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A diagnosis of breast cancer can leave you with lots of questions. Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a breast surgeon at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida says there are three questions all newly diagnosed breast cancer patients should ask their health care providers. Dr. McLaughlin will also be taking your questions during a Twitter Chat to be held Friday, Oct. 22nd at noon ET. Tweet your questions to #mayochat.

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by Ron Sombilon Gallery

Question posed by Sonia M: Is it true that drinking water from plastic bottles left in the car may cause breast cancer?
I heard chemicals are produced in plastic water bottles after being left in the heat of your car, and drinking this water may cause breast cancer.

Selected answer:

Answer by mia2kl2002
No this is not true.

Check snopes.com

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by Barnaby Jeans

A question asked by Sara: Is it possible to have breast cancer if your breasts are not fully developed?
Just wondering because one of my friends said something about feeling a bump in the middle of both of her breasts, so is this breast cancer, or nothing?

Thanks

The best answer:

Answer by Tammra K
YES

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Of the huge number of videos available about breast cancer symptoms here is one which I particularly liked.

www.thefamilygp.com for more videos. Dr Chris Steele of www.thefamilygp.com demonstrates a breast examination on a live model. This shows how to check yourself for early signs of tumours, cysts and other symptoms of breast cancer. For more details see: www.thefamilygp.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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One video makers view of breast cancer symptoms. Whether you agree or disagree with this view, why not leave a brief comment and let us know exactly what you think.

Get the symptoms of breast cancer that you may identify during a self exam in thisfree health care video. Expert: Dr. Susan Jewell Bio: Dr. Susan Jewell is a British born educated bilingual Asian with a British accent and can speak Cantonese. Filmmaker: Susan Jewell
Video Rating: 4 / 5

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by Barnaby Jeans

A question from Savannah: I’m doing a breast cancer benefit for the first time ever at my school, How do I get the community involved?
I’m student council president at my school and I want to hold a huge breast cancer benefit in our auditourium. I have ordered keychains, tattoos, ribbons, tableclothes, balloons, and all sort of little things. We’re going to sell pink cookies and cupcakes and have an actual breast cancer survivor speak. How can I get our community involved so that we have a huge turn out?

The No 1 answer:

Answer by cat lady
If there is some sort of media outlet, such as a newspaper or website, announce it via there.

Be sure to mention that there will be food, fun, and goodies. Make each individual believe that they are really part of finding the cure! Tell them that they will be able to tell their kids/grandkids that they helped cure breast cancer.

Good for you for holding this benefit!

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by GEEKSTATS

Question posed by Kay: What does it mean when breast cancer (level 1 tumor) has already gone into the bones?
I have a dear family member who went to the doctor because of a fall – turned out she fractured her pelvis – but in the course of investigating it, the doctor discovered lesions in the bones pretty much all over her body. Turns out she has a level 1 tumor in her breast and that the lesions in her bones are also breast cancer. For some reason, the doctors are NOT giving her a death sentence, but I have always heard that when a cancer spreads to the bones or another organ, then there is pretty much no hope. So, is there actually hope now?

The No 1 answer:

Answer by Lynda
You’d need to ask doctor for prognosis. Most likely the end is near. This is a time when people help each other, I’ve learned. If she’s at home, someone should always be there in case she needs transportation or someone around the house if she needs daily assistance or needs to put her affairs in order or needs to be taken to the hospital.

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by Al_HikesAZ

A question from DaisyMay: Breast Cancer Treatment
I wanted to know if anyone has gone under the chemo and radiation therapy for breast cancer. What kind of reaction did you have to the drugs? Where you able to work during treatment? What has been the overall outcome. My mother is making the choice of chemo and she wanted to know how others have done under the same treatment.

The top answer:

Answer by littlost
I’ve had chemo , but not for breast cancer. Treatmnet has come so far. I was able to work ,but was very tired. While going through chemo I cut down on my hours. Everyone is different and it depends the combo of drugs. Make sure she eats right and gets the rest she needs. Good luck And God bless.

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by travelling.steve

Question by Ashley Morgan: How do you make the breast cancer symbol with your keyboard?
I want to put the breast cancer symbol in my status on facebook without having to use photobucket code or anything like that. For a cross you hold alt then push 0143 on the keypad. Are there any codes like that for the breast cancer symbol?

Most detailed answer:

Answer by april
There’s not one for a ribbon and for the cross, you press alt and 0134..

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I you are looking for information about breast cancer treatment then I have little doubt that you will find this video especially useful.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland and Berkeley, CA Breast Cancer Treatment Options (08): Radiation Therapy Video for Women Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer This segment describes the goal of radiation therapy, to remove any microscopic cancers left in the breast, how radiation therapy is broken down over the course of therapy, what is involved in having radiation therapy done and potential side affects due to radiation therapy. The purpose of this video is to guide you through the stages of evaluation of this disease, describe factors that affect prognosis, and discuss various treatments which may be appropriate for you. We don’t endorse or recommend one course of treatment over another, but rather provide this information to help you understand your options before you consult with your doctors about your treatment plan. Please note: Viewing this video works best over a high speed internet connection. If you’d prefer to receive a DVD copy, please call our office at (510) 204-1591.

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