About Breast Cancer: Patients May Say Goodbye To Lymphedema

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Yet another sign that treatment for breast cancer is improving! Patients with early-stage breast cancer can avoid having a large number of lymph nodes removed to be tested for metastasis. A new study show that survival rates are just as good with a sentinel node biopsy. Breast Cancer Patients May Say Goodbye To Lymphedema If you've ever had, or seen, arm lymphedema - you know that it is a swelling that can extend from shoulder to fingertips. Lymphedema can persist the rest of a patient's life, causing discomfort and in some cases, disability. But now, for early stage breast cancer, arm lymphedema may become a thing of the past. See More About:  Arm Lymphedema Exercises  Compression Sleeves Macrobiotic Diet Claims to Prevent and Relieve Cancer Michio Kushi's quest for world peace ended in a diet that resembles what a pre-industrial Japanese farmer would eat. Simple, whole foods, organically and locally grown. It's called macrobiotics, and when practiced in a balanced way, it a very healthy way to live. Here's my review of the 25th Anniversary edition of this classic book. See More About:  healthy diet  breast cancer support  breast cancer prevention Switch To Whole Grains For Better Health When I was little, Dad and I used to snack on a cereal called Raisin Bran. I thought "Bran" was part of the "brand name" of the popular cereal. Much later, I understood that bran that important dietary benefits. Nowadays, I have switched from white bread and white rice to brown, whole grain products. Our pasta is always whole grain, as is our cereal. Still not convinced that you can enjoy whole grains? Check out the list at the end of my article and see if you can find a popular snack food that fills the bill perfectly! See More About:  breast cancer prevention  healthy diet  dietary fiber Fish and Seafood - Dive In To Healthy Eating So if I haven't convinced you to give up meat and become a vegetarian, or a forager for nuts and berries, be assured that it is still okay to eat fish. Most kinds of fish, that is - some aren't all that healthy. Fish provides you with cancer-fighting omega-3's. This is a fast, easy way to combine your whole foods diet with a tasty main dish! Even a macrobiotic diet can include servings of fish - so you need not feel that you're living in a prison of broccoli and brown rice. Learn about the benefits of low-fat fish in this article. See More About:  healthy diet  omega-3 fatty acids  cold water fish Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Lymphedema Treatment Leg Lymphedema Prostate Cancer Diet Arm Lymphedema Featured Articles Take A Mammogram Awareness Survey Follow Me On Twitter Fan Me On FaceBook Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader to Reader How Do You Cope With Nausea? What's In Your Chemo Bag? Handling Unwanted Breast Cancer Advice Advertisement

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Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy - More Options Now
For patients with early stage breast cancer, radiation therapy combined with lumpectomy is an alternative to mastectomy that many women prefer. However, the traditional external beam radiation therapy is a long, tedious process. Now there are better options available.

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	» Breast Cancer Share and Support February 16, 2011 A Valentine to My Breast Cancer Sisters The tendency to find good things about cancer annoys me.  I like being optimistic, but cancer is such an ugly disease that attempts to lighten it up seem offensive.  If you have similar reactions, please forgive me while I talk about one blessing cancer has brought me. Community Shareposts Lymph Node Surgery for Breast Cancer: More Harm Than Good? PJ Hamel | Posted: Feb 10, 2011 When you hear the words “You have cancer,” your life changes – instantly. Read More » Cancer of the Breast Implant? BeauBeau | Posted: Feb 01, 2011   Ten years ago, I made a decision to follow up my mastectomies with silicone breast implants. Read More » What You Need to Know About Your Breasts Phyllis Johnson | Posted: Jan 30, 2011 A book recommendation for MyBreastCancerNetwork. Read More » Sailboats | Posted: Dec 31, 1969 After cancer treatment, I think we all must look like a sailboat pushed off from the dock. Read More » Question of the Week | Posted:  Dec 31, 1969  What percentage of early diagnosed breast cancer results in metastatic breast cancer? Newsletter Sponsored Link Get the scoop on birth control and prevention. Learn more about osteoarthritis. Start here. This email was sent to: clrmyers6@gmail.com. If this email was forwarded to you by another email recipient and you would like to subscribe, click here. If you would like to forward this newsletter to a friend, click here. If you'd like to unsubscribe, click here. HealthCentral, 2300 Wilson Boulevard #600 Arlington, VA 22201 © 2010 The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

About Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Cancer Risk

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I hate cancer - any type, any form! So when I saw that the American Cancer Society was co-publisher on a new book about lowering your cancer risk, I had to read it. It's a good book, easy to read, understand, and use. Reduce Your Cancer Risk Reduce Your Cancer Risk is a book that delivers on its title. Written by a health journalist and an oncologist - both with a personal and professional interest in cancer - this book gives you a risk-reducing plan. It won't be easy, because you may have to make some challenging changes - but a lower cancer risk is worth the effort! Here's my review of this book. See More About:  breast cancer prevention  breast cancer risk  cancer prevention Three Big Changes To Lower Cancer Risk We need to crush out all our cigarettes, eat smaller portions of healthier foods, and stop being couch potatoes. Research shows that deaths from cancer can be prevented or reduced by adopting healthier lifestyles - a wonderful promise, one that many of us might like to adopt! See More About:  breast self-exam  exercise  healthy diet Lycopene Colors You Healthy Lycopene makes tomatoes red, inhibits tumors, and acts as an antioxidant. The FDA even studied lycopene to see if the claims about lycopene and cancer were true! The good news is this: if you consume tomato sauce - think low-fat pizza or spaghetti sauce over whole wheat pasta - you're getting the best dose of lycopene that your body can use. Healthy and inexpensive - a great combination! See More About:  lycopene  tomatoes  supplements Free Healing For Your Body, Mind, and Spirit Part of lowering your cancer risk is taking care of your whole person. After my treatments, I tried Tai Chi, then belly dance, as well as swimming, treadmill, and weights to get back in shape. Here are some free and low-cost ways to start healing your whole person. Best Free Stuff You Got During Breast Cancer Treatment See More About:  breast cancer support  free stuff  Breast Cancer Ads Cancer Prostate Cancer Diet Breast Cancer Signs New Cancer Treatment Nutrition for Cancer Featured Articles Follow Me On Twitter Fan Me On FaceBook Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   What's Your Story? Coping With Tissue Expander Pain Tell Off Your Tumor! Pictures of Your Life After Breast Cancer Advertisement

Presurgical Dos and Don'ts

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	In This Issue:   • Hot Flashes Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk   • Breast Cancer Survivors May Face Early Hip Fracture   • 'As good as it gets.' Prepping for the OR: Surgery Dos and Don'ts Getting ready for breast cancer surgery is nerve-racking. What you need to know to beforehand to put your mind at ease. Also See:   • What's Your Cancer Risk?   • 8 Ways to Avoid Misdiagnosis   • Should You See a Specialist? Health News & Features Hot Flashes Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk Menopause symptoms like hot flashes may be tied to less of a risk for the most common breast cancers. Also See:   • Gene Associated With Reduce Cancer Risk   • Lymph Node Removal Not Needed Breast Cancer Survivors May Face Early Hip Fractures A new study suggests breast cancer survivors have a higher risk for early hip fractures than other women. The Cause Also See:   • Repeat MRIs Boost Accuracy of Results   • Faulty Mammograms Cause High Anxiety More From WebMD: • How Often Do You Need a Full-Body Skin Check?  From The WebMD Network • Qs to Ask Doctor About Breast Cancer From The Breast Cancer Community 'As good as it gets.' This WebMD member, who has no new tumors, shares her outlook on the "crazy long journey." Can you relate? Find support in the Breast Cancer Community. Newsletter Management Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as clrmyers6@gmail.com. View and manage your WebMD newsletter preferences. Subscribe to more newsletters. Change/update your email address. To unsubscribe from this Breast Cancer newsletter, send a blank email to bc_unsub@health.webmd.com. To unsubscribe from ALL WebMD newsletters, send a blank email to unsub@health.webmd.com. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1201 Peachtree Street, NE 400 Colony Square, Suite 2100, Atlanta GA 30361 © 2011 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement WebMD Shortcuts Breast Cancer Health Center Member Support Group Boards & Blogs News Center Home Page