Breast Cancer Newsletter from BellaOnline.com

Sometimes it's hard to avoid feeling like a victim -- or potential victim -- when it comes to breast cancer. Being proactive and making healthy lifestyle choices for yourself is one way to fight back. Here are some easy ways to get motivated!

Healthy Choices Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer survivors know that being proactive is the key ingredient to feeling empowered. Here are some easy ways to take charge of your diet and lifestyle to reduce the risk of breast cancer for you and your loved ones.

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About Breast Cancer: Neutropenic Diet Protects From Fevers & Infections

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Both my sister and I have had chemo. She had it before a stem cell transplant and I had it for breast cancer. Both of us struggled with side effects, especially a low immune system. If this is your case too, you must be really picky about what you eat. Bacteria is not your friend right now! Neutropenic Diet Protects From Fevers & Infections Who knows what microbes lurk on your evening meal? We hope that none do! When you're in treatment and your neutrophils are on vacation, make sure you eat a neutropenic diet. Guarding against bacteria and microbes and mold will protect you from fevers, infections, and additional treatments. See More About:  side effects  breast cancer treatment  blood counts Mucositis Hurts, But Help is Available Mucositis is another possible side effect of chemo. I compare it to having burning matches scattered all up and down from one end of the digestive system to the other. It can get so bad that the pain can cause delays in treatment. Fortunately, there are good solutions for this. Treatments for Mucositis Home Remedies See More About:  side effects  breast cancer treatment  chemotherapy Keep Your Mouth Happy My dentist is a wonderful lady who treats the whole person, not just my teeth. She gave me lots of tips on how chemo would affect my dental health, and some good ways to prevent problems. We call her the Natural Tooth Fairy! See More About:  oral health  cancer treatment  chemotherapy Newly Diagnosed Advice and Information You can understand your diagnosis, know what disease stages mean and how that affects your treatment options. More tests might be needed - understand the reasons for the tests and what results will mean for you. Make informed decisions - before treatment begins. See More About:  cancer treatment  diagnosis  pathology report Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Facts Cancer Treatment Breast Cancer Stage Cancer Symptoms Featured Articles Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Get Socially Connected Fan Me On Facebook Tweet Me On Twitter Stick With Me on Pinterest   Follow me on: Advertisement

Know Your Options to Get the Best Care

		Tuesday , March 27, 2012
	In This Issue:   • Dietary Cadmium Linked to Breast Cancer?   • New Guidelines to Help Cancer Survivors   • Coping With a Second Cancer Diagnosis Know Your Options to Get the Best Care Every woman should have a treatment plan tailored to her needs. Take our personalized health check to find out if you are on track. Also See:   • How to Build a Support Team   • Top Cancer-Fighting Foods   • Types of Benign Breast Lumps   Health Care Reform Showdown The new health care reform law is headed to the Supreme Court March 26-28. Learn about the issues. Health News & Features Dietary Cadmium Linked to Breast Cancer? High levels of dietary cadmium may boost your breast cancer risk. But it's not a reason to avoid veggies and whole grains. Also See:   • Estrogen Post-Hysterectomy May Lower Cancer Risk   • When Denial Can Kill You New Guidelines to Help Cancer Survivors Guidelines sort out health issues for women returning to their ob-gyns after cancer treatment. Also See:   • Deodorant and Breast Cancer Fears   • Breast Cancer: More Likely to Spread Than Other Cancers? From the WebMD Network • Breast Cancer Prevention • Essential Screening Tests Every Woman Needs • Quiz: All About Breast Cancer From the Breast Cancer Community Coping With a Second Cancer Diagnosis She finished her breast cancer treatment last year and now has a brain tumor. She's looking for someone who can 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 © 2012 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.	advertisement advertisement

About Breast Cancer: Celebrating Survival, 10 Years After Diagnosis

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer When I was newly diagnosed, a fellow survivor told me that in a year I would, "look back and laugh!" I thought she was nuts. Nice, but nuts! When my anniversary came around, I just heaved a sigh of relief. This year is a little different though. 10 Years as a Breast Cancer Survivor The pretty woman in the breast cancer resource center looked healthy and strong. She asked me a few questions and then started collecting stuff for me to read. This lady had lots of answers and was very confident. Finally, she revealed that she was a 10-year survivor! At that point, I could not imagine living 10 years past my diagnosis - but now I am a TEN YEAR survivor! See More About:  breast cancer  anniversary  survivor story How You Celebrated Your Breast Cancer Anniversary Did you do something special for your cancer anniversary? My husband and my father took me out to my favorite Mexican Seafood restaurant, and made sure I didn't have to cook, clean up, or pay up! It was a low-key party, but that's what I like. You may prefer a grander soiree - so tell me: How did you celebrate? See More About:  breast cancer survivor  support groups  survivor story Giuliana Rancic Unfazed by Breast Cancer Giuliana Rancic lost both breasts in December, had reconstruction, and went right back to work on television. She is on E! News and Fashion Police and is very, very into clothes and shoes. Rancic has said that having breast cancer didn't change her - which I find hard to believe! Is it okay for high-profile people to talk about cancer as if it is just a blip on the scope screen of life? See More About:  breast cancer  mastectomy  fertility Emotional Stages of Breast Cancer I have met people that were in treatment, yet still in denial about their breast cancer. Denial isn't supposed to last that long, but it is a common stage of emotions. Find out what the other stages may be, at diagnosis, in treatment, and in recovery. See More About:  breast cancer diagnosis  emotions  emotional stages Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Facts Breast Cancer Signs Lung Cancer Cure Treatment Cancer Prostate Cancer Featured Articles Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Breast Cancer: 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I wanted to keep up my work schedule, my housework, my garden, and my pre-diagnosis "normal" life, even after I started chemo. After all, I was going to beat cancer, so wasn't I strong? It turns out that my attitude didn't match reality. 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself If You Have BreastCancer Please don't make yourself sicker if you have breast cancer. Stop doing things that sabotage your recovery. Instead, start treating yourself well. You might pick up good, new habits to carry with you into ife after breast cancer. See More About:  10 things to stop doing  breast cancer diagnosis  chemotherapy 10 Ways to Cut Yourself Some Slack Give yourself permission to cope - with the shock of diagnosis, the effects of treatment, and the changes that surgery brings. Take breaks, delegate, and then delegate some more. See More About:  cancer treatments  self-care  coping strategies 10 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon About Breast Cancer Surgery Surgery is something that can't be undone. It can be redone and revised, but it can't be erased. Be sure you know what to expect before you commit to any surgery. Ask questions and get clear answers before you make decisions. See More About:  breast cancer surgery  cancer treatments  treatment decisions 10 Ways To Support A Patient During Chemotherapy Your supporters don't always know how to help you through treatment. Ask them to be your chemo buddy - then give them this list of 10 things they can do. I'll bet after trying some of these, they can come up with even more ways to be a great supporter! See More About:  breast cancer support  chemotherapy  cancer support Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Facts Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Terminal Cancer Cancer Symptoms Featured Articles 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 Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Speak Up, Please! Review a Medical App What's In Your Chemo Tote Bag? Tell Your Survivor Story   Follow me on: Advertisement