also appended below) and if you find the lump please see your doctor immediately and he will do the needful to assess further.
"All of you right from the age of 20, should be aware of the benefits and limitations of Breast Self-Examination (BSE). You should be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel and report any new change to a health professional as soon as you find any. Finding A BREAST CHANGE DOES NOT MEAN THERE IS CANCER.
Women can notice changes by being aware of how their breasts normally look and feel and by feeling their breasts for changes (breast awareness) or by choosing to use a step-by-step approach and using a specific schedule to examine the breasts.
Again, women with breast implants can do BSE. It may be helpful to have the surgeon help identify the edges of the implant so that you know what you are feeling. There is some thought that the implants push out the breast tissue and actually make it easier to examine.
If you choose to do BSE, the following information provides a step-by-step approach for the examination. The best time for a woman to examine her breasts is when the breasts are not tender or swollen. Women who are pregnant, breast-feeding, or have breast implants can also choose to examine their breasts regularly. Women who examine their breasts should have their technique reviewed during their periodic health exams by their health care professional.
It is acceptable for women to choose not to do BSE or to do BSE occasionally. Women who choose not to do BSE should still be aware of their breasts and report any changes without delay to their doctor.
How to Examine Your Breasts
* Lie down and place your right arm behind your head. The exam is done while lying down, and not standing up. This is because when lying down the breast tissue spreads evenly over the chest wall and it is as thin as possible, making it much easier to feel all the breast tissue. In such a state any abnormality will be noticed easily.
* Use the finger pads of the three middle fingers on your left hand to feel for lumps in the right breast. Use overlapping dime-sized circular motions of the finger pads to feel the breast tissue.
* Use 3 different levels of pressure to feel all the breast tissue. Light pressure is needed to feel the tissue closest to the skin; medium pressure to feel a little deeper; and firm pressure to feel the tissue closest to the chest and ribs. A firm ridge in the lower curve of each breast is normal. If you鈥檙e not sure how hard to press, talk with your doctor or nurse. Use each pressure level to feel the breast tissue before moving on to the next spot.
* Move around the breast in an up and down pattern starting at an imaginary line drawn straight down your side from the underarm and moving across the breast to the middle of the chest bone.(sternum or breastbone). Be sure to check the entire area.
Breast area going down until you feel only ribs and up to the neck or collar bone (clavicle).
* There is some evidence to suggest that the up and down pattern (sometimes called the vertical pattern) is the most effective pattern for covering the entire breast without missing any breast tissue.
* Repeat the exam on your left breast, using the finger pads of the right hand.
* While standing in front of a mirror with your hands pressing firmly down on your hips, look at your breasts for any changes of size, shape, contour, dimpling, or redness or scaliness of the nipple or breast skin. (The pressing down on the hips position contracts the chest wall muscles and enhances any breast changes.)
* Examine each underarm and armpits while sitting up or standing and with your arm only slightly raised so you can easily feel in this area. Raising your arm fully straight up tightens the tissue in this area and makes it difficult to examine.
This procedure for doing breast self-exam is different than previous procedure recommendations. These changes represent an extensive review of the medical literature and input from an expert advisory group. There is evidence that the woman's position (lying down), area felt, pattern of coverage of the breast, and use of different amounts of pressure increase the sensitivity of BSE as measured with silicone models
If you find any changes, see your health care provider right away. "
You can see my blog at - http://360.yahoo.com/jayaramanms...
Breast cancer?
558>my mums 46 and went to have a mammagram. the results showed that she had a clusrer of benign lumps deep in her left nipple and a lump of 8mm at the 8:00 position in her right breast. is this really bad my mum has 7 children to look after. does this mean that its a more serious case of breast cancer. our doctor was really worried and spend a whole hour in her office with her even though she had a full waiting room she just told them all to stay out and wait pationtly
Reply:She could go to a breast specialist physician (look in the yellow pages) and see if she can get them aspirated (sucked out ) by a needle...benign lumps are fairly common and do not mean cancer.But you have to biopsy them to know for sure.
Reply:the Dr was telling your mom what choices she had available to her in fixing the problem =when Mom is ready ,she will tell you=right now ,she has to absorb it herself =have patience and she will let you know when the time comes okay
Reply:Try to relax until a biopsy can be preformed. Once you know what you are dealing with then you can move forward. I am sure that the doctor was just taking her time with your mom to make sure that all of her questions were answered and that she had a clear idea of what is happening.
In the mean-time, go to www.breastcancer.org and investigate for yourself what breast cancer is and treatments, etc. The more research you do the better you can tackle this thing. Information is power!
Good luck to you and your family!
(((((HUGS)))))
Jen
Reply:She could go to a breast specialist physician (look in the yellow pages) and see if she can get them aspirated (sucked out ) by a needle...benign lumps are fairly common and do not mean cancer.But you have to biopsy them to know for sure.
Reply:the Dr was telling your mom what choices she had available to her in fixing the problem =when Mom is ready ,she will tell you=right now ,she has to absorb it herself =have patience and she will let you know when the time comes okay
Reply:Try to relax until a biopsy can be preformed. Once you know what you are dealing with then you can move forward. I am sure that the doctor was just taking her time with your mom to make sure that all of her questions were answered and that she had a clear idea of what is happening.
In the mean-time, go to www.breastcancer.org and investigate for yourself what breast cancer is and treatments, etc. The more research you do the better you can tackle this thing. Information is power!
Good luck to you and your family!
(((((HUGS)))))
Jen
Breast Cancer?
557>My mom might have breast cancer, but she said she doesn't have a lump. She's had two mammograms in the past two weeks and now we're waiting to see what the docter says. Can you exhibit no physicals signs and still have cancer?
Reply:Here is a brief answer to your question:
There is no reason to panic if you are called back for more tests. About 1 in 20 women (5%) are called back in the UK breast screening programme. But only 1 in 8 of this 5% who are called back will turn out to have cancer. That's only about 7 out of every 1,000 women having breast screening.
So out of every 8 women called back, 7 will be fine. These women will have had some unnecessary anxiety. But the doctors have to err on the safe side otherwise they would increase the risk of missing cancers. Cancers that are picked up by the screening programme tend to be diagnosed very early on in their development. This usually means they are easier to treat, need less treatment and are more likely to be cured.
Reply:not to scare you or anything, but yes.
especially with breast cancer, it is extremley hard to notice a cancerous lump.
but getting mamograms are good since the lump might be small and easy to get out.
my grandmother had breast cancer and she survived.
there are many wonderful medicines and treatments, do not worry your mom will be fine, if she does have breast cancer.
best of luck 鈾||cancer basically starts when a cell starts to double in the wrong way. this happens alot in our boddies, and our immune system usually overcomes those wrong cell outcomes, but sometimes it gets out of control and each cell devides to many other cells and makes a lump. this is when u can feel the lump by thouching ur breast. but the cancer has started long ago when the wrong division started. so sometimes the cell cluster is not that big to make a noticable lump but there is still a cancer begun. ur mom is VERY LUCKY to determine it this soon, b/c it's alot easier to get the right medications and to be just back to her normal life. too many mamograms is also not very nice, but i'm sure her doc. does pay attention to the amount of radiation that she is getting, and he's keeping it on the safe side. this is usually a genetic issue, which makes u concern about u or if u have any sister, in the future years, so u will find it before it's too late like ur mom did.
i wish u all good luck
Reply:Here is a brief answer to your question:
There is no reason to panic if you are called back for more tests. About 1 in 20 women (5%) are called back in the UK breast screening programme. But only 1 in 8 of this 5% who are called back will turn out to have cancer. That's only about 7 out of every 1,000 women having breast screening.
So out of every 8 women called back, 7 will be fine. These women will have had some unnecessary anxiety. But the doctors have to err on the safe side otherwise they would increase the risk of missing cancers. Cancers that are picked up by the screening programme tend to be diagnosed very early on in their development. This usually means they are easier to treat, need less treatment and are more likely to be cured.
Reply:not to scare you or anything, but yes.
especially with breast cancer, it is extremley hard to notice a cancerous lump.
but getting mamograms are good since the lump might be small and easy to get out.
my grandmother had breast cancer and she survived.
there are many wonderful medicines and treatments, do not worry your mom will be fine, if she does have breast cancer.
best of luck 鈾||cancer basically starts when a cell starts to double in the wrong way. this happens alot in our boddies, and our immune system usually overcomes those wrong cell outcomes, but sometimes it gets out of control and each cell devides to many other cells and makes a lump. this is when u can feel the lump by thouching ur breast. but the cancer has started long ago when the wrong division started. so sometimes the cell cluster is not that big to make a noticable lump but there is still a cancer begun. ur mom is VERY LUCKY to determine it this soon, b/c it's alot easier to get the right medications and to be just back to her normal life. too many mamograms is also not very nice, but i'm sure her doc. does pay attention to the amount of radiation that she is getting, and he's keeping it on the safe side. this is usually a genetic issue, which makes u concern about u or if u have any sister, in the future years, so u will find it before it's too late like ur mom did.
i wish u all good luck
Breast cancer?
556>Ok well my mum told me last night shes been having tender pains in one of her breasts on and off for the last 15 years, like every 3 years but only lasts a few days. she has gone through menopause, but now im worried it could be breast cancer?
Reply:For confirmation of breast cancer, let her body be scanned by a body scanner for detecting that in any cancer hospital which is a half an hour work. After that she can take treatments at the earliest. Not all such pains are due to cancers. Cancer, if detected, must be treated at the earliest. There are non surgical ways of treating cancers too.
Every man must be checked up for cancer once a year %26amp; a woman requires the same once in six months to avoid any unforeseen problem in future.
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.
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Reply:Urge her to get a mammongram early detection is needed fo cure. Her dr. should be suggesting that yearly to her. Especailly if she is past Menopause.
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Reply:For confirmation of breast cancer, let her body be scanned by a body scanner for detecting that in any cancer hospital which is a half an hour work. After that she can take treatments at the earliest. Not all such pains are due to cancers. Cancer, if detected, must be treated at the earliest. There are non surgical ways of treating cancers too.
Every man must be checked up for cancer once a year %26amp; a woman requires the same once in six months to avoid any unforeseen problem in future.
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.
Reply:Thanks Report It
Reply:Urge her to get a mammongram early detection is needed fo cure. Her dr. should be suggesting that yearly to her. Especailly if she is past Menopause.
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Breast cancer?
555>the skin on my breasts are dry and flaky and it itches...can this be breast cancer?
Reply:Hi,
Dry flaky skin is not usually a symptom of breast cancer. Do you have a rash or acne type breakout of any kind?
To be on the safe side see a doctor and schedule a mammogram. Please don't self diagnose. Meanwhile, don't worry! It doesn't help.
Amy. Registered nurse
a two time breast cancer survivor
Reply:probably not sounds like eczema......any discharge?
Reply:It would be best to go to the doctor and get checked it could be just dry skin, If you haven't had a mamo. you might need to get one. Have you noticed any other changes in your breast? If so please go to the doctor immediately.
Reply:It is ALWAYS best to see a doctor about any changes in your breast.
There is a type of breast cancer that is called inflammatory breast cancer...or IBC, that does present differently from lumps found.
As a survivor of breast cancer I can truly say that early detection is KEY. PLEASE call your doctor and get an appointment as soon as possible. It may well be just a skin condition that can be treated with creams or ointments, but you'll be better off having the doctor diagnosis it.
Reply:Hi,
Dry flaky skin is not usually a symptom of breast cancer. Do you have a rash or acne type breakout of any kind?
To be on the safe side see a doctor and schedule a mammogram. Please don't self diagnose. Meanwhile, don't worry! It doesn't help.
Amy. Registered nurse
a two time breast cancer survivor
Reply:probably not sounds like eczema......any discharge?
Reply:It would be best to go to the doctor and get checked it could be just dry skin, If you haven't had a mamo. you might need to get one. Have you noticed any other changes in your breast? If so please go to the doctor immediately.
Reply:It is ALWAYS best to see a doctor about any changes in your breast.
There is a type of breast cancer that is called inflammatory breast cancer...or IBC, that does present differently from lumps found.
As a survivor of breast cancer I can truly say that early detection is KEY. PLEASE call your doctor and get an appointment as soon as possible. It may well be just a skin condition that can be treated with creams or ointments, but you'll be better off having the doctor diagnosis it.
Breast Cancer?
554>Is it possible for a 14 yr. old to get it?
I have a lump on each of my breasts but they have been there ever since I started puberty, so I thought it was normal and the lumps don't hurt.
I'm also over-weight..
Is it possible for me to get breast cancer, and are da lumps a sign of it?
Reply:There are lots of kinds of breast lumps, but not all are cancerous. Also, it would be unusual for it to happen in both breasts at once, especially at your young age. Ask your doctor just to be safe.
ss
Reply:u cant get cancer and be overweight....
Reply:Their have been cases of young girls like you getting breast cancer but it is pretty rare. Most likey those lumps are fibroids or cysts... two common things that girls get who have a lot of breast tissue. Your best bet would be to ask your mom or ask the school nurse if she wouldn't mind taking a look.... don't be embarrassed women all have the same parts and it's not good to worry about it all the time. You should get them checked out just to be safe. It's ok to be worried but you should talk to someone who you trust... good luck!
Reply:It is possible, but the chances of a 14 year old getting breast cancer is almost as rare as winning the lottery or getting struck by lightning. Breast cancer, like any other cancer, develops over time. Obesity also does not contribute to breast cancer. As you age and if you still are overweight, then you are at higher risk for heart disease, %26amp; diabetes but it cannot cause breast cancer. Go to your doctor. He/she will check it out themselves %26amp; don't feel embarrassed. It is good that you are noticing those kinds of things. As you get older, self breast exams will be SO important, because breast cancer is one of the top killers in women. The lumps are probably just breast tissue. Everyone has it. Yours are probably just more noticable because you are a little overweight. Try to exercise, and eat healthy %26amp; you probably won't have to worry about diabetes %26amp; heart disease.
Good luck.
Reply:I dont think so but you will be at risk later on if you stay FAT.Im 38 and was diagnosed with MASTOPATHY and have some lumps in my breast which can be really painful,especially just before starting a period.My daughter of 10 has been diagnosed recently with LYMPHODENOPATHY which causes some lumps in and around her upper body,I thought she had cancer too so DONT WORRY.You must see a specialist right away,does your mum know? and dont forget you are in puberty so your body is changing all time and it might have something to do with it,take care and find out 100 procent allright.
Reply:Your breasts are perfectly normal for an adolescent girl. They are probably achy too, right? Normal. Read up on teenage breasts by beginning here. Then make yourself an expert by doing your own google search using key words like teen adolescent breasts lumps. Look in the articles you find for further key words to refine your search. Start with this one and stop worrying. Of course, if you find something that alarms you, check it out with your physician.
http://www.coolnurse.com/breasts.htm
Wishing you all the best.
Reply:Cancer does not have age, every person at any age can get one. But there are lots of different not cancerous lumps. And since you have them from your puberty and they did not change their sizes and didn't give you any trouble I don't think that its a cancer. Actually you are still in puberty. But in any case a doctors appointment will be the best answer to your question
I have a lump on each of my breasts but they have been there ever since I started puberty, so I thought it was normal and the lumps don't hurt.
I'm also over-weight..
Is it possible for me to get breast cancer, and are da lumps a sign of it?
Reply:There are lots of kinds of breast lumps, but not all are cancerous. Also, it would be unusual for it to happen in both breasts at once, especially at your young age. Ask your doctor just to be safe.
ss
Reply:u cant get cancer and be overweight....
Reply:Their have been cases of young girls like you getting breast cancer but it is pretty rare. Most likey those lumps are fibroids or cysts... two common things that girls get who have a lot of breast tissue. Your best bet would be to ask your mom or ask the school nurse if she wouldn't mind taking a look.... don't be embarrassed women all have the same parts and it's not good to worry about it all the time. You should get them checked out just to be safe. It's ok to be worried but you should talk to someone who you trust... good luck!
Reply:It is possible, but the chances of a 14 year old getting breast cancer is almost as rare as winning the lottery or getting struck by lightning. Breast cancer, like any other cancer, develops over time. Obesity also does not contribute to breast cancer. As you age and if you still are overweight, then you are at higher risk for heart disease, %26amp; diabetes but it cannot cause breast cancer. Go to your doctor. He/she will check it out themselves %26amp; don't feel embarrassed. It is good that you are noticing those kinds of things. As you get older, self breast exams will be SO important, because breast cancer is one of the top killers in women. The lumps are probably just breast tissue. Everyone has it. Yours are probably just more noticable because you are a little overweight. Try to exercise, and eat healthy %26amp; you probably won't have to worry about diabetes %26amp; heart disease.
Good luck.
Reply:I dont think so but you will be at risk later on if you stay FAT.Im 38 and was diagnosed with MASTOPATHY and have some lumps in my breast which can be really painful,especially just before starting a period.My daughter of 10 has been diagnosed recently with LYMPHODENOPATHY which causes some lumps in and around her upper body,I thought she had cancer too so DONT WORRY.You must see a specialist right away,does your mum know? and dont forget you are in puberty so your body is changing all time and it might have something to do with it,take care and find out 100 procent allright.
Reply:Your breasts are perfectly normal for an adolescent girl. They are probably achy too, right? Normal. Read up on teenage breasts by beginning here. Then make yourself an expert by doing your own google search using key words like teen adolescent breasts lumps. Look in the articles you find for further key words to refine your search. Start with this one and stop worrying. Of course, if you find something that alarms you, check it out with your physician.
http://www.coolnurse.com/breasts.htm
Wishing you all the best.
Reply:Cancer does not have age, every person at any age can get one. But there are lots of different not cancerous lumps. And since you have them from your puberty and they did not change their sizes and didn't give you any trouble I don't think that its a cancer. Actually you are still in puberty. But in any case a doctors appointment will be the best answer to your question
Breast Cancer?
553>so im going to turn 16 on october 22nd and ive realized i have a lump in my breast. its hard and hurts really badly. is it possible for a 16 yr old to get breast cancer?
what do you do if your mom has felt the lump too, but doesnt think its anything "to worry about"?
Reply:While it is unusual for a teenager to get breast cancer, it does happen. Any lump in the breast needs to be investigated. Your mom needs to take this seriously and to take you to a doctor.
Now, a question for you. Where are you in your cycle? You should do your breast exam monthly and do it a few days after your period.
While it is important to get the lump checked out, do not panic. Most lumps are nothing to worry about. I located a site that I think will explain a lot to you:
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/tes...
Please let me know how things turn out. I hope your mom gets you into a doctor for an examination.
what do you do if your mom has felt the lump too, but doesnt think its anything "to worry about"?
Reply:While it is unusual for a teenager to get breast cancer, it does happen. Any lump in the breast needs to be investigated. Your mom needs to take this seriously and to take you to a doctor.
Now, a question for you. Where are you in your cycle? You should do your breast exam monthly and do it a few days after your period.
While it is important to get the lump checked out, do not panic. Most lumps are nothing to worry about. I located a site that I think will explain a lot to you:
http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/tes...
Please let me know how things turn out. I hope your mom gets you into a doctor for an examination.
Breast cancer?
552>i have found out my nana has breast cancer and there are some questions i need to ask but i can't ask her.1.what does chemotherapary actually do to help the cancer go away and why do all people who have cancer loose their hair thankyou xx
Reply:chemotherapy works by killing fast growing cells, which cancer cells are.
Hair is also made of fast growing cells, but the chemo cannot discriminate between the good and the bad , so the hair wont grow again until the chemo ends.
Not everyone on chemo will lose their hair. I didnt.
I have wavy hair, it went straight.
When the chemo ended it went curly.
Im not sure why it didnt fall out. May have been the type of chemo drugs they gave me.
Reply:Chemotherapy is a powerful substance that kills scancer cells. Unfortunately it aslo kills other living cells in the body too. That is why your hair falls out. I have heard some people suffer from mouth sores and nausea, but that didn't happen to me. I had very few side effects, apart from the hair, which grows back quickly enough, and usually curly. My big toe nails also fell off, which is rare. They have made so many advances in the treatment of cancer today, that the side effects of the chemo are minimal. I wish her good luck.
Reply:Breast cancer is when your own cells mutate and grow until a lump forms. They keep on growing and multiplying until all of them are removed and/or until they are stopped.
Chemotherapy stops the body from reproducing %26amp; forming any 'new' cells. It does this by interfering with the body's chemical processes that happen when cells multiply. This is why sometimes hair falls out, because the chemotherapy stops the hair follicle from multiplying too. As soon as she stops the chemo, her hair will start growing back, it may not fall out at all.
Hope she is better soon x
Reply:My mom is a survivor of bilateral breast cancer and I found all my answers to my questions at the site below. Good Luck and I'll be thing about you and your Nana.
Reply:The chemotherapy works by killing rapidly producing cells, as cancer cells are rapidly producing cells.
This is why hair drops out with most chemo drugs as the cells which make the hair are rapidly producing cells. This is why a lot of people get nausea and vomiting and diarhorrea as the gut is also made of rapidly producing cells, and sore mouth is also another (mucositis).
There are a number of other side effects, including low white and red blood cell counts. Side effects of chemo usually start about 7 - 10 days after each treatment.
Im sure your nan wont mind you asking her about what is going on. From my experience, cancer patients appreciate people not treating them like china and pussyfooting around them. They like a bit of honesty and people to continue to communicate normally to them.
All the best x
Reply:Sorry to hear of your nan's breast cancer. All people do not lose their hair with chemo. and you can put a hat on during and after the sessions which reduces the risk considerably. The chemicals in chemotherapy actually target the cancer cells and zaps them. Why not try Cancer U.K.s web-site for more details. It helped my wife and I considerably.
Reply:Hi
The chemo kills anything what is growing in your body, so thats why i lost my hair on the 14th day after my frist chemo session, it started coming out. You also loose your body hair so didnt have to shave my legs for 6 months HEAVEN..lol
The side effects are horrible, nausea, tiredness,mouth ulcers,pains in your joints, hand and foot syndrome ( skin starts to flake off and you nails start to turn black).
My chemo sessions were every 3 weeks, u had to have a blood test first to make sure you were fit to have another session. I had to keep away from sick people as last thing i wanted was to catch a cold as you inmune system is on a low and if you did get ill you couldnt have you next chemo session and have to wait till you were better even end up in hospital.
I was on the Tact2trials, where i got chemo but it was more aggresive form, they are always finding new drugs to help this condition.
Ps my hair is returning now and have over an inch and a half of hair now, oh also you are most likely to get curly hair, as the hair follicles get squashed trying to get out and then they stop in between you chemo sessions but i had curly hair to start with.
hope this helps
Reply:I am seriously no expert in this and i only want to help! Because I was born with a brain tumor I've been reading lots of things about health all my life and i will still continue! I have read that one of the main causes of BREAST CANCER is wearing a BRA!!!
The way it explains it is that when girls start to grow up and so does their breast and the very first error that they run into is to teach their body to rely on a BRA! And that's very bad because you have to understand that the human body has over 300 muscles not just the most common areas the arms, legs,abdominal and so forth!!!
You have to understand million years ago there was no BRAS so as the breast grows up little by little the body immediately builds breast muscles to learn to support the breast area by itself!
It makes perfect sense why when my WIFE tells me that her breast feels quite heavy when she doesn't wear a bra for over 10 minutes when she is trying to dress up !!! And I asked her how could that be it's not like the breast just showed up you've been growing with it all your life!!!
And then it finally came to me how else could breast cancer really seriously exist! I am certainly not saying that's the direct reason BUT IT HAS TO HAVE A VERY LARGE PERCENTAGE OF REASON! We fought for weeks and weeks until I changed her mind not to wear BRAS anymore and 3 months later she can't feel her breast at all because she has the CHEST MUSCLES to support her BREAST!
AND NOW SHE IS NOT ALLOWING OUR DAUGHTER TO EVEN CONSIDER WEARING A BRA ANYTIME SOON ESPECIALLY SINCE HEAR BREAST HASN'T EVEN BEGUN GROWING YET AND SHE WILL NOT ALLOW HER TO WEAR A BRA AT ALL UNTIL SHE GROWS UP AND NO LONGER LIVES UNDER OUR ROOF "THOSE WERE HER WORDS"
and she is even trying to change the mind of most of her girlfriends!!! I seriously hope i helped at least a little bit!
flower
Reply:chemotherapy works by killing fast growing cells, which cancer cells are.
Hair is also made of fast growing cells, but the chemo cannot discriminate between the good and the bad , so the hair wont grow again until the chemo ends.
Not everyone on chemo will lose their hair. I didnt.
I have wavy hair, it went straight.
When the chemo ended it went curly.
Im not sure why it didnt fall out. May have been the type of chemo drugs they gave me.
Reply:Chemotherapy is a powerful substance that kills scancer cells. Unfortunately it aslo kills other living cells in the body too. That is why your hair falls out. I have heard some people suffer from mouth sores and nausea, but that didn't happen to me. I had very few side effects, apart from the hair, which grows back quickly enough, and usually curly. My big toe nails also fell off, which is rare. They have made so many advances in the treatment of cancer today, that the side effects of the chemo are minimal. I wish her good luck.
Reply:Breast cancer is when your own cells mutate and grow until a lump forms. They keep on growing and multiplying until all of them are removed and/or until they are stopped.
Chemotherapy stops the body from reproducing %26amp; forming any 'new' cells. It does this by interfering with the body's chemical processes that happen when cells multiply. This is why sometimes hair falls out, because the chemotherapy stops the hair follicle from multiplying too. As soon as she stops the chemo, her hair will start growing back, it may not fall out at all.
Hope she is better soon x
Reply:My mom is a survivor of bilateral breast cancer and I found all my answers to my questions at the site below. Good Luck and I'll be thing about you and your Nana.
Reply:The chemotherapy works by killing rapidly producing cells, as cancer cells are rapidly producing cells.
This is why hair drops out with most chemo drugs as the cells which make the hair are rapidly producing cells. This is why a lot of people get nausea and vomiting and diarhorrea as the gut is also made of rapidly producing cells, and sore mouth is also another (mucositis).
There are a number of other side effects, including low white and red blood cell counts. Side effects of chemo usually start about 7 - 10 days after each treatment.
Im sure your nan wont mind you asking her about what is going on. From my experience, cancer patients appreciate people not treating them like china and pussyfooting around them. They like a bit of honesty and people to continue to communicate normally to them.
All the best x
Reply:Sorry to hear of your nan's breast cancer. All people do not lose their hair with chemo. and you can put a hat on during and after the sessions which reduces the risk considerably. The chemicals in chemotherapy actually target the cancer cells and zaps them. Why not try Cancer U.K.s web-site for more details. It helped my wife and I considerably.
Reply:Hi
The chemo kills anything what is growing in your body, so thats why i lost my hair on the 14th day after my frist chemo session, it started coming out. You also loose your body hair so didnt have to shave my legs for 6 months HEAVEN..lol
The side effects are horrible, nausea, tiredness,mouth ulcers,pains in your joints, hand and foot syndrome ( skin starts to flake off and you nails start to turn black).
My chemo sessions were every 3 weeks, u had to have a blood test first to make sure you were fit to have another session. I had to keep away from sick people as last thing i wanted was to catch a cold as you inmune system is on a low and if you did get ill you couldnt have you next chemo session and have to wait till you were better even end up in hospital.
I was on the Tact2trials, where i got chemo but it was more aggresive form, they are always finding new drugs to help this condition.
Ps my hair is returning now and have over an inch and a half of hair now, oh also you are most likely to get curly hair, as the hair follicles get squashed trying to get out and then they stop in between you chemo sessions but i had curly hair to start with.
hope this helps
Reply:I am seriously no expert in this and i only want to help! Because I was born with a brain tumor I've been reading lots of things about health all my life and i will still continue! I have read that one of the main causes of BREAST CANCER is wearing a BRA!!!
The way it explains it is that when girls start to grow up and so does their breast and the very first error that they run into is to teach their body to rely on a BRA! And that's very bad because you have to understand that the human body has over 300 muscles not just the most common areas the arms, legs,abdominal and so forth!!!
You have to understand million years ago there was no BRAS so as the breast grows up little by little the body immediately builds breast muscles to learn to support the breast area by itself!
It makes perfect sense why when my WIFE tells me that her breast feels quite heavy when she doesn't wear a bra for over 10 minutes when she is trying to dress up !!! And I asked her how could that be it's not like the breast just showed up you've been growing with it all your life!!!
And then it finally came to me how else could breast cancer really seriously exist! I am certainly not saying that's the direct reason BUT IT HAS TO HAVE A VERY LARGE PERCENTAGE OF REASON! We fought for weeks and weeks until I changed her mind not to wear BRAS anymore and 3 months later she can't feel her breast at all because she has the CHEST MUSCLES to support her BREAST!
AND NOW SHE IS NOT ALLOWING OUR DAUGHTER TO EVEN CONSIDER WEARING A BRA ANYTIME SOON ESPECIALLY SINCE HEAR BREAST HASN'T EVEN BEGUN GROWING YET AND SHE WILL NOT ALLOW HER TO WEAR A BRA AT ALL UNTIL SHE GROWS UP AND NO LONGER LIVES UNDER OUR ROOF "THOSE WERE HER WORDS"
and she is even trying to change the mind of most of her girlfriends!!! I seriously hope i helped at least a little bit!
flower
Worst case scenario involving the anti-christ?
127>Okay, lets jst say that:
A man is born. He grows up to claim himself as Jesus Christ incarnate. People surround him and they too belive he is J.C. incarnate. When he was a young boy, he performed 'miracles' without knowing it. His parents thought he might be J.C. incarnate. So they teach him the bible, good from bad, etc. He grows up and demonstrates his powers to anyone willing to listen. Science fails in trying to debunk his doings. He receives an incredible amount of followers, 'disciples'. Religion after religion fall as they see HE IS THEE Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God. One day he shaves his head to support a cause, any cause, AIDS, cancer, etc. Then people stare in SHOCK!!! In shock that their 'lord' has the mark of the anti-christ. But it is TOO LATE!!! He begins to take control of the world!!! What would happen to his 'disciple' and the rest of the world? They fed the anti-christ the power he needed to control the world!!!!!!!!
Reply:Do you really want to know what the worst case scenario is?
Scenario - Jesus returns and gathers up his followers ........ Some time later, Christians find out that this man was not the real Messiah and they persecute him!
Do you want to know why that scenario is so bad? Because Christians will persecute the man, when they should be persecuting themselves. There Delusion caused the man to think that he was the Messiah. One day he was praying to God when the "Truth" was revealed to him! You see he was so blinded by his faith, and so dedicated to the Christian myth, that in his wraped mind he actually believed God was talking to him. It was not his fault, for he was brainwashed like all the others. Therefore by persecuting the false Messiah, Christians will be persecuting themselves. For they all believe in the lie.
Reply:... please resume your medication.
Good luck.
Reply:Bela-
He may have been planning a return but, I don't think I would point and stare.
Reply:Ever thought of writing comic books.
Reply:hahahahha....BINGO...and double whammy BINGO......anti-christ...should be christ born again.....see 1-0-(-1).....maths leads to it.....
Reply:his followers will all have the mark of the beast not only him first clue. second is that jesus is supposed to descend from heaven not be reborn
Reply:This horror story is causing more harm than Dracula; at least people know Dracula is a fiction. Anything that prevents people from knowing about God is anti-Christ. Everyone who is a child of God knows they are part of the Father. To be a disciple of Christ you must be like Christ. Jesus was called a blasphemer because he said he was God. I say I鈥檓 God as he was God and people turn themselves inside out with hate, but in scripture he calls us Gods so if you believe he鈥檚 God and can鈥檛 lie then you have to believe me when I say I am God in the same way precisely as Jesus was.
Forget the Anti-Christ, people like me will be killed soon. People like me don鈥檛 want power, or money. People like me want you to know the truth that God is within you and to reveal this you must love unconditionally. We are willing to face hate because we love.
Reply:Jesus will return the same way he left...... ok, and as for your scenario, well, when people see the mark on his shaved head, and if they have his mark, it is to late, for the others, they will have a choice to make....... and yes, the people will give him the world on a silver platter..... they will NOT feed him the power, satan does that.... go in peace..... God bless
Reply:Dude! You really need to go into rehab.
Reply:A) When Jesus returns it will be with his hosts of angels, and heavenly trumpets shall resound and the earth will quake, and every knee will bow and ALL WILL KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!!!
B) The mark is both on the forehead and the hand, and ANYONE who follows the Anti-Christ recieves it.
C) The Anti-Christ wil take over the world. He will unite the world, give all the same language, etc. That much is said in Revelation. People will think that he is God, and sometime after he seizes control, that's when Jesus comes. It's up to us to discern whether or not he is the Lord.
D) No, wait... I think that's it... =)
Reply:As God says in Quran Jesus Christ wasn't crucified. God's Angels took him alive to heaven. Scholars say Angeles took him from the ceiling of the room he was hiding and made the ceiling intact like it was before.
God changed the person who told Roman soldiers where Jesus was hiding, look exactly like Jesus and he himself got caught and was crucified.
It is possible that Angels took him from that room, hid him somewhere else so he could appear to his companions after three days to say them goodby and after that Angels took him to heaven alive at age 33.
So he will come back to earth at same age 33 and will not take birth again to another Mary. Most probably he will not look like the statute handing in your churches (white race man with blue eyes). Because those days Jews in Palestine had little darker skin, black hair and brown eyes. So when he will return, most Christians may not accept him and may try to kill him too.
But God will save him. He will do some miracles to get accepted. He will live 40 years according to some Muslim
scholars.
ONLY GOD KNOWS BEST.
Reply:First of all the AntiChrist will not be incarnated as Jesus. He will be possessed and powered only by Satan. He will promise good and peace and will fail to deliver.
2nd thing Jesus wont return to this earth as a human again born of a woman. when he returns he will return from the sky.
Mat 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
Mat 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Mat 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
there will be no mistaking him when he comes everyone will know it.
any disciples he gathers will go to hell with him . once you take his mark you are doomed for ever and ever
A man is born. He grows up to claim himself as Jesus Christ incarnate. People surround him and they too belive he is J.C. incarnate. When he was a young boy, he performed 'miracles' without knowing it. His parents thought he might be J.C. incarnate. So they teach him the bible, good from bad, etc. He grows up and demonstrates his powers to anyone willing to listen. Science fails in trying to debunk his doings. He receives an incredible amount of followers, 'disciples'. Religion after religion fall as they see HE IS THEE Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the Son of God. One day he shaves his head to support a cause, any cause, AIDS, cancer, etc. Then people stare in SHOCK!!! In shock that their 'lord' has the mark of the anti-christ. But it is TOO LATE!!! He begins to take control of the world!!! What would happen to his 'disciple' and the rest of the world? They fed the anti-christ the power he needed to control the world!!!!!!!!
Reply:Do you really want to know what the worst case scenario is?
Scenario - Jesus returns and gathers up his followers ........ Some time later, Christians find out that this man was not the real Messiah and they persecute him!
Do you want to know why that scenario is so bad? Because Christians will persecute the man, when they should be persecuting themselves. There Delusion caused the man to think that he was the Messiah. One day he was praying to God when the "Truth" was revealed to him! You see he was so blinded by his faith, and so dedicated to the Christian myth, that in his wraped mind he actually believed God was talking to him. It was not his fault, for he was brainwashed like all the others. Therefore by persecuting the false Messiah, Christians will be persecuting themselves. For they all believe in the lie.
Reply:... please resume your medication.
Good luck.
Reply:Bela-
He may have been planning a return but, I don't think I would point and stare.
Reply:Ever thought of writing comic books.
Reply:hahahahha....BINGO...and double whammy BINGO......anti-christ...should be christ born again.....see 1-0-(-1).....maths leads to it.....
Reply:his followers will all have the mark of the beast not only him first clue. second is that jesus is supposed to descend from heaven not be reborn
Reply:This horror story is causing more harm than Dracula; at least people know Dracula is a fiction. Anything that prevents people from knowing about God is anti-Christ. Everyone who is a child of God knows they are part of the Father. To be a disciple of Christ you must be like Christ. Jesus was called a blasphemer because he said he was God. I say I鈥檓 God as he was God and people turn themselves inside out with hate, but in scripture he calls us Gods so if you believe he鈥檚 God and can鈥檛 lie then you have to believe me when I say I am God in the same way precisely as Jesus was.
Forget the Anti-Christ, people like me will be killed soon. People like me don鈥檛 want power, or money. People like me want you to know the truth that God is within you and to reveal this you must love unconditionally. We are willing to face hate because we love.
Reply:Jesus will return the same way he left...... ok, and as for your scenario, well, when people see the mark on his shaved head, and if they have his mark, it is to late, for the others, they will have a choice to make....... and yes, the people will give him the world on a silver platter..... they will NOT feed him the power, satan does that.... go in peace..... God bless
Reply:Dude! You really need to go into rehab.
Reply:A) When Jesus returns it will be with his hosts of angels, and heavenly trumpets shall resound and the earth will quake, and every knee will bow and ALL WILL KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!!!
B) The mark is both on the forehead and the hand, and ANYONE who follows the Anti-Christ recieves it.
C) The Anti-Christ wil take over the world. He will unite the world, give all the same language, etc. That much is said in Revelation. People will think that he is God, and sometime after he seizes control, that's when Jesus comes. It's up to us to discern whether or not he is the Lord.
D) No, wait... I think that's it... =)
Reply:As God says in Quran Jesus Christ wasn't crucified. God's Angels took him alive to heaven. Scholars say Angeles took him from the ceiling of the room he was hiding and made the ceiling intact like it was before.
God changed the person who told Roman soldiers where Jesus was hiding, look exactly like Jesus and he himself got caught and was crucified.
It is possible that Angels took him from that room, hid him somewhere else so he could appear to his companions after three days to say them goodby and after that Angels took him to heaven alive at age 33.
So he will come back to earth at same age 33 and will not take birth again to another Mary. Most probably he will not look like the statute handing in your churches (white race man with blue eyes). Because those days Jews in Palestine had little darker skin, black hair and brown eyes. So when he will return, most Christians may not accept him and may try to kill him too.
But God will save him. He will do some miracles to get accepted. He will live 40 years according to some Muslim
scholars.
ONLY GOD KNOWS BEST.
Reply:First of all the AntiChrist will not be incarnated as Jesus. He will be possessed and powered only by Satan. He will promise good and peace and will fail to deliver.
2nd thing Jesus wont return to this earth as a human again born of a woman. when he returns he will return from the sky.
Mat 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken:
Mat 24:30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.
Mat 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.
there will be no mistaking him when he comes everyone will know it.
any disciples he gathers will go to hell with him . once you take his mark you are doomed for ever and ever
Why be anti-war???
126>in this country (america, and perhaps across the world) we have a war on terror, and war on drugs, and war on cancer, and war on aids, and a war on violence, and a war on teen pregnancy, and a war on terror (and a war on our civil liberties). but why be so anti- anything, why not be pro-peace, or pro-teen sex ed, or pro-medical research. i guess my question is why is our society driven by negativity, you see it on the news, in the newspaper, on the internet and you read it on here.
Reply:PEACE! that's wot we need! How can there be a war on terror or drugs? it's not like they're gonna go away!
Reply:PEACE! that's wot we need! How can there be a war on terror or drugs? it's not like they're gonna go away!
Any experiences with Bowel Cancer?
125>Doctors have found a growth in my dad and suspect it may be bowel cancer. They have done a biopsy on it and will have the results in a couple of days. (he had no symptoms at all but had the flu last week and when he was on the anti-biotics for the flu he started to bleed, so he went and got a colonoscopy done) Can people who have had experiences with this plz tell me about it. Im really worried. whats the chances that he can pull through this type of cancer and live a long, normal life? He's only 45.
Reply:If they caught it early, he has a very good chance of beating this, early colon cancer is very treatable. It may be necessary to remove the cancerous part of the colon, most people do not recieve chemo or radiation for this. If the mass is on the outside of colon they may do a chemo wash, when they remove it and he may need chemo. If it has metasasized, they will need to deal with wearever it went to. It sounds unlikey, that this is what is going on, by what youv'e written. It is normal for the biopsy's back for 3 to 7 days, you usualy get the priliminary biopsy back in a day or 2, but the final results usually take 5 t 7 days, especially if it were sent somewhere like Mayo clinic. It sounds like your Dad was very lucky that he got the flu, it may have been God's way to get him checked out and treated early. Good Luck.
Reply:All I've heard about it is that it hurts like hell.
Reply:Nope
Reply:www.beatingbowelcancer.org
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Most bowel cancers diagnosed in the early stages are curable. In the early stage there are usually no symptoms like your dad...so that is a good sign. There is another possibility why there are not symptoms and that is because there is no cancer...It is possibley a cyst or fibroid. Wait for the results to worry and support your dad until then. Let us know the results. All the best
Reply:I hope your dad pulls through! I wish you guys the best!
Reply:If he's got colon cancer and they catch it early, he'll be fine. There is a high survivability rate when caught early. There will be some surgery and chemo, but that's the case with most any cancer. Hopefully it will just be a benign polyp! But if he wasn't showing symptoms, then it's very likely they got it in time. Good luck!
Reply:first of all let's hope for the best.if he had a colonoscopy they should of found something.there is hope if they can catch it early enough.however some are not as lucky my mom died of colon and lung cancer.hope for the best! and good luck.
Reply:45 is pretty young to have bowel cancer but it is not impossible. I will tell you that until he has a firm diagnosis and knows he has bowel cancer that any energy spent worrying about the "what ifs" is wasted time and energy. Wait until the biopsy report gets back to start worrying and in the mean time take time to love and cherish your father. My neighbor had stage 3 bowel cancer and was cured despite continuing to smoke cancer sticks.
Reply:Let's hope that this was caught at an early stage, because then the prognosis is much better. He is relatively young (most cases begin in people over 50) and presumably his general health is good. Those are positives. You will know more after you get the results of the biopsy. This is a very treatable cancer, if it is caught early enough, before it spreads to other organs. You have my prayers.
Reply:Leave it alone. The doctors are going to want to x-ray your dad, and all that is doing to do is send the cancer through out his whole body. Anti-biotics will not cure anything but allow your doctor to upgrade his car next tax season. Try going on an all natural organic fresh food, diet. Look up Elaine Hollingsworth site at www.doctorsaredangerous.com.au Good luck. Please throw out all your toilet paper that is frangrant and has print on it. This is also another way a person can get bowel cancer.
Reply:If they caught it early, he has a very good chance of beating this, early colon cancer is very treatable. It may be necessary to remove the cancerous part of the colon, most people do not recieve chemo or radiation for this. If the mass is on the outside of colon they may do a chemo wash, when they remove it and he may need chemo. If it has metasasized, they will need to deal with wearever it went to. It sounds unlikey, that this is what is going on, by what youv'e written. It is normal for the biopsy's back for 3 to 7 days, you usualy get the priliminary biopsy back in a day or 2, but the final results usually take 5 t 7 days, especially if it were sent somewhere like Mayo clinic. It sounds like your Dad was very lucky that he got the flu, it may have been God's way to get him checked out and treated early. Good Luck.
Reply:All I've heard about it is that it hurts like hell.
Reply:Nope
Reply:www.beatingbowelcancer.org
www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Most bowel cancers diagnosed in the early stages are curable. In the early stage there are usually no symptoms like your dad...so that is a good sign. There is another possibility why there are not symptoms and that is because there is no cancer...It is possibley a cyst or fibroid. Wait for the results to worry and support your dad until then. Let us know the results. All the best
Reply:I hope your dad pulls through! I wish you guys the best!
Reply:If he's got colon cancer and they catch it early, he'll be fine. There is a high survivability rate when caught early. There will be some surgery and chemo, but that's the case with most any cancer. Hopefully it will just be a benign polyp! But if he wasn't showing symptoms, then it's very likely they got it in time. Good luck!
Reply:first of all let's hope for the best.if he had a colonoscopy they should of found something.there is hope if they can catch it early enough.however some are not as lucky my mom died of colon and lung cancer.hope for the best! and good luck.
Reply:45 is pretty young to have bowel cancer but it is not impossible. I will tell you that until he has a firm diagnosis and knows he has bowel cancer that any energy spent worrying about the "what ifs" is wasted time and energy. Wait until the biopsy report gets back to start worrying and in the mean time take time to love and cherish your father. My neighbor had stage 3 bowel cancer and was cured despite continuing to smoke cancer sticks.
Reply:Let's hope that this was caught at an early stage, because then the prognosis is much better. He is relatively young (most cases begin in people over 50) and presumably his general health is good. Those are positives. You will know more after you get the results of the biopsy. This is a very treatable cancer, if it is caught early enough, before it spreads to other organs. You have my prayers.
Reply:Leave it alone. The doctors are going to want to x-ray your dad, and all that is doing to do is send the cancer through out his whole body. Anti-biotics will not cure anything but allow your doctor to upgrade his car next tax season. Try going on an all natural organic fresh food, diet. Look up Elaine Hollingsworth site at www.doctorsaredangerous.com.au Good luck. Please throw out all your toilet paper that is frangrant and has print on it. This is also another way a person can get bowel cancer.
Breast cancer at 14?
124>I'm 14 and last week I noticed a large lump in my left breast. Ive had one before and it made my nipple red and sore, i was put on anti-biotics and it went away after a few weeks, the doctor left is as "an infection in the milk duct". But now I have another one, its not very painful and its in a different spot. I havent bumped it and its not caused by menstruation. I think breast cancer runs in the family..
Reply:just try that medicine again if you still have some left and if that doesnt work, go to the doctorrr.
i know sometimes its embarrassing to go to the dr for things like that, but yeaa.
good luck.
Reply:Have it checked out. It could be something serious.
Reply:ee your doctor, milk ducts get infected easily and you are too young for breast cancer, but your doctor will know.
Reply:It is highly unlikely at 14. I would do the antibiotics again, and if it goes away great. But either way I would get back into the doctor because that is not a normal thing to happen at your age (more common in pregnant women)
Reply:Make an appointment to go see your doctor just to be on the safe side.
Reply:YOU NEED TO CHECK UR BREAST EVERYTIME U HAVE A PERIOD AND SEE IF U NOTICE A LUMP THEN U KNOW IT'S CUZ OF UR PERIOD... BUT U SHOULD HAVE UR DOCTOR GIVE U A ULTRASOUND OF UR BREASTS AND THEN U WILL BE MORE AT EASE.... IF U HAD CANCER IT DOESN'T HURT TILL IT'S TOO LATE... U DON'T HAVE IT .. SO TELL UR DOCTOR U WANT THAT TEST....
Reply:Please talk to your mother or Father.....
Just a reminder...Most cancer doesn't hurt. Get it checked out ASAP. and NO you are not to young for any kind of Cancer. I know I have been there. I was 21 when I had my first lump removed and I was 35 when I had both breast removed. Cancer run ramp id in my family. Get Checked. and if you are having a period already get a pap smear even if you are not sexual active.
Good Luck.
Paper
Reply:just try that medicine again if you still have some left and if that doesnt work, go to the doctorrr.
i know sometimes its embarrassing to go to the dr for things like that, but yeaa.
good luck.
Reply:Have it checked out. It could be something serious.
Reply:ee your doctor, milk ducts get infected easily and you are too young for breast cancer, but your doctor will know.
Reply:It is highly unlikely at 14. I would do the antibiotics again, and if it goes away great. But either way I would get back into the doctor because that is not a normal thing to happen at your age (more common in pregnant women)
Reply:Make an appointment to go see your doctor just to be on the safe side.
Reply:YOU NEED TO CHECK UR BREAST EVERYTIME U HAVE A PERIOD AND SEE IF U NOTICE A LUMP THEN U KNOW IT'S CUZ OF UR PERIOD... BUT U SHOULD HAVE UR DOCTOR GIVE U A ULTRASOUND OF UR BREASTS AND THEN U WILL BE MORE AT EASE.... IF U HAD CANCER IT DOESN'T HURT TILL IT'S TOO LATE... U DON'T HAVE IT .. SO TELL UR DOCTOR U WANT THAT TEST....
Reply:Please talk to your mother or Father.....
Just a reminder...Most cancer doesn't hurt. Get it checked out ASAP. and NO you are not to young for any kind of Cancer. I know I have been there. I was 21 when I had my first lump removed and I was 35 when I had both breast removed. Cancer run ramp id in my family. Get Checked. and if you are having a period already get a pap smear even if you are not sexual active.
Good Luck.
Paper
Stage 4 breast cancer?
123>What is the life expectancy for someone with stage IV breast cancer, age is early 60's. They've decided to only treat it with hormones (anti-estrogen) because of how far it's spread.
Reply:Hi,
In medicine , life expectancy for that condition, lower than 50%.
But in real life, there's a lot survival from this condition. People with cancer need all support and learn to be positive thinker, that could be a major help for them to survive.
Contact any cancer caregiver group in your country, gather and learn everything you need to know to survive as : keep out infection or reduce pain.
Be positive and supportive.
Reply:I'm sorry, but this is a question that nobody who replies here will be able to answer.
She/he needs to talk it over with their oncologist, but even doctors can only estimate, not necessarily correctly, and will not always do that.
So many factors need to be taken into account - where has the cancer spread to for example?
There are so many variables. Only someone qualified and in possession of the individual's details can begin to comment on this. Please, if anyone on here tries to give you a definite answer, ignore them. The same if someone tries to tell you there's a cure or a chance to beat this - there isn't now that the cancer has metastasized, I'm so sorry. However, I hope this person lives for many more years.
Reply:I too have stage 4 breast cancer, I've had all the treatments from chem, surgery, radiation and also on hormone therapy. Tamoxifen for the next five years. No one not even her oncologist can tell her how long she has to live. My response was that I will have ct scans every 4 months and that hormone therapy will help keep my cancer in control and to keep from spreading any further. I was told that this cancer will kill me eventually but not tomorrow. My mother in law had her breast removed and they put her on hormone therapy also but she is 82 years old and has been doing fine. Cancer is also a mental thing, she needs to think positive and go on with life. Sorry but no one is promised tomorrow. She just needs to live life to the fullest. Try to keep her from worrying because i believe allot of the years we have left have to deal with a mental attitude. Good luck! and God Bless!
Reply:My mom just died on July 29th, 2007 and she had stage IV metastatic breast CA. and she fouoght for SOOO long (2 yrs.) it spread to her liver, lungs, and spleen. she went thru different chemos and finally from the first time of having cancer, and from all the chemo damage, her heart gave out. she had congestive heart failure, cardiac myopathy, shortness of breath, all the above. she went in to the hospital july 16th and they put a ventilator in her and it never came out til we took it out and she was already gone when they did. :( but the docs said that it would be an ongoing thing in and out of hospital bc of the shortness of breath, it sux.she was only 54 :( and im 27. and i hate that i have to grow up without her..
Reply:I am stage IV BC patient, and they expect me to be able to manage the cancer indefinately. However, the only organs effected so far is my liver. The rest is in my bones.
I've had really good results from tamoxifen (orally), but I've also been on taxol and taxotere (chemos). I am Progesterone Receptor Positive, and Estrogen Receptor Positive and HER2 Negative. These things do determine the best course of action. I am very curious as to why her oncologist is not pursuing chemotheraly? There are a lot of new drugs out there that can really help to give good results and help with the quality of life that is left.
I also had radiation to my neck and spine, but that was a very rough road and I would only recomend that as a last resort. I am healing well from it, but combined with the chemo, it had a very nasty reaction to my throat, lungs, and skin.
If you are not happy with what you are being told, please seek a second (third, fourth, or fifth) opinion. I've learned a long time ago that I had to be my own advocate. No one else is going to do it for me. Research everything you can and ask as many questions as you can. And most importantly - don't give up!!! 60 is way too young to believe that it isn't worth fighting. You've got a long way to go baby!!!
Check out breastcancer.org to find more answers or at least talk to other people who are going through what you are on the message boards. There are so many fantastic women there fighting the battle.
Good luck to you! I am sorry that you are having to go through this!!
Jen
Reply:Patients diagnosed with stage IV or metastatic breast cancer have disease that has spread to one or more sites in the body distant from the affected breast. Historically, doctors have considered patients with metastatic breast cancer to have incurable cancer and the goal of treatment has been to provide relief from symptoms and prolong the duration and quality of life.
Most new treatments are developed in clinical trials. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs or treatment strategies. The development of more effective cancer treatments requires that new and innovative therapies be evaluated with cancer patients. Participation in a clinical trial may offer access to better treatments and advance the existing knowledge about treatment of this cancer. Clinical trials are available for most stages of cancer. Patients who are interested in participating in a clinical trial should discuss the risks and benefits of clinical trials with their physician. To ensure that you are receiving the optimal treatment of your cancer, it is important to stay informed and follow the cancer news in order to learn about new treatments and the results of clinical trials.
Management of metastatic breast cancer mainly utilizes chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy; however surgery, radiation and other treatment modalities can play an important role. Historically, post-menopausal women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer were considered incurable and therefore were treated with hormonal therapy to control symptoms and prolong survival. Pre-menopausal women and those with estrogen receptor negative cancers were routinely treated with chemotherapy to improve symptoms and prolong survival. Based on the results of more recent clinical studies, it now appears that some individuals with metastatic breast cancer may be cured with chemotherapy.
Individuals with metastatic breast cancer survive on average 12-24 months with current treatment. When cancer involves the liver or other organs, survival may be shorter, and when cancer only involves the skin or bones, it may be longer. Standard treatment of metastatic breast cancer may consist of one or more of the following: hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, radiation, or biologic therapy with Herceptin庐 (trastuzumab). Whether or not the breast cancer has estrogen or progesterone receptors determines whether hormonal therapy is a treatment option. If the cancer does not have estrogen or progesterone receptors, the mainstay of treatment is chemotherapy.
Before deciding to receive treatment, patients should ensure they understand the answers to 4 questions:
* What is my prognosis without treatment?
* What are the treatment options available?
* How will my prognosis be improved with treatment?
* What are the risks of treatment?
Reply:Hi,
In medicine , life expectancy for that condition, lower than 50%.
But in real life, there's a lot survival from this condition. People with cancer need all support and learn to be positive thinker, that could be a major help for them to survive.
Contact any cancer caregiver group in your country, gather and learn everything you need to know to survive as : keep out infection or reduce pain.
Be positive and supportive.
Reply:I'm sorry, but this is a question that nobody who replies here will be able to answer.
She/he needs to talk it over with their oncologist, but even doctors can only estimate, not necessarily correctly, and will not always do that.
So many factors need to be taken into account - where has the cancer spread to for example?
There are so many variables. Only someone qualified and in possession of the individual's details can begin to comment on this. Please, if anyone on here tries to give you a definite answer, ignore them. The same if someone tries to tell you there's a cure or a chance to beat this - there isn't now that the cancer has metastasized, I'm so sorry. However, I hope this person lives for many more years.
Reply:I too have stage 4 breast cancer, I've had all the treatments from chem, surgery, radiation and also on hormone therapy. Tamoxifen for the next five years. No one not even her oncologist can tell her how long she has to live. My response was that I will have ct scans every 4 months and that hormone therapy will help keep my cancer in control and to keep from spreading any further. I was told that this cancer will kill me eventually but not tomorrow. My mother in law had her breast removed and they put her on hormone therapy also but she is 82 years old and has been doing fine. Cancer is also a mental thing, she needs to think positive and go on with life. Sorry but no one is promised tomorrow. She just needs to live life to the fullest. Try to keep her from worrying because i believe allot of the years we have left have to deal with a mental attitude. Good luck! and God Bless!
Reply:My mom just died on July 29th, 2007 and she had stage IV metastatic breast CA. and she fouoght for SOOO long (2 yrs.) it spread to her liver, lungs, and spleen. she went thru different chemos and finally from the first time of having cancer, and from all the chemo damage, her heart gave out. she had congestive heart failure, cardiac myopathy, shortness of breath, all the above. she went in to the hospital july 16th and they put a ventilator in her and it never came out til we took it out and she was already gone when they did. :( but the docs said that it would be an ongoing thing in and out of hospital bc of the shortness of breath, it sux.she was only 54 :( and im 27. and i hate that i have to grow up without her..
Reply:I am stage IV BC patient, and they expect me to be able to manage the cancer indefinately. However, the only organs effected so far is my liver. The rest is in my bones.
I've had really good results from tamoxifen (orally), but I've also been on taxol and taxotere (chemos). I am Progesterone Receptor Positive, and Estrogen Receptor Positive and HER2 Negative. These things do determine the best course of action. I am very curious as to why her oncologist is not pursuing chemotheraly? There are a lot of new drugs out there that can really help to give good results and help with the quality of life that is left.
I also had radiation to my neck and spine, but that was a very rough road and I would only recomend that as a last resort. I am healing well from it, but combined with the chemo, it had a very nasty reaction to my throat, lungs, and skin.
If you are not happy with what you are being told, please seek a second (third, fourth, or fifth) opinion. I've learned a long time ago that I had to be my own advocate. No one else is going to do it for me. Research everything you can and ask as many questions as you can. And most importantly - don't give up!!! 60 is way too young to believe that it isn't worth fighting. You've got a long way to go baby!!!
Check out breastcancer.org to find more answers or at least talk to other people who are going through what you are on the message boards. There are so many fantastic women there fighting the battle.
Good luck to you! I am sorry that you are having to go through this!!
Jen
Reply:Patients diagnosed with stage IV or metastatic breast cancer have disease that has spread to one or more sites in the body distant from the affected breast. Historically, doctors have considered patients with metastatic breast cancer to have incurable cancer and the goal of treatment has been to provide relief from symptoms and prolong the duration and quality of life.
Most new treatments are developed in clinical trials. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs or treatment strategies. The development of more effective cancer treatments requires that new and innovative therapies be evaluated with cancer patients. Participation in a clinical trial may offer access to better treatments and advance the existing knowledge about treatment of this cancer. Clinical trials are available for most stages of cancer. Patients who are interested in participating in a clinical trial should discuss the risks and benefits of clinical trials with their physician. To ensure that you are receiving the optimal treatment of your cancer, it is important to stay informed and follow the cancer news in order to learn about new treatments and the results of clinical trials.
Management of metastatic breast cancer mainly utilizes chemotherapy and/or hormonal therapy; however surgery, radiation and other treatment modalities can play an important role. Historically, post-menopausal women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer were considered incurable and therefore were treated with hormonal therapy to control symptoms and prolong survival. Pre-menopausal women and those with estrogen receptor negative cancers were routinely treated with chemotherapy to improve symptoms and prolong survival. Based on the results of more recent clinical studies, it now appears that some individuals with metastatic breast cancer may be cured with chemotherapy.
Individuals with metastatic breast cancer survive on average 12-24 months with current treatment. When cancer involves the liver or other organs, survival may be shorter, and when cancer only involves the skin or bones, it may be longer. Standard treatment of metastatic breast cancer may consist of one or more of the following: hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, radiation, or biologic therapy with Herceptin庐 (trastuzumab). Whether or not the breast cancer has estrogen or progesterone receptors determines whether hormonal therapy is a treatment option. If the cancer does not have estrogen or progesterone receptors, the mainstay of treatment is chemotherapy.
Before deciding to receive treatment, patients should ensure they understand the answers to 4 questions:
* What is my prognosis without treatment?
* What are the treatment options available?
* How will my prognosis be improved with treatment?
* What are the risks of treatment?
Why should we give to cancer charities?
122>They usually fund university scientists who are paid to do research anyway, and I am not sure who else they fund. Is there not enough market incentive for big pharma to be looking for a cure? If so, then why are people always trying to raise money for cancer research? Isn't that like giving charity to Bill Gates to find new anti-viral software?
Reply:First of all, giving to cancer charities is not only for research. Depending on the charity, money is also used for awareness campaigns and providing assistance to patients and their families.
If you have real concerns about where the money goes, research the charities' cost to raise a dollar through GuideStar or Charity Watch.
I think there would be more financial incentive in keeping people "sick."
Reply:cause its better than spending our money on hookers?
Reply:Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the country. A cure would do wonders for our life expectancies. Many researchers at public universities depend on grants to provide both their funding for research and for their salary. Without funding, the researcher would lose her/his job.
Reply:University scientists are not the only ones doing research, there are many independant labs %26amp; groups that do research new cancer drugs and possible cures.
The American Cancer Society also provides many local benefits to cancer patients which include free wigs %26amp; mastectomy supplies, free rides to and from cancer treatments, free hotlines and no matter where you live you can find access to these programs.
Reply:There is a statistic that 90% of all *new* discoveries occur in academia - ie, universities.
The issue here is one of priority. Pharamaceutical companies are - naturally - interested in making a profit. And new drug discoveries are amazingly expensive to get. From 10,000 possible drugs, on average, *one* will make it to the clinic. And you have still had to pay for all the development of the other 9,999.
Universities on the other hand - though they *are* worried about keeping the funding flowing - do not worry about profit as such. They are more interested in making the new discoveries, and don't really care how much it costs, or how long it takes.
So, effectively, the Pharmaceutical companies buy useable discoveries off the universities. This benefits both sides, and means that each can get on with doing the part of the work they are really interested in.
And, sadly, university scientists are not "paid to do research anyway". I am a university research scientist - and I have three years of funding at the moment. This means that I am paid (by a large funding body) to do my research for three years. After then, I'll need to get another source of funding. The university do not actually pay me: the money comes to me from the funding body.
Remember that universities, unlike companies, are not normally profit-making concerns, and do not have much of a source of income for research except the money they get given by charities and governments.
Reply:I think I know where you are going with this. Read your links--pretty interesting to know that DuPont makes not only many cancer causing chemicals, but also chemotherapies, and Astro-Zeneka (sp?) not only manufactures mammogram machines, but promotes breast cancer awareness month, emphasising that all women should get screened, though many countries have stopped allowing this for women under 50 (and even after then, its validity is dodgy). In short, cancer charities seem to collude with business when they focus on funding high tech cures instead of preventing cancers linked to pollution and chemicals (which most probably are).
Reply:First of all, giving to cancer charities is not only for research. Depending on the charity, money is also used for awareness campaigns and providing assistance to patients and their families.
If you have real concerns about where the money goes, research the charities' cost to raise a dollar through GuideStar or Charity Watch.
I think there would be more financial incentive in keeping people "sick."
Reply:cause its better than spending our money on hookers?
Reply:Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the country. A cure would do wonders for our life expectancies. Many researchers at public universities depend on grants to provide both their funding for research and for their salary. Without funding, the researcher would lose her/his job.
Reply:University scientists are not the only ones doing research, there are many independant labs %26amp; groups that do research new cancer drugs and possible cures.
The American Cancer Society also provides many local benefits to cancer patients which include free wigs %26amp; mastectomy supplies, free rides to and from cancer treatments, free hotlines and no matter where you live you can find access to these programs.
Reply:There is a statistic that 90% of all *new* discoveries occur in academia - ie, universities.
The issue here is one of priority. Pharamaceutical companies are - naturally - interested in making a profit. And new drug discoveries are amazingly expensive to get. From 10,000 possible drugs, on average, *one* will make it to the clinic. And you have still had to pay for all the development of the other 9,999.
Universities on the other hand - though they *are* worried about keeping the funding flowing - do not worry about profit as such. They are more interested in making the new discoveries, and don't really care how much it costs, or how long it takes.
So, effectively, the Pharmaceutical companies buy useable discoveries off the universities. This benefits both sides, and means that each can get on with doing the part of the work they are really interested in.
And, sadly, university scientists are not "paid to do research anyway". I am a university research scientist - and I have three years of funding at the moment. This means that I am paid (by a large funding body) to do my research for three years. After then, I'll need to get another source of funding. The university do not actually pay me: the money comes to me from the funding body.
Remember that universities, unlike companies, are not normally profit-making concerns, and do not have much of a source of income for research except the money they get given by charities and governments.
Reply:I think I know where you are going with this. Read your links--pretty interesting to know that DuPont makes not only many cancer causing chemicals, but also chemotherapies, and Astro-Zeneka (sp?) not only manufactures mammogram machines, but promotes breast cancer awareness month, emphasising that all women should get screened, though many countries have stopped allowing this for women under 50 (and even after then, its validity is dodgy). In short, cancer charities seem to collude with business when they focus on funding high tech cures instead of preventing cancers linked to pollution and chemicals (which most probably are).
Cervical Cancer and the coil.?
121>4 years ago the doctors discovered that i had the second stage of cervical cancer that was luckily treated and to date not come back just infections. I am 24 and never had a baby but was given the mirena as an early form of contraception. I have tried every thing going but when any form of hormone enters my body i go crazy. I know the mirena has a 2mm dosage of hormone but i usually feel better with it than without.
I now take anti depressants which also help lots hormone wise but my problem lies with the odd pain i get in the lower right.this occurs regularly but not every day. is this normal?
Is it wise for me to have the mirena in, as there is a very divided view on the matter. I am in a steady relationsh矛p and getting married next year so i guess if i got pregnant it wouldnt be the worst thing in the world but i麓m not completely ready for it plus when i have regualr periods without contraception i have severe pain and PMT. Any help or views welcome as i am a bit lost.
Reply:I think the best advice is to get it from your own doctor. No one here knows you and your physical condition more so because of the cervical cancer. Still I thought you might like to read about the side effects of the Mirna before deciding what to do.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Mirena+IU...
I now take anti depressants which also help lots hormone wise but my problem lies with the odd pain i get in the lower right.this occurs regularly but not every day. is this normal?
Is it wise for me to have the mirena in, as there is a very divided view on the matter. I am in a steady relationsh矛p and getting married next year so i guess if i got pregnant it wouldnt be the worst thing in the world but i麓m not completely ready for it plus when i have regualr periods without contraception i have severe pain and PMT. Any help or views welcome as i am a bit lost.
Reply:I think the best advice is to get it from your own doctor. No one here knows you and your physical condition more so because of the cervical cancer. Still I thought you might like to read about the side effects of the Mirna before deciding what to do.
http://www.google.com/search?q=Mirena+IU...
Am i getting cancer or are my boobs just growing??
120>im 16 and..well i just started going to the tanning bed about a week or so ago and it was fine the first couple times...but lately when i get in the bed..afterwards i get a heat rash on my chest and bottom...the lady said just put anti-ich lotion on the areas and keep going the shorter times like i am..and sometimes they kinda are sore...so im hoping its my boobs growing and not me getting cancer..cuz im already an A and i would hate to have nothing...
Reply:Your 16, more than likely you probably don't have cancer. But you should give yourself a "self breast exam" and see if you feel any lumps. If you do, go see a doctor. Have you had a paps mere yet?
Reply:it may be cancerous but you have caught it in time so go to the doctors i have listd a website below anout the signs of cancer.
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Reply:Your 16, more than likely you probably don't have cancer. But you should give yourself a "self breast exam" and see if you feel any lumps. If you do, go see a doctor. Have you had a paps mere yet?
Reply:it may be cancerous but you have caught it in time so go to the doctors i have listd a website below anout the signs of cancer.
flowers and gifts
Is there a way where we can stop Cancer?
119>We know that most of the biological processes occur b'coz of protein-synthesis, Methionine(AUG)is the starting compound of any protein chain,which initiates the process(any process like walking etc.) Then are there any anti-methionine agents which can terminate protein-synthesis so that cell-division can be controlled and finally cancer?(I know the existance of stop-codons UAA,UAG,UGA---apart from that are there any anti-methionine agents?) It's more like this,I want to know the compound that can terminate/halt the process of cell-division...so that cancer can be controlled?
Reply:I鈥檓 not sure if mitosis inhibiting 鈥榗ompound鈥?is the right approach, as it will prevent the good cells from dividing as well. On the other hand developing the viruses that attack malignant cell may be a more effective way.
Reply:You are most definitely welcome Report It
Reply:Cancer isn't just one disease, it's a whole raft of problems. So you may be able to stop one aspect of it, but there is no guarantee (at present) that you'll be able to stop it all.
Part of the problem is also as you allude to the biochemistry in the body is fairly complex, and tinkering here and there may have unforeseen consquences elsewhere in the biosystem.
Reply:Check out info on B-17, it has been know for years that it stops/cures cancer, but if it's developed and used, well then look at how many will be out of a job. Ridiculous but true.
Reply:The Oregon Assisted Suicide Plan.
Reply:just praying.
Reply:DIE!
Reply:I鈥檓 not sure if mitosis inhibiting 鈥榗ompound鈥?is the right approach, as it will prevent the good cells from dividing as well. On the other hand developing the viruses that attack malignant cell may be a more effective way.
Reply:You are most definitely welcome Report It
Reply:Cancer isn't just one disease, it's a whole raft of problems. So you may be able to stop one aspect of it, but there is no guarantee (at present) that you'll be able to stop it all.
Part of the problem is also as you allude to the biochemistry in the body is fairly complex, and tinkering here and there may have unforeseen consquences elsewhere in the biosystem.
Reply:Check out info on B-17, it has been know for years that it stops/cures cancer, but if it's developed and used, well then look at how many will be out of a job. Ridiculous but true.
Reply:The Oregon Assisted Suicide Plan.
Reply:just praying.
Reply:DIE!
If a person has had colorectal cancer that has spread to the stomach what is the survival rate?
118>My mom is 58 years old, she had colon cancer 8 years ago, she was clear for 7 years and in the last year has had a tumor form in her pelvis and spots on her lungs, both biopsied and results showed the same as her colon cancer. Yesterday she was diagnosed by x-ray of having stomache cancer, no biopsy yet to see if it is the same cancer, but assuming it is what is her chances of survival? She has lost 75 pounds in a year, 25 or more in the last 2 weeks while hospitalized. She has needed a blood transfusion, and went into renal failure 2 weeks ago. (she only has one kidney) She cannot eat solid foods, she will vomit, she has no appetite and is nautious all the time even with anti nausea meds. She is in extreme pain some days. The other night they maxed her out on narcotics, couldnt give her anymore without it being unsafe.
also she has had a colostomy bag for the past year because of the pelvic tumor.
so how bad does this sound and what is her treatment options and chances?
Reply:My heart goes out to you. Have you talked to Cancer Treatment Centers of America? They say that they treat the whole person. I am including a link for their website, since it couldn't hurt for you to talk to someone with experience, especially since they specialize in treating cancer. Their website says that they do treat colon cancer, along with many others. I hope so much that you can find the answers that you seek.
Reply:omg, hun, I'm so sorry.
I'm not a doctor by any means, but it sounds like (and I'm sure know it in your heart) your mom will be going Home soon. Once cancer takes over, it's only a matter of time. The renal failure and blood transfusion are signs that she's going downhill fast. I know how hard it can be; my Dad died of prostate cancer that had been removed and then reappeared and spread just like your mom. First prostate, then bone, then so many places we couldn't keep track. At this point, try to keep her as comfortable as possible and remember her suffering will be over very soon. You are in my prayers...
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Reply:I am so sorry to hear this. Can you arrange to talk to her doctors so they can tell you exactly what to expect? It doesn't sound good, but I am no doctor. Please talk to the doctors and you will know what they can or cannot do.
Reply:Im Guessing 1 out of 500. God Bless you. And if im wrong im sorry but god bless her. My family is known for cancers/tumors Etc. Im only 14, But i really hope i skipped a generation. My Mom just had sugry for removing 4 Tumors in her Uterus, and 2 Fibroid tumors. Both my grandmas are at risk of Cancer. And my grandma once had 23 tumors in her stomach. She is fine now, But me and my mom do everything we can to not get cancer. we eeat healthy, exercise, live in a clean emvioment. God Bless
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also she has had a colostomy bag for the past year because of the pelvic tumor.
so how bad does this sound and what is her treatment options and chances?
Reply:My heart goes out to you. Have you talked to Cancer Treatment Centers of America? They say that they treat the whole person. I am including a link for their website, since it couldn't hurt for you to talk to someone with experience, especially since they specialize in treating cancer. Their website says that they do treat colon cancer, along with many others. I hope so much that you can find the answers that you seek.
Reply:omg, hun, I'm so sorry.
I'm not a doctor by any means, but it sounds like (and I'm sure know it in your heart) your mom will be going Home soon. Once cancer takes over, it's only a matter of time. The renal failure and blood transfusion are signs that she's going downhill fast. I know how hard it can be; my Dad died of prostate cancer that had been removed and then reappeared and spread just like your mom. First prostate, then bone, then so many places we couldn't keep track. At this point, try to keep her as comfortable as possible and remember her suffering will be over very soon. You are in my prayers...
Blessings
Reply:I am so sorry to hear this. Can you arrange to talk to her doctors so they can tell you exactly what to expect? It doesn't sound good, but I am no doctor. Please talk to the doctors and you will know what they can or cannot do.
Reply:Im Guessing 1 out of 500. God Bless you. And if im wrong im sorry but god bless her. My family is known for cancers/tumors Etc. Im only 14, But i really hope i skipped a generation. My Mom just had sugry for removing 4 Tumors in her Uterus, and 2 Fibroid tumors. Both my grandmas are at risk of Cancer. And my grandma once had 23 tumors in her stomach. She is fine now, But me and my mom do everything we can to not get cancer. we eeat healthy, exercise, live in a clean emvioment. God Bless
happy Holidays
Am i getting cancer or are my boobs just growing??
117>im 16 and..well i just started going to the tanning bed about a week or so ago and it was fine the first couple times...but lately when i get in the bed..afterwards i get a heat rash on my chest and bottom...the lady said just put anti-ich lotion on the areas and keep going the shorter times like i am..and sometimes they kinda are sore...so im hoping its my boobs growing and not me getting cancer..cuz im already an A and i would hate to have nothing...
Reply:why would sore skin mean ur boobs are growing? ur just spending too long on the sunbed, cut down the time, cause this is ur skin complaining.
Reply:Common reaction to heat would not affect whether or not your boobs grow or not.
Reply:HAHAHA!
You're only 16 so you're boobs are growing! When you have cancer, your boobs don't really GROW. They are lumps in your boob.
No cancer for you. Just boobies!
Don't go to those solariums though!
Reply:why would sore skin mean ur boobs are growing? ur just spending too long on the sunbed, cut down the time, cause this is ur skin complaining.
Reply:Common reaction to heat would not affect whether or not your boobs grow or not.
Reply:HAHAHA!
You're only 16 so you're boobs are growing! When you have cancer, your boobs don't really GROW. They are lumps in your boob.
No cancer for you. Just boobies!
Don't go to those solariums though!
Why is having sex with the same gender considered anti-family?
116>I've never quite figured this out. It's not like people who enjoy sex with the same gender don't have families and don't have biological offspring of their own. I thought maybe since the gay sex doesn't produce children, that makes it anti-offspring and therefore anti-family (meaning that adoption, etcetera, doesn't equal family), but that would mean any heterosexual act that doesn't produce children is anti-family, which doesn't make sense. So what's with terms like "pro-family" and "anti-family." If I get felated, am I somehow protesting against heterosexual marriage? That means that people who can't produce biological offspring can never have sex, for instance post menopausal women or people who have had their reproductive organs removed for whatever reasons. So menopausal grandma widow Mary and prostate cancer survivor grandpa widower Joe can't consummate their heterosexual marriage or else they're considered anti-family. Do they think that people will catch gay?
Reply:It is considered anti-family because of fear and ignorance. Family can be anyone. My partner and I are raising my daughter and we are a family.In todays blended society people need to drop the," you don't fit the stereotype" attitude and just let people be people. If you feel like a family than you are a family. A family is a central unit in which the members care for each other and love each other. Everyone contributes to the whole. I know a lot of heterosexual "families" that don't do that.
Reply:It's just words that flame fires. They really mean nothing.
Reply:lol. stop confusing yourself. i see what you mean but no. its just like saying people who use condoms(which is common) are "anti-family". so uhh again umm i'd say no............
Reply:It's only considered that by people whose opinions should not matter in the first place.Don't get caught up in what other people think. Opinions are like a**holes everyone has one unless your a republican.
Reply:You're thinking too much into it. All it is, is homophobic propaganda. It is, at best, additional rhetoric to attempt to get more people to be anti-gay; when in reality, you're right: there is nothing that makes heterosexual sex with a condom pro-family.
And just saying "because its wrong" doesnt answer the question as to why gay sex is considered anti-family. If you have such strong ideas on the subject why dont you enlighten me and answer the question, rather than just blowing it off as something universally wrong. And, who the F*CK made you the decider of what is right and wrong; mind your own business!
Reply:In someways, I see gays/lesbians et al. as extremely pro-family. My partner and I have 3 wonderful children 11 and twin 3yo. Yes, we are a blended family. Yet, for many, to have children has to be a conscious choice. We have to decide we want kids, be willing to go to work to get pregnant (find a sperm donor/surrogate, to go through the procedures to get pregnant, ect., then and only then can we have our family. Yes, there are many out there who have children from previous het relationships, but for us, we have to be committed to having a family and children...anyway that's my view.
Reply:I think people believe that gay is anti-family becase it goes against what the bible tells Christians...homosexuality and incest is highly frowned upon in the bible.
Mostly I think people are scared of what they do not understand.
Personally, I am not against same sex marriage and politically support same sex marriage. I have a lot of gay and bisexual friends. I love them all for who they are. I love to see any of my friends happy. And if a female friend of mine wanted to marry her girlfriend, I think no one should stand in their way. They become ONE FAMILY. Same sex partners are FAMILY. They can adopt or have children with sperm/egg donors. Their children become part of their FAMILY.
Ask yourself these questions..... Who are we to madate how you choose who is a part of your FAMILY? Who are we to tell someone who they have to love or how?
The answer....... We do should not have the right to persecute based upon gender identity or sexual preference.
Reply:because it is wrong.
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Reply:It is considered anti-family because of fear and ignorance. Family can be anyone. My partner and I are raising my daughter and we are a family.In todays blended society people need to drop the," you don't fit the stereotype" attitude and just let people be people. If you feel like a family than you are a family. A family is a central unit in which the members care for each other and love each other. Everyone contributes to the whole. I know a lot of heterosexual "families" that don't do that.
Reply:It's just words that flame fires. They really mean nothing.
Reply:lol. stop confusing yourself. i see what you mean but no. its just like saying people who use condoms(which is common) are "anti-family". so uhh again umm i'd say no............
Reply:It's only considered that by people whose opinions should not matter in the first place.Don't get caught up in what other people think. Opinions are like a**holes everyone has one unless your a republican.
Reply:You're thinking too much into it. All it is, is homophobic propaganda. It is, at best, additional rhetoric to attempt to get more people to be anti-gay; when in reality, you're right: there is nothing that makes heterosexual sex with a condom pro-family.
And just saying "because its wrong" doesnt answer the question as to why gay sex is considered anti-family. If you have such strong ideas on the subject why dont you enlighten me and answer the question, rather than just blowing it off as something universally wrong. And, who the F*CK made you the decider of what is right and wrong; mind your own business!
Reply:In someways, I see gays/lesbians et al. as extremely pro-family. My partner and I have 3 wonderful children 11 and twin 3yo. Yes, we are a blended family. Yet, for many, to have children has to be a conscious choice. We have to decide we want kids, be willing to go to work to get pregnant (find a sperm donor/surrogate, to go through the procedures to get pregnant, ect., then and only then can we have our family. Yes, there are many out there who have children from previous het relationships, but for us, we have to be committed to having a family and children...anyway that's my view.
Reply:I think people believe that gay is anti-family becase it goes against what the bible tells Christians...homosexuality and incest is highly frowned upon in the bible.
Mostly I think people are scared of what they do not understand.
Personally, I am not against same sex marriage and politically support same sex marriage. I have a lot of gay and bisexual friends. I love them all for who they are. I love to see any of my friends happy. And if a female friend of mine wanted to marry her girlfriend, I think no one should stand in their way. They become ONE FAMILY. Same sex partners are FAMILY. They can adopt or have children with sperm/egg donors. Their children become part of their FAMILY.
Ask yourself these questions..... Who are we to madate how you choose who is a part of your FAMILY? Who are we to tell someone who they have to love or how?
The answer....... We do should not have the right to persecute based upon gender identity or sexual preference.
Reply:because it is wrong.
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Are the anti-smoking bigots going too far?
115>My local hospital has banned smoking even in its grounds now. A nurse was murdered in East Anglia due to the fact that she had to smoke outside the relative safety of her hospital grounds. Lung cancer through 'passive smoking' seems to be some kind of convenient medical excuse despite the fact we have to inhale carbon monoxide and diesel fumes from cars. Finally, the people voted as numbers one and two greatest Britons of all time were Winston Churchill and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Undoubtedly smokers! Adolf Hitler, however, was a rabid anti-smoker. When you think of the way anti-smokers act or speak towards smokers, don't you sometimes think that Hitler may have succeeded in a small way somewhere along the line. (Great! Hitler's just committed suicide! I'm gasping! We can have our final fag in the bunker now!)
Reply:I think it is ridiculous. The governments are going too far. They have no right to tell private companies what they can or cannot do. If I owned a restaurant I would let smokers in just to get a fine so I could appeal it. The next thing they will be telling us that we cannot smoke in our own homes. I am not a smoker but the minute the government makes it illegal, is the minute I start smoking.
Reply:I've just noticed a word was deleted on my question. Just to reassure the sensitive censors at Yahoo that when the British say f.a.g we mean a cigarette and not a homosexual. Report It
Reply:I think it is ridiculous. The governments are going too far. They have no right to tell private companies what they can or cannot do. If I owned a restaurant I would let smokers in just to get a fine so I could appeal it. The next thing they will be telling us that we cannot smoke in our own homes. I am not a smoker but the minute the government makes it illegal, is the minute I start smoking.
Reply:I've just noticed a word was deleted on my question. Just to reassure the sensitive censors at Yahoo that when the British say f.a.g we mean a cigarette and not a homosexual. Report It
Does smoking only weed cause cancer?
114>I've been a daily pot smoker for years and have read articles stating weed smoke alone does not cause cancer but recently I read a study that said it does raise the chances of getting cancer.
Does anyone really know anything? I personally think weed is the safest drug to do including alcohol...
Yeah I know I'm gonna get a bunch of people that are anti-weed... but I'm looking for people with facts or experience.
Reply:Most people on this board aren't gonna harass you over weed.
However, while I dont know that there is scientific proof that weed causes cancer it is not without risks.
First, the smoke will irritate the lungs, effect your breathing, possibly effect allergy and sinus issues and if you are exposed to enough smoke of ANY kind you will get copd. I recommed chewing, eating or sitting under the tounge rather than smoking. Most people dont like to do that though because it takes more mj to get the same effects and takes much longer to get the effects.
Second, most weed has not been processed. That means that it naturally contains bacteria and fungi from the natural growing and drying process. For most people thats no big deal but for anyone with a lowered immune system it can cause infection. For cancer and aids patients if they are not careful it can actually cause massive infection that can be fatal.
Reply:well the smoke it self inhaled is a carcinogen but the chemicals IN the cannibus plant does not contain any carcinogens known yet
still...as an advid smoker myself, consider changing that lifestyle...i relaly got nothing done when I lived the way you did
Reply:well no one know the certain reasons behind the cancer. But smoking frequently can cause other fetal disease.
check out this blog for more
http://cancer-information-source.blogspo...
Reply:marijuana can cause cancer,, and yes I smoke,, the problem is that the smoke is unfiltered. but I also think mj is probably one of the safest drugs out there, when is the last time you herd of someone smoking a j and getting into a wreck and killing a family of 4,, you hear this constatnly about alcohol, it's such a double standard that I can't figure out,, the government ok's booze but my gosh if you smoke marijuana you will get caught and go to prison, I really feel for the people who are in the penal system for marijuana.. its all goverment hypocracy.
Reply:Recent studies have said that smoking 1 joint is like smoking 10 cigarettes when it comes to developing lung cancer, unlike previously thought.
RN
Reply:You would think that smoking pot would be worse than smoking cigarettes or at least as detrimental.... but if you google "marijuana + cancer" the results that come up are to the contrary. Actually some were even stating that marijuana was a help against lung cancer. I was surprised. These were websites such as webmd, sciencedaily and washingtonpost.
I don't smoke weed or cigarettes and am not judging either.
Reply:Here is a link- review it. There is a lot of differing information on the web. When experts disagree, it is probably safest to assume the worst. The latest I have heard is that one joint equals one pack of cigarettes in terms of damage to the lungs and risk of cancer.
http://www.well.com/user/woa/fspot.htm
Reply:I know what you mean. My grandfather also smoked weed and died of lung cancer. It won't get you cancer now,but when you get older. Smoking ANY kinds of drugs can cause death. You should quit now. Cause when you have kids,they might have the chance of getting cancer when they grow up. Here are soe websites that might help you. Good luck and QUIT THE SMOKING!!!!
Reply:it does it may say that in the paper but its very bad!!
also not only cancer but every drug you smoke shortens an hour of your life wich sometimes can be worse then cancer!!
Reply:Actually, marijuana is approximately 7 times more carcinogenic than cigarettes. More people get cancer from cigs than weed because they smoke them more often.
Reply:Actually, there are many studies that show it reduces the risk of cancer.
You should check this info out:
http://www.safeaccessnow.org/section.php...
It's really important to know the truth because that's the only way we'll get this stuff legal again.
Reply:Smoking "weed" is actually more of a cancer-risk, puff-for-puff, than smoking tobacco, but typically no-one smokes 20-30 joints a day*, so it probably evens out!
*anyone that does will die of inertia before they get cancer, LOL!
Reply:No weed doesn't cause cancer but it does kill brain cells
Reply:I have breast cancer, have done the treatments. I SMOKE WEED! It helped with the nausea and pain. It is helping with the pain still and helps my appetite. I'm trying to gain weight. And I aggree with u on the subject of it being safer than alcohol or any other drug. You don't hear of people going out and robbing stores or murdering people cause they "were stoned". Everybody I know that smokes just wants to stay home and eat, video out, or other such things. Me? I like to check out the "computerland" or paint.
Does anyone really know anything? I personally think weed is the safest drug to do including alcohol...
Yeah I know I'm gonna get a bunch of people that are anti-weed... but I'm looking for people with facts or experience.
Reply:Most people on this board aren't gonna harass you over weed.
However, while I dont know that there is scientific proof that weed causes cancer it is not without risks.
First, the smoke will irritate the lungs, effect your breathing, possibly effect allergy and sinus issues and if you are exposed to enough smoke of ANY kind you will get copd. I recommed chewing, eating or sitting under the tounge rather than smoking. Most people dont like to do that though because it takes more mj to get the same effects and takes much longer to get the effects.
Second, most weed has not been processed. That means that it naturally contains bacteria and fungi from the natural growing and drying process. For most people thats no big deal but for anyone with a lowered immune system it can cause infection. For cancer and aids patients if they are not careful it can actually cause massive infection that can be fatal.
Reply:well the smoke it self inhaled is a carcinogen but the chemicals IN the cannibus plant does not contain any carcinogens known yet
still...as an advid smoker myself, consider changing that lifestyle...i relaly got nothing done when I lived the way you did
Reply:well no one know the certain reasons behind the cancer. But smoking frequently can cause other fetal disease.
check out this blog for more
http://cancer-information-source.blogspo...
Reply:marijuana can cause cancer,, and yes I smoke,, the problem is that the smoke is unfiltered. but I also think mj is probably one of the safest drugs out there, when is the last time you herd of someone smoking a j and getting into a wreck and killing a family of 4,, you hear this constatnly about alcohol, it's such a double standard that I can't figure out,, the government ok's booze but my gosh if you smoke marijuana you will get caught and go to prison, I really feel for the people who are in the penal system for marijuana.. its all goverment hypocracy.
Reply:Recent studies have said that smoking 1 joint is like smoking 10 cigarettes when it comes to developing lung cancer, unlike previously thought.
RN
Reply:You would think that smoking pot would be worse than smoking cigarettes or at least as detrimental.... but if you google "marijuana + cancer" the results that come up are to the contrary. Actually some were even stating that marijuana was a help against lung cancer. I was surprised. These were websites such as webmd, sciencedaily and washingtonpost.
I don't smoke weed or cigarettes and am not judging either.
Reply:Here is a link- review it. There is a lot of differing information on the web. When experts disagree, it is probably safest to assume the worst. The latest I have heard is that one joint equals one pack of cigarettes in terms of damage to the lungs and risk of cancer.
http://www.well.com/user/woa/fspot.htm
Reply:I know what you mean. My grandfather also smoked weed and died of lung cancer. It won't get you cancer now,but when you get older. Smoking ANY kinds of drugs can cause death. You should quit now. Cause when you have kids,they might have the chance of getting cancer when they grow up. Here are soe websites that might help you. Good luck and QUIT THE SMOKING!!!!
Reply:it does it may say that in the paper but its very bad!!
also not only cancer but every drug you smoke shortens an hour of your life wich sometimes can be worse then cancer!!
Reply:Actually, marijuana is approximately 7 times more carcinogenic than cigarettes. More people get cancer from cigs than weed because they smoke them more often.
Reply:Actually, there are many studies that show it reduces the risk of cancer.
You should check this info out:
http://www.safeaccessnow.org/section.php...
It's really important to know the truth because that's the only way we'll get this stuff legal again.
Reply:Smoking "weed" is actually more of a cancer-risk, puff-for-puff, than smoking tobacco, but typically no-one smokes 20-30 joints a day*, so it probably evens out!
*anyone that does will die of inertia before they get cancer, LOL!
Reply:No weed doesn't cause cancer but it does kill brain cells
Reply:I have breast cancer, have done the treatments. I SMOKE WEED! It helped with the nausea and pain. It is helping with the pain still and helps my appetite. I'm trying to gain weight. And I aggree with u on the subject of it being safer than alcohol or any other drug. You don't hear of people going out and robbing stores or murdering people cause they "were stoned". Everybody I know that smokes just wants to stay home and eat, video out, or other such things. Me? I like to check out the "computerland" or paint.
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