Breast Cancer Facts http://breastcancer-facts.com Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:43:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How has the treatment of breast cancer evolved over the past 10 years? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-has-the-treatment-of-breast-cancer-evolved-over-the-past-10-years/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-has-the-treatment-of-breast-cancer-evolved-over-the-past-10-years/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:43:36 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-has-the-treatment-of-breast-cancer-evolved-over-the-past-10-years/ Continue reading →]]> So i am writing an research paper on how the treatment of breast cancer evolved over the past 10 years.I’ve looked on most breast cancer history sites and i can’t find much. mostly surgery was the most effective way.Can anyone suggest sites please
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]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-has-the-treatment-of-breast-cancer-evolved-over-the-past-10-years/feed/ 3 I’m doing a breast cancer benefit for the first time ever at my school, How do I get the community involved? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/im-doing-a-breast-cancer-benefit-for-the-first-time-ever-at-my-school-how-do-i-get-the-community-involved/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/im-doing-a-breast-cancer-benefit-for-the-first-time-ever-at-my-school-how-do-i-get-the-community-involved/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:42:10 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/im-doing-a-breast-cancer-benefit-for-the-first-time-ever-at-my-school-how-do-i-get-the-community-involved/ Continue reading →]]> I’m student council president at my school and I want to hold a huge breast cancer benefit in our auditourium. I have ordered keychains, tattoos, ribbons, tableclothes, balloons, and all sort of little things. We’re going to sell pink cookies and cupcakes and have an actual breast cancer survivor speak. How can I get our community involved so that we have a huge turn out?

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/im-doing-a-breast-cancer-benefit-for-the-first-time-ever-at-my-school-how-do-i-get-the-community-involved/feed/ 2 What treatment is out there for small brain tumors that come from breast cancer? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-treatment-is-out-there-for-small-brain-tumors-that-come-from-breast-cancer/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-treatment-is-out-there-for-small-brain-tumors-that-come-from-breast-cancer/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:39:56 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-treatment-is-out-there-for-small-brain-tumors-that-come-from-breast-cancer/ My daughter has tumors now in her brain from the breast cancer. The breast cancer tumors stopped growing and shrank slightly from treatment with ixempra and xeloda. What treatment works best for the brain tumors?

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-treatment-is-out-there-for-small-brain-tumors-that-come-from-breast-cancer/feed/ 6 What are the chances of me getting breast cancer? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-the-chances-of-me-getting-breast-cancer/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-the-chances-of-me-getting-breast-cancer/#comments Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:12:11 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-the-chances-of-me-getting-breast-cancer/ Continue reading →]]> My grandma and mother both got diagnosed with breast cancer when they were 33, and my grandma only had it once, but my mother had it four times. i heard it was gentic, and i am wondering if maybe there is an oncologist that would know what my chances are. my grandma and mother both lived through all cancer(s). I am 12 right now.
oh crap, are you serious, will i most likely get it?

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-the-chances-of-me-getting-breast-cancer/feed/ 7 How do I help my sister get through her breast cancer treatment ? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-do-i-help-my-sister-get-through-her-breast-cancer-treatment/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-do-i-help-my-sister-get-through-her-breast-cancer-treatment/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:23:04 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-do-i-help-my-sister-get-through-her-breast-cancer-treatment/ Continue reading →]]> My sister was recently told she has breast cancer. I am her big brother and not sure how to help get through this ordeal. I am so afraid of losing her. But I want to be supportive and not bring her down. What can I do?

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-do-i-help-my-sister-get-through-her-breast-cancer-treatment/feed/ 6 Is it possible to have breast cancer if your breasts are not fully developed? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/is-it-possible-to-have-breast-cancer-if-your-breasts-are-not-fully-developed/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/is-it-possible-to-have-breast-cancer-if-your-breasts-are-not-fully-developed/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:42:35 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/is-it-possible-to-have-breast-cancer-if-your-breasts-are-not-fully-developed/ Just wondering because one of my friends said something about feeling a bump in the middle of both of her breasts, so is this breast cancer, or nothing?

Thanks

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/is-it-possible-to-have-breast-cancer-if-your-breasts-are-not-fully-developed/feed/ 2 What are some good presents for people struggling with breast cancer? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-some-good-presents-for-people-struggling-with-breast-cancer/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-some-good-presents-for-people-struggling-with-breast-cancer/#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:17:18 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-some-good-presents-for-people-struggling-with-breast-cancer/ Continue reading →]]> I know a lady in her late 40′s early 50′s that has just found out she has breast cancer. It has really gotten her down. She has just started kemo. I want to get her something to help her through these times since she has no one really to talk to. What are some cd’s or books that might help her spirit in these hard times?

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/what-are-some-good-presents-for-people-struggling-with-breast-cancer/feed/ 2 How can I be most supportive of my best friend who has breast cancer? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-can-i-be-most-supportive-of-my-best-friend-who-has-breast-cancer/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-can-i-be-most-supportive-of-my-best-friend-who-has-breast-cancer/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:20:06 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-can-i-be-most-supportive-of-my-best-friend-who-has-breast-cancer/ Continue reading →]]> My friend had a mastectomy but is undergoing chemotherapy that is making her sick. Now she fears that the cancer has gone to her bones as she is having severe pain in her knee and needs to use a walker to get around. Does anyone know if breast cancer can progress to bone cancer? Also what are some things I might be able to do to encourage her? She puts up a very brave and stoic front but I know she is frightened. Thank you.

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/how-can-i-be-most-supportive-of-my-best-friend-who-has-breast-cancer/feed/ 12 what’s the difference between regular breast lumps and breast cancer lumps? http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/whats-the-difference-between-regular-breast-lumps-and-breast-cancer-lumps/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/whats-the-difference-between-regular-breast-lumps-and-breast-cancer-lumps/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:23:23 +0000 admin http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/whats-the-difference-between-regular-breast-lumps-and-breast-cancer-lumps/ Continue reading →]]> I don’t know what the difference would be between regular lumps in breasts and cancerous lumps.
2 years ago I was a 34 A now, I’m a 34 D 5 foot 5 130 pounds…i have bigger boobs then my mom & my older sister & my dad and I have big lumps in my chest that hurt a little when I touch them, but I’m too young for breast cancer…. so whats the difference between regular lumps & cancerous lumps?

also, what are some other symptoms?

]]> http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/whats-the-difference-between-regular-breast-lumps-and-breast-cancer-lumps/feed/ 4 Warning Signs Of Breast Cancer You Should Be Aware Of http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/warning-signs-of-breast-cancer-you-should-be-aware-of/ http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/warning-signs-of-breast-cancer-you-should-be-aware-of/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 08:16:44 +0000 Chris Hilton http://breastcancer-facts.com/breast-cancer/warning-signs-of-breast-cancer-you-should-be-aware-of/ Continue reading →]]> Breast cancer can be a very dangerous disease as the worst outcome might lead to the end of your life. However, should you receive treatment for this at an initial stage, you definitely have a higher chance of surviving as well as receiving a complete cure to it too.

Contracting breast cancer doesn’t necessary means “the end”. If you look at it in a different angle, it’s “the beginning” of you learning how you can fight for your life and finding hope.

Since breast cancer is one of the most typical forms of cancers being contracted by people around the world, it is better to have a deeper understand of such cancer and the its warning signs.

Do you know the warning signs of breast cancer?

* Size or shape change of the breast.

* A lump or thickening in the breast. (Possible areas include area surrounding the breast or the underarm.)

* Breast feels unusually warm to the touch.

* Retraction of nipple. (Nipple turned inwards or sunken into the breast.)

* Nipple’s shape becomes irregular.

* Rash on the nipple or areola.

* Discharge through the nipple. (Either bloody or fluid.)

* Dimpling of the skin on breast. (The skin appears like the skin of the orange.)

* Breast looks red, scaly or swollen.

* Breast feeling pain.

If any of the symptoms occurred to you and you feel uneasy about it, please consult your doctor immediately. Don’t forget that discovering that you have cancer at inintial stage is much better than finding it at a more advanced stage.

Even though you were diagnosed by the doctor later that this isn’t cancer, it might be much better than worrying about it for days before finally deciding to tell someone about it.

Nonetheless, please do not take this matter lightly. Often be on a lookout for the changes of your breast, particularly the nipples. In case the nipple discharges either fluid or blood, or there is a retraction of the nipples, these could be possible signs of cancer.

The symptoms for breast cancer may not come that early the moment you contracted the disease, which is the reason why it’s advisable for you to do body check-ups on a regular basis, particularly for older women as they had a higher possibility of contracting such cancer.

You may check your breasts or nipples on a regular basis and note for every changes to them, the moment that you feel something isn’t right, consult your doctor right away even though you are feeling that it may be a false alarm. This is particularly important if you’re of those people out there who have an incredibly unhealthy lifestyle.

That is exactly why you need to remain healthy and treasure your life!

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