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The BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) was introduced in the United States as a 1997 model year car and lasted until the 2004 when the E60 chassis was released. The United States saw several variations including the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. -- View the E39 Wiki
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I want to thank all those who have responded to my situation with my 2001 525i fuel pump problem, especially Bluebee and his exhaustive knowledge base and those who have posted from the M5 board. However, my Fuel Pump Assembly remains inside the tank... and no matter how hard I squeeze the TWO tabs the assembly will not budge. It moves around but it acts as if it's snagged on something. it will not release! I'm afraid if I use brute force that I'll be sorry. Has anybody in the group experienced this situation (the float assembly is out of the tank)? Please reply if you've experienced this same issue regarding the PUMP ASSEMBLY, as I can't even tow the car at this point because its not safe with an open fuel tank. Very frustrating. And to further complicate things I can't even put the float assembly back in the tank!
Finally the pump assembly came loose and I was able to remove it. Caution: it appears to be that when you squeeze the tabs, squeeze them from the TOP while slightly PUSHING down on the assembly (this appears to release the tabs by first pushing downward... then raise it straight up. It comes out with virtually no difficulty.
New Issue: the original pump (Peirburg) WORKS, which tells me relay or worse. The fuses appear to be ok in the glove box and the fuse above the battery in the trunk, unfortunately my relay is behind the glove box. so my next step is remove the Glove box to access the suspect relay. If it's not the relay, I'm reduced to the Indy at best or Stealer at worst.
Come on guys help me out of the woods here, I can't believe that a NO START is coming down to the ECU? Other than a faulty Relay, I've read the Crankshaft Sensor code P0339 may be the entire problem. This is very frustrating to say the least. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you all again for your support.
bluebee is a lady.
P0339 Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
A faulty sensor will inhibit fuel pump and spark.
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Last edited by edjack; 07-16-2014 at 10:19 AM.
When I changed my pump, I had problems with the tab near the passenger door. I was able to get one tab free but not the other, all I did was re-seat the pump and got a better lower grip on the tabs. I was then able to pull the pump. The float assembly does not always go back that easily. There is a really good video on YouTube that shows how to do it. Make sure you get the float and leveling arm in there right. I think mine is not positioned right as I ran out of gas with the gauge reading 1/4 tank. Don't give up and good luck
Yes Ed you are absolutely correct the black tab closest to the door is the one that hangs up. You are also right about "reseating" the pump before proceeding. I found by squeezing the tabs more toward the top and then firmly pressing downward while still squeezing those same tabs is what worked for me and then lifting straight up.
After removing the pump I discovered the PUMP MOTOR worked. WHAT? Yeah, but what I found out later was the PUMP DID NOT PUMP even though the motor worked. So don't think because the motor runs the pump is working folks. Whether this is new information or not it is always worth removing the pump to make a hands on evaluation.
Actually now that I've done this stinky job and KNOW what to expect I could do it again in about 20 minutes. So don't assume that if the pump motor works that it's PUMPING FUEL. The one thing that kept dogging me around was that I had NO FUEL at the Injector Schroeder valve. Had I checked the rail from the get go I could have saved myself a lot of head aches. That should have been the first thing to rule out instead of reading the codes which can lead you down a lot of rabbit holes. Another thing that I read off of one of Bluebee's posts. A lean condition is not always a vacuum leak. A lean condition can be as simple as fuel restriction because of a saturated fuel filter and or failing fuel pump. The PO171 and P0174 together are a sign of lean fuel conditions and when the engine light comes on because of those codes doesn't always mean Vac leak, CCV, leaking VCG failing VANOS or both bank 02 sensors or an expensive MAF, as we automatically assume. Lean condition on BOTH BANKS can be a sign of a PLUGGED FUEL FILTER and or FAILED PUMP. As I understand it, there are NO CODES for a failing pump or filter, only a lean condition disguised as a SENSOR. But failure at the schraeder valve should be a pretty good reason to suspect the pump and filter, right? In my case I'm hoping a failed pump, but I WILL BE CHANGING THAT FILTER REAL SOON ANYWAY. I DO HAVE a leaking VCG and no reason to NOT rebuild the VANOS in the process. So at this point I'm hoping when the rain stops that I fire the ole bimmer up and she purs like a kitten. If not you'll all hear me whining about it NOT STARTING real soon! So keep an ear up. I'm not out of the woods yet but I KNOW MY PUMP WORKS NOW.
Make sure to not pinch the seal between the pump and tank. The Kuni BMW dealer in Oregon did that on mine, so every time filled up it leaked gas.
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Yes that seal was difficult to work with and if you don't get it right it will LEAK. What I did was put the Seal Ring on the float housing base first, then put the Pump Assembly in the tank, it snaps right in place, I had taken a picture of the Pump Assembly in the tank before pulling it, so I would know the alignment when I came to this reassembly step.
This is really a Two Step process. You have a Pump Assembly section and a Float Assembly Section, it doesn't seem to go together as one unit like most in tank fuel pumps.
If you fail to get the orientation of the Pump Assembly back in proper alignment the Float Assembly will never alignment and sit in the tank right. That float position in your tank is determined by the physical orientation of the pump assembly. The Pump Assembly must be oriented exactly as it came out in reverse order upon installation or the Float Assembly will be off and the seal will fail. You must get the orientation of that pump RIGHT FIRST, followed by the Float Assembly. The Float Assembly can only line up one way, the Pump Assembly can snap in 180 degrees out of whack. So get that pump assembly oriented or you'll be sorry.
Once I had everything basically lined up I gingerly slid the rubber gasket off the float assembly and lined it up on the tank opening being careful to NOT pinch it as it self seals around the tank rim as you use your finger to smooth it out, after which you lower the float assembly on to the seal, align it with the tab on the plastic ring of the tank opening then gently press it in place. Next comes the metal flange ring and you want that in place before you hook up your fuel hose followed by your final electrical hook up. I would advise you really look the electrical connector over and understand how it snaps together YOU DO NOT WANT TO BREAK THIS BAD BOY by forcing it. Think... "Snap-in and Slide-sideways". It's really a pretty cool connector. better than most I've seen. A little over the top in design but very simple to work, like I said you DON'T WANT TO BREAK THIS BAD BOY!
This was the easiest In Tank Pump I've ever done, just be patient and pray a lot before you go crazy with foreboding feelings, of "what have I gotten myself into!
You guys hear at the fest are what makes this happen. I think placing the seal on the float housing first is the best way to assemble the parts and transfer that seal to the rim of the tank in your final steps of assembly, I'm sure there are other ways. This way seemed to work great for my application. Now you are ready to snug the lock down ring and the final hook ups. And remember to set the lock ring in place before you hook up the fuel line hose. But yes if you are not careful when putting that seal back on the rim you will pinch it and it will leak.
These job appeared to be more difficult than it actually was. It was frustrating at times but be patient. I bet I could go back and R&R this job inside of 30 minutes including seat cushion back in place and no stinky gas smell. Of coarse I would prefer an empty fuel tank not 3/4 full like I had to deal with. My hands are still soar from the gas, and yes I tried thin gloves but they seemed to tear so I just reached in and followed "fest member" suggestions and the Pump Assembly released and it came out. If you have any questions, post it here or simply do a search as bluebee suggests and you'll find the FEST is a much less expensive solution than the INDY or the dreaded STEALER. This is a pretty cool site. I hope this helps somebody. Bimmerfest has certainly helped me on the side of the road.
The Bem-ster
Mine went in easy but I think I got the float wrong, gas gauge registered 1/2 tank before and after the job, but I ran out of gas with the gauge registering 1/4 tank. Any suggestions before I open the tank again
- You should fix the gauge issue, remove the gauge, re-install the fuel pump assembly properly and put everything back.
- The 1/4 tank issue, search forum for "siphon pump". A simple fix is to place a sticker on the dash as a reminder "Keep gas above 1/4", and always always keep gas above 1/4 tank. In other words, you "write off the bottom 1/4 tank".
Were you confident about putting in the Fuel Pump Assembly, I'm not talking about the Float Assembly JUST THE PUMP ASSEMBLY? You realize you can put that pump assembly in backwards and still put the Float Assembly in and button her up, right? Ok... I think you will have to go back and disassemble and get that Pump Assembly situated like it's suppose to be.
a sign that something isn't right is any binding in the assemblage of the unit. Mine simply all went together with NO BINDING. You can't have any binding while putting both sections in the tank!
Did you change out your Pump? or... did you replace the entire float and pump assembly as a unit? The reason I ask is because even if you replaced the entire Assembly you can still get it wrong.
I replaced my pump ONLY, using my original assembly. But I took a picture of my pump assembly prior to removal, that way I wouldn't get it in backwards causing the Float assembly to NOT LINE UP RIGHT! You do realize the Float Assembly can ONLY go in one way, so the only reason I can see a malfunctioning float is you got that Fuel Pump Assembly in backwards.
I would remove the entire unit, check to see if you've bent the float arm, your gauge will never be right if you don't do a re-due. I could be wrong but I don't think so.
When I replaced the fuel pump earlier this year on my 1998 E39 528i, I had the same problem with the Float, and must have installed the sending unit incorrectly, some times it registers, other times it sits on Empty, with the low warning light, even after I added 10 gallons of gas. I now carry an extra gallon of gas in the trunk for an emergency. One of these days I'll get around to removing it again, and trying to reposition the sending unit.
This FCP Euro video on a E39 Fuel Pump Replacement DIY was a big help, however I must have followed the instruction incorrectly regarding the sending unit position.
Thanks but I don't want to carry an extra gallon of gas around nor do I want to write off the last 1/4 tank, my car deserves to be fixed correctly. I should have taken a picture of the assembly for reference, I wondered if there was a way to put it in backwards. There are no markings on the pumps so I just made sure the clips were seated. Everything seemed to just slide into place. Thanks for the suggestions
After watching the video which is exactly the same unit and procedure that I have in my 2001 525i. He left out something that could easily be over looked during re-reassembly.
What he didn't explain was that the The Fuel Pump Assembly must go back in the way it came out. (orientation) Why? Because the Fuel Float travels by the Pump Assembly down to the bottom of the tank, and it must be free floating to work. If you notice on the Pump Assembly there is a half moon cutaway that the float arm travels by, I believe that "half moon" cutaway on the fuel assembly gives clearance for the float to move unobstructed in the tank. I could be wrong but if the Pump Assembly is put in backwards and snaps in place that "half moon" clearance will not be there! I don't think you can have any binding what so ever for the float to register an accurate reading. I'm sure there are others in the group who can verify this issue and maybe explain it better and more accurate than me. But if the Float Assembly can go in ONLY one way and the Pump Assembly can go in backwards and if there is no half moon clearance for the float arm to float freely because the fuel pump assembly is in backwards, wouldn't it stand to reason the Pump Assembly is the problem and NOT THE FLOAT necessarily? Unless the float is bent because you forced it in. I didn't experience any forced re-assembly, but I also put everything back the same way I took it out with pictures to MAKE SURE.
Before I removed my Fuel Pump Assembly out of the tank I took pictures to make sure when I put it back in I put it in the same way I took it out. You can put the pump assembly in backwards and it will snap in, however if the Pump Assembly snaps in backwards then when you install the Float Assembly there will not be enough clearance for the float arm to give an accurate reading on the gauge because it will bind for lack of clearance! Makes since to me even if it is a bimmer.
The first time I did it I had some binding, but thanks to a small leak I took everything apart and this time everything seemed to slide in and drop into place. Lesson learned , I normally take pictures or place parts in sequence as they come out. Since I have a 1/4 tank I will be able to see everything .
YES E-clipse
To all bimmer lovers out there. If you begin this job with a low fuel supply you can see everything clearly within the tank, but when you begin this job with a SUB MERGED Pump assembly because you have more than a half tank of fuel you are flying blind because the Pump Assembly is submerged and it's difficult to picture in your mind the orientation of the submerged pump assembly.
The simple solution would have been to design the pump ASSEMBLY so that it CAN NOT be reinstalled out of alignment! I can see by the design of the two clip system on the pump housing that it can go together backwards which would obviously cause binding with the float assembly. I don't know, maybe I'm thinking to deep on a complex design. What I do know is if you have BINDING while reinstalling the assembly at any stage of the reassembly then you need to go back and begin again.
Final thoughts. There is NO ROOM for any binding in the Re-Install stage of this JOB. If you are experiencing any binding and it goes back together, you are doing this job over again
This goes back to the very basic principles of car repair:
- Before taking anything apart, spend a few minutes observing the setup.
The power is in observation, not repairing things.
Sure you can take photos with your digital camera or smart phone, but very often your hands are dirty and it is a pain to take photos with dirty hands b/c you will mess up the camera/smart phones etc.
- What I find help me is a piece of cardboard and some sharpie pens to make notes.
- All you need is to make simple note, for example "Black connectors go to the Front etc.", "Long bolts go here, short bolts go there etc."
Just make a little sketch of orientation of components. You will be surprised that a simple sketch goes a long way! Because the sketch has that important components clearly drawn by yourself.
I couldn't agree more. You really don't need pictures per see while performing a diagnostic. Yes it helps whit reassembly, but I couldn't agree more. For example, I will be replacing a few Coils, I will be particularly careful in making sure that the older good coils go back where they came from by taking NOTES not PICTURES. Yes take notes, observe how everything works then proceed. Great Advise
You guys are right and normally I'm really anal about these things. I know exactly where I went wrong, my pump died with a 1/2 tank (should have siphoned off some gas). I hope the new people read this thread because this is a very simple job that can be a very big headache. Thanks for all the help guys, and good luck on your future projects
This is so true. In my example there was power going to the PUMP you could hear the pump so there was no reason to believe the pump was NOT WORKING. However, upon a fuel line pressure test there was NO PRESSURE present. That leaves Filter or a bad pump, if you rule out the pump because it tests power and you can hear it leaves you with FILTER but if the filter is not PLUGGED then it has to be PUMP. When I got the pump out and bench tested it WORKED (motor ran) but IT WAS NOT PUMPING it was plugged from 150k+ miles of abuse. Simple Replace the pump and the FILTER!!! lesson learned just because the pump motor runs doesn't mean the PUMP IS GOOD. You got to take it out to confirm!
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Patrick a star before first race on Fox
Early on in Fox's Daytona 500 coverage Sunday, studio analyst Michael Waltrip announced that while the NBA had "Linsanity," "We've got Dan-Mania!"
Really? As Danica Patrick still is waiting to drive in her first Sprint Cup race, she already was a star on Fox on Sunday. It went right down to John Roberts, hosting what turned out to be a five-hour Daytona 500 Fox prerace show, announcing on-air that the race was canceled even as "history was supposed to be made today when Danica Patrick started her first Daytona 500."
But don't worry, Fox isn't likely to overlook Patrick's historical significance when its coverage starts today at noon ET.
In a taped interview with Patrick that led Sunday's coverage, Fox lead analyst Darrell Waltrip told her she had "become the face of NASCAR." (And "a pretty good face," he added, as Michael, his brother, put it in his lengthy debut as a Fox prerace analyst.)
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Heard of this guy?Jeremy Lin's endorsement potential, Nielsen research says, for now tops the marketability of James and Kobe Bryant.
Nielsen's N-Score, meant to measure name recognition and likability and based on polling 1,100 consumers meant to resemble the U.S. population, gives Lin a score of 102. Bryant scores 90, while James gets 84. About 19% of the U.S. population has heard of Lin, Nielsen says, and of those 30% say they like him.
Lin's name recognition isn't close to Patrick's. Nielsen found she's recognized by 30% of the public. Thanks to Fox on Sunday, that's probably higher.
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Junior Rajion Neal, who has started as the Vols' number one back in each of the first three games of the season was officially installed as the starter. Neal will be backed up by the tandem of sophomores Devrin Young and Marlin Lane.
At tight end, sophomore Brendan Downs is now listed as the backup to senior starter Mychal Rivera. Downs was limited early in the season since suffering a knee injury during the team's second scrimmage of fall training camp. Downs was back on the field for a few snaps in the Florida game last Saturday and will see more time this coming week versus Akron. The previous backup listed was starting fullback Ben Bartholomew, who has seen his hybrid role expand in 2012. Bartholomew will continue to be listed as the starting fullback.
The backup X receiver will now be sophomore Vincent Dallas in place of freshman Cody Blanc. Dallas has played in all three games and has one catch for seven yards. Blanc has seen action in two of the first three games this season, but has no stats.
AKRON'S FIREPOWERThe Akron Zips piled up 66 points on offense last week as they racked up a school-record 753 yards of offense. The Zips are averaging 39.3 points on offense with the spread offense installed by new head coach Terry Bowden. Quarterback Dalton Williams is throwing for more than 334 yards per game with 10 touchdowns in just three games.
The Zips are ranked fifth in the NCAA in passing yardage per game (378.0) and is second in passing touchdowns with 13.
The Vols' defensive staff is well aware of the challenge the Zips' offense, which is averaging close to 500 yards per game, presents.
"We have a humongous challenge," cornerback coach Derrick Ansley said of Akron. "Those guys are really balanced in what they do. They are well coached. Coach Bowden does a really good job with the personnel that they have. The quarterback is a really steady guy. He has been there a long time and is battle tested so we have to do a good job of going in there and covering those guys.
"We have to get our hands on them and make sure we give the defensive line enough time to get to the quarterback. We have a really good challenge in the secondary, but it's a great challenge. We look forward to it. They are going to put the ball in the air a lot and we are going to have a chance to make some plays."
Akron has already completed 102 passes in the trio of games, a remarkable 34 completions per game. Defensive line coach John Palermo is prepping his players for the various sets that the Zips run.
"Their offense is about 80 percent spread, so we are going to be in our sub packages most of the night," said Palermo. "They will do some stuff with two tight ends which we will use our base defense, but for the most part we will be in our sub packages."
MISSING RANDOLPHThe Tennessee secondary took a big hit last Saturday when starting free safety Brian Randolph went down with a season-ending knee injury.
Don't expect anyone to use his absence as an excuse, however, as the Vols are looking at the unfortunate occurrence as a challenge and an opportunity for other players to step up.
"It means a lot to lose him because Brian was a steady guy, a really dependable guy," assistant coach Derrick Ansley said. "He knew the defense really well and he was a vocal guy back there but this is SEC football. You are going to sustain injuries and you have to have enough depth to not let it kill you. It is a big blow, though. We have a lot of young guys back there. Brent Brewer has to answer the challenge this week, as well as Rod Wilks, LaDarrell McNeil and Geraldo Orta. We have a lot of guys we feel good about and that we can put in the game."
One aspect of the UT defense that will help ease the blow is the fact that the team uses its two safeties interchangeably. Instead of one safety that plays down and one that plays up, they play left and right, adjusting to the opponent's formation and location of the ball on the field.
That functionality will allow Byron Moore to seamlessly slide over to Randolph's spot while Brent Brewer, who started eight games a year ago, will be inserted into the strong safety slot.
The combination of Moore and Brewer is one the Vols have no problems with putting on the field.
"I'm really comfortable with it," safeties coach Josh Conklin said. "It's unfortunate that you have an injury, but what you try and tell guys and make them understand is that you have to go to the next guy and you always have to be ready. You try to impress that upon them early. You never know when it's going to happen and you're going to have to be the guy that comes in and make the plays. Right now, Brent's time may have been limited with the money in our dime-wrapped package in passing situations, but he's a good based safety and he can do that for us. He can be a physical presence, so now he has to step that part of his game up."
MIXING MCNEIL INAnother player that is likely to see increased playing time due to Randolph's injury is true freshman LaDarrell McNeil.
Bumped up to be Brewer's backup at strong safety, McNeil is the only true freshman on the defensive two-deep for the Vols, a testament to his makeup and talent.
"LaDarrell is a very focused guy," Conklin said. "He's an extremely focused individual and he's a very conscientious guy. It's just a matter of giving him live reps. I think the reps he's taken on special teams has helped his confidence on getting out there this week. What I want to see from him is to put the extra time in and continue to develop as a football player and continue to gain confidence. When you get out there and your mind doesn't go blank and you're ready to play football when the ball is snapped."
Hailed as an instant-impact type player when he signed last February, McNeil has demonstrated the ability to play at this level. That was best evidenced by his open-field tackle to stop Florida short of a first down on a fake punt play last Saturday. The only thing he has lacked is experience, something he will continue to get more and more of over as the season progresses.
"LaDarrell is a very instinctive guy," Conklin said. "He's very explosive, what we call a `twitch' guy. He can make plays and show up when you don't think he's going to make up. He's very explosive to the point of attack. It's just getting him going in the right direction, but he's as advertised, the type of guy that you want to play at the safety position, especially in the middle of the field."
WHEN PIG FLIESLast week marked the return of Alton "Pig" Howard to the gridiron.
The heralded freshman recruit had surgery on his foot in the middle of July and worked hard all fall camp to get back on to the field, like he did against Florida.
"When you say he's 100 percent, he missed camp," said Hinshaw. "It's really hard. We've got to practice him into shape. He's been running. He's been working hard, but it's not the same as going full speed and running a route, coming back, running a route, coming back, running a route. He's done that this week."
Howard, a four star recruit from Orlando, Fla., brought more speed and elusiveness to the Tennessee wide receiver corps. He will look to get that speed back, and get more in-game snaps, as the season continues.
"He didn't play very many [snaps]," said wide receivers coach Darin Hinshaw. "A few. Again, he didn't have a ton of reps last week in practice. This week, he's had a lot of reps in practice. It's easier to trust a guy who's been practicing a lot, so we're going to put him out there and let him go play."
THE BETTER YOU FEEL, THE BETTER YOU PLAYUT defensive line coach John Palermo has had to prepare his players for a different offensive style each week so far this season, a significant task as attempts to keep the calls simple and versatile enough for his charges to play fast and be successful.
Last Saturday, the Tennessee front three played well enough to contain Florida's base offense, but there is plenty of room for improvement.
"When they let us play base defense, I think the three inside kids did a nice job on Saturday," Palermo said. "Can we get better? Absolutely. I think we definitely left some plays on the field. We had a couple of chances to sack them and we lost contain, we didn't wrap up or things like that, but I saw a bunch of guys competing their tails off."
The problem is, you aren't going to have the same base offense every week, so the defense needs to be prepared for something different week-to-week, or in the case of Florida, throughout the game.
"I think it does drive you a little crazy when you have to go back-and-forth between a standard offense and a spread offense," Palermo said. "Although when Florida lined up in their base offense, we didn't have any issues. It was when they went to their wildcat and some of their spread stuff that we got hurt. We just have to prepare for all of those things."
And that is what the Vols will do and have been doing each week in practice. Making improvements.
"I think any time someone makes an improvement it is encouraging, whether you are coaching them or whether you are the player," Palermo said. "With players, the better they get fundamentally, the better they feel about themselves. The better they feel about themselves, the better they play."


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I'm embarking on a small project and it just occurred to me I'm missing a crucial bit of knowledge. The project is a series of illustrations of two or more characters. I want to do them in Zbrush for obvious reasons, but I realized I don't know how to have two tools placed at the same time with both being editable, if this is even possible.
The only way I've seen so far is to collapse both models into subtools of a shared tool. I've even seen it suggested that I can use a single zsphere rig for both models this way. However, this is problematic for another reason: These characters are fairly complex, with hair and clothing and whatnot. Turning a multi-part character into a subtool seems like it would make a lot of things more difficult by creating subdivision level conflicts and baking the hair into an un-editable mesh, but I may be wrong.
So if anyone has found a way to have two characters, each with their own subtools, interacting, would you please let me know? Especially if anyone knows a tutorial or something. I'm not sure what is and isn't possible here.
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If i have puffy nipples that i developed from puberty genetically...whats the best way to get rid of them or to help reduce the size of them. Im only 18 years old but willing to try anything...or am i just outa of luck and will need surgery?
If i have puffy nipples that i developed from puberty genetically...whats the best way to get rid of them or to help reduce the size of them. Im only 18 years old but willing to try anything...or am i just outa of luck and will need surgery?
try yohimburn es...I have some puffyness from puberty as well and plan on ordering some YES in a week or two.
Not sure what you mean by puffy bro. Excess fat can be remedied by diet/exercise/supps. If there is a hard mass in the nipple and/or hurts to touch you should see a doctor. Its extremely common to experience during puberty but shouldn't still be there at 18.
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My oldest is 15 and he has this issue. When should it clear up? It bugs the crap ut of him.
IVe taken YES for 4 weeks now and no signs of it working. As far as puffiness, they dont hurt but there is tissue under them but its not rock hard its more squishy like.
Macdaddy~ I would say within a year is still totally normal.
Kenny~ Most boys get some ammount of this during puberty it's just part of it. 18 is old for this though and like I said if it's still worsening at this age a Doctor should be seen. A small ammount of the population will develop breast tissue if left untreated.
When you check your chest, check it like a self-breast exam for a female. Take your first and second finger and make flat small circles (don't pinch it)...If there is no firm mass at all underneath the nip and no pain it could be fat and/or the normal subq tissue and your playing with it could just be annoying it.
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I've known highly competitive swimmers in college with this issue. It's just your nature. Keep working out, get lean, and it'll go away on its own. It's natural. I just hope at 18 you're not even THINKING about anabolics...
Ive had them for 5 years now..and thats natural? Im planning on going to the doctor here pretty soon....will there be medication he can give me for it?
or do yall know of anything because YES did nothing.
Are your nipples just puffy, or do they have a hard lump beneath the nipple and/or are they sore to the touch??
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AN old friend of mines younger brother developed a mild case of gyno at puberty. He ended up haveing it removed when he was a bit older.
(believe me, the kid was not an athlete, not working out. This was a completly genetic/hormonal thing)
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I would say I suffered from this at your age and when I am lean it really doesn't all go away but enough so that it is not as noticable. I would say diet and lean out and it will go away. Now that I am fatter it has returned but it doesn't bother me.
A guy I used to work with son suffered from excessive fat tissue which is genetic(made him look like he had small a-cup tits growing)On a kid that was 6'7" he was embarrassed by them. He went to a doc and had it removed.
No theres no lump and there not sore at all
Do you have high bodyfat?
i would say im around 8 to 7% body fat.....im 5'10" 155 lbs....the only fat on mah body is right below mah 6 pack and i guess in mah buttocks but who doesnt.
Wow, I am really surprised Yohimburn did not help with this. It helped with mine when I was dieting to get my BF lower.
If Yohimburn won't do it, I am not sure what else would help except surgery...??
Well its been 4-5 weeks n yohimburn aint done anything so im guessing thats a loss. Does anyone know of nething else that could help with this other then surgery?
If dieting and YES isn't doing it, surgery is hardly the worst thing you could do. It's a minimally invasive procedure, recovery time is a snap (if you don't mind temporary discomfort to be rid of the stuff) and the tissue is being permanently removed...not a bad deal.
kenny, i was in the same position as you. I had to get it removed through surgery. Got it through puberty and it never went away. You can try some arimidex for a little while and see if it helps, most likely it won't. If it doesn't your only other option is surgery. I highly suggest going through a plastic surgeon that has experience doing this. If you want more info either email me, or do a search for my name and gyno on this board. I've posted numerous posts on this topic.
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If you want more info either email me, or do a search for my name and gyno on this board. I've posted numerous posts on this topic.
Me 2!
I just went to mah doctor yesterday and he said i should just give it time that it is perfecty normal even at the age of 18. I want to disagree with him just from what i have learned about it on mah own. Does anyone think that this might clear up on its own. Or does anyone think nolva might work? And what kind of doctor specializes in this?
My brother and I both had this when we were about 13. Woke up one more and had a hard knot the size of a sweet tart under my nips that burned like heck. It went away, the hard knot, but I feel it left me with slightly puffy nips.
My son (13) has one nip that is puffy, he says its a bit tender, but I do not feel a hard knot
Well I had mild gyno when I was 12-ish, which went away, and then again when I was 18 or 19, which also went away. Hard lump under my nipple(s) and they hurt like hell...I remember flipping out on my girlfriend-at-the-time (when I was 18) 'cause she grabbed my nipple and it hurt so bad I wanted to cry. Your body is producing a lot of testosterone and consequently, there's a lot of estrogen in your body too. Since you're 18, I'd say wait it out; For now, stop looking at it in the mirror and stop tweaking your goddam nipples
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Took the boy to a plastic surgeon yesterday. He was kinda concerned it's only one breast. He sending him for a mamogram and a work up at the endecrinologist to make sure there are no tumors anywhere.
He said this is likely to clear up on it's own, maybe as late as age 21.
pinching them constantly releases prolactin which in turn will aggrevate existing gyno.....
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Personally i have never had a hard lump under my nipple ever....there just puffy. Does this mean something differnt since there is no lump
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We've just got our hands on Toshiba's attempt at taking on the Apple iPad, the Folio 100. This Android based tablet packs in a 10.1in capacitive touchscreen, HDMI and can playback 1080p video. Let's see how it holds up.
Unlike the warmly received Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Toshiba makes a rather less positive first impression. Whereas the Tab felt like a step in the right direction in terms of size - moving to a more portable form factor compared to the iPad - the Folio 100's 10in form factor feels decidely unwieldy. Obviously this is fairly subjective point and different people will have different needs but, to our minds, when you're getting to size of device, you'd be better off with a laptop. In this regard the folio is not much worse than the iPad but that's a device we feel is oversized already.
The other initial let down is build quality. We have no complaints about the glass touchscreen and can see the logic behind the decision to have a rough, matt plastic back. However, there's a curved black glossy plastic bezel round the screen that just looks like its been added to cover a gap or something else unsightly like screws. Also, a rubber bung covers the proprietary docking connector but it's not even tethered so will quickly get lost.
Another problem with build quality is the choice of display. While the Tab and iPad have shown that there are very good quality mobile LCD panels available, the Folio 100 is a prime example of the problems that LCD does face: viewing angles are fairly poor, colour reproduction looks muted, and black levels aren't great. It's by no means the worst panel we've ever seen and is indeed on par with many a basic laptop, but due to the way you interact with them, good viewing angles in particular are far more important on tablets. Meanwhile the large screen size means that despite a high resolution of 1,024 x 600, it doesn't appear as sharp as the best out there. That said, this very feature makes it quite a comfortable laptop/lounging viewing experience when you're viewing it from a distance.
Elsewhere on the hardware front, there's a 1.3megapixel webcam on the front but not one on the rear for taking photos of your surroundings. There are however mini HDMI and both full-size and mini USB sockets hideen beneath a flap on the bottom edge. The full size USB can be used to plug in usb storage devices to quickly access your files, while the HDMI can be used to playback 1080p video on your telly. We were shown a 1080p clip (raw footage taken straight from a Toshiba camcorder) playing on the device and can confirm it played back very smoothly but we didn't see it playing on a big screen.


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Colchester United midfielder Anthony Wordsworth is reportedly set to undergo a medical at Portman Road with his move to the Blues close to completion. TWTD first reported that the 24-year-old was set to join Town a fortnight ago, boss Mick McCarthy having caught him in action for the U's in November.
A deal is understood to have been agreed between the clubs – a fee of £100,000 having been reported yesterday – with Wordsworth's Colchester contract up in the summer.
Camden-born Wordsworth came through the Colchester youth system and made his senior debut in August 2007.
Since then the central midfielder, who can also play wide, has made 155 starts and 44 substitute appearances, scoring 35 goals.
Last season he scored 13 times but this campaign, as the U's have struggled near the foot of League One, the set-piece expert has managed only three.
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Harvey Weinstein took the biggest risk of his career with Cold Mountain. The Miramax boss explains why he couldn't let the film pass him by.
In the early 1990s, I sat down to watch a movie that my company had just missed out on acquiring. I know what my reputation is - I read the papers. I'm the supposed tough guy of the movie business. So as I sat watching this film, drenched in tears, I thought: uh-oh, if anyone sees me like this, it's not going to be good for my image. But on the other hand, who cares if this movie can affect me so deeply? And if I ever get the chance to work with this brilliant filmmaker, I'm going to grab it.
Thirteen years later, I'm sitting in a dubbing theatre in London, watching the same writer-director's latest movie, with the same result - tears streaming down my face. Only now, I'm not only deeply moved, but incredibly proud. I've done what I set out to do: get into business with this man and finance his work.
The filmmaker is Anthony Minghella, whose debut, Truly, Madly, Deeply had affected me so much, and with whom I've now had the pleasure and privilege of working on three movies: The English Patient, The Talented Mr Ripley and, currently, Cold Mountain. All of them are great movies (and were) high-risk ventures.
The English Patient was a hugely ambitious step up from Anthony's first two, low-budget films - in fact, the original backer pulled out on the eve of production. Ripley was a difficult, almost non-mainstream project because of its ambiguous central character and dark themes. But perhaps the most risky of the three was Cold Mountain, at $US80 million ($A103.4 million) Anthony's most expensive film to date. Developed with MGM and offered to me as a co-production, this was the project on which I made the greatest bet of my career.
In a repeat of The English Patient scenario, Anthony and Miramax found ourselves in a difficult situation when MGM withdrew as our partner at the 11th hour. I went hat in hand to all the studios but none of them felt it was commercial enough. When you get across-the-board rejection like that, it shakes you to the core; those are the moments when you question your own judgement.
And I was torn. From a hard-nosed business perspective, it was a huge gamble taking total responsibility for such a large-scale, expensive project that tackled such weighty themes and ideas. This wasn't some comic-book franchise property that looked like a commercial home run.
But it's at times like this that you have to listen to your inner voice, and remind yourself of how great projects sometimes are in danger of not getting made. Remember, three of Miramax's greatest successes - Pulp Fiction, Shakespeare in Love and The English Patient - were projects dropped by other studios.
This is a business where increasingly, people are reluctant to take risks, but we've never lost sight of our roots, and remain committed to also making smaller movies, such as Stephen Frear's tough-minded immigrant drama Dirty Pretty Things, which we did with Celador and the BBC. Or The Station Agent and The Barbarian Invasions. Or City of God, which we financed after loving the script. (I read it in English - my staff neglected to tell me the film would be in Portuguese. I said go ahead regardless.)
Cold Mountain was one of the bigger risks. But artistic integrity has a way of leading us all in the right direction.
If I had to identify one key thing about the project that spoke to me personally, it would be the theme of family that the film explores so movingly. One of the most important people in my life was my grandmother, who came to America with her brother from Poland right after World War I. As children, when my brother Bob and I were anxious to avoid doing our homework, we'd fly round to her house. She would tell us stories that moved me beyond words: of the anti-semitism she faced as a young girl, and how that anti-semitism led to a riot in Poland that led to the death of her younger sister.
The courage and strength she found after going through these terrible events, and then drew from her surviving family, made an enormous impression on me. So when I read, in Charles Frazier's original novel and Anthony's adaptation, the tremendously powerful evocation of ordinary people surviving against impossible odds, of the most decent part of human beings rising and asserting itself above the darkest actions of which people are capable, I was moved beyond words.
So I committed to the film - more with my heart than my head - and I never looked back. Given appalling weather conditions, it was an immensely tough shoot in Romania and the US over a six-month period. Anthony's insistence on shooting all four seasons was something of an issue - we kept saying CGI, CGI, CGI (computer generated images). Anthony, who wanted as much realism as possible, would look at us as if we were aliens. The suggestion was quietly dropped.
Only a year or so before, people had questioned the wisdom of Miramax backing another great filmmaker with another epic vision - Marty Scorsese and Gangs of New York. But with a worldwide gross of over $US200 million, a projected revenue stream of $US100 million from worldwide video and DVD, 10 Oscar nominations, a Golden Globe win for Marty as best director and a Bafta for Daniel Day-Lewis, that ultimately looked like a pretty smart decision.
It's too early to predict the ultimate outcome for Cold Mountain, but the film has opened to strong box office, has been embraced by numerous reviewers, and has already made its mark in terms of award nominations.
But beyond all this, for me, it will always be a film that resonates in a more profound way. Every day, we read the cold statistics of conflicts around the world. For most of us, it's just another name in a newspaper. But behind every statistic is a family who have suffered this devastating loss, and who are going to have to find the strength and courage to go on.
I truly feel, in Cold Mountain's story of a man who has been to hell and back in wartime, and of the strength and courage found by those who survive such turbulent and momentous events, that this film gives us a powerful glimpse into that heart of darkness - and the light that awaits the survivors when they emerge.
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Trade in Services
• The revised Manual on Statistics of International Trade in Services (MSITS), which was adopted by the United Nations Statistical Committee in February 2010 was released in its electronic format early 2011. It is published by seven agencies. Work on compilation guidance to the MSITS, will be the first priority of the TFSITS in 2012, for that purpose an expert group on the compilation of SITS (EG-CSITS) will be created to assist in this process and countries be invited to make experts available.
• The Task Force (TFSITS), convened by OECD, coordinates technical cooperation efforts between agencies to aid countries' implementation of the MSITS's recommendations. The Task Force has developed a free training module on trade in services coordinated by the World Trade Organization and with the World Bank.
• Data collection is coordinated by the agencies to avoid duplication of effort e.g. through standard questionnaires and codes for reporting the data, and data sharing.
• A UNSD web page, with a Newsletter, provides a central reference point for information about MSITS, the work of the TFSITS, seminars and other new developments. (http://unstats.un.org/unsd/tradeserv/default.asp). This provides links to the other Organisations web pages on trade in services. OECD and UNSD have established email hotlines (respectively email@example.com (mailto: email@example.com) and firstname.lastname@example.com (mailto: firstname.lastname@example.com)) for inquiries about the work on trade in services.
• The next biannual meeting of the Task Force on Statistics of International Trade in Services will take place on the 27th March 2012 in New York, followed by a 3 days meeting of the expert group on the compilation of SITS. The second meeting for 2012 is scheduled for the 25th of October, following the OECD Working Party on Trade in Goods and Services (WPTGS) which is scheduled for the 22nd to the 24th of October in Paris.


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Integrated approaches
First look at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center's new head and neck cancer and stem cell transplant programs BY JAKE POINIER
ith the arrival of 2013, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert will be expanding its world-class offerings in two key areas: Head and neck cancer surgeries and oncology, and stem cell transplantation. While the programs are different from a medical perspective, they have one essential element in common: integrated teams with national expertise in their respective fields. "Integration is one of the important things that makes the Banner MD Anderson approach different," says head and neck surgeon Thomas D. Shellenberger, M.D., who has helped start up the program. He has been both at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando for a decade, where he headed up the creation of their head and neck program. "Relative to other cancers, head and neck cancer requires numerous disciplines and subspecialties in addition to radiation oncology, medical oncology, and surgery in order to be successful." For example, Dr. Shellenberger cites speech pathology, dental oncology, and nutritional consultation, as well as collaboration with plastic and reconstructive surgeons. "It's not just about curing the cancer, but how can we help patients retain maximum quality of life," he says.
Thomas D. Shellenberger M.D. and Klaus Wagner M.D.
INSIDE 2 Stem cell program, transplant options
6 What's happening at Banner MD Anderson
3 Changing the surgical landscape
7 Rare pregnancy cancer is curable
4 Meet Drs. Craft and Tan
8 Banner MD Anderson physicians
5 New hope for pancreatic cancer patients
Javier Munoz M.D., and Gorgun Akpek M.D., M.H.S.
HEAD AND NECK CANCER Klaus Wagner, M.D., the team's medical oncologist, notes an increasing prevalence of head and neck cancer. "In the past, these types of tumors were smoking and alcohol related," he says. "We're seeing more head and neck cases that are HPV related, and we're also seeing them in younger patients." The head and neck program will be increasing its capabilities in the coming year, including the addition of robotic surgery. On the oncology side, Dr. Wagner will be adding state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging as well as multimodality therapies such as monoclonal antibodies. "Cetuximab can be a good alternative to chemotherapy, with fewer side effects, or as a synergizer with radiation, particularly for those who have tolerance issues with chemotherapy," he said.
It's not just about curing the cancer, but how can we help patients retain maximum quality of life.
"We will be studying treatment regimens to determine which ones lead to improved outcomes, with specific strategies to objectively study quality indicators in a prospective way to chart the course of how the program develops. The head and neck program at MD Anderson Houston is a world leader, and our task is to follow that lead and meet that high standard."
STEM CELL TRANSPLANT PROGRAM The launch of the Stem Cell Transplant program offers new hope for Arizonans with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplastic syndrome, and other hematologic and bone marrow failure disorders. Heading up the program is Gorgun Akpek, M.D., M.H.S., a nationally recognized stem cell transplant physician whose background includes work with the Bone Marrow Transplantation program at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, an NCI-designated cancer center. "I'm excited to translate my experience and background into building a program in a timely fashion and providing the best transplant care in Arizona," Akpek says. "We're currently in the process of aligning our guidelines and standard operating procedures with MD Anderson, since we have very similar treatment goals and care sets." Akpek expects to announce trans-
plant activities starting in January or February, and is in the process of hiring two additional transplant physicians. The program will start with autologous transplants, using a patient's own stem cells. Allogeneic transplants, using cells from a related or matched donor, are expected to be added by summer 2013.
TRANSPLANT OPTIONS The upper age for eligibility is expected to be 75 for autologous transplants and 70 for allogeneic transplants, with the possibility of increasing those ages in the future. The transplant program will work in concert with Javier Munoz, M.D., staff physician in hematology and oncology who has trained at MD Anderson Houston, and handles patients with hematological malignancies including lymphomas, many of whom eventually need transplants. "Lymphoma is a heterogeneous disease, and there are multiple variables that determine which patients will truly benefit from a particular treatment including targeted therapy with monoclonal antibodies or antibody-drug conjugates," said Munoz. "We formed a hematology tumor board in which different specialists review cases in a multidisciplinary fashion to tailor the best treatment regimen for each patient." Optimally, physicians should refer patients to Akpek for a transplant consultation early in the course of the disease. "Most of the time we are a last resort, after many treatments and after the disease becomes resistant," he says. "Even if a patient doesn't meet the criteria, the earlier the referral the better."
— Thomas D. Shellenberger, M.D.
Finally, the program will be launching prospective research trials in 2013. "Head and neck cancers really don't form one disease but a group of diseases that are individually rare, so there's a lot of heterogeneity," Dr. Shellenberger says.
DID YOU KNOW? According to the American Cancer Society, more than 52,000 men and women in the U.S. were diagnosed with head and neck cancers in 2012.
DID YOU KNOW? MD Anderson Houston is one of the largest centers in the world for stem cell transplants — performing more than 865 procedures for adults and children each year, more than any other center in the nation.
Changing the surgical landscape
New era in autologous breast reconstruction comes to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center BY DEBRA GELBART
wo plastic surgeons at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert recently began perform-
ing the latest in autologous breast reconstruction surgery for cancer patients. Unlike a TRAM flap that depends on the rectus for a blood supply when the tissue is relocated, the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) reconnects abdominal skin and fat to the internal mammary artery. The rectus is left intact. A by-product of the procedure is improved abdominal contour, which engenders increased patient satisfaction.
GIVING PATIENTS MORE OPTIONS "The DIEP has not been widely available before now," said reconstructive surgeon Benny Tan, M.D. "We want to give more patients an opportunity to choose this approach to breast reconstruction." He and reconstructive surgeon Randall Craft, M.D. typically perform the surgery together. Both practice in Banner MD Anderson's Division of Surgical Oncology as plastic and reconstructive surgeons. Unilateral reconstruction takes between six and eight hours; bilateral reconstruction can take up to 12 hours.
With a traditional TRAM flap, the surgical impact on the rectus often results in bulging of the abdomen, hernias or weakness, Drs. Tan and Craft said. "But by leaving the rectus intact," Dr. Craft said, "we can often give patients a better quality of life."
NO AUTOMATIC AGE RESTRICTION Not all patients are candidates for the DIEP, Dr. Tan said, explaining that sometimes a patient's vessels are too small to accommodate the reattached tissue. "Although there is no age cutoff," he said "a patient must be physiologically fit enough BannerMDAnderson.com
to endure a six-to-12-hour surgery, depending on whether the reconstruction is unilateral or bilateral." A patient can't be morbidly obese or especially thin. Her ideal BMI is between 25 and 35, he said, so that she has enough abdominal tissue to be used for the reconstruction. And, ideally, she has not had previous abdominal surgery, although a Csection or a previous hernia surgery or laparoscopic cholecystectomy, for example, would not preclude a DIEP. The post-surgical hospital stay is typically four to seven days. This procedure is well-suited for a patient who has undergone radiation therapy, Dr. Craft said. Susan Brown*, 50, of Chandler, had been a radiation therapy patient, so she wasn't a good candidate for implant surgery. She was referred to Dr. Craft for the DIEP. "I would tell other breast cancer patients to strongly consider this procedure," Brown said. "It's tough, because of the length of the surgery, but it's well worth it. I am so grateful to have a natural-looking and natural-feeling breast again and I really like knowing I won't need another surgery in 10 years like I would with an implant." For patients who are not good candidates for the DIEP, Drs. Craft and Tan perform autologous breast reconstruction options, including the latissimus dorsi flap, TRAM flaps and implant reconstruction. Drs. Craft and Tan estimate that between 25 and 40 percent of all breast reconstruction patients ultimately will choose the DIEP for their breast reconstruction. Even if they are good candidates for the procedure, however, some patients will opt for implant surgery or another autologous reconstruction surgery because of the complexity of the DIEP. * Not patient's real name.
Doctors well-trained, skilled in performing DIEP Randall Craft, M.D. became interested in the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) procedure while he was a surgical resident in the Harvard Plastic Surgery Combined Residency Program in Boston, Mass. "They did a high volume of these in the Harvard system," he said, "and I was able to learn a lot about the procedure. Since then, I've published a lot about it in the medical literature." Dr. Craft, who is board-certified in surgery, said he's always "been drawn to the creativity of plastics. "There's nothing routine about it, and I like the reconstructive aspects of this type of surgery." Most of his patients undergo breast reconstruction, but he also performs reconstructive surgery on any part of the body affected by cancer. After graduating from medical school at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, he completed his general surgery residency at Mayo Clinic Arizona before beginning his plastic surgery residency at Harvard. He also completed a combined research and clinical fellowship at the Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Craft said the most rewarding aspect of performing the DIEP is "providing an opportunity for women to have their sense of self restored," he said, "without having a foreign body inside them. "The DIEP preserves the symmetry of the chest and patients are typically quite happy with the outcome."
Benny Tan, M.D. was born and raised in Singapore. At 21, he went to Ireland to attend medical school. After graduation and a general surgery and orthopedic surgery residency, he came to the United States and completed a three-year general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, followed by two years of a general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He then completed an orthopedic hand and microsurgery fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Fla., followed by a plastic surgery residency at the Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, Fla. He is board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery. "I performed many types of reconstructive surgery," Dr. Tan said, "but I gravitated toward breast reconstruction because the patients are so appreciative when we're able to give them back their normal life." He said he began performing the DIEP procedure at Banner MD Anderson because of patient demand. Like Dr. Craft, Dr. Tan also performs implant- and autologousbased breast reconstruction. Dr. Tan noted that DIEP patients also appreciate the extra benefit of the tummy tuck that comes with the procedure. He said both the chest and abdominal scars are well-tolerated by patients. "They also like that their abdominal contour is improved," he said. "It's a change most patients are very happy with." Contact Drs. Tan and Craft at 480-256-3609.
New hope
for pancreatic cancer patients Cancer clinical trials open at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center BY BETH LIPHAM
nnovative treatments and a brighter sense of hope are on the horizon for pancreatic cancer patients as Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert begins a series of clinical trials. Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers of our time, with approximately 42,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States resulting in 35,000 deaths. Diagnosing pancreatic cancer is difficult because symptoms such as low back pain, indigestion and gastrointestinal complaints could be mistaken for other common conditions such as peptic ulcer, gastritis or arthritis. Unfortunately, once detected, pancreatic cancer is often advanced and not curable. Only 20 percent of patients are candidates for surgery, and only 20 percent of those that have surgery survive up to 5 years after diagnosis.
research efforts with some more recent studies showing promise," Dragovich says. "A combination regimen called FOLFIRINOX, for the first time extended the survival of patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer to beyond 11 months. This is now accepted as a good option for some patients (those with a good performance status). And adding a new drug, nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane), to the current standard therapy (gemcitabine) also appears to extend survival of patients with metastatic disease. "The complete results from this trial will be presented at a national oncology meeting (ASCO GI Symposium) in January," say Dragovich, who participated as an investigator in this trial. "These are incremental but significant improvements for our patients."
RESULTS ARE ENCOURAGING PATIENT ACCESS Tomislav Dragovich M.D., division chief of Medical Oncology and Hematology, feels patients with this deadly disease should be offered access to clinical trials because standard therapies are just not good enough. Current research focuses on breaking down the complex genetic code of pancreatic cancer and finding new anti-cancer drugs ("targeted therapies") for pancreatic cancer. "We are just beginning to see the fruition of years of continued
The Banner MD Anderson team is encouraged by the pace of new research concepts introduced for patients with pancreatic cancer. Some of the research treatments are now available at Banner MD Anderson. Dragovich is the principal investigator on two such trials for patients in whom the standard treatment has failed. The first trial investigates an anti-cancer drug called MM398. This is a chemotherapy drug packaged in nano-liposomes, which coat the drug to allow for better penetration inside
Tomislav Dragovich M.D. pancreatic cancer tissue. The second trial is a radio-immunotherapy trial. It exploits a novel approach where antibodies are tagged with a radioactive head that links to a protein (PAM4) on the surface of the pancreatic cell much like a "lock and key" system. "The antibody attaches to the cancer cell and unloads the radiation to selectively target and kill cancer cells," Dragovich says. While these are promising and intriguing concepts, they still need to be proven in clinical trials. "We are proud to offer state-of-the art treatment but also to go beyond that and provide access to clinical trials to patients suffering from this disease. We are encouraged with some recent results generated by clinical trials," he says. To refer a patient, contact Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at 480-256-3433. To learn more about pancreatic cancer therapy, read Dragovich's recent review online at emedicine.medscape.com/ article/280605-treatment. He can be reached at 480-256-3335. BannerMDAnderson.com
What's happening at
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center BY DR. EDGARDO RIVERA, MEDICAL DIRECTOR
he start of a new year is a time to consider our personal and professional goals, to reflect and to dream. Our patients will resolve to live better and to fight their cancer, and it is our privilege to stand by them and arm them with the tools to survive and thrive. One reason we're so successful at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert is because of our focus on the continuum of care. We are not isolated providers. We are a team that works together. Physicians, nurses, researchers, pharmacists and staff are all essential, because without this team approach to cancer care, the quality of care suffers. From the very first diagnostic test to treatment and beyond, excellent communication is critical to providing outstanding care along the continuum. One place we see this working very well is with our gynecologic oncology program, led by Diljeet Singh, M.D. In the past, the Valley has been traditionally underserved in this area. But with this program and our experienced gynecologic oncologists, we are changing that. The presence of large specialty medical centers like ours helps to ensure that patients can experience the continuum of care — working with the same team from
diagnosis through survivorship. Plus, with the growth of the gynecologic oncology program, we also expect to bring more clinical trials to the Valley. As we look ahead to this year, I'm also excited to see the Banner MD Anderson Stem Cell Transplant program continue to grow and evolve under the leadership of Gorgun Akpek, M.D. It's a tremendous step forward to be able to offer this to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other hematologic conditions stem cell transplantation as part of their treatment. I'm also eager to watch as our head and neck program, led by Thomas Shellenberger, M.D.,
continues to grow as well. In fact, this March, we expect to see another surgeon join the team, which already includes talented radiation and medical oncologists, allowing us to offer a full range of care. This year promises to be an exciting one, and each and every one of you plays a critical role in the continuum of care and the quality of care we as a team provide. Thank you for all you do, and I look forward to building on our successes in 2013! Sincerely, Edgardo Rivera, M.D. Medical Director
Rare pregnancy cancer
is curable
Choriocarcinoma occurs in 2 of 1,000 pregnancies BY BRIAN SODOMA
here are plenty of concerns for a mother to be. Unfortunately there are also those rare instances when thinking about cribs and diapers is suddenly cancelled out by cancer treatment. That's the case with the rare but curable Choriocarcinoma, a type of Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia (GTN).
15 choriocarcinoma cases in his career. GTN occurs in about 2 in 1,000 pregnancies, with choriocarcinoma being only a small fraction of GTN cases. In all cases of GTN, the pregnancy is nonviable. But the good news is that most women can conceive again after treatment. There is no prevention strategy for choriocarcinoma. More than anything, the condition seems to be a case of bad luck.
GTN occurs when placental tissue grows abnormally during a pregnancy. The most common type of GTN is a hydatidiform mole, also known as a molar pregnancy. In rare cases, molar pregnancies can become malignant, leading to choriocarcinoma. "The good thing is [choriocarcinoma] is very sensitive to chemotherapy. Even stage three can be cured," says Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht, a gynecologic cancer specialist at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert who has seen about
Doctors are usually tipped off to the condition during an ultrasound, which will reveal abnormal tissue in the uterus. A blood test showing high hCG (beta human chorionic gonadotropin) levels is the biggest clue. Abnormal vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and an abnormal uterine size can also be present. During treatment, βhCG levels are monitored closely as a sign that the condition is receding. Though rare, GTN can recur after initial diagnosis, so it is important that patients follow up closely with their doctors. Those at greatest risk for the condition are Asian women, folate-deficient women, and those having babies at the extremes of child-bearing age, either under 20 or over 45 years. Obstetrician/gynecologists are well-trained at detecting the disease, according to Schlumbrecht, who also said only a small number of patients with GTN even require chemotherapy. "Most patients end up doing really, really well with this," he says.
The good thing is [choriocarcinoma] is very sensitive to chemotherapy. Even stage three can be cured. — Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht
Meet Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht Going into medicine was an easy choice for someone like Dr. Matthew Schlumbrecht. The gynecological cancer specialist at Banner MD Anderson in Gilbert was driven by the intellectual challenge and a desire to help others. Today, Schlumbrecht finds great intellectual challenge specializing in malignancies of the female genital tract. He has been awarded The University of Texas MD Anderson's Jesse H. Jones Fellowship Award for excellence and unique contributions to cancer education and has also won MD Anderson's Gynecologic Oncology Fellow of the Year recognition. Schlumbrecht is also working on doctorfocused cancer survivorship research. He has conducted numerous surveys of primary care physicians, internists and those in other disciplines, asking them to assess their strengths and weaknesses in working with cancer survivors. By 2020, there will be some 20 million cancer survivors in the U.S. After successful treatment, these patients must then use these primary care physicians, internists and other disciplines for their health care needs instead of their oncologists, a transition, Schlumbrecht says, that can be difficult. "There's a lot of anxiety for patients leaving their oncologist. It's a much more complicated problem than one would think," he said. He is also working to establish a robotic surgery database for the surgery division at Banner MD Anderson to conduct research in the rapidly growing field of minimally invasive surgery. Partnered with MD Anderson's Houston facility, the data from such a venture will aid in tracking patient outcomes from new surgical approaches. BannerMDAnderson.com
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Physicians
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SECTION Donald Schomer, M.D. Division Chief CAQ Neuroradiology Oncologic diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck
anner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert physicians are highly specialized in their fields of expertise. Below is a listing of physicians currently on our full time staff. Physicians continue to join Banner MD Anderson, so this list will continue to evolve. To make a referral to a physician on our staff, please call 480-256-3433. To contact a member of medical staff, call 480-256-6444 and ask for the physician to be paged.
John Chang, M.D., PhD Advanced MR and CT imaging of gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems; imaging guided biopsies
Klaus Wagner, M.D., PhD Thoracic and Head & Neck Cancers
Tomislav Dragovich, M.D., PhD, Division Chief Digestive tract cancers including colorectal, esophageal, stomach, pancreatic, hepatobiliary
Bryan Wong, M.D. Genitourinary cancers
Harvinder Maan, M.D. CAQ Neuroradiology Director of Neuroradiology Neuroradiology and interventional spine procedures
Gorgun Akpek, M.D., M.H.S. Director of Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy program
Judith K. Wolf, M.D. Division Chief Gynecologic oncology
Diljeet Singh, M.D. Program Director, Gynecologic Oncology; Program Director, Cancer Prevention & Integrative Medicine
Shakeela Bahadur, M.D. Lung, colorectal, breast cancers
Stephanie Byrum, M.D. Breast surgery
Benny Tan, M.D.
Mary Cianfrocca, D.O. Breast Cancer Program Director
Al Chen, M.D. General Surgery
Farshid Dayyani, M.D., PhD Genitourinary and Gastrointestinal cancers Jade Homsi, M.D. Melanoma, sarcoma, immunotherapy
Randall Craft, M.D. Full spectrum of both implant-based and autologous breast reconstruction, comprehensive plastic and reconstructive options for all areas of the body
H. Uwe Klueppelberg, M.D., PhD Multiple myeloma and other plasma cell disorders, lymphomas, myelodysplastic syndrome, brain cancers, head and neck cancers, thoracic cancers
Mark Gimbel, M.D. Melanoma, sarcoma, cancer of the stomach, small bowel, colon and rectum, thyroid, pancreas, liver and other rare cancers
Javier Munoz, M.D.
Matthew Schlumbrecht, M.D., M.P.H. Gynecologic oncology; gestational trophoblastic disease; a variety of surgical techniques including radical abdominopelvic exploration and minimally invasive procedures.
Lymphoma and other blood cancers Edgardo Rivera, M.D. Medical Director Breast cancer Kerry Tobias, DO Pain management, palliative medicine, physical medicine, rehabilitation
Rob Schuster, M.D. General surgery
Thomas Shellenberger, M.D.
Recurrent thyroid cancers, cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, and larynx, salivary gland cancers, advanced skin cancers and melanoma of the head and neck, complications from treatment of head and neck cancer.
Plastic and reconstruction surgeon Breast cancer reconstruction and most forms of cancer reconstruction
RADIATION ONCOLOGY SECTION Matthew Callister, M.D. Division Chief Gastrointestinal, skin, sarcomas and head and neck cancers Dan Chamberlain, M.D. Thoracic and head and neck malignancies, and body radiosurgery Emily Grade, M.D. Breast treatment including partial breast brachytherapy, prostate brachytherapy, gynecological and thyroid cancers Terence Roberts, M.D., J.D. Brain, lung and prostate tumors; stereotactic radiosurgery; partial breast brachytherapy
Vilert Loving, M.D. Breast imaging and intervention
Rizvan Mirza, M.D. Abdominal and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging Susan Passalaqua, M.D. Director of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Oncologic imaging, nuclear medicine, radiology, PET/CT Andrew Price, M.D., C.A.Q. Interventional radiology, including percutaneous tumor ablation, chemoembolization, and radioembolization David Russell, M.D., F.A.C.P. Breast imaging and intervention
CRITICAL CARE SECTION Shiva Birdi, M.D., Division Chief Jijo John, M.D. Deven S. Kothari, M.D. Dean Prater, M.D. Ravindra Gudavalli, M.D.
INTERNAL MEDICINE SECTION Nikunj Doshi, D.O., Division Chief Shefali Birdi, M.D. David Edwards, M.D. Ronald Servi, D.O.
PATHOLOGY SECTION Kevin McCabe, D.O. Division Chief
Published on Jan 24, 2013
A publication for community physicians, a first look at Banner MD Anderson's new head and neck cancer and stem cell transplant programs.


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Any tips on how to counter the over the top grip? Taller players constantly take this grip on me and I have a hell of time avoiding being thrown once they take it (usually with uchi mata).
Any tips on how to counter the over the top grip? Taller players constantly take this grip on me and I have a hell of time avoiding being thrown once they take it (usually with uchi mata).
Double leg them or attack with a hip throw. Their high grip (if not done properly) can leave them exposed to such techniques. However, if their high grip is effective and technically correct then the above will be easier said than done. In this case there are a few tricks you can use to pop their grip off. However, they are difficult to articulate in writing on a forum. One of the best methods to pop a high grip off is to get your shoulder insider your opponents forearm (rather than their forearm on top of your shoulder), then grip under their armpit, make a fist and drive into them extending your arm. This overstretches their grip and pops it off. I have no idea if you can properly visualise what I mean, so the best way to learn it would be to ask a competent competitive Judo coach.
Oh one more method is not to let them get the high grip in the first place, by grabbing their sleeve as they come into grip (several methods and tricks, to vast to condense into writing).
Sit down before they get the grip
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cheers bomberh.
Quite hard to visualise from text, but since wrist attacks are legit in bjj, you can "give" your opponent your shoulder then throw your arm over (of the same side being gripped) with the intention of bringing your armpit down over their forearm/wrist (depending how loose their grip is) then driving your elbow underneath their arm and tearing your shoulder away from them.
If you really can't shake the grip, in a BJJ comp, it's probably safest to put a foot on their hip (straight leg, same side as being gripped) and sit to open guard.
Leg attacks or grip the belt and collar to keep them from penetrating for the throw.
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High-ranking members of the Chinese Communist Party have been told to gear up for a vital congress next month to start the transfer of power to a younger generation of leaders.
The party, which has 82 million members, has started to reshuffle key personnel ahead of the once-in-a-decade power transition. The party's elite has been told the congress will begin between 15-18 October, a source with close links to high-ranking delegates has told The Independent.
Among the moves is the top-level appointment of a key ally of incoming leader, Xi Jinping, who currently serves as China's Vice President.
The date of the party's 18th congress, which will begin the procedure to install Mr Xi as China's President, has not been publicly announced. Beijing has remained vague, saying only that it will take place later this year. There had been speculation in various media that the congress may be delayed because of infighting and political instability over the fate of the party's former rising star, Bo Xilai.
The scandal surrounding Mr Bo, 63, who was dismissed from his role as party chief for the city of Chongqing in March, continues to cast a shadow over the forthcoming congress after his wife, Gu Kailai, was convicted of murdering British businessman Neil Heywood and was given a suspended death sentence last month. The speedy completion of the trial of Gu Kilai suggests a deal may have been struck to help President Hu Jintao quell fighting within the party to secure his legacy and to ensure an easy passage to power for Mr Xi. The party aims to put a unified face ahead of the congress. "They will work very hard to put the Bo story behind them now," the source told The Independent.
President Hu, 69, will step down as general secretary – the party's top post – at the congress and is due to resign from the presidency at a parliamentary meeting next March, ending his 10-year tenure as China's leader. However, there is a question mark over when Mr Xi will be able to assume full control.
Li Zhanshu, former head of the south-west province of Guizhou and key ally of Mr Xi, was named on Saturday as new head the party's powerful Politburo general office, which gives Mr Li control of the party's day-to-day affairs and shores up support for Mr Xi. Mr Li replaces Ling Jihua, Mr Hu's top aide, who has been named to head the party's United Front Work Department.
It is customary for China's outgoing leader to fill the party's highest ranks with members of his power base, to assure the leader's legacy. It took Mr Hu years to oust supporters of former leader Jiang Zemin from the leadership committee, and Mr Jiang continued to control the military for two years after he stepped down from his other leadership posts.
Seven Politburo members are stepping down, including Mr Hu, who is also head of the central military commission that runs the armed forces. There has been much speculation about whether the all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee would remain at its current size of nine seats, shrink to seven, or as some have suggested, be expanded to 11.
Li Keqiang is expected to take over the Premier's position from 69-year-old Wen Jiabao. The party is keen to stress that this new generation will offer a very different brand of leadership, in contrast to when veterans of the civil war and Mao Zedong's era still dominated the ranks.
Who's who: main men at the top of the party
Xi Jinping, 59
Seen as a party "princeling" (a privileged child of a powerful Communist Party figure) the man due to be sworn in as China's next President grew up in an era of reform and of more openness, and is believed to represent a new generation for the party.
Ling Jihua, 55
Considered to be one of Mr Hu's closest aides, his effective demotion to the Central Committee's United Front Work Department (Mr Ling's new, less-powerful office) is a blow to Mr Hu's legacy. Li Zhanshu, an ally of the soon-to-be sworn in Xi Jinping, takes Mr Ling's place.
Li Zhanshu, 62
Mr Li's appointment as head of the party's general office may be a boon to Mr Xi, but it could also prove to be controversial. When The South China Morning Post reported that Mr Li's son was killed in a car crash while driving a Ferrari in March, a wave of public criticism centred on the car – which many said showed he led the opulent lifestyle of a princeling.
Wang Yang, 57
The party chief for China's most populous province, Guangdong, has been hailed as a reformist whose relatively liberal rhetoric has made waves in the party. He is tipped for a key role in the new leadership.
Li Keqiang, 57
China's Vice Premier is one of President Hu Jintao's closest allies. It is thought Mr Hu is angling for Mr Li to be made a vice chairman of the party's military commission at next month's congress.Reuse content