http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ A place for discussion..."Tawk amongst Ya'selves" en Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:14:33 +0000 http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=30#post-206 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:43:39 +0000 Ammycin 206@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I have to used Generic eloxatin for rectal cancer. After diagnosed, the treatment had started slowly and recover hope back soon.</p> <p><a href="http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/eloxatin.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/eloxatin.html</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-205 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:56:50 +0000 Parkman 205@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I didn't go through cancer but i had something called severe combine immune deficiency. Anyway I hadd to got through chemo-therapy and it almost killed me. but i agree with everyone. the hardest times are what makes me who i am and now im writing raps and im trying to get into producing music as well. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=74#post-204 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:32:13 +0000 ladynbeauty 204@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Men are more prone to fall prey of cancer than women. It is not because of the biological difference that there is between the male and the female body, but it is due to the mind set. Men would postpone going to the doctor and would see if the medical concern can be fixed on its own.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/the-most-common-cancer-symtopms-in-men/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/the-most-common-cancer-symtopms-in-men/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=73#post-203 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:31:39 +0000 ladynbeauty 203@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Only if the cancer symptoms are detected early you could get rid of the cancer you have. This can be done only when you are aware of the same. The symptoms would start top appears as the cancer would get you, only when you know the symptoms you could go for a health check.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-symptoms-in-women/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-symptoms-in-women/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=72#post-202 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:31:04 +0000 ladynbeauty 202@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>If you would look around you would see that the most common and talked about medical condition is cancer. But at the same time if you would ask some one to define the same for you, the chances are that the person would not be able to do that.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/defining-cancer/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/defining-cancer/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=71#post-201 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:29:56 +0000 ladynbeauty 201@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Our human body is made of multiple cells. These cells are created and then they are replaced by the new once and the old one die. That is how we grow. If you would see the way you used to be when you were 5 and when you are much older – you would see a drastic difference.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/the-reason-of-developing-cancer/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/the-reason-of-developing-cancer/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=70#post-200 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:28:40 +0000 ladynbeauty 200@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>The statistic show that one person in every four are affected by cancer in a developed country like the USA. Keeping that in mind you can imagine that what would be the ration of people affected by cancer in the other part of the world.To readmore: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/can-cancer-spread-to-other-parts-of-the-body/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/can-cancer-spread-to-other-parts-of-the-body/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=69#post-199 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:27:36 +0000 ladynbeauty 199@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Cancer is one of the medical nightmares that we are fighting with. It is one of the diseases which is challenging the medical science at every level. There are many stages of cancer and only when the cancer is detected in the early stages there are some chance of stopping that and curing the same completely.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-symptoms-saving-lives/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-symptoms-saving-lives/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=68#post-198 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:26:34 +0000 ladynbeauty 198@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>We get so busy in our day to day life that we hardy get time to take care of out health. If case you would have a problem like some pain or fever, we usually believe in popping up a pill to get rid of the same. It is seldom that we would care to go to the doctor for the reason of the medical concern.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-warning-signals/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-warning-signals/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=67#post-197 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:25:53 +0000 ladynbeauty 197@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>If you would compare the ration of women and men who would be inclined to go to a doctor or would opt for regular health check ups, you would see that 25% less would be the figure which would indicate the number of men taking such precautionary measures.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/early-detection-of-cancer-in-men/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/early-detection-of-cancer-in-men/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=66#post-196 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:25:19 +0000 ladynbeauty 196@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>It is said that prevention is better than cure and it is so true as well. The only way of fighting cancer till the time the medical science doesn’t come up with a permanent fix to the same is – prevention.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-awareness-is-prevention/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-awareness-is-prevention/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=65#post-195 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:24:34 +0000 ladynbeauty 195@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>There is not much awareness about cancer and that is why there are many myths that surround this medical condition. One thing which every one should know about the cancer is the early warning sign, so that the same can be treated and cured.To read more: <a href="http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-myths/" rel="nofollow">http://cancertypesinfo.com/2010/01/cancer-myths/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=64#post-194 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:22:14 +0000 simo711 194@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>My name is Emily and I am a doctoral student beginning to recruit female participants for my dissertation research study in breast cancer / exercise and I would like to provide the participants with a gift bag containing various promotional items from companies that support breast cancer. I was hoping to find companies that would be willing and able to assist in creating the best gift bag for my breast cancer survivor participants, however, I'm having no luck.</p> <p>Can someone help?</p> <p>Emily </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=63#post-193 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:14:08 +0000 kavi123 193@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>A change in how the breast or nipple feels A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area<br /> Nipple tenderness a change in how the breast or nipple looks a change in the size or shape of the breast<br /> A nipple turned inward into the breast The skin of the breast, areola, or nipple may be scaly, red, or swollen. It may have ridges or pitting so that it looks like the skin of an orange.</p> <p>Nipple discharge<br /> Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain. Still, a woman should see her health care provider about breast pain or any other symptom that does not go away. Most often, these symptoms are not due to cancer. Other health problems may also cause them. Any woman with these symptoms should tell her doctor so that problems can be diagnosed and treated as early as possible.</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacobintl.org/questions.html">brca gene 1 and 2</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=62#post-192 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:20:14 +0000 michellerhodes 192@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>magical spells really work!! I never thought there were still honest, genuine, trustworthy and very powerful spell casters until i met the spiritual helper, prophetess Lamija. last week she did a healing spell for me and it worked effectively and now she just did another healing spell for my friend who had cancer of the lungs too. she charged only $3000 and the cancer is totally gone, this is the best solution to get rid of cancer totally. I just thought it would be good to let you all of you my friends know about this, because i was once a cancer patient until i was healed by this woman. she does all spells, Love spells, money spells, lottery spells e.t.c<br /> her e-mail is: <a href="mailto:spiritualhelper1@live.com">spiritualhelper1@live.com</a>, if you want to ask me anything my e-mail is: <a href="mailto:bvhmich2010@hotmail.com">bvhmich2010@hotmail.com</a><br /> Kind Regards,<br /> Michelle. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=57#post-190 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:20:53 +0000 bigphez 190@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Awesome site and wonderful programs planned. Thanks for the update! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=57#post-189 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:38:43 +0000 SanofiAventis 189@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi Again! The Kaleidoscope program also featured a touching story about cancer survivor, Vicki Barrilleaux. As many of you can understand, Vicki's life changed when she was diagnosed with cancer. But instead of letting cancer define how she was going to live, she decided to turn every day into a celebration.</p> <p>Now Vicki is proud to be a cancer survivor and she's using her experience to help others fight. Watch Vicki's inspirational video here, <a href="http://womens.cancerinformation.com/our-commitment.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://womens.cancerinformation.com/our-commitment.aspx</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=51#post-187 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:47:46 +0000 bigphez 187@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>We gather so much strength in giving back. Going through cancer treatment, whether you are a patient, a caregiver or friend teaches you new and wonderful ways to tackle life and passing along your experiences and staying in touch with the things in your life that make you who you are help everyone you come in contact with. Writing on this forum and meeting some of the incredible, truly amazing people on this site continually reminds me of how important each of us are and how we can all make a difference! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=60#post-186 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:39:08 +0000 kavi123 186@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Generally, breast cancer is a much more violent disease in younger women. Generally a lump that is cancerous will not be tender to the touch; it will be stiff, non-movable, and not change quickly in size. If a lump is gentle, it may possibly be a cyst or a swollen lymph node. Genetic counseling and genetic testing should be advisable for families who may carry a history of hereditary form of cancer.</p> <p>Inflammatory breast cancer is an infrequent type of breast cancer, which includes the breast being warm, red, and swollen. The redness occurs because the cancer cells block the lymphatic vessels in the skin of the breast. It doesn’t eternally involve a<br /> <a href="http://www.jacobintl.org">genetic cancer testing</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=51#post-185 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:43:13 +0000 22YRHLSURVIVOR 185@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I have been a cancer survivor for a little over twenty two years. I have been lucky to be part of one of the oldest Camp Programs for Kids with Cancer(I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma @ 13 yo) Camp Good Days and Special Times. I have shared sometime with thoes people who were around my age who went through cancer treatments. I began having non-related health issues at the age of 29 and kind of moved away from the Programs of Camp Good Days onto other things. I have pretty much kept my upbeat attitute, but I have not taken the opportunity to help others get through their challenges with cancer. I had made a promise to myself that I would make a more concerted effort to help thoes with cancer as 2010 began. About three months ago I was asked to chaperone a trip to Orlando and Tampa with people from Camp Good Days. I will be in Florida tommorrow afternoon and I hope that this is the start of a new relationship with a program that has helped me get through an Illness at a crucial time in my life.<br /> I will also look at volunteering at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, as well as the Local Gilda's Club. If I can help one person better cope with their cancer it will surely be a great year for me. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=30#post-184 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:40:33 +0000 nrauschenberg 184@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>My ad agency recently launched a site with Seattle Cancer Care Alliance at <a href="http://www.TheDayIFoundOut.com." rel="nofollow">www.TheDayIFoundOut.com.</a> It features videos of cancer survivors talking about the actual day they were diagnosed, and how they found the strength to battle their disease. Hopefully it provides some inspiration to those who’ve been recently diagnosed with cancer. </p> <p>The site includes videos of people with lung, breast, prostate, brain, colon, cervical, testicular and stomach cancer, as well as leukemia, sarcoma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. </p> <p>We’d love to get feedback on the site, as well as suggestions for improving it. If you have any comments, please email me at <a href="mailto:nrauschenberg@copacino.com.">nrauschenberg@copacino.com.</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=32#post-183 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:51:02 +0000 healincomfort 183@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://www.healincomfort.com" rel="nofollow">www.healincomfort.com</a> suggests that if you have been diagnosed with cancer you should check out <a href="http://www.knowcancer.com" rel="nofollow">www.knowcancer.com</a> for information, answers. Real help for difficult questions!! thank you knowcancer </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=57#post-182 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:32:37 +0000 SanofiAventis 182@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi All! In case you missed it, the Kaleidoscope program featured a touching survivorship song called "Hope is Always Here." The song was performed by celebrity artists and musicians along with Purple Songs Can Fly, a unique music program of children survivors. </p> <p>For those of you interested, you can download and listen to "Hope is Always Here" by visiting <a href="http://womens.cancerinformation.com/celebrate/downloads.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://womens.cancerinformation.com/celebrate/downloads.aspx</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=59#post-181 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:39:14 +0000 kavi123 181@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Prophylactic mastectomy is controversial and involves a number of ethical and emotional issues. But some women find it extremely effective in managing breast cancer risk. Getting rid of some parts of your body to prevent a disease from occurring is no doubt an extreme measure and therefore one should carefully weigh the pros and cons before undergoing the surgery. Here is how Prophylactic mastectomy helps prevent breast cancer in women, who are predisposed to the disease either due to strong family history of the disease or due to their genetic mutations.</p> <p>The high risk women may go for genetic cancer testing to know whether they have BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations. A positive test result means that a person has an increased risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer in their lifetime. However, a positive test result only tells that certain person has an increased risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer or that the person’s risk is higher as compared to general population. It can, neither tell for sure that the person will develop the disease, nor can it tell how and when the person will develop the disease. And most importantly, not all women born with harmful genetic mutation will develop breast or ovarian cancer in their lifetime.</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacobintl.org/support_mission.html">familial predisposition to breast cancer</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=58#post-180 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:58:59 +0000 Jodi562 180@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Thanks! Will do! YOU ROCK! ;0) </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=58#post-179 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:19:36 +0000 TheKnowme 179@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hey Jodi,</p> <p>I posted a tweet here: <a href="http://twitter.com/know_cancer/status/6205505365" rel="nofollow">http://twitter.com/know_cancer/status/6205505365</a> . hopefully someone will be able to help. You can also ask Dr. Jag a question in the Ask the Expert section!</p> <p><a href="http://www.knowcancer.com/ask-the-expert/" rel="nofollow">http://www.knowcancer.com/ask-the-expert/</a> </p> <p>Hope this helps! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=58#post-178 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:16:43 +0000 Jodi562 178@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi! I was so estatic to have come across this website and am looking forward to making connections with others who are facing their own challenges with cancer.</p> <p>I was recently diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma called, "Subcutaneous Paniculitis-Like T-Cell Lymphoma" and I am only the 201st patient to have been diagnosed with it since it was discovered in 1991...lucky me! :0) If there is anyone out there who knows of someone, or has heard about this particular lymphoma, I am waiting with "baited breath" to hear from you!</p> <p>In the meantime, please feel free to go to my homepage and learn a little bit about me, or, drop me an e-mail...I am here to lend support and prayers to whoever needs them!</p> <p>Have a great weekend~</p> <p>Jodi </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=57#post-177 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:31:29 +0000 bigphez 177@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Awesome! Thanks so much for letting us know. We love to celebrate!!! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=57#post-176 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:45:18 +0000 SanofiAventis 176@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi, I’m a representative from sanofi-aventis and I thought others looking to celebrate cancer survivorship might be interested in the following event. It’s called Kaleidoscope and it’s a Thanksgiving Day special honoring cancer survivors. The show will feature ice skating, music, and celebrity cancer survivors- making it an event the whole family will enjoy! </p> <p>Kaleidoscope looks to raise awareness around the fight against women’s cancer by inspiring, informing, and influencing women to be proactive about their health. </p> <p>Please join us in celebrating cancer survivorship by tuning into the holiday special on November 26th, 2009 on FOX-TV network, check your local listings for time.</p> <p>For more information please visit, <a href="http://www.fightwomenscancer.com" rel="nofollow">www.fightwomenscancer.com</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=56#post-175 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:40:00 +0000 bigphez 175@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I had no idea of those facts. It is especially more distressing in light of the new recommendation as to mammograms. Very confusing. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=56#post-174 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:17:14 +0000 kavi123 174@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>It is now clinically established that Jewish women are at an increased risk for breast cancer due to a genetic mutation. The phenomenon of Jewish women breast cancer that is giving sleepless nights to many researchers in the 21st century probably had its origin in a DNA mutations, that occurred hundreds of years ago. The faulty gene was passed on to the next generation and the next. The net result is today Ashkenazi Jewish women are considered the major carrier of the mutated cancer causing genes called BRCA1 and BRCA2.</p> <p>Here are some Jewish women breast cancer facts</p> <p>1 out of every 50 Ashkenazic Jews carries either a BRCA1 mutation or BRCA2 mutation. </p> <p>Specific BRCA mutations have been identified in the Ashkenazic Jews women. These two specific mutations could not be traced in the non-Jewish population.</p> <p>The Jew women who are born with mutated BRCA1 have up to an 85% risk of developing breast cancer and a 44% risk of contracting ovarian cancer in their lifetimes. </p> <p>This is quite amazing as we compare the Jewish women breast cancer risk with that of the general population. For the non Jewish women, it is estimated at an overall 12% risk for breast cancer, and 1% for ovarian cancer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacobintl.org/article_herceptin01.html">brca1 and brca2 mutations</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=47#post-173 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:23:48 +0000 cancersupport776 173@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi Jim, I am extremely sorry to hear about you &#38; your family's situation. It seems to me that you are a very strong family &#38; will be ok. But there is a light at the end of every tunnel, you just have to have faith. I am actually a health insurance consultant in Houston, TX and I noticed your post. It seems to me your biggest obstacle is getting some kind of catastrophic &#38; drug coverage insurance plan so that your wife CAN get her CAT scans &#38; anything else she needs done. I do know of a plan I may be able to get your wife in as long as it is approved for Massachusetts. It would require a letter for "denial of coverage" which I'm sure you have or can get. It is through a medical research company that gives those individuals with pre-existing conditions such as cancer, diabetes &#38; etc. the ability to obtain insurance to cover doctor's visits, lab work, in-hospital benefits, out-patient benefits like CAT scans, MRI, &#38; etc. The research company even pays you $7.50/hr for minimum of 10hrs of work per month. If you still haven't found anything for your wife in your state, please let me know and I will do some research on my part to see if I can help your family. I don't make a commission for out of state but I don't mind at all helping good people who really needs it. You can email me at: <a href="mailto:charliekim_nba@hotmail.com">charliekim_nba@hotmail.com</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-171 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:10:58 +0000 bigphez 171@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Remember to share your experiences with other people in similar situations....we are not so different from each other and knowing that brings us closer! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=54#post-170 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:06:55 +0000 bigphez 170@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Just wondering how having a sibling with cancer has affected you? </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=53#post-169 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:22:51 +0000 kavi123 169@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>If you have a symptom or screening test result that suggests cancer, your doctor must find out whether it is due to cancer or to some other cause. Your doctor may ask about your personal and family medical history. You may have a physical exam. Your doctor also may order a mammogram or other imaging procedure. These tests make pictures of tissues inside the breast. After the tests, your doctor may decide no other exams are needed. Your doctor may suggest that you have a follow-up exam later on. Or you may need to have a biopsy to look for cancer cells.</p> <p>Clinical breast exam</p> <p>Your health care provider feels each breast for lumps and looks for other problems. If you have a lump, your doctor will feel its size, shape, and texture. Your doctor will also check to see if it moves easily. Benign lumps often feel different from cancerous ones. Lumps that are soft, smooth, round, and movable are likely to be benign. A hard, oddly shaped lump that feels firmly attached within the breast is more likely to be cancer.</p> <p><a href="http://www.jacobintl.org">genetic cancer testing</a> </p>