February 27, 2013

About Breast Cancer: Be Sure You Understand Your Diagnosis

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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?
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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.

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
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