Breast Cancer DIY
...created by women with breast cancer, for women with breast cancer!
The Breast: continued...
On This Page:
Part 1: Diagnosis and Tests Part 2: Treatment and Care
Part 3: Living and Coping
Diagnosis & Tests:
We cannot stress strongly enough, that early detection can be a big plus in treating breast cancer.
Are you due for a mammogram? Please make your appointment now.
Diagnosis
Not all medical institutions, or advocacy groups, agree on when women should start regular breast cancer screening: mammograms. As research evolves, the age of early detection changes, too. We have provided some very interesting websites to help you with this decision. But whatever your decision, it is very important that you have your regular mammograms!
Breast Cancer Screening:
Monthly breast breast self-examination starting at age 20. Breast examination by a health-care provider every three years starting at age 20; annual clinical breast exam starting at age 40. Annual screening mammography starting at age 40. Women in high-risk categories may want to consider starting screening at age 30.
Interesting Articles:
"Triple-Negative" Patients Are Biggest Unmet Need in Metastatic Breast Cancer"
Also, Breastcancer.org: transcript of online conference:
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
VIDEO:
Medical News Today
Click Here For More Information on Diagnosis and Tests
Part Two:
The two major goals of breast cancer treatment are:
1) To rid the body of the cancer as completely as possible.
2) To prevent cancer from returning.
What Determines Your Treatment:
Your cancer specialist will recommend the type of treatment for you depending on:
> The location and size of the tumor in your breast.
> Results of lab tests done on the cancerous cells
> The extent or stage of your cancer.
It should be noted that your doctor will consider your age and general health, and also your feeling about your treatment options.
Be sure to discuss your treatment options with your cancer specialist.
Article of Interest:
Breast Cancer Network of Strength
“Dealing with Side Effects of Treatment Now and Later”
VIDEO:
Medical News Today
Click Here For More Information on Treatment and Care
Part 3:
Coping with the Fear of Breast Cancer Recurrence:
Are you done with breast cancer treatment? You may be ready to create a “new normal” for life. For more information, please see Resources & Links: Coping
Managing Cancer Fatigue and Depression:
Fatigue is common with cancer and cancer treatment. For more information, please see Resources & Links: Coping
Breast Reconstruction Surgery Information:
After mastectomy, doctors can sculpt (create) a new breast. It is a patient's personal choice to get breast resconstruction surgery. For more information, please see Resources & Links: Surgery& Reconstruction
Dental: Take Care of Your Teeth:
For more information, please see Resources & Links: Dentist
Fashion After Mastectomy Surgery:
Designers are making many pretty fashions for women who have had mstectomies: bras, swimsuits, and casual, as well as evening wear. For more information, please see Resources & Links: Mastectomy
Friend or Relative with Breast Cancer and what you need to know:
Do you have a friend or relative with breast cancer? For more information, please see Resources & Links: Caregivers, and Coping, and Relationships, and Resources
If you have breast cancer now or have had it in the past, you may wonder how new breast cancer findings affect you. For more information, please see Resources and Links: Clinical Trials
Marriage, Dating, Sexuality and Breast Cancer:
For more information, please see Resources and Links: Relationships and Pregnancy/Sexuality
Nutrition and Exercise During Breast Cancer Treatment:
What should you eat during breast cancer treatment? Can you work out if you feel like it? Check with your doctors because every person is different. For more information, please see Resources and Links: Nutrition and Exercise
Male Breast Cancer:
For more information, please see Resources & Links: Male Breast Cancer
Are you done with breast cancer treatment? For more information, please see Resources & Links: Treatments & Care
You will find the following information at Resources & Links under the topic of Coping:
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Coping with the Diagnosis |
Choosing Life |
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Fatigue |
Quality of Life |
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Keeping You Faith |
Living + Managing |
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Living with Breast Cancer |
Not Facing this Alone |
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Raising a Family |
Recurrence Fear |
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Self Care Tips |
Support |
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Taking Time for Yourself |
Articles of Interest to Read |
Article of Interest:
Breast Cancer and 9/11: Moves woman from Zombie to Warrior
http://www.kitv.com/breastcancer/16377238/detail.html
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