[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/07/monster-alien-human-bot-fly-removal.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEdVfyt-mLwendofvid[starttext]Our employees put together this video to generate breast cancer awareness throughout our hospital system. We had a ton of fun putting this together and hope it inspires others to join in the cause.[endtext]
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/08/breast-cancer-prevention.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nd6_GNCqBkendofvid[starttext]Dr. Judith Luce of UCSF examines the incidence of breast cancer in young women and explores what types of preventive medical treatments exist that may offer hope to women at risk. Series: Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment [2/2010] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 17797][endtext]
Breast Cancer Prevention
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/08/insidermedicine-in-depth-march-4-2010.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3m6d3YlHB4endofvid[starttext] March 05, 2010
The longer women with breast cancer wait to receive radiation therapy after having surgery, the greater their risk of experiencing a recurrence, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medial Journal.
Here is some information about radiation therapy:
• It involves using ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
• Radiation energy attacks genetic material in targeted cells, making it impossible for them to grow and reproduce
• Radiation therapy damages both cancer cells and healthy cells, but healthy cells are better able to recover from the damage
Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston looked at the relationship between wait times for radiation therapy and recurrence rates among over 18,000 U.S. women with breast cancer who were aged 65 or older. All the women received breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy but not chemotherapy.
On average, the women waited just over a month to start radiation therapy after their surgery, but nearly one-third waited six weeks or more. Waiting that long was associated with a 19% increased risk of having a cancer recurrence. Women were more likely to have to wait six weeks or longer for radiation therapy if they had early signs of cancer spread, other medical conditions, or a history of low income. Longer waits also occurred more commonly in Black and Hispanic women, among those who were diagnosed later, and among those living outside the southern U.S.
We spoke with Dr. Rinaa Punglia, the principal investigator of this study, who offered some further insight.
Today's research highlights the need to provide radiation therapy as soon as possible after surgery for breast cancer.[endtext]
The longer women with breast cancer wait to receive radiation therapy after having surgery, the greater their risk of experiencing a recurrence, according to research published online ahead of print in the British Medial Journal.
Here is some information about radiation therapy:
• It involves using ionizing radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
• Radiation energy attacks genetic material in targeted cells, making it impossible for them to grow and reproduce
• Radiation therapy damages both cancer cells and healthy cells, but healthy cells are better able to recover from the damage
Researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston looked at the relationship between wait times for radiation therapy and recurrence rates among over 18,000 U.S. women with breast cancer who were aged 65 or older. All the women received breast conserving surgery and radiation therapy but not chemotherapy.
On average, the women waited just over a month to start radiation therapy after their surgery, but nearly one-third waited six weeks or more. Waiting that long was associated with a 19% increased risk of having a cancer recurrence. Women were more likely to have to wait six weeks or longer for radiation therapy if they had early signs of cancer spread, other medical conditions, or a history of low income. Longer waits also occurred more commonly in Black and Hispanic women, among those who were diagnosed later, and among those living outside the southern U.S.
We spoke with Dr. Rinaa Punglia, the principal investigator of this study, who offered some further insight.
Today's research highlights the need to provide radiation therapy as soon as possible after surgery for breast cancer.[endtext]
Insidermedicine In Depth - March 4, 2010 - Breast Cancer Recurrence
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/08/wigs-for-chemotherapy-patients-breast.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeAoewGP_Koendofvid[starttext]Fighting back against breast cancer. Very high quality synthetic or 100% human hair wigs for women experiencing hair loss due to natural hereditary causes, alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, alopecia universalis, trichotillomania, thyroid, or chemotherapy treatment side effects. Talking about breast cancer with your children. Transitions International Hair Replacement and Restoration Centers. www.iwanthair.com.[endtext]
Wigs for Chemotherapy Patients - Breast Cancer Treatment
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/08/youg-women-with-breast-cancer.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8gJWyEQxocendofvid[starttext]Michelle Wilsey is a 29-year-old woman who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She recently had a double mascetomy and will be undergoing chemo therapy and radiation this summer. Michelle was told by doctors that the lump she felt in her breast COULD NOT be breast cancer because she was healthy, young and had no history of breast caner, but after insisting that doctor's due the tests, Michelle was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2008.
Michelle's life has changed dramatically. And although she has insurance, there are MANY costs that insurance does not cover. We want to share Michelle's story and make other young women aware that it can happen to them. Listen to your bodies, and go in for checkups regularly...it can save your life!
Please check out her videos and her website - www.michellewilsey.com
Please send your comments, support, or donations via the website.
Thank you!
TEAM MICHELLE
Say it. Fight it. Cure it.[endtext]
Michelle's life has changed dramatically. And although she has insurance, there are MANY costs that insurance does not cover. We want to share Michelle's story and make other young women aware that it can happen to them. Listen to your bodies, and go in for checkups regularly...it can save your life!
Please check out her videos and her website - www.michellewilsey.com
Please send your comments, support, or donations via the website.
Thank you!
TEAM MICHELLE
Say it. Fight it. Cure it.[endtext]
Youg women with breast cancer.
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-breast-cancer-option-diep.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNv7qAdaj94endofvid[starttext]Cathy Golden discusses her choice of the new breast cancer treatment option DIEP reconstructive surgery (DIEP stands for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator) . Cathy traveled to the The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery in New Orleans to have the procedure done. The Center for Restorative Breast Surgery was established to serve as a dedicated resource for women seeking the most advanced methods of breast reconstruction utilizing the bodys own tissue. Founded by Frank J. DellaCroce, M.D., FACS and Scott K. Sullivan, M.D., FACS, the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery specializes exclusively in state-of-the-art breast surgery techniques (DIEP, SIEA and GAP flap procedures) that allow for breast reconstruction without sacrifice of important functional muscles. The restored breast is typically very natural looking with softness and shape that closely approach that of your own breast. You can get more information at http://www.breastcenter.com/welcome
which is the website for the New Orleans center where Cathy had her surgery. Thank you Cathy for sharing your story![endtext]
which is the website for the New Orleans center where Cathy had her surgery. Thank you Cathy for sharing your story![endtext]
New Breast Cancer Option: DIEP Reconstructive Surgery (in HD)
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/07/breast-larva.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PF9oeKucsSoendofvid[starttext]i fell the need to constantly check my breasts now! [endtext]
breast larva.
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/03/inverted-nipple-correction.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwfTDVUmSPUendofvid[starttext]The video shows each step of the inverted nipple correction surgery and before and after photos following surgery for inverted nipples.
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Inverted Nipple Correction
[postlink]http://breastcancercaring.blogspot.com/2010/03/patient-education-breast-biopsy.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to6fPH4rQNQendofvid[starttext]Patient Education Company
Most women experience periodic changes to their breasts. Cysts are some of the most common kinds of tissues that can grow large enough to be felt and to cause tenderness. Cysts often grow and then shrink without any medical intervention.
A second kind of lump is caused by changes in breast tissue triggered by the growth of a cyst. Even after the cyst itself has gone away, it can leave fibrous tissue behind. This scar tissue can often be large enough to be felt.
The third kind of growth is a tumor. Tumors can be either benign or cancerous and it is concern about this type of growth that has lead your doctor to recommend breast biopsy.
Sometimes you will have breast changes that can not be felt by physical examination alone; but may be seen on a mammogram.
In order to learn more about the nature of the lump in your breast your doctor would like to surgically remove it.
Most likely, you're feeling some anxiety about this procedure, which is perfectly understandable. You should realize that it's natural to feel apprehensive about any kind of biopsy. In some cases, a woman will choose not to have a biopsy simply out of fear.
But ignoring a lump in your breast won't make it go away.
If you're feeling anxious, try to remember that the purpose of a biopsy is simply to find out what is going on in your body - so that if you do have a problem, it can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.
If you should decide not to allow your doctor to perform the biopsy, you'll be leaving yourself at risk for medical problems.
If the suspicious tissue in your breast is benign, most likely you'll suffer few if any complications. However, if it is cancerous, and it is allowed to grow unchecked - you might be putting your own life at risk.
The bottom line - trust that your doctor is recommending this procedure for your benefit and above all don't be afraid to ask questions raised by this video and to talk openly about your concerns.
Patient Education Company
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Most women experience periodic changes to their breasts. Cysts are some of the most common kinds of tissues that can grow large enough to be felt and to cause tenderness. Cysts often grow and then shrink without any medical intervention.
A second kind of lump is caused by changes in breast tissue triggered by the growth of a cyst. Even after the cyst itself has gone away, it can leave fibrous tissue behind. This scar tissue can often be large enough to be felt.
The third kind of growth is a tumor. Tumors can be either benign or cancerous and it is concern about this type of growth that has lead your doctor to recommend breast biopsy.
Sometimes you will have breast changes that can not be felt by physical examination alone; but may be seen on a mammogram.
In order to learn more about the nature of the lump in your breast your doctor would like to surgically remove it.
Most likely, you're feeling some anxiety about this procedure, which is perfectly understandable. You should realize that it's natural to feel apprehensive about any kind of biopsy. In some cases, a woman will choose not to have a biopsy simply out of fear.
But ignoring a lump in your breast won't make it go away.
If you're feeling anxious, try to remember that the purpose of a biopsy is simply to find out what is going on in your body - so that if you do have a problem, it can be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible.
If you should decide not to allow your doctor to perform the biopsy, you'll be leaving yourself at risk for medical problems.
If the suspicious tissue in your breast is benign, most likely you'll suffer few if any complications. However, if it is cancerous, and it is allowed to grow unchecked - you might be putting your own life at risk.
The bottom line - trust that your doctor is recommending this procedure for your benefit and above all don't be afraid to ask questions raised by this video and to talk openly about your concerns.
Patient Education Company
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Patient Education Breast Biopsy Incisional Surgery
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