http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ A place for discussion..."Tawk amongst Ya'selves" en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:27:40 +0000 http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=90#post-233 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:08:59 +0000 rhomacreary 233@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I am a doctorial candidate and I am currently conducting my dissertation which is titled "Fear of Recurrence, Spirituality, and Fear of Death. I am seeking participants for this study which is being conducted online. Please see flyer with link to surveys below.</p> <p>Thank you for your support.</p> <p>FEMALE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS</p> <p>Be part of a Survivors Study</p> <p>Are you female?<br /> Are you a breast cancer survivor?<br /> Do you live in Oregon?</p> <p>If you answer YES to these questions, you may qualify to participate in a breast cancer survivor study titled: Fear of Recurrence, Spirituality, and Fear of Death in Female Breast Cancer Survivors. This study is being conducted online by Rhoma Creary. This study is a part of Rhoma’s dissertation process which is a requirement for her to complete her studies in order to earn a PhD in Psychology Research and Evaluation.</p> <p>The focus of this study is to better understand female breast cancer survivors’ fear of recurrence, spirituality, and fear of death.</p> <p>To qualify you must be:</p> <p>- A female breast cancer survivor<br /> - Between the ages of 35-60 years old<br /> - Not be pregnant<br /> - Read and write English</p> <p>This study will begin August 5, 2010 and ends October 20, 2010.<br /> If you are interested in participating in this study, please visit the following web site <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/survivorsurvey" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/survivorsurvey</a> If you need additional information, please contact Rhoma Creary by calling 541-531-6099 or emailing her at <a href="mailto:rhoma.creary@waldenu.edu">rhoma.creary@waldenu.edu</a></p> <p>Logging on to the website and completing the surveys will serve as your consent. Your participation will benefit all female breast cancer survivors and society by providing information regarding the experiences of breast cancer survivors and their spiritual concerns.</p> <p>Rhoma Creary, M.S.<br /> Doctorial Candidate<br /> Psychology Research and<br /> Evaluation<br /> Walden University<br /> <a href="mailto:Rhoma.creary@waldenu.edu">Rhoma.creary@waldenu.edu</a><br /> 541-531-6099 </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=89#post-232 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:59:26 +0000 ESKCSG 232@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Friday, October 8 is Lee National Denim Day – a day when the nation comes together to put on their jeans in exchange for a $5 contribution to the fight against breast cancer, with the goal of raising millions of dollars in a single day. The power of the idea lies in its simplicity – just start a team with co-workers, clubs, organizations, friends or family and wear jeans for a $5 donation to the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.</p> <p>Since its inception in 1996, Denim Day has raised nearly $80 million for the fight against breast cancer and unites almost one million people nationwide each year. Teams across the country wear their jeans in solidarity to show their commitment to finding a cure, and the campaign has grown into one of the country’s largest single-day fundraisers for breast cancer. It’s such an easy way to make a difference with just a $5 donation, something almost anyone can do even in these difficult times. </p> <p>This year, actress Felicity Huffman, star of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, has been named the 2010 Ambassador. Huffman, whose character Lynnette Scavo has battled cancer on the show, appears in a new public service campaign that encourages people to wear their jeans on Friday, October 8, in exchange for a $5 donation to support crucial breast cancer research and support services. </p> <p>To mark their 15th year anniversary of fighting breast cancer, Felicity Huffman and Lee National Denim Day released a video announcement of this year’s campaign. The video is titled “Join Felicity Huffman in Fighting Breast Cancer 2010” and can be viewed by visiting (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rq1eBIsJ74). </p> <p>Since 1996, Lee National Denim Day has attracted many celebrities to join its cause as ambassadors. This prestigious list includes actors and actresses: Christina Applegate, Yasmine Bleeth, Patricia Arquette, Lucy Liu, Charlie Sheen and Pierce Brosnan. </p> <p>Registration is open and people nationwide can sign up for Denim Day 2010. Groups and individuals can register by visiting <a href="http://www.denimday.com" rel="nofollow">www.denimday.com</a> or by calling 1.800.521.5533 to receive a comprehensive participation kit, which includes educational materials about breast cancer and supplies for easy coordination. </p> <p>The money raised through the campaign will help the Women’s Cancer Programs of EIF and the Cancer Support Community, uniting The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club Worldwide. For more information about these programs, please visit <a href="http://www.denimday.com" rel="nofollow">www.denimday.com</a> and click on “Where the $ Goes.” </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=88#post-231 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 17:08:41 +0000 emilianocalvo 231@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Dear Friend,</p> <p>The suffering of a person who has cancer, unlike other serious illnesses, raises several issues that make it especially unique and difficult to alleviate. On the one hand, being diagnosed with this illness means having to face up to vital decisions that are deep and<br /> painful, both for the patient and his/her family and friends. On the other, facing up to cancer means exposing oneself to the unwanted and toxic side-effects of the different types of oncological therapies that include chemotherapy, surgery or radiotherapy. Finally, on top of this, there is a lack of proper information about the illness, prognosis, treatment alternatives, etc, a lack that these persons, unfortunately, have to bear far too often.</p> <p>The latter issue, a lack of knowledge about one’s illness, is especially relevant for oncology patients. This is, in part, down to the constant changes and numerous developments that are fortunately taking place each year in the fight against cancer. This continuous progress makes including these changes and developments in the day to<br /> day of cancer care complicated, even for the specialists themselves, and, in fact, this situation means that treatment recommendations can vary from one doctor to another, with the subsequent stress that this provokes in the patient. But this stress is also caused by the taboos and preconceived ideas that remain in society about cancer, death, the<br /> toxicity of the treatment, etc, as well as the frequent lack of resources in our field (a lack of expert staff, limited consultation time, etc) that all together fail to neutralize this lack of information.</p> <p>It is no surprise, then, that the blanket of darkness that spreads over this terrible illness becomes a habitual and quite significant element of the suffering of those diagnosed with cancer. For this reason, we, at Fuseon (Second Opinion in Oncology<br /> Foundation, <a href="http://www.fuseon.org" rel="nofollow">www.fuseon.org</a>), work to fill this gap and fulfill this important necessity, as there are many foundations and resources dedicated to cancer research, which is without a doubt fundamental, but few dedicated to directly “lending a hand” to the<br /> person suffering the cancer”. And of the latter, as far as we know, Fuseon is the only one that focuses specifically on helping the cancer patient get a better understanding of his/her illness, treatment and its specific nuances in a qualified and expert way through a Second Opinion.</p> <p>So, our founding mission consist of providing with this Second Opinion service on behalf of the patients who have access to limited financial resources and who, therefore, have no possibility of getting access to it on their own.</p> <p>And for that to occur, we are in a real need to raise funds.</p> <p>We have built up a singular and attractive webpage named "The Fall of the Cancer Wall", for fund rising with this goal in mind:</p> <p><a href="http://www.thefallofthecancerwall.org" rel="nofollow">www.thefallofthecancerwall.org</a></p> <p>The ‘Fall of the cancer Wall’ symbolises the obstacles that people with cancer and their families constantly face during their illness. At times, this wall is even harder to overcome than the illness itself and consists of a lack of understanding and knowledge, suffering and fear. Often, information alone is powerful enough to knock down the<br /> wall; a second opinion on the illness can help many people face up to<br /> cancer, without having to face the obstacles.</p> <p>For all of these reasons, please let me take the liberty of encouraging you to take a look at our website or to contact us in order to get to know us better and, if you share our vision and are prepared to help these patients, I respectfully ask you to spread the word and to help us knock down this wall, symbolically built of thousands of bricks, so that, with your help, we can provide many patients and their families in financial struggle with free Second Opinion information on their cancer.</p> <p>Thank you very much,<br /> Emiliano Calvo, MD<br /> Co-Founder, Fuseon Foundation </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=51#post-167 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:39:53 +0000 LauraSavageau 167@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Cancer survivors seem to have lots of information and support during their illness, however once treatment stopped they entered into a new world with new questions and feelings.</p> <p>What was your experience like after cancer treatment? </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=80#post-214 Tue, 11 May 2010 09:47:43 +0000 lizlemon24 214@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I know that while my mother was going through her battle with cancer, I felt alone in my role as supporter. I was away at school and unable to be with her like I should have. I was doing a bunch of research one day--and read about Mission of Hope cancer fund. </p> <p>Here's there website: <a href="http://cancerfund.org/home.html" rel="nofollow">http://cancerfund.org/home.html</a></p> <p>Not only were they support for my mom, both emotionally and financially, but they really helped me as well. Now that she is in remission, we both volunteer there and donate as much as we possibly can. I like to think I am helping other families that were dealing with the same, if not worse, situation that I was.<br /> Seriously, if you want more information you should visit there website. It really helped me. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=82#post-218 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:58:01 +0000 againstthetide 218@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi! Are you looking for a way to connect with other survivors this summer? The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting the 18th annual Against the Tide event in Hopkinton, MA on June 19, and the 11th annual Against the Tide in Brewster, MA on August 21st. Participants are invited to compete in up to three of the following events: a one-mile competitive or recreational swim, a two-mile kayak, a three-mile walk, and a 5k run. Join friends, family, and others passionate about beating cancer. </p> <p>The Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition is an organization working to prevent the environmental threats to breast cancer. Although we focus on breast cancer, the elimination of such toxins would decrease the risk of other cancers as well. At MBCC, we believe prevention is the cure. </p> <p>For more information, visit our website: <a href="http://www.mbcc.org/swim/" rel="nofollow">http://www.mbcc.org/swim/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=87#post-227 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:32:56 +0000 lainiemschultz 227@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p><a href="http://wwwyoungbreastbuddies.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">http://wwwyoungbreastbuddies.blogspot.com/</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=10#post-25 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:18:32 +0000 Joshua1 25@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Nutrition, diet, exercise, meditation, yoga, etc. Let's talk about the full spectrum of healthy living...let's help each other to keep improving our overall quality of life. Living healthy is a journey not a destination! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=86#post-225 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:42:10 +0000 daagoofer123456 225@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi, I am a Student of Pharmacy, i am research on This Topic, how can we incresses the<br /> Pharmacy sector or how can i make popular of this sector to all others.<br /> if u having a great idea, comment or Thoughts<br /> so plz post on this Board.<br /> I m thankful..<br /> ------daamin----<br /> <a href="http://bestpharmacyguide.com" rel="dofollow">Pharmacy Guide</a></p> <p>[url=http://bestpharmacyguide.com]Pharmacy Guide[/url] </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=85#post-224 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:03:18 +0000 julier87 224@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Know Cancer &#38; Florida Radiology Imaging will be hosing Martinis for Mammograms on August 25, 2010 from 5-8 pm at Blue Martini Orlando.</p> <p>WHAT:<br /> A very pink night to remember featuring; live music from local artists, food, drinks, massages, makeovers, raffles, a silent auction, and tons of giveaways! Also available will be a wealth of material on breast cancer prevention &#38; survivorship---as well as on-site scheduling for FREE mammograms. Pink attire is encouraged!!</p> <p>WHO:<br /> Know Cancer is dedicated to connecting, educating and empowering all people affected by the many forms of cancer. We are primarily an online social network that provides information, resources and support to people in over 170 different countries. However, Know Cancer also creates real world initiatives &#38; events that raise awareness and impact people at a local level. </p> <p>Florida Radiology Imaging provides Digital Mammography, offered through Florida Hospital outpatient imaging centers and Florida Radiology Imaging (FRi) centers. Their new technology allows for better detection of breast cancer, with services that include:<br /> - Digital Mammography - Greater detection of cancer<br /> - CAD (computer assisted detection) - Acts as a second opinion to the mammogram by reviewing results and helping radiologists find abnormalities originally overlooked. </p> <p>WHY:<br /> Half of all men and one-third of all women will develop cancer in their lifetimes. Factoring in the friends and families of these individuals, cancer is a disease that affects nearly every American. Martini’s for Mammograms partners with some of the most influential people &#38; organizations in Orlando to heighten breast cancer awareness and raise money for uninsured women, so that they can get mammograms.</p> <p>To learn more or buy tickets, check out our facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/martinis4mammograms" rel="nofollow">http://www.facebook.com/martinis4mammograms</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=46#post-154 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:02:58 +0000 AngelaTanner 154@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I was going thought this site about <a href="http://www.caring.com/articles/colorectal-cancer-risk" rel="nofollow">http://www.caring.com/articles/colorectal-cancer-risk</a> and i found this </p> <p>If any of a person's immediate family members (parents, siblings, or children) had colorectal cancer, he's somewhat more likely to develop this disease himself. The likelihood goes up if more than one family member had colorectal cancer or if any of his relatives developed the cancer before the age of 50.</p> <p>My dad has colon cancer and my mom's father also , so does it have high chances that i will also get.<br /> My dad is going through a lot and It is quite worrying.</p> <p>Angela Tanner </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=84#post-222 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:46:27 +0000 redden 222@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I was wondering why I'm getting suspicious messages that seem either spam or scam? </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=83#post-220 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:20:04 +0000 monkeymind 220@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>My family member is taking Xylota and has noticed that her heretofore extremely affectionate pet cat no longer wants to snuggle and sometimes will actually sniff her hand and turn away (instead of demanding to be petted, as was the case in the past and is still the case with other household members). Has anyone else experienced a reaction from pets while on chemo? Does Xylota affect the way a person smells, maybe? Are there any nutritional or other ways to mitigate this? </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=30#post-50 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:52:35 +0000 admin 50@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>This is the place to promote your business, product, service, invention, magical potion, etc. Please just be sure to not mislead anyone :) If what you have is that great...than it will speak for itself! </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=81#post-215 Wed, 12 May 2010 03:19:10 +0000 Saidosio 215@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>To Simeon Jaggernauth, DO.</p> <p>posted a question on 5/10/2010 10:45:31 AM<br /> Hi Simeon! when one is considering using complementary therapies specifically Guide Imagery how would you advise them? and can you share with the community any additional thoughts. Thank YOU!</p> <p>posted answer on 5/11/2010 11:41:05 PM<br /> Hi, I believe that guided imagery is quite helpful and can make a difference in a patients recovery. Prayer, Meditation, Biometric Feedback &#38; Hypnosis all serve a healing purpose that is not completely understood. Always talk to your doctor regardless of the method that you choose to use. Thanks, Simeon Jaggernauth, DO. <a href="http://www.DRJAG.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.DRJAG.com</a></p> <p>New question on 5/12/2010<br /> Thank you very much. You used the term recovery which feels positive, hopeful and uncertain. RECOVERY is an open ended word and has a sense of return. How do you use the term in consulting to your patients. Is it a state<br /> of mind, a state of well-being, a frame of reference? Is it prescribed or self selected. Is it recovery from the disease and the fear or is it the acceptance and victory over the anxiety that comes with hearing YOU HAVE CANCER and your blood levels are rising? Words are so critical in reframing ones journey. RECOVERY old ground or new ground? These are real issues in our world! The journey is slow and the orientation and navigation seem to test ones belief the destination. Uncertainty has its place as does the mystery of survival as when we are on the ocean and all we have is our few skills and belief. Does the physician have the MAP? I wander and wonder; and believe the physician has the power to keep the winds in the sails if the words are directive and hold a potency for deep healing. I have started the guided Imagery collective to assist in navigating these unchartered waters which are the unique landscape of each being.</p> <p>Thank You again. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=79#post-213 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:16:33 +0000 healincomfort 213@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Hi everyone at Know Cancer, just checking to see what's going on. Remember to leave the camp site cleaner than when you came :) Cherie<br /> <a href="http://www.healincomfort.com" rel="nofollow">www.healincomfort.com</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=78#post-212 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 08:03:56 +0000 energyworker 212@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>if you are a cancer fighter, survivor, or caregiver in need, please go to <a href="http://www.ImermanAngels.org," rel="nofollow">www.ImermanAngels.org,</a> click "Get Connected" and create a profile, and a member of our staff will call to help you right away!! Or you can always call the IA office toll free<br /> 877-274-5529 -</p> <p>a great resource...I met Jonny Imerman,a cancer survivor, founder and chief mission officer for Imerman Angels. He is very compassionate and caring. Imerman Angels provides personalized connections that enable 1 on 1 support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.<br /> Sue<br /> <a href="http://www.SynergisticCenter.com" rel="nofollow">www.SynergisticCenter.com</a> </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=77#post-211 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:45:42 +0000 kavi123 211@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>cancerinformationToday, more than ever, people are doing a great deal of research on their own to help prevent or beat cancer. The information presented here is meant to assist you in that research by providing you with the most complete and accurate information out there today. By working with scientists, writers and medical professionals in the world, we have created a single-source informational resource for you. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=76#post-210 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:44:47 +0000 kavi123 210@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>cancerinformationToday, more than ever, people are doing a great deal of research on their own to help prevent or beat cancer. The information presented here is meant to assist you in that research by providing you with the most complete and accurate information out there today. By working with scientists, writers and medical professionals in the world, we have created a single-source informational resource for you. </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=75#post-207 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:53:59 +0000 kavi123 207@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer amid women. Usually, the body creates healthy, normal cells, but if a cell changes into an anomalous, harmful form, it can divide rapidly and make many copies of itself, a tumor, anomalous body cells shape a lump.</p> <p>If you are in your thirties, or, have a history of breast cancer in your family, there is about a 15% possibility you’ll develop breast cancer by the age of 90. That may not sound like a lot, but as far as cancer risks go that’s one of the highest out there. The best thing one can perform to lower that risk is to regularly go in for a breast cancer test.</p> <p>[url=http://ehealthforum.com/]genetic cancer testing[/url] </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=12#post-24 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:16:03 +0000 Joshua1 24@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Talk about art, poetry, music, literature, and other groovy things. Creativity is a part of human nature. Expressing creativity is very powerful, sharing it is devine! </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=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-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=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=32#post-58 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:52:14 +0000 healincomfort 58@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Know Cancer is an amazing website they are truly helping people in need. When I learn how can I link your Website to mine so people checking out <a href="http://www.healincomfort.com" rel="nofollow">www.healincomfort.com</a> can be linked to your amazing, helpful, website?<br /> thank you for helping people in the battle against cancer<br /> Cherie Mathews </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=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-157 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:18:19 +0000 LauraSavageau 157@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Anybody need financial assistance? Are you Uninsured/Underinsured? Insured but have high co-pays/deductibles? Post about it...maybe someone in the community can help. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=13#post-26 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:34:33 +0000 Joshua1 26@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>It comes in many forms, share your inspiration. It could be a book, a song, a prayer or a story. You never know which piece of you will make a big difference to someone else :) </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> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=52#post-168 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:54:05 +0000 TheKnowme 168@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>With the launch of the Know Cancer Directory, we are introducing helpful Business Resources to our Community. In order to maintain the integrity of our Community, we have decided to restrict Businesses from interacting with our Members in these areas:</p> <p>-Member Profiles<br /> -Know Cancer Blog<br /> -Ask the Expert</p> <p>We have also decided to restrict Businesses from reviewing other Businesses in the directory. Currently, we are going to allow Businesses to interact with Members in the Forum only, particularly the one titled "Cancer Resources". </p> <p>If you are a Business, and would like to participate in the Community, you may create a Member profile to do so. HOWEVER, when participating in the community, you must be representing yourself, and not your business. If you have any questions regarding the relationship between Members and Businesses, please feel free to post your concerns below.</p> <p>This is an ongoing, delicate process which is intended to facilitate conversation between Members and Businesses while maintaining the integrity of our Community.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>TheKnowme </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=50#post-165 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:27:14 +0000 nathannie 165@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Dear Friends,</p> <p>I wanted to share a heart-felt video called “Share Your Heart”— &lt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjwBLCIZeOs&gt; . This video offers a chance to make a difference for the nearly 200,000 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Please watch and then PLEASE visit DenimDay.com (http://www.denimday.com/) and get registered to participate in Lee National Denim Day in the fight against breast cancer. Thank you!!!</p> <p>Please share this with all of the women and loved ones you know.</p> <p>Best of Wishes</p> <p>Nathaniel </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=49#post-163 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:26:29 +0000 kavi123 163@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Many women suffer with ovarian cancer, want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. It is natural to want to learn all you can about your disease and treatment choices. Knowing more about ovarian cancer helps many women cope.<br /> Shock and stress after the diagnosis can make it hard to think of everything you want to ask your doctor. It often helps to make a list of questions before an appointment. The counselor may suggest <a href="http://www.jacobintl.org">genetic cancer testing</a> for you and the women in your family. Genetic tests can sometimes show the presence of specific gene changes that increase the risk of ovarian cancer. </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=48#post-162 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:47:29 +0000 harley 162@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Can Massage Spread Cancer?<br /> No, cancer will not spread in the circulatory or lymphatic systems due to massage. Many Doctors encourage their patients to have physical exercise which affects the circulatory and lymphatic systems and massage is less demanding on the body than physical exercise.<br /> Can Massage Benefit People who are Living with Cancer?<br /> Yes, massage cannot cure cancer, but it can definitely help! It can ease tension and stress, as well as improve the quality of life.<br /> Is Massage Therapy Safe for People Living with Cancer?<br /> Yes, massage is a wonderful complementary therapy when practiced by a skilled therapist.<br /> A therapist should be trained in medical massage for cancer patients.<br /> Massage needs to be modified to work around side-effects or complications of chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, medications if lymph nodes were removed or treated with radiation, or if bone metastases are present.</p> <p>Massage therapy offers benefits to cancer patients at nearly every stage of treatment and recovery. This complimentary service to clients at our facility. Oncology Massage is delivering compassionate, nurturing and skilled touch for clients and their families moving through this experience.</p> <p>Potential benefits of Massage Therapy for cancer patients:<br /> • Decreases symptoms related to chemotherapy and radiation such as fatigue, nausea, diarrhea and loss of appetite<br /> • Increases the effectiveness of other treatments such as pain medication, physical therapy or a medical procedure<br /> • Increases circulation<br /> • Provides pain relief<br /> • Decreases anxiety and depression<br /> • Increases circulation<br /> • Increases range of motion<br /> • Relieves muscle soreness<br /> • Decreases edema<br /> • Increases alertness and mental clarity<br /> • Stimulates faster wound healing<br /> • Sedates or stimulates the nervous system<br /> • Encourages deeper respiration<br /> • Improves bowel activity<br /> • Increases the patient's awareness of stress signals</p> <p>Massages can be proformed by a trained Oncology Massage Therapist... "Massages Reduce Stess" </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=42#post-131 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:10:27 +0000 Evasion 131@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>Anyone else been in Remission and dealing with long-term effects of the treatment? If so what? </p> http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/topic.php?id=45#post-151 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:31:46 +0000 LauraSavageau 151@http://www.knowcancer.com/forum/ <p>I like to hear the stories of when people were first diagnosed with cancer. Does anyone mind sharing their story and the thoughts/emotions they experienced? I find them inspiring and educational. :) </p>