Learn more about an aggressive yet little known form of breast cancer called Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC).
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Learn more about why IBC is misdiagnosed and why most Doctors are not familiar with this deadly diease.
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With staggering statistics showing that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, it’s no wonder that most of us know someone who has suffered from this heartbreaking and sometimes deadly disease.
But did you know there is one form of breast cancer that is so aggressive that symptoms literally appear overnight and spread so rapidly that it is considered the deadliest breast cancer with the highest mortality rate? I’m talking about a little known form of cancer called Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC).
Give yourself a fighting chance against IBC. The only way to do that is to be more in tune with your body and learn everything you can about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
“When breast cancer is found early, the 5 year survival rate is 96%.” – National Breast Cancer Foundation
Consider yourself, your sister, your mother, your daughter or your wife . . . then ask the question. . . Do you know enough about Inflammatory Breast Cancer to recognize it when you see it? Do your loved ones?
Don’t let a lack of awareness or hesitation be the reason you or a loved one dies of Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Learn more through your doctor, online and by visiting http://www.ibcexplained.com and share this information with other women today!
A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons shows that breast cancer patients under 40 years old who undergo fertility preservation do not face a significant delay in the treatment of their disease when their care is coordinated in a timely fashion.
“Easy access and good communication among surgeons, medical oncologists and reproductive endocrinologists is critical,” said Lynn Westphal, MD, associate professor, department of obstetrics and gynecology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA.
Frequently, young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer must make difficult decisions about surgical treatment options as well as chemotherapeutic treatments that may permanently impair their fertility or delay childbearing. Advancements in reproductive medicine such as in vitro fertilization have benefited young women with breast cancer.
“The burden of facing premature menopause adds to the stress experienced by young cancer survivors,” said Irene Wapnir, MD, FACS, associate professor, department of surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine. “Fertility preservation through cryopreservation of eggs or fertilized oocytes may be an important measure to offset these concerns and promote emotional well-being. Our study shows that these procedures, when expedited and appropriately timed, do not delay cancer treatment.”
Researchers used the Stanford Cancer Center tumor registry to retrospectively identify 82 women younger than 40 years old who received adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Of the women identified, 19 underwent ovarian stimulation and oocyte retrieval, and 63 did not. The timing of fertility preservation, surgical intervention and chemotherapy were compared with the time intervals between diagnosis and treatment in the patients who did not undergo fertility preservation.
The research team found that the median time from initial diagnosis to chemotherapy in women who underwent fertility preservation was 71 days (ranging from 45 days to 161 days) versus 67 days among those who did not (ranging from 27 days to 144 days; p<0.22). The median time interval from definitive operation to chemotherapy was similar in the two groups (p<0.79): 30 days for women undergoing fertility preservation (ranging from 14 days to 100 days) and 29 days for women in the control group (ranging from 12 days to 120 days). For women undergoing fertility preservation, the median time from initial diagnosis to a reproductive consultation was 30 days (ranging from 4 days to 133 days) and from referral to fertility preservation was 32 days (ranging from 13 days to 66 days).
The mean age of the women who underwent fertility preservation was 33.7 years, and 84.2 percent had not previously given birth. Among women who did not undergo fertility treatment, the mean age was 35.2 years, and 25.4 percent had not previously given birth. The two groups were dissimilar with respect to stage of disease: 47.3 percent of patients in the fertility preservation group had node-negative disease, compared with 25.4 percent in the control group. Furthermore, 73.7 percent of the fertility preservation group had estrogen-positive tumors, compared with 65.1 percent of the control group.
There are many things that modern medicine cannot explain. Many who have been diagnosed with breast cancer do get better, and others who have the best medical care sometimes do not. Yes, early diagnosis is helpful, but even if you are in the later stages there are things you can do to tap into your spiritual healing energy. Below are 3 things that will help you connect to Spirit:
1) FAITH NOT FEAR
No matter what your religious beliefs, having faith and calling upon the infinite power of the Universe does help. Prayers are always answered if you ask in the right way. Fear can block your call for help and connection to this Power. If you have breast cancer the best time to ask your inner self for help is when you are going to bed at night or in the morning when you awaken. This is the time when your fearful conscious mind is not fully active, and you have a better connection to your subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is your direct connection to the infinite power of the Universe.
2) A POSITIVE MINDSET
Doctor’s still can’t explain why some patients “miraculously” get better and others do not. A shift in your mindset and the way you think and feel about yourself can have amazing results in helping you recover. However, when you are battling breast cancer keeping a positive mindset is easier said than done. You must use your mind to focus on a positive outcome. If you notice negative thoughts creeping in, do not dwell on them. Change your thoughts and replace them with positive thoughts. This will take practice but the more you monitor your thoughts the better you will become at changing them. This will allow spiritual energy to flow through your body and heal you. Focusing on negative thoughts can block the energy your body requires to heal. If you have trouble focusing on positive thoughts then engage in an activity that takes your mind away from the negative thoughts.
3) VISUALIZATION AND AFFIRMATIONS
It is a well documented fact that French Psychologist Emile Coue helped heal hundreds of patients by teaching them to repeat the following affirmation each morning and evening:
“Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better”
However keep in mind if you mindlessly repeat affirmations without visualizing the changes you want to happen, the results you desire may never come to fruition. Visualization allows your conscious mind to connect to your subconscious mind, and your subconscious mind has direct access to your powerful Inner Self. You also have to believe in the affirmations you are repeating. If you consciously repeat the affirmations but do not believe them your subconscious mind will respond by blocking your connection to Spirit. Below is a list of affirmations you can use:
» Divine Light heals me now
» My cells absorb healing energy and love
» My healthy cells produce a healthy body
» My body is cancer free
» I live a healthy life style
» My immune system is strong and healthy
» I release my fear
» The light is always with me
» You are a radiant and magnificent being
» I am blessed with strength and wholeness
» My cells absorb nourishment
» My cells are vibrant and healthy
» I am blessed with health
» I no longer have to struggle
» I am whole and well
» Healing energy flows through my body
» I let the power of love heal me
» I receive perfect health into my body
» My spirit can never be taken from me
» I give my body full permission to heal
» My cells are cancer free
» My treatment is effective
» Good health and I are one
» I let go of all negative ideas about my body
» The root cause of my pain heals now
» I am the source of my health
» I am deeply loved and cherished always
» I continue to receive healing power
» My cells absorb light and love
» You continue to receive healing energy
» Every day, in every way, I’m getting better and better
Article Written by Tony Dosanjh: Founder of http://www.mindmaster.tv.
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Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most common malign diseases. At least a million women per year get diagnosed with BC, and at least four hundred thousand die. However, what are the top myths about it? We went to National Breast Cancer Foundation to search for some answers.
1. Every Breast Lump is a Cancer?
Not every lump is bad at all. Most are completely harmless. However, it’s important that a women sees the doctors every time she notices a new lump. Early detection means your life is going to be saved in most of the cases.
2. I Have Small Breasts, so Have Less Chance of Getting BC?
There is no connection with the breast size whatsoever.
3. A Mammogram Can Cause Breast Cancer To Spread?
There is no scientific study which finds any relation between BC spreading and doing a mammogram. A Mammogram cannot cause BC spreading. Experts don’t having any doubts about that.
4. Nobody Had a Breast Cancer in my Family, so I Won’t Get It?
The reality shows this is unfortunately not true. All women are at risk, and the risk increases depending on the environment, food and drinks you take, cigarette smoke you breath in etc.
5. Mastectomy Stops the Cancer in All Cases
The chances are small but it’s possible to get it after mastectomy. It is not the best way to stop BC spreading in all cases. Other treatments, or a combination of more treatments can be more effective.
6. Young Women Are Just As Likely To Get It As Older Women?
The risk increases with age. Women over 50 are at biggest risk. Doctors recommend frequent check ups for women over 50, and once per year check ups for women in their twenties.
7. Breast Cancer is Fatal?
When diagnosed early it’s not considered a life threatening condition because modern treatments can be extremely successful.
For facts on breast cancer survival rate visit http://www.breastcancersurvivaltruth.com, a source for complete truth about the chances for survival.
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Well-educated women and those who live alone are emotionally the hardest hit by breast cancer, according to the findings of a new Australian study announced during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The MBF Foundation Health and Wellbeing after Breast Cancer Study, undertaken by Monash University Medical School’s Women’s Health Program, found that older women tended to experience lower levels of overall wellbeing compared to women of similar age in the community two years after their diagnosis.
“Up until now, there has been uncertainty about exactly what the impact of being diagnosed with breast cancer is in terms of mood and wellbeing over time. In our study, we found that two years post diagnosis women with breast cancer were not more likely to be depressed but were more likely to experience a lowered sense of control over their life, and lower general health, with lessened vitality being limited to older women,” explains Dr Susan R Davis, Professor of Women’s Health, Monash University Medical School, who was involved in the study.
“The experience of having breast cancer is a personal one and is often accompanied by very complex emotions due to the fact that it strikes at a woman’s very sense of self, purpose and sexuality.”
Co-chief investigator of the study, Associate Professor Robin Bell, added: “That women living alone were more likely to have a lower wellbeing is a novel and important finding and would suggest that such women may benefit by targeted provision of social support.”
More educated women are likely to be the best informed about their breast cancer and treatment, and their lower wellbeing results may reflect greater anxiety over decision making and their difficulty coping with a sense loss of control over their health and wellbeing.
“We would encourage health care providers to be sensitive to the fact that more highly educated women may deal less well with psychological aspects of their disease than others,” said Professor Davis.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in Australia, affecting one in nine women by the age of 85 years, and is responsible for around 2,600 deaths annually. With improvements in detection and treatment of breast cancer, 87 per cent of women affected survive five years or more from the time of detection.
“At MBF Foundation we are all for women becoming advocates for their breast cancer and their health in general but, as this study has shown, it is important that providing accurate information isn’t at the expense of supporting their emotional needs,” commented Dr Christine Bennett, Bupa Australia Chief Medical Officer and Chair of the MBF Foundation steering committee, which has committed $300,000 to fund the study.
“As survival prospects for women with breast cancer continue to improve, we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that each woman’s journey and coping mechanisms are different. We know from listening to the women in the study, that it is common for breast cancer survivors to experience a range of emotions and concerns once treatment ends. Indeed, some women, report experiencing feelings of isolation and abandonment once their regular appointments with their medical team stop,” added Dr Bennett.
On a positive note, the study found that women’s wellbeing two years out from being treated for the disease was overall only modestly lower than for Australian women in general.
Women who are struggling with their emotions following breast cancer treatment may benefit from sharing their feelings with those close to them and discussing their concerns with a health professional or breast cancer support group. Some excellent resources can also be found on the following websites: The National Breast & Ovarian Cancer Centre (http://www.nbocc.org.au) , Breast Cancer Network Australia (http://www.bcna.org.au) , National Breast Cancer Foundation (http://www.nbcf.org.au) and Beyond Blue (http://www.beyondblue.org.au).
It is very important for each and every one of us to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer for us to be able to know what will be possible and most effective way to overcome such. Well, the first particular sign and symptom of this kind of disease is a lump that is different from the surrounding tissues around the breast. It is said that if a woman felt a lump in her breast, then it is a cancer, more than 80% of breast cancer cases are discovered in this manner, this is based on the Merck Manual. And the first objective indications or medical signs of breast cancer is discovered by a mammogram or is detected by a doctor. The lymph nodes located at the armpit are where the lumps are found and or the collarbone can also be a sign of breast cancer.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer other than a lump may also include changes that may in the breast’s size and breast’s shape; also, dimples appear in the skin, inversion of nipples, or a single-nipple discharge that is spontaneous. Pain is not a reliable tool to determine the presence or the absence of a breast cancer, but it can also be a sign of other breast-related health problems like the mastodynia.
If a breast cancer cells enter the dermal lymphatic by force, the small lymph vessels in breast’s skin, the inflammatory breast cancer is the inflammation that resembles on the skin presentation. The signs and symptoms of the inflammatory breast cancer comprise pain, swelling of the breast, over all warmth and redness of the breast and also the texture of the skin that looks like an orange peel and is called or referred to as “peau d’orange”
Another complex symptom that is reported on this kind of disease is the Paget’s disease of the breast. And this disorder is known as the eczamatoid, in this manner, the skin changes in color, it will be red and the nipple skin will have a mild flaking texture. As the Paget’s disease of the breast moved forward, the signs may consist of itchiness and the increase of the sensitivity of the skin, burning and it will be painful too. Discharge from the nipple may also occur. Actually almost half of the women who are diagnosed with Paget’s are also suffering from lump in the breast.
The cancer that is spread further than the original organ is a metastatic disease. The metastatic breast cancer can cause signs and symptoms depending on the metastasis location. Metastasis’s common location may be found in the bone, in the liver, in the lungs and in the brain. The weight loss that is unexplainable can be sometimes the indication of a disease, the signs can also be determined as fevers and chills. Also, a bone and joint pains can be a sign sometimes, as well as the jaundice or a neurological signs. But these signs are not that specific, because it can also be a sign and symptom of any other illnesses.
Always remember that most signs and symptoms of breast disorder is not really the best representation. The mastitis and fibro adenoma of the breast are the benign breast diseases and are more common causes and signs of breast disorder. And both patient and the doctor must take seriously the new development of signs and symptoms that may occur, because there may be instances that breast diseases may occur at an early age too.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer accounts for only 6% of all breast cancer cases reported in the US. Alarmingly, it also accounts for 25% of inflammatory breast cancer related deaths, with statistics confirming most women diagnosed with the disease will fall terminally ill within 5 years. (Source: Mayo Clinic)
What causes inflammatory breast cancer is the unknown question scientists researching the disease, are seeking an answer for. All researchers now know is, “Inflammation of the breast tissue is caused by clogging of the lymph vessels under the skin”.
What causes that blocking is still a mystery.
This raises the question to the medical community and scientific researchers at large:
“If chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ethers, found in blue jeans and no stick frying pans (PFC’s), and other dominant chemicals in the home such as parabens, used to prevent the growth of bacteria in cosmetics, deodorants, shampoos, and other household items, are proven to cause inflammation in humans, could these chemical toxins be present in those women diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, and could these toxins, in low doses, be built up over time with repeated exposure, leading to a blockage of the lymph vessels?”
(Parabens are linked to cancer and reproductive health problems. Researchers found 19 of 20 women whose blood was examined in lab studies revealed trace amounts of parabens. Source: Environmental Working Group)
Dateline NBC recently aired a two part report asking a similar question, “Do those living a green lifestyle have less chemical toxins in their blood stream than those who are not so green?”.
Dateline found two families willing to take part in extensive blood analysis testing. (Blood analysis tests were conducted at Axys Analytical Labs in Canada)
The first family, the “Browns”, live a “normal” lifestyle, while the second family, aptly named the “Greens”, are avid environmentalist, even living in a green home they designed and built themselves.
Their test results alarmingly proved a significant increase in toxic chemical build up in the Brown family over the Green family. Revealing chemicals such as:
Phthalates:
Found in plastics and linked to asthma, and an alteration in hormone levels of breast feeding males.
Triclosan:
Found in pesticides. Toxic to wildlife and disruptive to reproductive hormones. It also forms carcinogens when combined with chlorinated tap water. Carcinogens are cancer forming.
Bisphenol A/ BPA:
Found in baby bottles, water coolers and metal food containers. Recent studies have shown this chemical to cause early puberty, breast cancer and diabetes. It is also considered by scientists to be on of the top medical concerns for public safety.
More testing is certainly required before researchers can confirm a link between indoor air quality and the onset of inflammatory breast cancer, but the early testing of chemical exposures inside the home do show a cause for concern, and for consumers to take precautionary measures with the products they bring into their homes, or work environment.
Researchers advise: “Check your home for toxic chemicals. Read the labels of the products you want to bring into your home, and ask yourself if that particular product could be harmful to you or your children. If the answer is “maybe”, leave it on the store shelf and find an alternative”.
Authors Note:
If you, or someone you know are living with inflammatory breast cancer, a simple blood analysis test can detect chemicals that may be the cause of inflammation in your body. If these chemicals are found in your system, identify the source, and eliminate the products from your home.
Thomas Palmieri is an informed environmentalist and respected ezine author. For more information regarding toxic chemical exposures in your home, please visit his web site and view the network news videos, and reports. Cancer Causing Toxins
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This past month, in the United States the spotlight has been on “buying pink” to fund breast cancer research.
Even with all this funding, breast cancer in women in the United States has quadrupled in the last 40 years, causing physical and emotional pain for women and their families.
Donna Eden, a medical intuitive, explains how she can “see” the energetic influence of a bra on our bodies. Especially an underwire bra stops the natural flow of energy and fluids through the lymphatic systems in our breasts.
Scientific evidence supports the connection between bras and breast disease. The theory is that bras can inhibit the proper functioning of the lymphatic system, which is an internal network of vessels and nodes that flushes wastes from the body.
Accumulated wastes and toxins from the breast can result in fibrocystic changes (benign lumps, cysts, and pain) and create a breeding ground for various problems, including cancer. Studies show that women who breastfeed and/or exercise regularly have a lower incidence of breast disease – but not as low as bra-free women.
Lymphatic circulation is highly dependent on movement. Each subtle bounce of the breast gently massages the breast and increases lymphatic flow, cleaning the breast of toxins.
Bra-free women are constantly promoting lymphatic flow. Wearing a bra constricts the natural flow. However, you may not be ready to go completely bra-free.
There is a simple and quick way you can promote lymphatic flow: Self-massage. The neurolymphatic system circles each breast, and naturally flows to the lymph nodes under the arm. Begin in the center of your chest, and massage around the top of the breasts to the outside, toward and into the underarm.
Then do the same for the underside of the breasts, beginning at the center of the chest, around the underneath of the breast to the underarm.
The best prevention is massaging each breast daily, either at night when you remove your bra, or in the shower.
At first, your breasts may be sore. Start gently, increasing the pressure as the soreness dissipates. As the toxins are released, you might experience some detox symptoms… mild to medium tiredness, sinus congestion, headaches, some cramping, etc.
Treat yourself well, drink plenty of water, get plenty of rest, and keep massaging.
Protect your breasts. This quick and easy cleansing of your lymph system could just be the safest, easiest and most effective way to reduce the risk of breast cancer, and perhaps even prevent it from ever occurring.
by Gwen Bonnell
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The finding, presented at the 2009 Breast Cancer Symposium, held last week in San Francisco, could potentially affect how women are screened for breast cancer.
About 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are thought to be connected to a genetic mutation that’s also linked to ovarian cancer. Women with the mutations, known as BRCA1 or BRCA2, have an increased risk of developing breast tumors. Over a lifetime, 60% of them will develop the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. By comparison, 12% of women in the general population will develop breast cancer.
Women who have the genetic mutation — or whose mothers or aunts have it — are advised to be screened for breast cancer starting when they are 25. Mammography and MRI are now recommended for these women.
In the new study, the researchers examined the medical records of 132 women with the genetic mutation who took part in the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center’s clinical cancer genetics program between 2003 and 2009. Of those, 107 had a mother or aunt with breast or ovarian cancer.
The median age of diagnosis in the newer generation was 42, but 47 in the older women. The study authors report that this is worrisome because it could mean that the cancer is developing earlier.
“These findings are certainly concerning and could have implications on the screening and genetic counseling of these women,” said study co-author Dr. Jennifer Litton, an assistant professor at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, in a news release from the center. “In BRCA-positive women with breast cancer, we actually might be seeing true anticipation — the phenotype or cancer coming out earlier per generation. This suggests more than the mutation could be involved, perhaps lifestyle and environmental factors are also coming into play.”
– Randy Dotinga
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SOURCE: University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, news release, Oct. 16, 2009