About Breast Cancer: Pink Ribbon Bling Already Appearing!

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Mugs Photo © Pam Stephan Not All Pink Ribbon Bling Raises Dough For Breast Cancer Gimme a break! Stuff with pink ribbons is already on store shelves and it isn't even October. How much of that is just merchandising, and how much is fundraising? I've got some advice for you - Think First, Pink Later Search Related Topics:  pink ribbons  breast cancer awareness month  fundraising Where Do My Pink Ribbon Donations Go? Isn't it better to just write a check to your favorite breast cancer charity? Yes - sometimes! Some agencies spend most of your dollar on patients, but others spend it on administrative costs. Check out the bottom line before you sign your money away. Give smart! Search Related Topics:  fundraising  breast cancer  pink ribbon Pink Fatigue And Breast Cancer Awareness Do you dread the annual arrival of Pink Ribbon October? When you see all the pink ribbons, do you feel like it represents a new American religion just for women? If you see a sign-up notice to participate in a Run or Walk for breast cancer, do you cross the road to get away? If so, you may suffer from Pink Fatigue. Search Related Topics:  breast cancer support  pink ribbons  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 Stages Pink Ribbon Logo Cancer Patient Care Treatment for Cancer Cancer Diagnosis 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 Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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 © 2013 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

Busting 8 Myths About Lumps

Shorter Course of Radiation

Breast Cancer Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Busting 8 Myths About Lumps Finding a lump in your breast can be scary. But don't jump to conclusions before getting the facts. Read Article ›   • FDA Panel Backs Early Cancer Drug   • Moving in the Right Direction   • Managing Treatment Side Effects   Breast Cancer Assessment Personalized tips for coping. Get Started › Featured Shorter Course of Radiation     3 weeks of high-dose radiation may be effective for treating early breast cancer. Read Article › Tamoxifen's Mental Side Effects Researchers confirm that drug may cause some women to feel mental fogginess. Read Article › Problems With Cancer Care A new report explains why the cancer-patient care system in the U.S. is in crisis. Read Blog › Fear Prompts Mastectomies Young women with breast cancer overestimate the risk of getting cancer in the opposite, healthy breast. Read Article › ADVERTISEMENT   ADVERTISEMENT   From the WebMD Network • Preparing for a Mammogram • A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer • Breast Cancer Risk Factors   Top Picks • MRI Doesn't Help Early Cancer • Living Well With Metastatic Cancer • Channel Blockers Tied to Cancer • Guide to Invasive Breast Cancer Tools & Resources • Cancer Check • Breast Self-Exam • Prevention Tips • Stress Busters

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About Breast Cancer: Perjeta For Pre-Surgical HER2 Treatment

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Art © Pam Stephan Perjeta For Pre-Surgical HER2 Breast Cancer Treatment A panel of experts who advise the U. S. Food and Drug Administration has voted in favor of fast-tracking the agency's approval for Perjeta, for use in early-stage breast cancer. Metastatic patients have already benefited from this drug, which shrinks tumors. Search Related Topics:  her2  breast cancer  metastatic disease HER2/neu Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment HER2 is the name of a gene and a protein. If your breast tumor is HER2 positive, you have some specific therapies to add to your treatment plan. Herceptin could be used, but if approved soon, Perjeta may come into play also. Search Related Topics:  her2 status  breast cancer diagnosis  genetic mutation Testing Your Heart Muscle Before Chemotherapy Chemo can fight breast cancer, but it comes with some risks. One risk may be damage to your heart muscles. A painless test called a MUGA scan will help determine how well your heart can handle the treatment. Search Related Topics:  chemotherapy treatments  breast cancer treatment  anthracyclines 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 Stages Treatment for Cancer Drug Treatment Radiation Treatment 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 Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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 © 2013 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