About Breast Cancer: Be Sure You Understand Your Diagnosis

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Two women recently died of breast cancer. One had fair warning and enjoyed her final four months at home. The other got just 8 weeks and died in the hospital. Did both of them really understand their diagnosis? Norma Zenteno Dies After Brief Battle With Breast Cancer This fiery Latina musician, gifted in jazz, rock, latin, and funk is gone from us. Too quick and too confusing - originally given a diagnosis of early breast cancer, then hospitalized with kidney failure. What went wrong? Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  chemotherapy  death Opting Out of Breast Cancer Treatment Not everybody wants treatment for cancer. There's actually a wide range of reasons for this. My friend who had a terminal diagnosis chose quality of life instead of chemo. Then she arranged for home hospice. One night, she dreamed that she got a tour of Heaven. She was eager to return, and a few days later, she left peacefully. Search Related Topics:  chemotherapy treatments  breast cancer treatment  treatment decisions Say This, Not That, When Talking Breast Cancer Ever heard of Cancer Etiquette? It encompasses a way of talking, acting, using body language, and any other method of communication with a cancer patient. In proper breast cancer etiquette,... Read more Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  diagnosis  treatments Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics An introductory guide to breast cancer with articles and resources about the definition, types of breast cancer, symptoms, survival statistics, and more. Related Searches Breast Cancer Cancer Treatment Cancer Diagnosis Cancer Symptoms Cancer Chemotherapy 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 The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read 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.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 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: Dr. Susan Love is Impatient for Prevention

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Dr. Susan Love is Impatient for Breast Cancer Prevention She wrote the book on breast cancer. She leads the Army of Women. She is a surgeon and research scientist specializing in breast cancer. And now, Dr. Susan Love can add "cancer survivor" to her list of titles. She has just started back to work and looks forward to doing more research. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer prevention  chemotherapy  bone marrow transplant Say This, Not That, When Talking Breast Cancer Ever heard of Cancer Etiquette? It encompasses a way of talking, acting, using body language, and any other method of communication with a cancer patient. There are some thing you should not say, and some ways you should not say it. Here's some hints. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  diagnosis  treatments Emotions and Breast Cancer: Expressing, Coping, Surviving Women report that they fear breast cancer more than heart disease, even though they have a better chance of surviving breast cancer, and later dying of stroke or heart failure. It's perfectly normal to be on an emotional rollercoaster, if you've been diagnosed with breast cancer. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer support  emotions  coping Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment You've gotten your initial diagnosis of breast cancer, but don't know much about what to expect. Here is a roadmap for newly diagnosed patients; full of information about diagnosis, tests, emotions, and the many options you may be offered for surgery and treatment. Educating yourself will help you travel this difficult road with confidence. Related Searches Breast Cancer Cancer Prevention Cancer Treatment Cancer Symptoms Cancer Chemotherapy Featured Articles 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 Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read 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.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   What You Say Your Survivor Story Your Life After Cancer Your Breast Cancer Tattoo   Follow me on: Advertisement

Is Reconstruction Right for You?

Featured: Cancer Myths Dispelled

Breast Cancer Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Is Reconstruction the Right Choice for You? You may be weighing the pros and cons of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. The best decision really depends on you. Read Article ›   • Overwhelmed by Treatment Decisions   • When Laughter Is Healing   • Exploring Clinical Trials   Featured Cancer Myths Dispelled The organization that started World Cancer Day seeks to end persistent cancer myths. Read Article › Researching Environmental Factors Task force recommends focusing more aggressively on chemical exposures. Read Article › Fewer Mammograms for Some Getting a mammogram every two years may be OK for women ages 66 to 74. Read Article › Alcohol and Cancer Deaths Alcohol is to blame for 1 in every 30 U.S. cancer deaths each year. Read Article › Top Picks • Cancer Death Rates Fall • Screenings You Don't Need • Existing Drugs May Help More Women • Longer Tamoxifen Helps Survival Tools & Resources • Check Health Score • Breast Self-Exam • Prevention Tips • Stress Busters ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT   From the WebMD Network • Different Types of Breast Cancer • Disease Prevention in Women • Quiz: All About Breast Cancer Find more of WebMD: About This Email: You are signed up for this WebMD email as clrmyers6@gmail.com. Don't miss a single email from WebMD -- add health@messages.webmd.com to your Address Book Manage My WebMD Mail | Unsubscribe WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | 400 Colony Square, Suite 2100 | Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.

About Breast Cancer: Discovery: Breast Cancer Enzyme Causes Mutations

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer New Discovery: Breast Cancer Enzyme Causes Mutations It's been said that cancer cells are immortal, because they just won't die. Well, research may have found the key to stopping these zombie-like cells, by blocking an enzyme. If scientists are successful with this, it could change the future of prevention and treatment. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer  dna mutations  genetic research Tumor Angiogenesis - Cellular Hijacking Tumor cells are greedy. They want food and drink that belongs to healthy cells. Angiogenesis is what they do to get their dinner. Fortunately, that's also their weak point. Search Related Topics:  breast screening  breast cancer tumors  metastasis Oncotype DX - Multi-Gene Assay Test Early detection of breast cancer saves lives, and may require less strenuous treatment. But how would you know which treatments would really prevent the return of your cancer? The Oncotype DX is a diagnostic test that helps you and your oncologist determine which treatment plan will most effectively prevent your cancer from returning (recurrence) or help to control your disease. Search Related Topics:  genetic mutation  genetic factors  genes Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Support strategies for you during and after treatment. Read about support groups, their benefits and drawbacks. Learn about getting help at home, and advice for family and friends. Related Searches Breast Cancer Gene Mutations Gene Polymorphism Cancer Causes Discovery Featured Articles 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 Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. Read 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.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 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