kmbctv asked:

Two Salina Central High School seniors designed T-shirts to raise money for breast cancer awareness, but an assistant principal banned one of the designs from school. The shirts bear the phrase “Save 2nd Base” with a pair of baseballs over the wearers’ breasts. Officials said the shirts violate the district’s dress code, which bans clothing with an “implied indecent meaning.”

vancie121 asked:


Does anyone know of a good site that has qusetions you should ask at your first appointment with the specialist?

My mom just go diagnosed with breast cancer and I am looking for somewhere that has questions she (or I) should ask at the first visit. At this point she doesn’t have any information except that her biopsy came back positive for cancer. With the size and description it sounds as if it is one of the early stages but I want to know what kind of questions we need to make sure we ask so that we can be fully informed.

I’ve been looking on the cancer sites for information (cancer.org, cancer.gov, etc…) are there any other ones that people recommend?
Can anyone help? Thanks.

Besides how bad is it and what is next.

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of female and male breast tissue. Breast cancer is more common in women, but men do get breast cancer as well.

Usually, the first sign of breast cancer is a lump in the breast. Everyone, especially women are advised to regularly check their breasts for lumps and bumps to catch it early if they are unfortunate enough to get breast cancer. Finding a lump in the breast is usually the first thing women do before they go for a check with the doctor.

After a lump has been discovered, a doctor/physician will do a routine mammogram and will then be able to confirm whether or not it is in fact breast cancer. Lumps are not always fund in the breast, they can also be found in what is known as the lymph nodes that can be found in the collarbone or the armpits.

There are other ways to look out for breast cancer other than looking for a lump. Keeping an eye out on changes in the breast shape or size can also be an indication in some cases. Some women have had skin dimpling, nipple discharge and nipple inversion as signs of breast cancer.

Whether you end up getting breast cancer later in life can be determined or factored by certain hereditary and environmental factors. Here are some of the factors that may determine who may get breast cancer over other people:

* Genetic mutations such as high level exposure of estrogens.

* Inherited DNA defects

While these can show us some pattern towards those that get breast cancer, it certainly doesn’t rule out every woman in the world. The age, sex, hormones, alcohol habit, smoking habit, obesity, high fat diets, radiation and other factors may make you more at risk of breast cancer.

Mammography checks have now become a routine procedure in many countries as this is simply the easiest and the quickest way to determine whether or not a woman has breast cancer.

It is usually around the age of 40 or 50 when women are invited to have regular screening appointments. Some women still choose not to go, even though these screenings save lives and reduce the risk of not surviving breast cancer. The earlier that breast cancer is caught, the easier it is to treat.

Breast cancer is a big fear throughout every woman’s life. Support will always be necessary if you find out you have breast cancer. There are many fantastic support groups usually set up by women who are suffering or who have already been through it and won. These support groups are vital for breast cancer information and to see that there is light at the end of the tunnel.

It is important to understand what is going to happen to you if you do have breast cancer. You can find this out from your doctor, but there is nothing better than hearing it from someone who has or is going through it themselves.



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videomaster207 asked:

www.neomatrix.com Breast cancer research has discovered a new method to screen for breast cancer. The HALO Breast Pap Test can detect abnormal cells years before a lump can be detected by mammography or self examination. Go to http for more information.

Vicki B asked:


I have a lump under my right arm but also somewhat on my breast. It has been there now for about a month and hasn’t went down. At 1st I thought that it was just my gland swollen due to pms, but it wont go away. It is starting to hurt and be uncomfortable when I put my arm down. I also have something white leaking from my breasts. I am not pregnant. I had my tubes tied last year, and have had my period. Are these signs of breast cancer?

chawa_nermid asked:


If in the family tree,nobody have gotten breast cancer before will there be a range of people getting breast cancer?

expertless asked:


are to have a lumpectomy with 5 weeks of radiation, or total breast removal and no radiation. The other choice is do nothing which is my choice. The doctor said about 2 years is what he would expect her to live if she does nothing.

steviechu1111 asked:


I have a mole on my ****. I was just wondering if it could increase my chances of getting breast cancer? Is it something I should keep an eye on as I get older?

Bitchy Blonde, Sweet Inside. asked:


My Best Friend, who i do everything with, May have breast cancer.
She said she has a lump on her breast, and apparently they are sore, and are stinging….does that sound like breast cancer?
Im really scared. Shes the only person that knows and understands me. Without her, i wouldnt know what to do. School sucks, and shes always there, and without her, i couldnt deal with it all.
Any Facts or Information or anything i can tell her to calm her down? Shes always there for me, now its my turn to be there for her, no matter how much its hurting me, it must be hurting her 100 times more. Anything? Thanks.

Pong Champ asked:


Scientists are always working on ways to cure the cancer. What are some future ways that can treat and possibly cure breast cancer. Genetics maybe?