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Gracie007 posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
This was talked about on KATU news last night in how it particularly can reduce the risk of breast cancer. Interesting because it didn’t help me. Though I didn’t take it for 20 or 30 years. I was on prescription strength dose for migraines for about 5 years in my twenties. Which led to GERD And diverticulosis and I still got breast cancer 15 years…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
A lipoxygenase inhibitor in breast cancer
brain metastases
D. F. Flavin1
(1) Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research, 24 Midwood Drive, Greenwich,
CT 06831, USA
D. F. Flavin
Email: Dana_FK@hotmail.com
Phone: +1-203-6610911
Received: 23 July 2006 Accepted: 11 August 2006 Published online: 26 September 2006
Abstract The complication of…[Read more]-
What I would like to know is why patients aren’t given all the options to chose from. Why do we have to try “standard” therapy first and go through all the horrors of chemo and radiation and only then are we candidates for newer and better therapies.
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Advocate Network
Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma reversal with Dichloroacetate
Journal of Oncology
Volume 2010 (2010), Article ID 414726, 4 pages
Dana F. Flavin
Klinik im Alpenpark
Germany and
Foundation for Collaborative Medicine and Research, Greenwich, CTAbstract
A 48 year old male Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma patient had been treated with Rituxan plus CHOP regime which…[Read more]
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Gracie007 posted an update in the group ER+ PR+ HER2- Breast Cancer Advocate Network
I feel duped. What the statistics really mean and something to consider now that the new standard protocol is taking Tamoxifen for 10 years.
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/health/conditions/cancer/tamoxifen-what-difference-does-it-really-make-
I am sorry Gracie! This is exactly why we so desperately need CrowdHealing! How do you feel duped? What were you told that wasnt true?
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My oncologist definitely played the statistics game by saying there is a 40+% greater survival rate with taking tamoxifen etc. but what that really means is only a 1-2% difference from those that don’t. I would have never taken it for the last five years and I’m definitely not taking it for another 5. When so much is being thrown at you in a…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Inflammatory breast cancer: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment – Medical News TodayInflammatory breast cancer accounts for just 1-5 percent of all breast cancers diagnosed in the U.S. Learn more about this rare and aggressive cancer.-
It is also misdiagnosed in many women. A dear friend just passed away from IBC. She was misdiagnosed and 2 months were wasted while the cancer spread.
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Gracie007 posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Leukemia risks higher in certain breast cancer chemotherapy treatments.
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Thank you Gracie for posting this! Many of the women with leukemia that I was treated with, and who subsequently died, were ex-breast cancer patients. It was disgraceful!
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Gracie007 posted an update in the group ER+ PR+ HER2- Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Leukemia risk higher in certain breast cancer chemotherapy treatments.
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Unfortunately many of the adult acute leukemia patients I was treated with when I was fighting ALL, were breast cancer “survivors” 5+ years in remission after chemotherapy for breast cancer. The data generally reflects that these women were “cured of breast cancer as they were in remission for 5 years, but then the treatment gave them acute…[Read more]
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This really is upsetting. This was not told to me as one of the side effects. I have to go in for a check up because I’ve got swelling around my lymph nodes near my collar bone which is a symptom of leukemia. The protocol for breast cancer treatment really needs to be evaluated because they haven’t changed it in decades and clearly are keeping…[Read more]
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If we only knew how much information was kept form us it would make you sick. This is exactly why we have created WeHeal.org and the CrowdHealing movement! To create a central transparent conversation around all treatments for all diseases!
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
More women opting to remove a healthy breast after cancer diagnosis – Medical News TodayNew study shows that in five states, half of women with cancer in one breast opt to surgically remove their unaffected breast as a preventive measure.-
I did because my type of cancer (lobular) has a higher chance of coming back in the other side and it’s also more difficult to detect early. So for piece of mind I chose to do both.
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Mammography vs. thermography: Comparing the benefits – Medical News TodayMammography and thermography are two methods of detecting abnormalities that may indicate breast cancer. Learn more in this article. -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group ER+ PR+ HER2- Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Breast cancer: Study identifies a molecular mechanism of drug resistance in ER+ tumors – Medical News TodayStudy suggests that a mechanism of drug resistance in ER+ breast cancers could be changes to the estrogen receptor caused by two immune system molecules.-
Well this makes me question why they are extending the length of this treatment from 5 years to 10 if most of us will become resistant. And this may have just finalized my decision to stop hormone therapy at 5 years.
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Thank you Gracie for this post and comment! I agree that this makes no sense. Seems like they are extending this simply to collect data and learn more about the mechanisms, but what is in the best interest if the patients??
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Important data for HER2+ breast cancer patients!
Shorter Herceptin breast cancer treatment may produce better results – Medical News TodayBreast cancer patients who receive the drug Herceptin for nine weeks as part of their post-surgery chemotherapy regime may… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group Celiac Disease Advocate Network
Scary but important! This statement needs to be seriously considered!
Gluten may trigger lymphoma in some celiac disease patients – Medical News TodayNew research shows how, in a small group of people with celiac disease, the consumption of gluten may trigger…-
This is very scary. It scared me into not messing around with this disease. My doctor told me if you don’t get your IgA antibody into normal range my chances of lymphoma rose 87%. That’s also why it’s so infuriating when companies don’t take this disease seriously and put products out that say gluten free when they are produced in facilities with…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group Celiac Disease Advocate Network
Just cannot seem to catch a break!
Gluten-free diet may have 'unintended consequences' for health – Medical News TodayResearchers suggest individuals who follow a gluten-free diet may be at greater risk of exposure to arsenic and mercury, which may pose harm…-
I have read about the arsenic from rice and rice flours. There are some rice varieties worse than others. The Mercury is a new one. Ugh. But I think it comes down to avoiding processed foods. Because gluten free processed foods tend to be higher in sugar and fat too.
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
It crucial that patients know what they need and demand it!
High-risk breast cancer patients fail to receive genetic testing – Medical News TodayA new survey shows an insufficient number of high-risk breast cancer patients receive genetic testing and… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Good reason to take time and look at your options, and not jump into surgery , chemo and radiation right away
Women with noninvasive breast cancer live as long as other women – Medical News TodayWomen diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ have a slightly…-
I think they need to look into behaviors of these women. I know once diagnosed with cancer many women change many things in their life like, quiting smoking, eating organic, cutting out sugar. All these changes could be what is increasing the mortality rate. It certainly couldn’t be surgery and radiation adding longevity. Especially when radiation…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Definitely time to re-examine the effectiveness of status-quo treatments
Half of breast cancer patients experience severe side effects – Medical News TodayNearly half of women treated for early stage breast cancer reported at least one side effect from their…-
Talking with a fellow BC survivor the other day because a dear friend lost her four year fight with inflammatory breast cancer on Tuesday. She said Breaks my heart. I am so sorry to hear of the loss. This disease is so crappy. It either takes you or leaves you here, incredibly damaged and a shadow of your former self. Which perfectly explains it.…[Read more]
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NipperCat posted an update in the group The WeHeal Welcome Community
Why it is important to understand the difference between Conventional and Holistic Medicine?
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NipperCat posted an update in the group The WeHeal Welcome Community
November here in NW North Carolina has been labelled, the smoky month, due to the continuous forest fires. The smoke hovered over the Blue Ridge Mountains for days and days causing breathing and health problems. Here is some information folks may appreciate having in case they see the big flames coming their…[Read more]
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Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
Great info but very important to evaluate the risk vs. reward before any surgery!
Breast Lump Removal: What to Expect, Recovery – Medical News TodayWhat are the causes of breast lumps and who needs a breast lump removal? Learn about the available surgical… -
Eric Drew posted an update in the group General Breast Cancer Advocate Network
The amazing power of vitamins!
Vitamin D may increase survival for breast cancer patients – Medical News TodayA new study examines the levels of vitamin D in the blood of patients at the time of breast cancer diagnosis and correlates it with survival rates. - Load More
