Hi, I was just wondering if anyone here has percentage statistics for the following?:
 a.. Early breast cancers that are removed and do not return
 b.. People who have localized radiotherapy and do not develop symptoms or later side-effects/complications from the radiation
 c.. ...

Was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month ago, had a lumpectomy done 2
weeks ago, nodes are negative, its the margins that concern me, I believe I
know the answer just trying to confirm that I am reading this correctly,
doctor has not called me back to confirm.  Path reports ...

Today we saw 2nd opinion oncologist.  He is having me see him every 2 months.
(Regular oncologist changed my scheduled appts from every 3 months to every 4
months because I was 3 years out).  
2nd opinion onc. confirmed that my worsening lymphedema could be due to

I had breast cancer 4 years ago.  Been NED ever since.  My mother had
cervical cancer 11 years ago and now has mets in lymph nodes throughout
her abdomen area.   I am her primary care giver.  It's a horrible thing
to watch.  <Stay with me I am coming to my point.>  Now I have a ...

It's Liz here again. After recovering from the shock of my path results.I
hope this post will not be too long. My previous history was: Mother and
maternal aunt both diagnosed with BC and died in early 50's. I was diagnosed
with a 7mm invasive ductal in march 2000. No node ...

The best I can remember, Tim said that he prefers cooking in double
boiler or steaming, in order to better regulate (control) the
temperature of food.
But what about the preference of heating element under the double

For people seeking a 2nd (or more) Opinion, you might want to find out if your
doctor has discussed your case with any type of round table group.
When I was diagnosed with breast cancer several years ago, I didn't feel it
necessary to seek a second opinion because my breast surgeon ...

I just had a lumpectomy for IDC (1.2 cm, Grade I) and DCIS (high-grade,
comedo-type, 2.4 cm), with no node involvement.  I was told that I
should do radiation, but I will not be able to do so for another 3-4
mos., based on personal scheduling matters (and nothing at all to do

I have a friend who, a few months after radiation, had so much swelling that
she ended up needed a larger sized bra.
Is this typical?
I pick up a prosthetic and a bra this week. I start radiation on Friday.

To talk in absolutes when it come to illness or anything else for that
matter is not logical or scientific?
The question was aimed at people who "could" recall the question, you
obviously misunderstood the replies I requested. I did not ask for advice

I haven't bored you with the details of my situation as of late--too
complicated to even relate all that is going on.  My lymphedema arm has been
worsening since December and have been again bounced around like a ping-pong
ball re that situation.  It would almost be a comedy scene ...

In a few hours I will be leaving to spend the night with a good
friend/colleague who was just dx'd with breast cancer.  She asked if I would
come be with her.  Tomorrow is her surgery--lumpectomy and "node removal."  
She called me when she noticed the lump.  She went in right away ...

Hi folks.  I haven't been posting for a while due to the fact that I was
trying to find a new Oncologist on my new health plan.  If some of you
may recall, I had surgery for bc in the right breast and after I
completed my Chemo and my 35 radiation treatments my  former Oncologist

I am a nurse working with a breast surgeon.  We recently diagnosed my oldest
and dearest friend.  Surgery is complete so I can now be her friend instead
of nurse/friend.  I've been lurking for 5 years, gaining great insight for
my patients.  I need help now.  I would like to put ...

Was it on this list that someone sent a notice about find-a-drug website
where you can use your spare CPU time for research for cancer and other
diseases? If so, would that person please contact me off line - I have a
problem with my display after installing their software, and need ...