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By Sam Walker on September 5, 2013
A Nags Head man has been charged with six misdemeanors after a confrontation with National Park Service rangers during a traffic stop Saturday on a Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach.
Park Service Operations Chief Jon Anglin reported that Ranger Mark Krebs stopped a Chevy Suburban south of ramp 44 near Cape Point after seeing four children riding on the rear passenger door window sills.
During the stop, the driver, Bryan Lowe, approached Krebs' vehicle and was ordered back to his truck, Anglin said. After a second ranger, Mark Goad, arrived, Lowe reportedly began yelling and moving toward him.
Efforts to subdue the man with an electronic control device, commonly referred to as a Tazer, were unsuccessful and a scuffle ensued, Anglin said.
All three were taken to The Outer Banks Hospital. One of the rangers received six stitches on his face, according to Anglin.
Lowe was charged with unsafe operation of a vehicle, failure to comply with a lawful order, resisting an officer, threatening an officer, under the influence of alcohol and disorderly conduct. Anglin said other charges are possible.
Lowe was booked at the Dare County Detention Center, where bond was initially set at $5,000. He was released after posting bail, and an appearance before a federal judge is scheduled in Elizabeth City on Sept. 9.
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Breast cancer is one of the types of cancers form of malignant tumors in the breast that occurred when. This type of cancer, but can occur in both men and women, usually in women and men rarely occurs. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. Survival rate of breast cancer is increased, the number of deaths is early detection, with a decreased consciousness among the people and new treatments. Of the eight women, one in the United States suffer from this disorder
Following risk factors are involved in the development of breast cancer.
1. Old age
2. Birth of first child in old age
3. Family history
4. Treatment of breast cancer before radiation therapy
5. Whitish color of the breast
6. Consumption of alcoholic beverages Seven. Estrogen and progesterone hormone intake
Breast cancer is characterized by the following symptoms.
1. Lump in the region of the armpit or near the breast
2. Secretions from the breast
3. Get inverted nipples
4. Changes in texture and form of breast reduction such as scaliness, bumps, swelling, and size of
5. Heat sensation
6. Can not feel pain when I press in the early stages
Home Remedies for Breast Cancer
There are something like a natural therapy for breast cancer
1. Garlic: raw garlic and eat it, in the form of a powder as an anti-cancer agent will be good.
2. Broccoli: If this was taken in the form of raw, it has the power to kill tumor cells.
3. Grapes: Grapes, which contains a compound that lead to effective treatment of breast cancer.
4. Wheat grass: Because research has shown that there is a reduction of cancer cells, this has been taken in the form of raw or juice.
5. Green tea: It will prepare the herbal tea to have anti-inflammatory properties.
6. Soybean: This is one of the diet because they contain substances that block the cancer cells, has been considered necessary for cancer patients.
7. Lignans: This is a lignan is present cashew nuts, strawberries, flax seed, sunflower, peanut, as to slow the rate of progression of cancer.
Other treatments Been made to kill cancer cells, there are many other treatments. They include:
One. Radiation therapy: high-power energy such as X-rays are used to kill cancer cells. There are two types of radiation therapy such as brachytherapy and external beam radiation.
Two. Chemotherapy: In this therapy, has been used in medicine to kill cancer cells. These drugs are administered intravenously in a hospital under the guidance of the specialist.
Three. Hormone therapy: This is known as hormone blocking therapy in breast cancer is treated hormone sensitive. These cancers are referred to as estrogen and progesterone receptor modulators. This therapy can be used after surgery to reduce the cancer from occurring again.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptons for breast cancer?
Hey my friend is panicking, because she thinks shes got breast cancer. She says it hurts as well, i was thinking it might be growing pains because shes 15. Thank You.
It's prob growing pains, there are a lot of changes going on in the breasts at this age - even when we are older! My GP told me if it's hurting, it's prob not cancer? Only her GP will put her mind at ease.
What are the symptons for breast cancer in dogs?
I have a siberian husky named Alisa, I have had her ever since i was five and now I'm 14. There is a considerable sized lump around one of her teets. Could this be cancer?
Dog cancer symptoms are of grave concern to all pet owners. Although we don't want to see cancer in our dog; as a responsible pet owner you need to be aware of the various symptoms of dog cancer.
We will list some of the most important cancer symptoms so that you will be informed and able to let your veterinarian know of any change in your dog's health.
Before we continue please understand that these indicators of dog cancer are just that. They are simply things to watch concerning your dogs' health
* Unusual swellings or tumors that get larger over time...
Finding a lump on your dog is scary to say the least. Now most lumps that we find are not cancerous. When we tell the vet about the lump she will probably want to do a needle biopsy. This will enable the veterinarian to make a diagnosis. There is a good chance that it is simply a lipoma. These commonly found lumps are generally benign, but they occasionally can be cancerous. Warts and cysts are types off non-cancerous lumps
* Open sores that fail to heal
Open sores can be the result of flea and tick allergies. Another possibility is allergic reaction to the shampoo you are using. A staph infection can also be the culprit.
* Problems urinating or defecating
Prostate cancer is rarely found in dogs. Less than 1% of older dogs are diagnosed with prostate cancer.The most common signs are problems with urinating and defecating and weakness of the rear leg. Prostate cancer is often the cause of bloody urine in older dogs. it is most often found in unaltered dogs
What are the signs of breast cancer?
my breasts have been lumpy. my mother said that she had the same. i looked at the signs of breast cancer i really dont have any of the symptons besides the lumpeness(if thats how you spell it) and im not really old enough to have breast cancer....ANY IDEAS:))
You don't say how old you are, but I'm guessing you're a teenager, and will answer on that basis..
There are signs and symptoms of possible breast cancer, but at your age you don't need to be looking out for them.
You know, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I was allocated to the breast care nurse whose special interest was 'breast cancer in younger women'' I was 50 years old.
The chances of a girl your age having breast cancer are as close to zero as makes no difference; the chances of it occurring in both breasts are even smaller - that really would be one for the medical record books.
Breast cancer is almost unheard of in under 25 (let alone teens); fewer than 0.1% of all those diagnosed with it are under 30, only 5% are under 40 and most (80%) are over 50. The average age at diagnosis is a little over 60.
Most breast lumps, even in women over 50, aren't cancer. Breasts are pretty lumpy things anyway - if you feel them with your fingertips you'l always find lumps. The lumpiness you describe is normal and NOT a sign of breast cancer.
If you're doing breast self examination - stop. It is not recommended at your age; it will tell you absolutely nothing and will worry you unnecessarily.
The American Cancer Society and other cancer organisations recommend that women begin breast self-exams at no younger than 20, if then. Before that it's pointless firstly because there are so many hormonal changes that there is no 'normal' - and self examination is about a woman knowing what's normal for her and reporting any changes. And secondly because the chance of breast cancer is almost nil.
Stop worrying about breast cancer; you are at an age where it is just about unknown and you don't have any symptoms. Enjoy your young life.
How and what are the symptons of having Cancer?
I know someone who feels like there energy has been sucked out of them everyday. After being a very energetic person. Bad pain in there upper left ribcabe behind breast. About twicw a week feels very weak,trembly and feels like there going to pass out.
I suggest going to see a doctor. This might be a heart problem and not a cancer. And even if it is a cancer, better to see a doctor early to get more possible cure options available.
what are a few signs of diabetes or breast cancer?
if you have diabetes, will you have any symptons or anything like that. because i have an ingrown toe and my friend said that thats a sign of diabetes. just wondering.
ingrown toenails are just caused by how you cut your toenails. If you cut them curved at the ends then they will grow sideways causing the ingrown. Cut them straight and there will be no problem. Dont worry you dont have diabetes, unless you have serious signs relating to it such as:
* Increased thirst
* Increased urination
* Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
* Fatigue
* Nausea
* Vomiting
how young is too young to have colon cancer?
I am 28 year old , female. I have 4 symptons of colon cancer. the symptons that I have is Constipation, thin stools, stomach cramps, Hematochezia (Bloody Stool) could I be at risk. I also have colon cancer in my family .
Everyday, people are discovering they have cancer at younger and younger ages. The old advice to not worry about it until you're 40 or 50 is just not good advice any more.
During my cancer treatment, I saw very young women - some in their teens, being treated for everything from colon and bladder cancer to breast cancer (usually thought to be an "older woman's disease). With those symptoms, insist on getting tested as soon as possible. The earlier the detection, the better the chances. Don't wait.
How do you know if you have cancer?
What are the symptons?
Women especially need to be aware of any signs and symptoms their bodies may be exhibiting. Many types of gynecologic cancer produce symptoms early enough for them to be successfully treated. When the symptoms are ignored, the delay in treatment can prove to be fatal. Ladies, listen to your bodies! If you are experiencing something abnormal for you, see your doctor. Chances are the symptoms aren't cancer related, but it's better to be safe.
1. Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is characterized by pain or pressure below the navel. It is persistent and isn't limited to just premenstrual syndrome. Pelvic pain is associated with endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, fallopian tube cancer and vaginal cancer.
2. Abdominal Swelling and Bloating
Abdominal swelling and bloating is one of the more common symptoms of ovarian cancer. It is also a symptom that is most ignored. The bloating may be so bad that one can't button their pants, or even have to go up a size.
3. Persistent Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain occurs in the lower back and often feels like a dull ache. Some women describe it as feeling like labor pains. Lower back pain is a symptom of ovarian cancer.
4. Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Abnormal vaginal bleeding is the most common symptom experienced by women when they have a gynecologic cancer. Heavy periods, bleeding between periods, and bleeding during and after sex are all considered abnormal vaginal bleeding and are symptoms of gynecologic cancer. The symptom of abnormal vaginal bleeding is linked to: cervical cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer.
5. Persistent Fever
A fever that does not go away or lasts for more than 7 days on and off should be reported to your doctor. A stubborn fever is often a symptom of cancer. Keep in mind that a fever is also a symptoms of many other benign conditions.
6. Persistent Stomach Upset or Bowel Changes
If you experience constipation, diarrhea, blood in the stools, gas, thinner stools, or just a general overall change in bowel habits, see your doctor. These changes are all symptoms of gynecologic cancer and colon cancer.
7. Unintentional Weight Loss
Losing 10 or more pounds without trying may be a nice surprise, but isn't quite normal. Although a woman's weight may fluctuate throughout the month, any thing 10 pounds or more should be reported to your doctor.
8. Vulva or Vaginal Abnormalities
With vulvar or vaginal abnormalities, you should be aware of any sores, blister, changes in skin color, and discharge. Women should exam their vulva and vagina regularly to look for these abnormalities.
9. Changes in the Breast
During the monthly breast self exam, women should look for lumps. soreness, nipple discharge, dimpling, redness, or swelling. Report any changes to your doctor as soon as possible.
10. Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most commonly experienced cancer symptom. It is usually more common when the cancer has advanced, but still occurs in the early stages. Any type of fatigue that prevents you from doing normal daily activities need to be evaluated by a doctor.
what are the symptons of a breast lump that is not cancerous and just a normal cyst?
i know that cancerous ones has signs of redness on the breast and discharge from it but what is the sympton of just a normal cyst thats not dangerous?
a cyst is a fluid filled area and are typically round and have smooth borders, cancer has irregular borders and can be somewhat lumpy because it grows outwards in all directions. The best way to tell is to go to the doctor and they will do an ultrasound.
Anybody know if there is any side effects to the contraceptive pill marvalon?
I take this contraceptive anf have been told it is safe not to take a break. I choose not to take a break as i get stupidly bad periods. But i was wondering if they have any side effects at all as i have been sufferinf severe stomach cramps which make me dizzy, hot and sick. And was wondering if taking them without a break may cause it?
I don't know if this is the exact one that you're talking about because the spelling is off but hopefully it does you some good..the symptons are father down...
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Smoking cigarettes while using this medication increases your chance of having heart problems. Do not smoke while using this medication. The risk of heart problems increases with age (especially in women greater than 35 years of age) and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or greater).
This medication is used to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle. Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for treating acne or as a "morning after" pill for emergency contraception. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Use of this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).
Take this medication with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to take this medication at the same time each day. This may help you to remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular brand of medication. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Use a supplemental form of birth control during the first week of taking this medication since it takes a while to be effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if this drug is being used as a "morning after" pill.
This medication may cause dizziness, headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Notify your doctor if you experience: severe depression, groin or calf pain, sudden severe headache, chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Before you take this medication, tell your doctor your entire medical history, including family medical history, especially: asthma, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, stroke, history of jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) or high blood pressure during pregnancy, excessive weight gain or fluid retention during menstrual cycle, blood clots, heart attack, seizures, migraine headaches, breast cancer, high blood level of cholesterol or lipids (fats), diabetes, depression. Depending on strength, this drug may cause a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma). Higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight may intensify this darkening and you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant after you stop taking birth control pills. Consult your doctor. Do not smoke cigarettes. Birth-control pills slightly increase your risk of strokes, blood clots, high blood pressure, heart attacks, gallbladder disease, vision problems, and liver tumors. Cigarette smoking (especially 15 or more cigarettes daily) and age (women older than 35/smokers or 40/nonsmokers years of age) further increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, high blood pressure and heart attacks. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the patient labeling which explains these risks in more detail. Consult your doctor for any questions, including possible use in nonsmokers over 40 years of age. If you are near-sighted or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems. Also, your tolerance of the lenses may decrease. Contact your eye doctor if these problems occur. If you will be having surgery, be confined to a chair or bed for a long period of time (e.g., a long plane flight), or have recently delivered a baby, notify your doctor beforehand. Special precautions may need to be taken in these circumstances while you are taking this drug. This drug must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication passes into breast milk. This may affect milk production and may have harmful effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Certain drugs can decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control pills by decreasing the amount of birth control pill hormones in your system (impaired enterohepatic recirculation or hepatic induction). This can result in pregnancy. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Drugs that may cause this effect include: many antibiotics (e.g., cephalosporins, chloramphenicol, macrolides, penicillins, tetracyclines, sulfas), aprepitant, bexarotene, bosentan, dapsone, griseofulvin, certain HIV protease inhibitors (e.g., amprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir), modafinil, nevirapine, rifamycins (e.g., rifampin), many seizure medications (e.g., barbiturates, carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), St. John's wort. Ask your doctor if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while taking any of the drugs mentioned above while also taking birth control pills. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and non-prescription/herbal medications you may use, especially of: thyroid hormone drugs, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), prednisone-like drugs, certain antidepressants (e.g., tricyclics), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), "blood thinners" (anticoagulants such as warfarin), insulin. This product can affect the results of certain lab tests (e.g., thyroid). Inform all laboratory personnel that you use this drug. Birth control pills may significantly intensify the effects of alcohol. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about this. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
Do not share this medication with others. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination that includes blood pressure measurements and breast/pelvic examinations at regular intervals (e.g., once a year) or as directed by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions on how to examine your own breasts and report any lumps immediately. You should also be regularly screened for cervical cancer (e.g., Pap test). Consult your doctor for more details. A manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be dispensed with each prescription. Read the information carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have.
Missed dose advice differs and depends on the brand used, and the number of doses missed. Refer to the product package information for advice on missed doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
Can I still be having hot flashes at 58 that can be cured by hormones?
Stopped taking hormones after five years and I am really suffering again from all the old symptons of menopause- hot flashes, insomnia and mood swings. Could hormones be a solution?
Who gets them
Eighty-five percent of the women in the United States experience hot flashes of some kind as they approach menopause and for the first year or two after their periods stop. Between 20 and 50% of women continue to have them for many more years. As time goes on, the intensity decreases.
If you have had breast cancer, your hot flashes can follow the same pattern as for women in general, or they can be more intense and last longer, particularly if menopause was premature, or if you are taking tamoxifen and your body hasn't adjusted to it. Rarely, women may not have hot flashes until they stop taking tamoxifen—an unpleasant surprise. In these women, tamoxifen develops an unusual estrogen-like ability to combat hot flashes.
There is considerable variation in time of onset, duration, frequency, and the nature of hot flashes, whether you've had breast cancer or not. An episode can last a few seconds or a few minutes, occasionally even an hour, but it can take another half hour for you to feel yourself again. The most common time of onset is between six and eight in the morning, and between six to ten at night.
How hot is hot?
Most women have mild to moderate hot flashes, but about 10–15% of women experience such severe hot flashes that they seek medical attention. For women who have had breast cancer, the number who suffer debilitating hot flashes is probably much higher. Randomized studies provide the most objective data: about 50–75% of women taking tamoxifen will report hot flashes, compared to 25–50% taking placebo.
The faster you go through the transition from regular periods to no periods—the peri-menopause or climacteric—the more significant your hot flashes will be. Hot flashes are severe after surgical menopause, and they can also be quite difficult after a chemotherapy-induced medical menopause. If you haven't been warned about hot flashes, a sudden severe episode can be frightening; you might even confuse the flash with a heart attack.
The intensity of hot flashes accompanying treatment with tamoxifen eventually improves for many women after the first three to six months. Because of the conversion of androstenedione from the adrenal glands into estrone by fat and muscle cells, heavy or muscular women experience less severe hot flashes than thin women. If you smoke, your blood vessels lose some of their ability to radiate heat, so you may suffer more severe hot flashes.
Beating the heat naturally
The best way to beat a hot flash is naturally. Hot flashes have a lot to do with the low levels of estrogen in your body, but other factors can cause your temperature control to go out of whack. Recent studies show that medication is not always helpful. Instead of estrogen therapy, look at less drastic measures first, partly because estrogen therapy is not known to be safe for women with a history of breast cancer—but also because you should always begin with the least aggressive approach to treating your menopausal symptoms.
Avoiding triggers
If you can identify the things that trigger your hot flashes, you've made the first step in getting the upper hand. Keep a record of when they occur and what you were eating or doing, or how you were feeling at the time. Many women find that stress tops the charts as a trigger. Was that hot flash in the boardroom a random hit, or were you feeling under pressure at the time? Was it a full day of pressure without a break?
Solution: Ease the pressure. Give yourself more time to plan your work, to rehearse your presentation, to deliver your assignments, to arrive where you're going. If you are doing a series of presentations, give yourself a chance to relax and cool off between sessions. And plan your schedule so you avoid meetings or decision making when you're most likely to be in a sweat.
Other hot flash triggers:
diet pills
spicy food
hot food
hot tubs
hot showers
hot beds
hot rooms
hot weather
Hot flash survival tips
Dress in layers, so you can peel off one layer after another as you get warmer.
Don't wear wool, don't wear synthetics, and be wary of silk. That leaves cotton, linen, rayon, and more cotton. (Look at the bright side: You'll save on cleaning bills, and you can stop worrying about moths.)
Avoid turtlenecks. Stick to open-neck shirts.
Keep ice water at hand that you can sip to cool down your insides.
Where possible, lower the thermostat. Maybe it's time for a decent air conditioner or a ceiling fan. Or maybe you'd prefer one of those little hand-held battery-operated fans or the foldable kind you flutter in front of your face. You can find perfectly adequate paper fans for about a dollar.
Wear cotton pajamas or a nightgown. If you perspire a lot at night, your nightclothes are easier to change than the sheets.
Use cotton sheets only, not synthetics.
Get a bigger bed if you and your partner are on different heat planets but you still want to stay in close orbit.
Take cool shower before bed.
Try a mild medication like Tylenol
Arrive at meetings early so that you can get the coolest seat.
Use your freezer liberally. A number of women talked about opening the freezer at home (or in the supermarket) and sticking their head in when a hot flash hits.
Lifestyle changes to alleviate hot flashes
Exercise: Increasing your level of activity (for example, taking the stairs instead of the elevator) can reduce hot flashes and have a positive impact on just about every other symptom attributed to menopause and growing older, including:
mood swings
eroded self-image
loss of libido
elevated cholesterol levels
heart, bone, and muscle health.
Exercise also increases endorphin levels, increasing your threshold for pain.
Relaxation and stress reduction: It isn't unusual to have trouble dealing with stress, especially if you've undergone treatment for breast cancer. You may find that one of the following techniques will help you minimize the devastating effects of stress on your body:
relaxation exercises
breathing exercises
biofeedback techniques.
Changing your diet: Over time, a low-fat diet helps some women with hot flashes. Losing excess weight helps, but losing too much weight, or being too thin, can worsen symptoms. As you consider other food changes, keep in mind that natural doesn't mean harmless. Herbal remedies and soy preparations may work because of their plant estrogens, but you can't assume that just because an estrogen comes from a plant it's a safe remedy.
Chinese medicine: Chinese medicine has a long tradition of treating hot flashes. There are all kinds of hot flashes, and the Chinese have descriptions for all of them. Before treating you, a Chinese doctor takes a full history and performs a complete physical, with particular attention to your tongue and your pulse. He or she then determines whether you're suffering from a "hot" menopause or a "cold" menopause. If you have gone through a surgical or medical menopause, Chinese herbs are usually not considered strong enough to eliminate your menopausal hot flashes, but they can help.
Chinese medicine usually involves:
acupuncture, which moves your Xi (your inner wind, energy, or spirit). For every woman who's skeptical about this approach, there's a woman who's found acupuncture helpful for hot flashes.
herbology, in which many different herbs are cooked together to make a tea customized to your particular symptoms. Common to all Chinese herbal mixes is dong quai, thought to be a plant estrogen. More plant estrogens that women have found effective in treating hot flashes over the centuries can be found in ginseng, evening primrose oil, licorice root, red raspberry leaves, sarsaparilla, spearmint, damiana, motherwort, chasteberry (also known as Vitex), black cohosh, and wild yams. These herbal remedies, Chinese and other, may be effective at reducing hot flashes but, again, their relative safety in women who have had breast cancer is not known. Avoiding, or using plant estrogens with great caution, is best, and never try them without telling your doctor. Even leading Chinese medicine practitioners caution women not to self-treat with Chinese herbs.
Vitamins: Some women find that taking vitamin E every day (800 I.U., range 400–1000) helps. Actually, a placebo works almost as well. The National Cancer Institute's/National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project's Tamoxifen Breast Cancer Prevention Trial also recommends vitamin E, or one of the following: vitamin B6, 200–250 milligrams daily, and Peridin-C (containing antioxidants), two tablets taken three times daily. If vitamin E helps you, great, but if you have significant hot flashes, you will probably need something more effective.
Relieving hot flashes with medications
If you have tried these lifestyle, nutritional, and alternative medicine recommendations, and they have not helped, you may feel compelled to go on to stronger remedies, available only through your physician.
Blood pressure-lowering medication
Blood pressure-lowering medications such as clonidine (Catapres-TTS, 0.1–mg patch applied once weekly) and Aldomet (250 mg twice daily) can lessen the severity and frequency of hot flashes. They modify how the blood vessels respond to the brain's command to give off heat quickly. These drugs must be prescribed and adjusted carefully by your doctor.
Low-dose antidepressant medication may help forestall a hot flash by rebalancing or intercepting the chemicals in the brain that transmit the hot flash alarm, epinephrine and serotonin.
Effexor (venlafaxine) can reduce hot flashes by about 50% in nearly 60% of women with breast cancer according to a study done by Dr. Charles Loprinzi at the Mayo Clinic. Improvement happened relatively quickly: 80% of the eventual decrease in hot flashes occurred within the first week of taking the medication. Side effects, when they were noted, were mild. The dose used was 12.5 milligrams taken twice daily.
A more recent study showed that some women may need a higher total dose of 75 milligrams daily to get significant relief. Extended-release preparations are available. Paxil (paroxetine) works in a similar way to Effexor and is a good alternative. Some women tolerate Paxil better. Its recommended dose is 10 mg once a day for the first week, then 20 mg once a day thereafter.
Mild sedatives
Bellergal-S simmers down overactive chemical activity in the brain. Taken occasionally, once or twice a day, it can be quite safe and effective—but not with alcohol. (It contains belladonna, phenobarbital, and an ergotamine.) Phenobarbital can cause drowsiness and, if you use it regularly, you can develop a dependency for it.
Progesterone-like products
Megace (megesterol acetate) can reduce hot flashes in approximately 80% of women who take it, and it is also considered a treatment for breast cancer when taken in high doses continuously. Megace is usually started at 40 milligrams daily, and it may take a few weeks to start to work. After a month the dose is adjusted up or down. The maximum dose is 80 milligrams per day. Those who reap its benefits and can tolerate its side effects (fluid retention and bloating) may do well on this medication.
Estrogen therapy
Menopausal hormone therapy, or estrogen therapy, is probably the most effective way to relieve hot flashes, but its use is highly controversial in women who have had breast cancer.
Most physicians would not recommend estrogen therapy to remedy severe tamoxifen-related hot flashes because estrogen is not known to be safe for women who have had breast cancer, and may reduce tamoxifen's effectiveness. Estrogen therapy may also add to the potential side effects from these combined drugs—such as blood clots forming and traveling to the lung, and increased risk of endometrial cancer.
However, if your hot flashes are severe and you have not had adequate relief from lifestyle modifications or non-hormonal remedies and medications, your doctor may suggest a limited course of low-dose menopausal hormone therapy to ease your transition into menopause.
The therapy should last only several months, depending on the degree of your symptoms, tapering off over the last month. Dr. John Eden of the Royal Hospital for Women in Paddington, Australia, studied simultaneous estrogen replacement and tamoxifen therapies in women beyond menopause. The study showed no short-term problem from combined side effects. The Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) is trying to launch a study that combines the two drugs. Share this information with your doctor, and decide together what you want to do.
Help me find a genetic cancer questionaire online?
My mom died of acute myelocytic leukemia around 41years of age and my grandmother did too. I was told granny was the worse. I'm 31 and according to mayo.clinic i have half of the symptons. I will be paying cash where i go and i really want to make sure im taking the right test to find out for sure. Im going to one place that will do a pap and blood work but i'm afraid that may not be enough.
You might want to check out the Leukemia and Lymphoma society... they even have a call center you can access. i've worked in oncology for about 12 years, and am not too familiar about genetic predispositions for leukemia. on cancer.gov there is a 'breast cancer risk assessment' tool, but i don't think that is what you are looking for.
I am concerned I have breast cancer?
Both of my nipples occasionally hurt sooo bad that I awake in the middle of the night (and this is not during PMS!) The pain wakes me up and I am in soo much pain! (and this is without contact, touching them is even worse) and literally both nipples are poking out. I am wondering if this is sympton of breast cancer.
you need to see adoctor or you will never find out for sure. i had a lump in my breast, i got it chekced out and luckily it wasnt cancer. it doesnt hurt to spend a little money to find out, its your body and life, take care of yourself.
I have a lump on my sternum with a few other symptons. Very worried.?
I am really worried - a few weeks ago I found a 4mm lump just to the right of my sternum underneath my right breast and it is getting bigger. It is visible and can be seen on top of the skin. It's not completely hard nor a squidgy lump. I've been noticing that I keep getting terrible headaches on the left side of my head and I've been looking more pale than usual. I have also been extremely tired lately with lots of joint aches. Should I be worried? What could it be? I'm a 15 year old female.
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thanks for age please review the links and see dr if still hurts i think the other things are coming from stress so try to chill a little more Huggles
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I am having pain on my right breast. It is hard to describe but it hurts to touch a patch of skin lightly.?
It does not hurt to press on the spot but only if I rub it or touch it lightly. It comes and goes daily and the area is about the size of a nickel. I do not feel any sort of lump and there is not visible signs on my skin. This has been going on for about 2 weeks. It is on the right breast on the top right where my clevage starts.
I am 29 years old.
There are various reasons for this.
I've experiences things like like , and found out it is fron unerwire bras, or restrictive clothing, sleeping wrong on in or piched nerve. Does it hurt if you move you arm or neck in certain ways.
Look up your symptons on webmd.com and call your dr . Also check into see if there is a history of this kind of trouble or breast cancer in your family.
Above all watch it to make sure it's not growning. Keep a journal of the problem if you feel like you need keep track of this problem , or others like it to tell you dr about. As somedys can have no pain and some days can be excruciating.. So I hope that things work out for you to where you find answers to this
My 35 year old friend is suddenly finding herself lactating from one breast - is it natural?
She has a 10 year old daughter. She has got a regular period two weeks back. Her previous period was unusually less. She is only taking a antibiotic medicine for stomach problems for the last ten days. No other medication. Could this be a sign of breast of uterine cancer.
See a doctor about this asap. A friend also had unusual excretion from her breast which turned out to be not only breast cancer, but a really rapid growing kind. This was her only sympton and she was otherwise well. But she got to the doctor quickly and is okay now. Best to check it out promptly!
breast cancer symptoms in young women ?
What are the breast cancer symptons for young women ?
Because for a quite a few weeks now i've been really scared because i have realised something that's unusual. i'm not going to tell you what it is though, I'm just going to see whether it comes up or not.
And im only 13 now, but i'd like to know the symptoms for when i'm older because breast cancer runs in my family and im doing the race for life on the 28th of June, so thanks so much in advance x
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Could i have breast cancer then because i have a rash on my nipple, and one is slightly bigger?
This is off the NHS website;
The main symptom of breast cancer is usually a lump, or thickened area of tissue, in your breast. The majority of breast lumps are found by the women who have them, and it is very important that you are aware of any lumps, or changes in the appearance, feel, or shape of your breasts. This is important because the sooner a cancerous lump is detected, the better the chances are that it will be treated successfully.
Changes to look out for
You should see your GP if you notice any of the following:
a lump, or thickened area of tissue, in either breast,
discharge from either of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood),
a lump or swelling in either of your armpits,a change in the size, or shape, of one, or both, of your breasts,
dimpling on the skin of your breasts,
a rash on, or around, your nipple,a change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast, or
pain in either of your breasts or armpits which is not related to your period.
If you have a lump in your breast, it is important to remember that it may not be the result of breast cancer. In fact, 90% of breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous). For example, a breast lump may be caused by a harmless cyst (a small fluid-filled lump), or fibroadenoma (benign growths that are very common). You may also find that your breasts feel lumpy just before your period.
However, if you notice any changes to one, or both, of your breasts, as listed above, you should always get it checked by your GP.
Breast awareness
It is important that you are breast aware and, if you find a lump on your breast, that you inform your GP as soon as possible.
Get to know the way that your breasts normally look and feel because this will make any changes easier to spot.
You can check your breasts in the shower or bath, or before dressing. It is best to do this after your monthly period because your breasts can feel lumpy before your period is due.
I wouldn't worry if I was you it will prob be nothing, at 13 your breasts will be changing alot anyway, hormones etc. If you are worried about anything just go and see a Dr, I found a lump around your age and it was checked by the Dr and just turned out to be hormone changes. Good Luck.
Ps you could always call NHS Direct to ask for advice, 08454647
Breast cancer symptons?
how old can you get breast cancer at?
Anyone can get breast cancer at any age including men. It is just more common in women. Usually you have a lump in you breast tissue. Sometimes you can have lumps that are fibroids which need to be watched but usually cause no problems. If you have a concern it is best to see a doctor or go to your local health department they can also give you more information.
Pain On Left Arm , And Neck, and back pain, and jaw pain, fast heart beat, blackout feeling.?
Iam 43 years old and i have had this pain in my neck, back, left arm, chest sometimes and it feels as if my heart is beating way to fast
and sometimes i feel as if iam going to pass out. and i just feel really tired , but it couldnt be a sympton of a heart attack could it? i have had breast cancer, and i felt a bit like this when i first got it could it be the cancer back? please answer back thanks
Call 911 now. let the EMT's sort it out. Yes, those are serious symptoms.
are there symptons of breast or skin cancer?
if so what are they?
Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It also stores water, fat, and vitamin D.
The skin has two main layers and several kinds of cells. The top layer of skin is called the epidermis. It contains three kinds of cells: flat, scaly cells on the surface called squamous cells; round cells called basal cells; and cells called melanocytes, which give your skin its color.
(From the National Cancer Institute PDQ Statement)
There are several types of cancer that start in the skin. The most common are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer, which are covered in this PDQ patient information statement.
Skin cancer is more common in people with light colored skin who have spent a lot of time in the sunlight. Skin cancer can occur anywhere on your body, but it is most common in places that have been exposed to more sunlight, such as your face, neck, hands, and arms.
Skin cancer can look many different ways. The most common sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin, such as a growth or a sore that won't heal. Sometime there may be a small lump. This lump can be smooth, shiny and waxy looking, or it can be red or reddish brown. Skin cancer may also appear as a flat red spot that is rough or scaly. Not ail changes in your skin are cancer, but you should see your doctor if you notice changes in your skin.
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Melanoma is a disease of the skin in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the cells that color the skin (melanocytes). Melanoma usually occurs in adults, but it may occasionally be found in children and adolescents. Your skin protects your body against heat, light, infection, and injury. It is made up of two main layers: the epidermis (the top layer) and dermis (the inner layer). Melanocytes are found in the epidermis and they contain melanin, which gives the skin its color. Melanoma is sometimes called cutaneous melanoma or malignant melanoma.
Melanoma is a more serious type of cancer than the more common skin cancers, basal cell cancer or squamous cell cancer, which begin in the basal or squamous cells of the epidermis. If you have basal cell or squamous cell cancer of the skin, refer to the patient information statement for skin cancer.
Like most cancers, melanoma is best treated when it is found (diagnosed) early. Melanoma can spread (metastasize) quickly to other parts of the body through the lymph system or through the blood. (Lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped structures that are found throughout the body; they produce and store infection-fighting cells.) You should see your doctor if you have any of the following warning signs of melanoma: change in the size, shape, or color of a mole; oozing or bleeding from a mole; or a mole that feels itchy, hard, lumpy, swollen, or tender to the touch. Melanoma can also appear on the body as a new mole. Men most often get melanoma on the trunk (the area of the body between the shoulders and hips) or on the head or neck; women most often get melanoma on the arms and legs.
If you have signs of skin cancer, your doctor will examine your skin carefully. If a mole or pigmented area doesn't look normal, your doctor will cut it out (called local excision) and look at it under the microscope to see if it contains cancer. This is usually done in a doctor's office. It is important that this biopsy is done correctly What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer happens when cells in the breast begin to grow out of control and can then invade nearby tissues or spread throughout the body. Large collections of this out of control tissue are called tumors. However, some tumors are not really cancer because they cannot spread or threaten someone's life. These are called benign tumors. The tumors that can spread throughout the body or invade nearby tissues are considered cancer and are called malignant tumors. Theoretically, any of the types of tissue in the breast can form a cancer, but usually it comes from either the ducts or the glands. Because it may take months to years for a tumor to get large enough to feel in the breast, we screen for tumors with mammograms, which can sometimes see disease before we can feel it.
Am I at risk for breast cancer?
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women in North America and Europe. Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. Close to 200,000 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2001. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women behind lung cancer. The lifetime risk of any particular woman getting breast cancer is about 1 in 8 although the lifetime risk of dying from breast cancer is much lower at 1 in 28.
Risk factors for breast cancer can be divided into those that you cannot change and those that you can change. Some factors that increase your risk of breast cancer that you cannot alter include being a woman, getting older, having a family history (having a mother, sister, or daughter with breast cancer doubles your risk), having a previous history of breast cancer, having had radiation therapy to the chest region, being Caucasian, getting your periods young (before 12 years old), having your menopause late (after 50 years old), never having children or having them when you are older than 30, and having a genetic mutation that increases your risk. Genetic mutations for breast cancer have become a hot topic of research lately. Between 3% to 10% of breast cancers may be related to changes in either the gene BRCA1 or the gene BRCA2. Women can inherit these mutations from their parents and it may be worth testing for either mutation if a woman has a particularly strong family history of breast cancer (meaning multiple relatives affected, especially if they are under 50 years old when they get the disease). If a woman is found to carry either mutation, she has a 50% chance of getting breast cancer before she is 70. Family members may elect to get tested to see if they carry the mutation as well. If a woman does have the mutation, she can get more rigorous screening or even undergo preventive (prophylactic) mastectomies to decrease her chances of contracting cancer. The decision to get tested is a highly personal one that should be discussed with a doctor who is trained in counseling patients about genetic testing. For more information on genetic testing, see Let the Patient Beware: Implications of Genetic Breast-Cancer Testing, Psychological Issues in Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer, and To Test or Not to Test? Genetic Counseling Is the Key.
Certain factors which increase a woman's risk of breast cancer can be altered including taking hormone replacement therapy (long term use of estrogens with progesterone for menopause symptoms slightly increases your risk), taking birth control pills (a very slight increased risk that disappears in women who have stopped them for over 10 years), not breastfeeding, drinking 2 to 5 alcoholic drinks a day, being overweight (especially after menopause), and not exercising. All of these modifiable risk factors are not nearly as important as gender, age, and family history, but they are things that a woman can control that may reduce her chances of developing a breast malignancy. Remember that all risk factors are based on probabilities, and even someone without any risk factors can still get breast cancer. Proper screening and early detection are our best weapons in reducing the mortality associated with this disease. For further information about breast cancer risk factors, see Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool,and Risk Factors and Breast Cancer.
How can I prevent breast cancer?
The most important risk factors for the development of breast cancer cannot be controlled by the individual. There are some risk factors that are associated with an increased risk, but there is not a clear cause and effect relationship. In no way can strong recommendations be made like the cause and effect relationship seen with tobacco and lung cancer. There are a few risk factors that may be modified by a woman that potentially could influence the development of breast cancer. If possible, a woman should avoid long-term hormone replacement therapy, have children before age 30, breastfeed, avoid weight gain through exercise and proper diet, and limit alcohol consumption to 1 drink a day or less. For women already at a high risk, their risk of developing breast cancer can be reduced by about 50% by taking a drug called Tamoxifen for five years. Tamoxifen has some common side effects (like hot flashes and vaginal discharge), which are not serious and some uncommon side effects (like blood clots, pulmonary embolus, stroke, and uterine cancer) which are life threatening. Tamoxifen isn't widely used for prevention, but may be useful in some cases. There are limited data suggesting that vitamin A may protect against breast cancer but further research is needed before it can be recommended for prevention. Other things being investigated include phytoestrogens (naturally occurring estrogens that are in high numbers in soy), vitamin E, vitamin C, and other drugs. Further testing of these substances is also needed before they can be recommended for breast cancer prevention. Right now, the most important thing any woman can do to decrease her risk of dying from breast cancer is to have regular mammogram screening, learn how to perform breast self exams, and have a regular physical examination by their physician. For more information on breast cancer prevention, see NCI/PDQ Physician Statement: Prevention of breast cancer.
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How do you know you "have" breast cancer-what are the symptons? I know your supposed to check for lumps-but what do the lumps look like? How do they feel & where do they normally occur?
First of all there is only one way to find out if you have breast cancer and that is a surgeon doing a biopsy. In early stages, breast cancer may not be painful and there may be no symptoms at all. As the cancer grows you may start to notice changes in the breast or underarm such as a lump. lumps vary they may be hard or soft, rounded or uneven edges. Swelling of part of the breast, skin irritation or dimpling. Nipple pain or the nipple becomes inverted. Redness or scaliness of the nipple or the breast skin. Nipple discharge, if you notice any changes what so ever, seek medical attention at once. I never felt a lump my right breast had pain at times shooting through it, it wasn't constant. My breast started getting fuller in appearance. Didn't think much of it, then my nipple inverted and in 2 weeks my breast started turning red on the side. Never felt a lump. The tumor was in my arm pit and by the time I had a mamo. and biopsy it had grown half the size of my breast and had spread into my lymph nodes. So If you ever notice any changes at all go get a mamo. It could save your life and alot of unnecessary chemo, surgery, and radiation.
I`m 25 years and I want it to know what R the symptons for breast cancer?
It is extremely rare for someone as young as you are to have breast cancer - 80% of people diagnosed are over 50 - but you are very wise to be breast aware. All changes to your breasts should be investigated, though most won't be cancer.
Early breast cancer usually has no symptoms at all. The signs and symptoms of possible breast cancer are:
change in size - one breast may have become noticeably larger or lower
nipple change - if it becomes inverted (pulled in) or changes its position or shape
rash - on or around the nipple
discharge - from one or both nipples
puckering or dimpling - around nipple
swelling – in your armpit or around your collarbone (from lymph nodes)
lump or thickening - that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue - but remember that most breast lumps are not cancerous
chances of colon cancer at 19?
I have no family history of cancers at all except an aunt who died from breast cancer. But, I have had ulcerative colitis for around 5-6 years in the entire colon (and 1 yrbefore that on the left side only). I am going to start my yearly screenings in a week..(full colonoscopy with biopsies) apparently because my risk of cancer increases after living with UC for that long.. should i be worried or are the chances still very slim? I ve been in remission for 5 years now but i read that the period in which the disease is in remission has no connection to the chances of getting cancer.. any thoughts?
hi, i also have UC but i've only been recently diagnosed in June 2007, i think the scans will give you the answer you need, both my grandparents have cancer, and others family members have died of certain cancers on both sides of my family, so i guess there is always a risk.
I believe to have gone into remission but have you ever experienced a relapse as i dont know if that is what im going through at the moment because some of my symptons are returning...anyway i think because not much as been found out about the disease itself, i.e. actual source and cure, there is not a correct answer to your questions as the information isn't fully delveloped itself, add me to msn if you wish if you reply to this email
i think i may have breast cancer?
i have a lump on my left breast , by my arm pit, and it kind of itches and hurts? help ? what are the symptons of breast cancer?
u should go to a gynecologist, some breast cancer starts as a lump or lymp nodes.. ask ur doctor to do some tests.
Sore pain in nipples/breasts?
hi im 13, last monday the 18th i started getting a strange pain in my both breasts/nipples (not sure) it continued for a week and this monday i got my periods...is this normal but im still getting a little bit of pain occasionally....i was tinking maybe it because of the cold...its freezing where i live! when will this pain stop? plz help im getting freaked out!
Btw i checked online for breast cancer symptons so no i dont have it (thank goD!) no lumps or irritations etc.
help please =)?
ok so i heard a breast cancer sympton is nipples retracting? dont they do that normally... please explain the difference?
okay. ONE symptom of breast cancer, is inverted nipples, but this is also along with lumps, changes in colour, size and any tenderness. some people have generally inverted nipples, so its nothing to be afraid of !
i frequently get pain in one of my breasts?
i get pain as if some one had hit me on my breasts.. there r no other symptons... just a pinching pain.. which makes me feel sick ... twice r thrice a week i get this type of pain.... ofcourse not severe...is this a breast cancer??
so which doc shd i see
i gained some weight(around 3kgs) in the last four months and even my bra size also increased... is tht a reason??
and i am 24 year old
and unmarried
This can be due to many things including fibrocystic breast changes, mastitis, PMS. and injury. You will need to see your doctor for an exam and testing to determine what the exact cause may be so the proper treatment can be given.
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Hello does anyone have breast cancer? I was curious as to if you had any symptons prior to finding out. I have a lump and am a little afraid but going to the doctor to get it checked. My grandmother just passed away from breast cancer she had it but didnt know and never went to the doctor so we (the family) did not know until it was too late. I never got to ask her if she had any symptons but I am curious. Thanks
I don't have breast cancer but have had friends who did. Sometimes no symptoms until it has grown.
Be sure to go to the doctor. This could just be a cyst and no problem but you want to catch it AS EARLY AS YOU CAN.
Increase you intake of fresh fruits and veggies. The anti-oxidants are the best defense against any cancer.
Breast Cancer in men?
Hi, i am a 17 year old male worried about breast cancer.
i was doing some research and found out that a sympton of breast cancer is a hard lump under the nipple that eventually spreads.
around a year ago i felt a hard round lump under my nipple, told my mum and thought nothing on it. now, there isnt so much of a lump but a hard substance in general that has spread out on both breasts. am i worrying too much or do i need to see a doctor?
i am overweight so i do have fleshy man breasts could it just have something to do with my weight?
this is a serious and quite embarassing subject, so please, no silly answers.
i have not had any other symptons i read up on a particular website.
thank you
It is very common for young men in the teens to have the lump explained by you. It is only puberty development. If it is cancer you have to see few points here - It will not come at the age of 17 or so and it will not come on both breasts.
Until puberty, young boys and girls have a small amount of breast tissue consisting of a few ducts located under the nipple and areola (area around the nipple). At puberty, a girl's ovaries make female hormones, causing breast ducts to grow, lobules to form at the ends of ducts, and the amount of stroma to increase. In males, hormones made by the testicles prevent further growth of breast tissue. Men's breast tissue contains ducts, but only a few if any lobules.
Like all cells of the body, a man's breast duct cells can undergo cancerous changes. Because women have many more breast cells than men do and perhaps because their breast cells are constantly exposed to the growth-promoting effects of female hormones, breast cancer is much more common in women.
So you need not at all worry about breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer ?
I'm high risk for breast cancer as my sister had it 4 years ago. I don't have a lump in the breast but above the breast in the chest area I'm sore to touch_muscle area. Last time I saw a surgeon about a cyst in the breast__he said if it hurts_don't worry_it's not cancer.
I know some people have had cancer in the chest wall__what were your symptons ?
Technically, pain is not a sign of breast cancer, but that is not always true. It could be in your chest wall. What about intracystic cancer? Don't just assume. If you notice anything different about your breast, see a doctor. You need to at least have an ultrasound on the area on your chest wall. Have your annual mammograms. Don't wait for a lump. You can catch cancer before that. Good luck to you.
Woman only please in less your a health professional.....?
My breast have started to itch around the nipple alot......and im getting bumps on the aeroal......could these be symptons of IBC? (Inflammatory breast cancer)? Please serious answeres only.....this is not nothing to joke around with....thanks....Im in my early 20's
Also im not pregnant and its not that time of the month....
also i plan on going to my drs im just worried right now...
IBC can appear as a bump resembling a bug bite or as an indentation. Either way if you are concerned about IBC go get it checked out, do not rely on Yahoo Answers for your health care. IBC is an extremely aggressive form of breast cancer, for your own sake get it checked.
My mums 52, has breast cancer, i'm scared the chemo might be hard for her?
Only 4 days ago i discovered the horrible news that my mum, at aged 52 has breast cancer in the right breast.. she starts her chemo in less than 2 weeks time.. i'm so worried for her.. i really want her to get through the chemo as smoothly as possible but i've read all sorts of scary symptons from chemo patients.. and.. shes 52, emotionally shes never really been a strong person, she cries a lot which only makes thinks all the more depressing for me (her son).. the nurse said success rate for breast cancer patients is now really good compared to 10-20 years ago so thats comforting to know and she even said my mum won't die but i'm scared the chemo will be too much for her.. she already has diabetes type 2, i'm so scared.. i don't want her to die.. that would just finish me.. i would be lost without her! i'm turning 27 soon and no where am i losing my mother, i can't
I have a coworker who's the same age as your mom. She was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year ago. She had a full mastectomy, many rounds of chemo, and radiation too. She ended up having to miss almost a year of work, but now she is in remission and will be returning to school (she's a teacher). Breast cancer is over 90% curable if diagnosed early. The chemo wiped her out and made her so tired, but it was all worth it for her. She found out she had the breast cancer gene, so she ended up having a hysterectomy, too. She's looking great now. Her hair is coming back, and she has much more energy. Her mom had breast cancer, too, and went into remission for like 30 years. Be a support for your mom. She can beat this.
do i have breast cancer?
i am 17 years old and i have a history of breast cancer in my family, my nan died of it in her early 40s. a couple of months ago i found a lump on my nipple, it was pretty big, i was to scared to talk to a doctor or to my family. it eventually went away and then i noticed another big lump on my nipple a couple of days ago. i have been feeling quite down in the dumps and feeling like i have no energy lately. can anyone help me? and does anyoe know what the symptons are? thank you!
Although your nan was on the young side to have breast cancer, an isolated case of breast cancer in a family doesn't suggest heredity.
Hereditary breast cancer is rare - only 5-10% of all cases are hereditary. An indication that breast cancer is hereditary within a family, due to one of the rare faulty genes responsible for hereditary breast cancer, is when several members of the same side of the family have had it, especially if some have developed it at a younger than usual age.
So it's very possible that you aren't at increased risk of breast cancer.
And breast cancer at your age is almost unheard of (even if your nan's was hereditary you would be most unlikely develop it at 17). It's mainly a disease of ageing - 80% of those diagnosed are over 50, only around 5% are under 40 and it's almost unknown in under 25s.
Feeling low and lacking energy aren't symptoms of breast cancer, and most breast lumps, even in women over 50, aren't cancerous.
But umexplained lumps should be checked out, even if they are very unlikely to be cancer, so see your doctor.
do i have breast cancer ?
hi ,before 5months i notices that there is around thing in my left breast its not a lump ..i can move it around is that weried ? and lately my nipples burn not alot thu ...and some times they r hard ......so please tell me what u think do i have breast cancer or is all that normal i dont have any idea so please help
It's best to contact your doctor about this.
Has it been there for five months? If it has you really need to get in now and not wait any longer. Chances that someone will give you the correct answer on here are slim, and this isn't something you should wait any longer and worry yourself with.
You can visit this site for more information
www.breastcancer.org there is a bulliten board for questions, and a chat room and tons of information the site is run by doctors, however the chat room and discussion board is usually patients, family members and woman who are scared or have symptons of the disease.
Dont wait any long if you've waited five months and it's still there, early detection makes a hugs difference in the medications you can recieve
Best of luck
Question for women or doctors??....?
Can a 13 year old get breast cancer? What are the symptons? What would a swollen pink mosquito bite almost thing that hurts a little below a breast be?
discharge from womans breast 48 yrs old but under weight diet a bit poor?
grey discharge
Any discharge from a woman's breast needs immediate investigation. It can be a sympton of breast cancer. I have had breast cancer twice, please ask her to seek advice immediately.
my boobs hurt and i have no idea why?
im thirteen still not fully developed yet, anyway my boobs hurt at night when i remove my bra. i know that sleeping in your bra causes defects on boob growth. im scared i might have breast cancer because my grandmother had it.i need some advice pls anwer me!
p.s. i didnt bump into anything jsut saying its all the time when i remove my bra
they hurt before and during your period..
if your sexually active it is also a pregnancy sympton
as for them hurting wen u remove ur bra, its likely to be the blood pressure going down and shud go away just like a tight pair of socks in joggers all day..
sweety, id talk to ur mum about ur grandmother...it will help with other fears u may face in the future..
Signs and symptons of breast cancer?
discuss the signs and symptons
In early stages, breast cancer usually has no symptoms. As the tumor progresses, you may note the following signs:
Swelling in the armpit.
Pain or tenderness in the breast.
A lump in the breast, is often the first apparent symptom of breast cancer, breast lumps are usually painless, although some may cause a prickly sensation. Lumps are usually visible on a mammogram long before they can be seen or felt.
A noticeable flattening or indentation on the breast which may indicate a tumor that cannot be seen or felt.
Any change in the contour, texture or temperature of the breast, reddish, pitted surface like the skin of an orange (called peu de orange) is symptomatic of advanced breast cancer.
A change in the nipple, such as an indrawn or dimpled look, itching or burning sensation, or ulceration, scaling of the nipple is symptomatic of Paget's disease, a localized cancer.
Unusual discharge from the nipple that may be clear, bloody or of another color, usually caused by benign conditions but possibly due to cancer.
If you have a type of cancer, what does it make you feel like physically and what do you do to make it better?
Certain cancers you do not feel, some you don't cause symptons.
I had breast cancer 2x, and I had the lumps. They were found, but otherwise nothing.
I didn't feel sick from the cancer itself, but from the chemo, which wasn't fun. But I got through and still here:)
God Bless
Clear stuff coming out of nipples?
This just started happening today. Im scared. Im not pregnant and don't have sex. Is this a sign of breast cancer. Or what can it be? Should i go see a doctor?? Im scared
Yes, go see a doctor.
But don't be scared.
Your symptons are NOT a sign of cancer.
What do these symptoms in my breast point to?
I'm in my late teens, and for quite a while now, my breasts have felt as if there were a lump inside. Sometimes they hurt, sometimes they don't. A few months ago, my nipples started getting very irritable and itchy; I had a few googles about the symptons though a lot of the sites suggest that it could just mean my breasts are still growing. My friends have also agreed. Alternative sites have, however, suggested that I may be suffering from breast cancer.
However, I am concerned as my mother had previously had a cyst growing in her breast, although it was not large enough to be breast cancer. What should I do? Any suggestions would be good thank you.
Although this is not common in men, the signs that this disease may be present in a male or a female are the same.
However, it must be pointed out that these signs can also be an indication of something else.
There are common signs or symptoms of breast cancer :
1. The most obvious sign of this ailment is a lump in the breast or armpit. A self-examination test, once a month, or a visit to the doctor can expose any lump in this area.
2. Change in the size of the breast & shape. If you notice any unusual changes in its shape or size, do not ignore it.
3. There is nipple inversion & spontaneous single nipple discharge. If you observe that your nipples are turning inwards, this may be an indication that everything is not working as well.
4. Pain in the breast is not a reliable symptom but can also be indicative of other breast problems.
The best way to deal with breast cancer before being diagnosed and after is to be completely knowledgeable about how dangerous breast cancer.
2 symptons, should I be worried...?
Hello, I am 15 years old and have an enlarged nipple and a mass beneath my breast. I think I might have male breast cancer, but I don't have any other symptoms except those two. I've tried to tell my parents and even my grandparents but they told me not to worry. Should I be worried?
what are the symptons of testicular cancer?
You can feel a hard small lump like in a breast exam. Manipulate both testies slowly & thoroughly all over, each one. If you feel something "foreign" get off to the doctor a.s.a.p. Testicular cancer is one of the success stories of cancer research. (there are't too many). Cis-platin, and cis-rhodium, and cis-ascorbate etc. treatment have improved the success rate outcome dramatically. But it should be treated early.
Every male over age 20 to 25 and older should check thier gonads once a month.
Or have your girlfriend do. Tell her she gets this golden opportunity to play nurse. And you'll reward her handsomely, after she is done.
Breast Rash/Discharge at age 14?
Hi, Im 14 and I have a rash on my left breast mainly around the nipple and there's a little bit of yellow discharge that comes out. I googled my symptons and found it could be breast cancer but I dont think its possible for a 14 year old to have breast cancer. For me this is very awkward to ask and even explain but I want to know whats wrong with me and why My skin is being weird. If you know what this is please please respond asap and please tell me what cream or medicine would be best to treat it and to take care of it. Oh and I go to boarding school so I dont really see much of parents because I live in a dorm so going to the doctor will be a little hard to do so home(dorm) remedys are much appreciated. Thank you.
Im not sexually active.....really? im only 14
no family history of cancer
not overweight
dont do drugs
Can anybody please help me?
Ok so my girlfrind went to the doctor b/c she had a lump on her chest. So the doctor thought it was breast cancer so he gave her some medicine to get rid of it. Unfortunitly the lump has came back about a month ago. So later on this week she is supposed to go back to the doctor an this this time she is sure she has breast cancer. So I have no clue what to do. Can someone please help.
Hello dear friend,
The situation with your girl-friend happens to alot of young women. Many have seeked doctor's help when they find that there is a hard, lumpy area on her chest. Like you mentioned, there is a possibility that it may be breast cancer, but in many cases it is not. WHY it's not breast cancer?? Every month, women has their menstrual cycle, and the hormone levels changes and varies...at times, the hormones may cause parts of the chest or the thigh to tighten or tingle with pain. Hard lumpy areas are often a sympton.
~Ask your girlfriend when her mentrual cycle is, and whether she finds the lumpy parts present on her chest during those times.
~But all the same, do schedule appointments with the doctor to have your girlfriend checked. It sounded like that the doctor who prescribed medication previously didn't take the time to think it through and examine the problem.
All the best,
Is it possible I have ovarian cancer?
I'm fifteen years old and on and off again ive had sharp pains that feel like they are shooting through my vagina. During my period (I don't know if this means anything because its my period but..) I mimic many of the signs of ovarian cancer such as pressure in my pelvic area, back aches, loss in appetite or feeling full very quickly, and right now I am supposed to get my period in 4-5 days but I'm experiencing extreme pressure in the pelvic/anus/vagina area. Also in some of my research it said if anyone in your family has had ovarian or breast cancer its more likely to get it also, and my grandma died of breast cancer. Am I just psyching myself out or should I talk to my mom about seeing a doctor or just wait and see the symptons continue? I'm also very nervous about talking to my mom because whenever I tell her that something feels weird or unusal she just says to wait and see what happens or that I'm probably just overreacting. So what should I do? Thanks
mmm.. that sounds just like your period, in some women the period is painful in some others is just like yours, i will tell you to stop researching in the internet because that will drive you crazy, some patients tend to related they symptoms with the symptoms of a disease that they just read about, but if you want to be 100% sure that it is not cancer you should go yo see an oncologist, they should keep your visit to the hospital as private when is a topic like this so nobody that you don't want to know it will know it hospital policy.
Do I have ovarian cancer?
I'm fifteen years old and on and off again ive had sharp pains that feel like they are shooting through my vagina. During my period (I don't know if this means anything because its my period but..) I mimic many of the signs of ovarian cancer such as pressure in my pelvic area, back aches, loss in appetite or feeling full very quickly, and right now I am supposed to get my period in 4-5 days but I'm experiencing extreme pressure in the pelvic/anus/vagina area. Also in some of my research it said if anyone in your family has had ovarian or breast cancer its more likely to get it also, and my grandma died of breast cancer. Am I just psyching myself out or should I talk to my mom about seeing a doctor or just wait and see the symptons continue? I'm also very nervous about talking to my mom because whenever I tell her that something feels weird or unusal she just says to wait and see what happens or that I'm probably just overreacting. So what should I do? Thanks
Has anyone been diagnosed with fat necrosis of the breast?
I had a core biospy today and the results will be back next Monday. The surgeon told me it is likely to be a fat necrosis. I have researched information on this and though fat necrosis is benign, the symptons/features can be similar to breast cancer. I am wondering how certain a doctor can be of a diagnosis before the results of the biospy are determined. Has anyone been misdiagnosed or had fat necrosis.
Hi Smiling d...
I cannot recall any recent injuries. I know I stupidly walked into a door handle and it hit my breast but that was 4 years ago. So what happened with you - did you have it removed or did it just go away? Thanks for your reply and also to the other person who wished me well.
Yes. This happened when I fell and cracked a rib, a few days/weeks later I found a large lump in my breast. Had a mamogram and core biopsy and the result was fat necrosis (dead fat). It is common with injuries. Did you injure your breast? I am not sure of the timing required.


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