MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'breastcancer'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:37:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018956&cid=t_117673_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Fscreening-cant-hurt-can-it%2F The next Grand Rounds is hosted by How To Cope With Pain and, not surprisingly, the main theme will therefore be pain. Now, I had a personal story in mind on the downside of testing, but I didn’t have a good title that fit the theme. Till, this Saturday when I a saw a perfect [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018956 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:45:56 +0100 3018956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012389&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FP8QHdXERuTU%2F As a member of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Alliance Board and a breast cancer survivor, I welcome readers of Disruptive Women in Health Care to read the statement below that was released by Komen as a result of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force “new breast cancer guidelines.” In addition, please visit the Komen website: www.komenadvocacy.org and take a stand and action by signing the petition and help ensure that all women have access to this lifesaving screening. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Recommends No Impediments to Breast Cancer Screening Until Science Improves, Current Screening Recommendations Should Remain, World’s Leading Breast Cancer Organization Reports Nov. 16, 2009 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the world’s leading breast cancer advoca... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012389 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:13:14 +0100 3012389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=870396&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F14%2Ffat-bastard-supports-cancer%2F Filed under: FundraisersI'm a big fan of Fat Bastard wine, which I picked up a bottle of a few years back simply because of the odd name. If you enjoy their wine too be sure to pick some up during the months of September and October because the makers will be donating $0.25 from every bottle sold to breast cancer charities. It might seem to be a bit of a contradiction to sell alcohol in support of cancer, but actually wine (in moderation) can help reduce to your risk of several types of cancer, not to mention heart disease. Just make sure you stick to one glass a night and enjoy the benefits of a good vintage. I'm curious to know that you think though. Is it wrong to sell wine to raise money for breast cancer?Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs&... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=870396 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 870396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828073&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Fthought-for-the-day-what-would-prevent-you-from-taking-preventa%2F Filed under: Thought for the DayHere's an interesting story: Women in the Canadian province of Quebec are less likely than women elsewhere to take preventative action after learning that they have a certain gene linked to breast and ovarian cancers. Women who carry the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations have a higher risk of developing cancer, prompting many women to either have their breast or ovaries removed. Two thirds of women in Quebec took no preventative actions after learning of their risk, while only one third failed to take preventative steps in the rest of the country. So, my thought for the day is: What would prevent someone from taking action against a disease that could kill them? Religious beliefs? Lack of knowledge about the disease? Lack of money? And if you found out you were ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828073 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=819516&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F24%2Fsurvivor-spotlight-ruth-is-rowing-her-way-to-victory%2F Filed under: Survivor SpotlightRuth is a vivacious, energetic woman in her 70s who is active in the community. I've met her a few times and had the privilege to discuss her cancer story with her. How did you discover that you had breast cancer? What types of treatment were recommended?During a routine check-up, my doctor discovered a lump. He suggested a lumpectomy, but I spoke with a number of other physicians, including my brother, and they all recommended getting a full mastectomy to ensure that I wouldn't have a re-occurrence. After the surgery, the lump was examined and it was found to be highly unusual. Though it's not certain that the cancer would have come back, I don't regret getting a full mastectomy, and will recommend the same to my daughters if they develop breast cancer too. ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=819516 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 819516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760466&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F26%2Finternet-based-breast-cancer-survivor-support-comes-to-canada%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Cancer SurvivorsSupport groups are incredible when it comes to finding outlets to deal with challenges like sickness, illness, alcoholism and cancer, among many other issues. In recent times, finding support has never been easier to find if you have Internet access, and in some cases, the Internet has brought support to those that may not have found it otherwise.If you're a breast cancer patient currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment (and may other treatments as well), days can be filled with pain and a negative outlook on life. The negative outlook is not what it needed, although it is perfect human nature to experience this. What if you found others in the exact same predicament as you? You're know that you are not alone, which can be hugely uplifting.Man... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760466 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 760466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=752809&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F24%2Fehrenreich-on-the-blame-the-cancer-patient-mentality%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, All Cancers, Opinion, BlogsBarbara Ehrenreich, author, political activist and breast cancer survivor, writes on the "Blame the cancer patient" mentality this week on her blog in a piece titled, "What Causes Cancer: Probably Not You."Ehrenreich writes about the new study that came out last week about fruits and vegetables not preventing the recurrence of breast cancer:The perennial temptation to blame disease on sin or at least some grave moral failing just took another hit. A major new study shows that women on a virtuous low fat diet with an extraordinary abundance of fruits and veggies were no less likely to die of breast cancer than women who grazed more freely.Ehrenreich also criticizes the positive psychology movement, where any health setback can be conque... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=752809 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 752809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747659&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F21%2Fheart-x-ray-linked-to-risk-of-cancer%2F Filed under: Women Heart Health, Children Heart HealthWhen a doctor wants to see inside a heart, one option is to use a procedure called computed tomography (CT) coronary angiography, which can identify problems inside the heart and arteries without making a cut. But the use of the higher radiation procedure on certain patients is being questioned. By taking what they know about certain kinds of radiation, researchers were able to predict the risk of developing cancer for various groups of people. What they found was that women who underwent the procedure were especially at risk, because the breasts may be damaged by the x-ray. Young women, especially, had an increased chance of developing cancer, because their is a longer period of time in front of them for cancer to develop. There are ot... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747659 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 747659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716523&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fhrt-is-it-worth-the-risks%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, PreventionHormone Replacement Therapy is a controversial treatment for the sometimes severe symptoms of menopause which include hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weakened bones. There's been ongoing debates about the safety of such treatments, because HRT has, in some studies, been shown to increase a woman's risk of heart attacks and breast cancer. Yet some feel that these findings have been exaggerated and the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. In fact, there's even a type of HRT designed to fight breast cancer.So what's my point here? It's this: If you're considering HRT, it's important to make an informed choice. Here's an article that sums up the issue of HRT, and as always, talk to your doctor about risks before taking any medicationRead |&n... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716523 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 716523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=714012&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F04%2Fthought-for-the-day-is-saving-the-breasts-important-when-battli%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Thought for the DayI would imagine most people's vanity gets left behind -- or at least put aside -- when they are diagnosed with cancer. I don't know from experience, but it seems like a patient's priority would shift when they learn that they're fighting for their life. So I was interested to read this article on a woman who underwent surgery for her breast cancer that preserved her breasts rather than removing them. This radical new form of surgery, which originated in Milan -- a place where looking good is practically their religion, can even enhance the appearance of a woman's breasts while removing tumors. The surgery is being practised in London and other parts of Europe, but there's no word on whether it's coming to North America any time soon.So my thou... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=714012 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 714012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=707365&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F01%2Fthought-for-the-day-think-about-your-cancer-risk-factors%2F Filed under: Thought for the DayMany of us do not like to think about the possibility of getting cancer. We are supportive of others who have cancer and fight along with them for improved research and better treatment, but rarely think about getting cancer ourselves. Or, if we think about the possibility, we are paralyzed with fear. Thinking about it and gathering information could be a liberating experience, though.My risk for breast cancer is fairly high: I am female, started menstruating before the age of twelve, have family members who have had the disease, I have a high BMI (body mass index) and I am over 30 with no children. (For more on the risk factors for breast cancer, go to the American Cancer Society website.) Knowing these risk factors, I can do something. I can lose weight, e... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=707365 Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 707365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682735&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F19%2Fexperimental-breast-cancer-drug-from-bristol-myers-squibb%2F Filed under: Breast CancerA new and experimental breast cancer drug, ixabepilone, has passed initial health regulator scrutiny and from all reports, an approval (or not) could come later this year, perhaps in October.The FDA's decision on this new drug will be given with a "priority review," which means the regular 10 to 12 months review period will be bypassed in favor of a six-month review period. This new Bristol-Myers Squibb product is made for breast cancer patients who have not responded to other traditional treatments, including chemotherapy.According to the manufacturer, 35% of those taking ixabepilone (in concert with chemotherapy) experienced at least a 50% reduction in breast tumor size -- compared with only 14% of those taking only chemotherapy treatment.Read | Permal... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682735 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675435&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Fcluster-of-breast-cancer-comes-to-australian-studios%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Daily newsThe Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) is dealing with a rather odd problem -- cases of breast cancer in every one of its studios in that country.In one case, the ABC actually abandoned one of its sites after an independent panel found a breast cancer rate that was 11 times as high as among the normal population. In this case, 13 newswomen primarily working in the newsroom were diagnosed with breast cancer between 1994 and 2006.The report that exposed the high rate of breast cancer stated that the cause has yet to be explained, stating "If there is a currently unknown or undetected aspect of work or the working environment at the ABC Toowong that could have contributed to the observed increase in risk of breast cancer, it might also be present in si... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675435 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=654442&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F03%2Fthougt-for-the-day-take-charge-of-your-breast-health%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Thought for the DayWhen two government bodies have different recommendations for breast cancer screening, it just makes me mad. I recently came across a print article that states that the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends that women 40 to 49 do not need breast cancer screening unless they have risk factors. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends scanning to start at age 40 and to be done yearly.There are reasons for this, of course. The ACP is worried that false positives in the screening outcomes of 40 - 49 year olds and the subsequent diagnostic tests that would follow will prevent women from repeating their tests later. The ACP does recommend that women in their 40's discuss the necessity for screening with their doctors at lea... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=654442 Sun, 03 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 654442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650891&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F01%2Fbreast-cancer-questions-you-should-be-asking%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, ChemotherapyBreast cancer is a scary thing for women -- like stick-you-head-in-the-sand scary -- especially if you've just been diagnosed. But you can't hide from it -- beating the enemy requires head-on confrontation and your weapon is information. So often we rely on doctors to tell us what's best for us and to choose a path for us that will keep us healthy and alive. But we need to take control of our health, get educated and make the decisions that work for us. WebMD has come up with a list of questions you must ask your doctor if you've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. There's also a section on how to make the most of your visit to an oncologist. I like how they outline the things you need to know in a way that's simple and straightforward becaus... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650891 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 650891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644939&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F29%2Fbreast-cancer-q-and-a%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, PreventionBreast cancer is one of the most prevalent conditions out there, and yet so many of us don't know enough about the disease. Perhaps it's never affected us closely enough, or perhaps we're avoiding the facts, sticking our heads in the sand to save ourselves the pain of facing something that is tragically realistic. But if you're someone who doesn't know much about Breast Cancer, you should, regardless of whether your male or female because there's a good chance that some woman in your life may be diagnosed. Anyway, my point is, check out this article from eDiets. It's a collection of simple, to-the-point information on breast cancer, including the risk factors, the diagnosis, the prognosis and the treatment. It's about time you knew the facts, for your ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644939 Tue, 29 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601866&cid=t_117673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F10%2Fcancer-portrayed-in-funky-winkerbean-comic%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prostate CancerFunky Winkerbean creator Tom Batiuk has used his own experiences with prostate cancer to write cancer in to one of his characters' storylines. Lisa Moore, who was introduced to the more than thirty-year-old strip in the 1980's as a teen mother, has been battling breast cancer for more than seven years. In the strip's latest installment, her cancer has returned and is worsening.Batiuk, who had surgery for prostate cancer last summer, realized that when he first introduced cancer in his strip he didn't have the depth of empathy that he has had this last time. He used Presidential candidate John Edwards' wife Elizabeth Edwards, her courage, and her refusal to let the cancer defeat her, as his model. He said the strip was very hard to write, but he co... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601866 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601866