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Breast Cancer? I'm 17 and a senior at highschool and a student at the School of Nursing and I'm a huge advocate for Breast Cancer research and support. I'm always wearing my pink ribbon and my pink ribbon necklace and I have many breast cancer/pink ribbon clothing articles. Since it's breast cancer awareness month I tried to see what my community//county and surronding cities are doing to support...........and I found out...completely nothing. At the highschool football games I take donations and sell pink ribbons. I'm getting some pretty positive responses from this but I need more. Does anyone know where I can get free materials for breast cancer awareness other than just printing stuff off the internet?

What is the difference between breast cancer and breast tissue cancer? What is the difference apart from the location (do not include the symptoms) What are the possible rates for a 15 year old to get breast cancer and a 15 year old to get breast tissue cancer? I really need to know if my friend is lying to me, I only found out yesterday the she had it.

What does it mean when you have breast cancer in three different areas? My friend just found out that she has breast cancer in her right breast but three different lump types of cancer in one breast, and it has effected her lymph nodes at least two of them. What are her chances and what stage cancer would that be? She is going to be having a mascetomy and chemo.

National Breast Cancer Month,How are you contributing or donating to the cause? Some people donate and contribute in diffrent ways. Whether its a monatary donation or a walk for the cure, everybody can do a small part to help such a devastating illness. If you know someone that have breast cancer, kind words or calling frequently to check up on them to see how they are doing is doing a big part, of helping women or even men because they get breast cancer to, but mostly women to fight breast cancer. They need encouragment to know that somebodys in their corner helping and cheering them on, as they agree to fight this instead of giving up. Dealing with any illness is tiring. But with encouragment and caring, we can help these women beat this illness and get on with their lives.

What are three factors that affect breast cancer penetrance? What are three factors that affect breast cancer penetrance? (Penetrance is defined as the likelihood of cancer when a cancer predisposing mutation is present). Will award points to the person who answers the question most accurately. Thanks!

How exactly does breast feeding lower the risk of breast cancer? They say it lowers the risk, but how does breast feeding your baby lower the risk of developing breast cancer?

How long can you live with untreated breast cancer and have no symptoms? Ok, I'm 21 years old and a little over a year ago I found one little hard thing in my left breast and a long hard mass in my right breast. These hard parts could only be felt when sitting up right and pressing down on the area. If I was laying flat on my back I couldn't feel them. I went to Planned Parenthood and got a breast exam and they said it felt like fibrocystis and not worry. Well here it is almost a year latter and the hard little thing in my breast can now be felt laying on my back as well as sitting up. I went to a surgeon and he's sending me for a ultrasound. So what I am wondering is if it was breast cancer all along, am I screwed? I Feel fine, no problems, but how long before it's too late to do anything about breast cancer?

How does breast cancer affect the body? I'm doing a bio paper on breast cancer and i know the symptoms that they check for to diagnos u with breast cancer but i don't know how cancer really affects the body. Like what would it do if left untreated.

What would you do to help breast cancer patient with the fiber consumtion? She is a breast cancer patient stage1,and 32 years. She has received total mastectomy ( of the right breast) and chemotherapy. This patient is worried about her illness and she would like to prevent or control her illness. I want to know how can I advice her for how much of Fiber consumtion that she need and which kind of food is best for her health?

How long can a woman with breast cancer live after the cancer has metastasized? My friend has had breast cancer for many years. It is spreading everywhere. It is now in her liver. How long can she live for?

Does Breast Augmentation increase the chances to develop breast cancer? I am wanting a breast Augmentation but Breast cancer does run in my family. Just wondering if anyone who has had this done can tell me if it will increase my chances of breast cancer. I am sure the doctor will let me know, but I don't want to even waste my time going to the consult if the answer to my question is yes. Thanks!

Why does breast cancer get so much publicity? I think all types of cancer need to be given attention in the media. Why is there such a disproportionate focus on breast cancer? Also, does anyone feel that it's wrong to be using a serious illness to market products?

Breast Cancer : How long and how much for the hormone treatment? Hi, My wife is 32 and has a breast cancer stage 2A no lymph nodes involved. She is ER(estrogen) positive and PR low positive. We are going to meet the oncologist tomorrow. We heard that some people in similar case have to take hormone treatment for at least 5 years after Chemotherapy and some other people get injections. Are we going to have to pay for any of these and how long is usually the treatment? Thanks for your comment.

What is Invasive breast cancer and how is it treated and what are the chance’s of living? I just found out that my mother in-law was diagoed with Invasive breast cancer.

What is the difference in inflammatory breast cancer and invasive breast cancer? Or is it the same thing because I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and while looking up info I keep seeing inflammatory and I just am wondering if its the same thing or not.

How long after someone is diagnosed with breast cancer do they start treatment? So my ex just told me that she has breast cancer, but she is coming to the states (from Spain, shes spanish) for a few months for a job and then planning on going back to school to san diego in august. Shouldnt she stay in Spain to get treatment right away? Thank you.

What can you do to help prevent breast cancer after you start taking birth control pills? Birth control pills can cause breast cancer. What type of "preventative maintenance" can you do while you're on them?

What constitutes a family history of breast cancer? My mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in her mid-40's and she's the only one who had it in my family.I'm 19 and she's stressing about the prospect that I'll get it too because she had it.As far as I know there have to be at least 2 people in your family for the cancer to be linked to genetic reasons.Am I wrong?

Is the risk of breast cancer increased with maternal or paternal relatives? Hi I have just found out that my father's (he wasn't around when I grew up) sister died from breast cancer and that his mother has also battled with it twice. Does this increase my risk of getting breast cancer or does it not matter as they are paternal relatives?

Where can I recieve benefits as a single mother with Breast Cancer? Well, my aunt had breast cancer surgery and is now on chemotherapy. She has a 5 year old daughter and is unable to work. Is it possible for her to receive financial benefits?

Can emotional trauma cause breast cancer to grow so quickly? My mum went through an emotional trauma and 1 month later she was diagnosed with a 1.8cm lump which turned out to be breast cancer. Is it possible for breast cancer to start growing so quickly after an emotional shock?

How do lutein and zeaxanthin affect breast cancer? I'm reading conflicting things on this. Some say it helps breast cancer, some say it hurts. I know all say its good for eyes. I'm looking for info on breast cancer and pls post websites- thanks

What theme for a breast cancer free party? Okay my mom has just finished her chemotherapy for breast cancer, so me and my sisters want to give her a big party. But the problem is one of my sisters wants to do a Hawian theme. But me and my other sister thinks it should be pink for breast cancer free. We can't ask my mom because it will be a surprise party. So I need help. what should it really be? Thanks.

How can I deal with a relative that has breast cancer? Found out my grandma has breast cancer. I'm really stressed out and I dont know what to do. I'm worried about effect is gonna have mainly on my dad. I'd like to know of anyone dealing with or that has gone thru the same thing and would like to offer advice.

What can I do to join the fight against breast cancer? Recently I've discovered someone I love is infected with breast cancer and decided I would show my support not only to her but to the whole world. Basically what I'm asking is what can I do to join the fight? How can I cooperate? How do I sign up? Thank you in advance.

What are the chances of someone actually surviving breast cancer? My sister's mother in law was diagnosed with breast cancer about a year ago, but she never told anyone of her condition till now. This whole time she's been keeping it a secret from everyone so we wouldn;t worry about her. She's undergone chemotherapy alone. I believe she's a very strong woman. Today she basically told everyone and made us all cry. She made it seem like she's dying, she was saying her good-bye's.

What are the chances of a breast cancer patient? My 2 sisters had one breast removed because of breast cancer. How good are their chances of getting out of this problem?

What is the youngest age you can get breast cancer at? I was wondering this, because one of my friends thinks she has breast cancer, and I thought that thirteen was a very young age at which to develop breast cancer. I should have said this. She has a lump in her breast and she went to the doctor and they said its "abnormal." She thinks she has cancer, but she doesn't know for sure yet. She's getting a sonogram done.

How many people my age have breast cancer? I'm 21 years old and recently had an open breast biopsy. What are the chances that I actually have breast cancer?

What treatment is out there for small brain tumors that come from breast cancer? My daughter has tumors now in her brain from the breast cancer. The breast cancer tumors stopped growing and shrank slightly from treatment with ixempra and xeloda. What treatment works best for the brain tumors?

Is it possible to have breast cancer if you had the same symptom for 1 year? Like if you have a symptom for an entire year and the symptom didn't get any worse, and you did not develop more symptoms? Obviously it's not breast cancer right?

Can parents be screened for breast cancer? Also, are their prenatal tests avalible for breast cancer? And can you discover breast cancer by karyotyping?

What is the best organization to do a breast cancer awareness walk for? There are a lot of breast cancer and other awareness type of walks this year and I'd like to participate in some, but I'm not sure which organizations use the money that I raise most effectively. Any opinions? I was thinking about doing the 3-day or maybe something earlier.

What are some good motivational and insporational songs for someone with breast cancer? My aunt was just diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. I'd like to make a CD of inspirational and upbeat songs to give her hope and motivation as she goes thru chemo, surgery and radiation over the course of the next few months. Any great suggestions would be appreciated.

How can I decrease the chances of getting breast cancer? I really just dont want to get it. It scares me. Are there vitamines that decrease the chances of getting breast cancer?

What are the strangest things you heard that can cause breast cancer? I 'm doing a report for health class. My topic is "strange myths about the risk of breast cancer" If you know anything that seems strange or stupid that people think can give them breast cancer, let me know. And if you know it's true or false, please send me Links if you have any. The only thing I can find is on antiperspirants, i need some more strange ideas. Thanks!

How can I be most supportive of my best friend who has breast cancer? My friend had a mastectomy but is undergoing chemotherapy that is making her sick. Now she fears that the cancer has gone to her bones as she is having severe pain in her knee and needs to use a walker to get around. Does anyone know if breast cancer can progress to bone cancer? Also what are some things I might be able to do to encourage her? She puts up a very brave and stoic front but I know she is frightened. Thank you.

What is connection with aluminum in deodorants and breast cancer? Some years back a woman scientist had gotten into trouble with drug company she was working for when she reported about particular content in underarm deodorant which she said cause cancer in women. Again now I read a report from Great Britain which says doctors have found aluminum salts from deodorants in breast cancer tissues which have been biopsied. But if these studies have been going on for many years now, and they have these proofs, why not do something?

How do I help my sister get through her breast cancer treatment ? My sister was recently told she has breast cancer. I am her big brother and not sure how to help get through this ordeal. I am so afraid of losing her. But I want to be supportive and not bring her down. What can I do?

How many of you out there have heard of inflammatory breast cancer? this is a very dangerous form of breast cancer few women know about. made more dangerous by women not getting treatment for it. Symptoms different than regular breast cancer affects women of all ages even young teens. please educate yourself now! possibly save your own or someone you love's life. my reason for asking is that I want other people to be aware that there are other types out there and to be informed. I don't want people to die because they had never heard of this.

What is combined modality treatment for breast cancer? Can you explain that to me please? For the intial stage of breast cancer that is.

Question about the breast cancer 3 day walk? I'm trying to do the Breast Cancer 3-day benefiting Susan Komen for the cure and I have so many questions! This will obv be my first one and I can't seem to find my answers in the FAQ. How many people need to be on a team? What is the min and max. I'm trying to form my own team. What about the team names? Does each person need to raise $2,200 or is that by group? Any ideas on how to raise the money? Thanks in advance.