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| 838.1 | Tell her not to play waiting games.... | TRNPRC::SIGEL | Welcome to Your Life | Fri Sep 08 1989 11:42 | 10 |
| Steve
She should have it treated ASAP, it could spread if she does not,
in the early stages it is very treatable. I know a couple of woman that
have it and have been cured because they treated it early. Tell her
not to take any chances, or it could mean losing her life if she lets
it go to far.
good luck
Lynne
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| 838.2 | my grandmother died from breast cancer | HANNAH::OSMAN | see HANNAH::IGLOO$:[OSMAN]ERIC.VT240 | Fri Sep 08 1989 12:24 | 11 |
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yes, I would have liked to meet my mother's mother. She died before
I was born.
It was extremely frustrating for my grandfather, who was a doctor
no less. His wife was stubborn and afraid, so she didn't do anything
about her lump.
So she died, and could have still been alive today !
/Eric
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| 838.3 | Don't play with fire....you could get burned.
| SSDEVO::GALLUP | walking in a winter wonderland.... | Wed Sep 13 1989 12:17 | 14 |
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A rather close subject with me..... I never knew my family had a history of
breast cancer, because they were too "embarrassed" to say anything...My great
grandmother lost both of her breasts, my grandmother one...and my aunt
lost both as well.
They were too embarrassed to say anything to the rest of the family, but I
finally found out about 3 months ago....
It's a serious thing, and not to be taken lightly. You can be assured I'm
goin to be MUCH more aware from now on.....
/kath
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| 838.4 | Have a mammogram as a regular part of your annual exam | VCSESU::KINNEY | | Thu Sep 14 1989 16:08 | 25 |
| Over Labor Day Weekend (1989), I found a lump. On Tuesday, I went to
see my doctor. She found two more lumps. One Wednesday, I went back
into see my doctor, and she did a "needle aspiration" (extract some of
the fluid via a needle to examine). Due to the color, light yellow,
she felt that there was no need for alarm, but insisted that I go
into Hahnemann Hospital on Thurs. for a mammogram. So, on Thurs.
I did go into the hospital. I had never had a mammogram before, and
I am a very modest person. The radiologist was extremely sensitive
to me and she was very gentle. I waited right there for the results.
She came back into the room, and said that the doctor who was going
over the x-rays wanted me to have an "ultrasound" done, so I consented
and I was brought into yet another room. I saw the results instantly.
On the screen, the lumps looked like black stones - which kind of
scared
me. The doctor came in, and told me that these lumps were completely
normal (just had fluid in them) and that nothing more need be done.
I was so relieved. I had been a basket case for about 5 days.
I should have been having mammograms all along - and from here on in
I will definitely be sure to have at least one per year.
I heard that a mammogram can find a lump several years before it even
"surfaces". That's really something. I guess that's why after age 40,
it's suggested that woman have a mammogram on a pretty regular basis.
It's like an insurance policy, and I highly recommend it.
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| 838.5 | | CSC32::WOLBACH | | Thu Sep 14 1989 17:31 | 7 |
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I'm not sure of your age, but once a year is not necessary in
most cases.
Deborah
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| 838.6 | | CSC32::BLAZEK | the devil may care but I don't mind | Thu Sep 14 1989 18:55 | 8 |
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My doctor advises self-examination once a month. I tend to
sort of forget about it and just have it done once a year as
part of my yearly check-up. I've never heard it advised to
have it done less than once a year, regardless of age.
Carla
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| 838.7 | | CSC32::WOLBACH | | Thu Sep 14 1989 19:06 | 12 |
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Agreed. Self breast-exam monthly, with a breast exam
performed by a physician yearly. .4 advocated a mammogram
yearly, and that is not the normal recommendation.
(alas, I've forgotten what the schedule for mammograms is,
but it's based on age, modified by a family history of
breast cancer)
Deb
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| 838.8 | | VAXRT::CANNOY | despair of the dragons, dreaming | Fri Sep 15 1989 10:17 | 5 |
| I don't know for sure, but if your family has a history of breast
cancer and you already have fibrocystic disease, I'd personally think
yearly was a good idea.
Tamzen
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| 838.9 | The Cancer Information Service | CURIE::LEVINE | Insert Witty Remark Here | Mon Oct 02 1989 18:17 | 16 |
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I hope that by now your ex-wife has seen a doctor about her condition.
Cancer definitely spreads, and the sooner the condition is treated, the
better the chances of getting all the bad stuff outa there!!!
If you still have questions about breast cancer (or any other kind of
cancer), there's a national Cancer Hotline.
The number is: 1-800-4CANCER
The people there can answer your questions and send you any information
you need.
- Sarah
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