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Myth: Mastectomy ensures breast cancer will be eliminated forever. Reality: Actress Christina Applegate, 36, made recent headlines after electing to undergo a preventative double mastectomy and claims to be "absolutely 100 percent clear and clean" of cancer ... However, mastectomy (removal of a breast) does not guarantee that breast cancer will not recur. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mammogram mystique Oct 8, 2008
She told of the pain and difficulty of catheters, of a mastectomy, of almost dying. This is nothing. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Breckenridge woman lucky to survive cancer Oct 8, 2008
Weeks later she underwent surgery for a single mastectomy at St. Francis Healthcare Campus and had follow up treatments with an oncologist at Dakota Clinic in Fargo ... Asked if she was concerned about the mastectomy, she said she didn't have second thoughts. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
'bREAST CANCER KNOWS NO AGE:' RMC's Breast Health Center is life-saving community resource Oct 7, 2008
The Boutique, facilitated by the RMC Auxiliary through a $100,000 gift to establish it, carries skin care products, wigs and prostheses such as breast forms and mastectomy bras for cancer patients and has a ce. jpgied mastectomy fitter, Jean Browning, to assist with proper fit and balance. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Facing the future with breast cancer Oct 7, 2008
She opted to have a double mastectomy to prevent the cancer from spreading to her other breast ... Each patient has a slightly different diagnosis and treatment plan, and while some are seeking support and encouragement, others have simple questions, such as what life is like after a double mastectomy. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Sisters, Check Your Breasts Oct 7, 2008
In August, a dear friend of mine, who d already survived one bout with breast cancer, had a mastectomy, only to discover that she has it again. She now faces, with tremendous courage and faith, years of chemotherapy treatment. (The Palm Beach Post)
Surrogate Mother Who Won Custody Now Out Of Job, Under Investigation Oct 7, 2008
Now Eckard is embroiled in more controversy amid allegations she lied about a medical condition -- radical mastectomy -- and forged documents to affect her job as a Duval County school teacher ... According to a school district memorandum, Eckard allegedly "reported a bogus radical mastectomy to her principal" and provided a doctor's note requesting light duty. (News4Jax.com, FL)
She takes the sting out of breast cancer diagnosis Oct 7, 2008
The disease was in stage one, and had not spread to the lymph nodes, and she was treated successfully with a mastectomy and chemotherapy ... Told the disease had not spread to her lymph nodes, Hitch decided to have a double mastectomy to eliminate all the cancer cells from her body. (Florida Times-Union)
Cancer victim sues over breast check Oct 7, 2008
As doctors prepared Ms O'Gorman for a mastectomy, a CT scan revealed she had developed lung tumours and later, further tests revealed, brain tumours. "What the plaintiff faces is an abysmal prospect of a greatly shortened life expectancy," Ms O'Gorman's barrister Tony Bartley, SC, told the court. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Man Struggles With Very Rare Male Breast Cancer Oct 6, 2008
The 60-year-old actor underwent chemotherapy, radiation and a mastectomy. Share. (Fox News)
Reality of mastectomy is better than cancer (2) Oct 6, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Edition. "Frieder is hosting two discussions at area synagogues due to the high prevalence of BRCA mutation in people with Ashkenazi (Eastern European) Jewish ancestry."It's not a Jewish disease, but it is much more predominant in the Jewish community," Frieder said.Typically, one in 400 women are carriers for the gene mutation and one in 40 are carriers if they are of Ashkenazi ancestry.The BRCA mutation test was first made public in the late '90s, but did not... (Malibu Times, CA)
Life After Double Mastectomy: New Mom Talks About Battling Breast ... Oct 5, 2008
Life After Double Mastectomy: New Mom Talks About Battling Breast Cancer ... The surgeon wanted to do a double mastectomy, the oncologist wanted to start chemotherapy but I was still eight months pregnant, Patchen told FOXNews ... I was petrified, and sad about the mastectomy. (FOXNews)
The faith to survive Oct 5, 2008
5-centimeter tumor and only one of the nearby lymph nodes tested positive, she chose a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction at the same time. "I can't imagine waking up and not having anything, as a woman," she said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pink ribbon run raises money to fight cancer Oct 5, 2008
Doctors recommended mastectomy and chemotherapy. Eventually, the other breast was removed as a precaution. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
'Survivor' Penis Shot Angers Parents Group Oct 4, 2008
This week on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," Christina Applegate explains why she had a double mastectomy, and the cast of "The Secret Life of Bees" stops by. This week on Dr. Phil: Before You Do Bishop T.D. Jakes teaches you how to avoid making decisions that result in life-long guilt and regret. (KSBW 8, CA)
New Study Adds Fuel to Breast MRI Concerns Oct 4, 2008
Researchers also found that women who opt for an MRI following a diagnosis of breast cancer are more likely to have a mastectomy -- possibly due the highly sensitive machine picking up false-positive findings that the cancer has spread. Dr. Manno says at least for now, these ongoing concerns reserve the MRI's place as a secondary, complimentary tool to the standard mammogram. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Checking for breast cancer saved my life - and could save yours Oct 4, 2008
A BREAST cancer survivor has called on all women to be more aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease (Portsmouth News)
Tidbits: Britney's ex says he may sell sex tape Oct 3, 2008
star said she didnt cry until after she made the difficult decision to have a radical double mastectomy. When I met with my doctor and I told him that was my decision and he brought the surgeon in and it was like the floodgates just opened up and I I lost it, she said. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
I'm sorry, is my cancer upsetting you? Oct 3, 2008
Patricia San Pedro, 52, a Miami public relations executive who was diagnosed with breast cancer in April and had a double mastectomy in May, says shes had to find a way to reconcile her natural caregiving impulses with support from those around her ... Alicia Staley, who recently had a double mastectomy after her doctors discovered the cancer diagnosed in 2004 had returned, says that while other peoples reactions can sometimes be difficult or even disappointing sharing the news... (MSNBC -- Health)
Hoda Kotb: Life is better after cancer Oct 3, 2008 Hope in Bloom sets roots in Medfield Oct 3, 2008 Gyms tailor workouts to health needs Oct 3, 2008 Second lumpectomy for breast cancer reduces survival rates Oct 3, 2008 Breast MRI Scan Could Determine Need For Radiation Therapy Sep 25, 2008 Shorter radiation works for breast cancer Sep 24, 2008 Would you test your child for the cancer gene? Sep 24, 2008 A helping hand Sep 24, 2008 Shorter radiation course works for breast cancer Sep 23, 2008 Think Pink: October events highlight National Breast Cancer ... Sep 23, 2008 Kenya: Patients Suffer As Staff Shortages And Poor Services Plague Public Hospitals Sep 22, 2008 Emmys primed with nostalgia and politics Sep 22, 2008 All Emmy blog posts Sep 22, 2008 Study suggests some breast cancer patients facing radiation after a mastectomy may be over-treated Sep 22, 2008 One Week Radiation Treats Breast Cancer Sep 22, 2008 Attitude is everything Sep 21, 2008 Cancer Strengthens Bond for Perryman, Niece Sep 21, 2008 Maggie Scarf's 'September Songs' Sep 19, 2008 New procedure offers convenience to some breast cancer patients Sep 18, 2008 10 test for cancer genes Sep 18, 2008 Mind the signs Sep 17, 2008 Jennifer Lopez finishes triathlon Sep 16, 2008 Pink Floyd Member Richard Wright Dies at 65 Sep 16, 2008 'Officer' Reunion? Sep 16, 2008 Pop Tarts: Hugh Hefner on Playboy Requirements, Hottest Women Sep 16, 2008 Punching at Palin Sep 16, 2008 Fighting Repeat Drug Dealers In Tulsa County Sep 16, 2008 Say 'Goodbye' To Back Fat Rolls Sep 15, 2008 Stars 'Stand Up to Cancer,' raise $100M Sep 9, 2008 TAKE YOUR LUMPS Sep 9, 2008 Breast MIR delays cancer treatment by weeks Sep 8, 2008 Stand Up to Cancer telethon takes over network TV Sep 7, 2008 MRIs Dont Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome Sep 7, 2008 Camp near Reading barely a refuge for 'naturists' Sep 7, 2008 Do MRIs help or hurt breast cancer patients? Sep 7, 2008 Study challenges routine use of MRI scans to evaluate breast cancer Sep 7, 2008 Now what? Dealing with a Breast Can... Sep 6, 2008 Racial Disparities Seen in U.S. Breast Cancer Care Sep 6, 2008 Remembering a life through her daughter's eyes Sep 5, 2008 New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers Sep 5, 2008 MORE: 'Stand Up' celebs get set to help Sep 4, 2008 ‘She had cancer, and I didn’t’: Family history of disease leads to genetic testing Sep 3, 2008 Women may not realize worst chemotherapy effects Sep 2, 2008 SUSAN REIMER: Cancer forces tough decisions on women Aug 31, 2008 Breast cancer survivors write inspiring books Aug 31, 2008 Women urged to join in the race to help find cure for cancer Aug 30, 2008 Doctor-celebrity confidentiality: Does it even exist? Aug 29, 2008 Newsweek:Preventative mastectomies on the rise Aug 28, 2008 HEALTH BLOG: Digging into the latest cancer studies Aug 28, 2008 Cancer diagnosis spurs acts of giving back Aug 27, 2008 'Longer sex' billboards banned Aug 26, 2008 Christina Applegate shows us how to be strong Aug 24, 2008 ASPS Urges Team Approach to Breast Reconstruction Aug 23, 2008 Behind the screen Aug 23, 2008 Christina Applegate's Mastectomy: FAQ Aug 22, 2008 Technology Helps Patients Live More Normal Lives Aug 22, 2008 Brighter outlook for cancer survivors Aug 22, 2008 Entertainment Report Aug 21, 2008 We survived, too! Double mastectomy surgery not uncommon Aug 21, 2008 * World News Quick Take Aug 21, 2008 Applegate calls double mastectomy 'tough' choice Aug 21, 2008 BOOK REVIEW: 'Mrs. Kimble' By Jennifer Haigh Aug 20, 2008 It's no mystery: Mystics are bad Bennett settles with Seattle Aug 20, 2008 Applegate says mom inspired her in cancer fight Aug 20, 2008 Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Aug 20, 2008
I underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in March 2007. And a funny thing happened as my body started to heal my mind did as well. (MSNBC -- Health)
A new appreciation Oct 3, 2008
After further study, it was decided that a mastectomy should be performed to make sure the effected area was removed. Ten days later, Kelly was back teaching her second grade students at Roosevelt Elementary. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
I decided to have a bilateral mastectomy and be done with it, Stephenson said. She had that surgery two days after Thanksgiving in 2007, and started chemotherapy on New Year s Day. (Medfield Press, MA)
Ellen Orzel did two sessions of the program last spring, about a year after a double mastectomy ... "I was comfortable going in there, knowing I could tell her I had a mastectomy," she said. (CNN -- Health)
Results of a UC Davis study, however, show that a number of women whose cancer recurs in the same breast are treated with a second lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy, defying current treatment recommendations and cutting the number of years those women survive in half. "We were surprised to find that so many women in our study almost a quarter of them had received another lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy," said Steven Chen, a UC Davis Cancer Center surgical oncologist and lead author of... (EurekAlert!)
24, 2008) Early-stage breast cancer patients who exhibit limited lymph node involvement may not require post-surgery radiation therapy when they receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy before a mastectomy, according. (Sep. (Science Daily)
"Not only does it make radiation treatment much more convenient, it may actually increase the rate of breast conservation, since some women choose mastectomy because they live too far from a radiation center and cannot afford the time and expense of six to seven weeks of living or traveling to the center," Beitsch said in a statement. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide, according to the American Cancer Society, which estimated that about 465,000 women died... (MSNBC -- Health)
She had a double mastectomy and will undergo reconstruction after the birth, so breast feeding is out for her. But she definitely has the faulty gene, as did her mom and the aunt that died. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
West underwent a mastectomy and on Friday the 39-year-old was diagnosed as cancer-free. The money the foundation awards to West will help her get a vehicle so she can get back to work and go forward, she said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
"Not only does it make radiation treatment much more convenient, it may actually increase the rate of breast conservation, since some women choose mastectomy because they live too far from a radiation center and cannot afford the time and expense of six to seven weeks of living or traveling to the center," Beitsch said in a statement. Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide, according to the American Society, which estimated that about 465,000 women died from it... (Scientific American)
Consequently, she had a mastectomy two years ago and she also had lymph nodes removed. "It was all pretty painful, but looking back it doesn't seem as bad as I thought it was going to be," she said. (Journal and Courier)
Last year, Doris had a mastectomy after a cancerous lump was discovered in her left breast. Early last month, when she discovered a lump in her right breast, she and her husband boarded a matatu from their Kasarani home to the city centre then another to KNH. A mammogram confirmed that there was indeed a lump in her right breast. (allAfrica.com)
She said that when star Christina Applegate, who just underwent a double mastectomy, told her she had cancer, "I was shocked. I cried. I told her, 'I know you're going to be fine.' But she's very spiritual and strong and she's 100%." She added the show is shooting: "Christina is a total pro. Next week, she's in every single solid scene.". Zeljko Ivanek, who won best supporting actor for Damages, on going up for the award against co-star Ted Danson, joked: "The blood feud was deep and a lasting... (USA Today -- Life)
Lifetime deservedly earned a nom for its "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy," one of its better telefilm efforts in recent years. I think "Mastectomy" star Sarah Chalke deserved a seat in the lead movie/mini actress category, but the competition was tough. (Variety)
The research conducted at Fox Chase Cancer Center involved women who got a mastectomy, but whose lymph nodes were negative. "When a woman has a tumor greater than 5 centimeters and negative lymph nodes, a mastectomy followed by radiation is recommended," said Penny Anderson, M.D., attending physician in the radiation oncology department at Fox Chase ... The study included 64 patients with node-negative breast cancer treated by mastectomy and radiation from 1985-2006. (EurekAlert!)
Not only does it make radiation treatment much more convenient, it may actually increase the rate of breast conservation, since some women choose mastectomy because they live too far from a radiation center and cannot afford the time and expense of six to seven weeks of living or traveling to the center, Peter Beitsch, M.D., lead author of the study and a surgical oncologist at Medical City Dallas Hospital in Dallas, said. Also, there are many women who for a host of reasons dont receive the... (Newsmax)
On July 7, 2007, Gilham had a mastectomy her right breast was removed ... After Gilham's mastectomy, along with the removal of about eight lymph nodes and treatment, she thought things were going well. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
The treatment, combined with a mastectomy, was ultimately successful. The best news came when Parker was born five weeks early with a healthy tuft of hair, proving that the chemo hadn't caused any damage. (The Pilot Newspaper)
"Am I getting $8 worth out of that?") In one of the most moving interviews, a couple named Nancy and David recall the triumph of their responses to the discovery of her breast cancer and subsequent bilateral mastectomy. David, who dreaded dressing Nancy's wounds, fearing this might evoke revulsion, says that instead the experience made him realize how much he loved her. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Most early-stage breast cancer patients have two options for treatment: a complete mastectomy with full removal of the breast or lumpectomy where doctors remove only the cancerous lump ... "A lot of women opt for a mastectomy," Purviance said ... The new, quicker radiation treatment helped Jean Mullins decide to opt for a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
A brave Dundonald woman who underwent a voluntary double mastectomy after losing her mother and sister to breast cancer yesterday hailed news of a quicker and cheaper test for hereditary forms of the disease as fantastic ... It took 18 months for the results of the BRCA1 to come through and seven years for her to receive the outcome of the BRCA2 test by which stage she had gone ahead with her decision to have a double mastectomy ... While Jan tested negative for both genes, pre-malignant cells... (Belfast Telegraph)
Awareness, says Choy, is key: that early detection and treatment of breast cancer will result in successful treatment of the disease; that there is a wide range of treatments available, including breast reconstructive surgery to restore a patients body image should a mastectomy be necessary; and that there are many avenues for support, both physical, emotional and even financial, for patients. The desire to increase awareness about the disease has prompted Assunta Hospital to get involved with... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
" Lopez and Anthony returned to NYC after the event to host his 40th birthday bash Sunday night. Share: Top Video Showbiz News ADVERTISEMENT Model Justin Gaston, who stars in Taylor Swift's new video, joined the Cyrus clan at churchFelicity Huffman weighs in on pregnancy rumors surrounding the Housewives starThe Transformers star also complains Maxim magazine used an outdated picture of herThis is her first day back to work on the sitcom following her double mastectomy for cancerTheir friend... (FOXNews)
This is her first day back to work on the sitcom following her double mastectomy for cancer. Their friend David Henrie reveals the trio loves to play the online game anonymously. (Fox News)
" As usual, the star is mostly shirtless. Also, he s said to go full frontal in the film, with massive shading. That USA Networks series is around the corner, MM. Woody Allen has had a major hit in Los Angeles staging Puccini s one-act opera Gianni Schicchi with the Los Angeles Opera Company. Reviews have been great, and so are ticket sales. But would Woody stay in Hollywood and accept kudos? Never. Woody is also grooving on an $18 million take so far on Vicki Cri 00002993 stina Barcelona. He... (Fox News)
The 22-year-old will write a three-book young adult fiction series entitled L.A. Candy," covering her journey into fame. Meanwhile, Pop Tarts spotted L.C. s former friend and co-star Heidi Montag ma 000023DA king her way into the luxe Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday with her sister Holly following in the SUV directly behind. When the siblings arrived, they acted surprised to see each other and exchanged excited hugs in the lobby seriously, where is the script? Spotted or Snapped a Star? Got a... (Fox News)
"In the words of Pamela Anderson, 'She can suck it,'' she writes. In other Lohan news, the actress was heading into The Bowery Hotel in New York City Sunday night when she tripped over a metal barricade, TMZ reports. Lohan seems to have thought that a paparazzo tripped her because she turned around and punched a photographer in the nose, the Web site says. Cops were called to the scene, but no charges were made. Share: Top Video Showbiz News ADVERTISEMENT Model Justin Gaston, who stars in Taylor... (Fox News)
Reported by: Abbie Alford Email: Last Update: 9/15 10:28 pm. Undercover deputies surround a Tulsa apartment for nearly two hours. (FOX23.com, OK)
23, 2004) When a breast cancer patient requires a mastectomy, cancer surgeons and reconstructive plastic surgeons at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WUSM now perform a technique called. (Aug. (Science Daily)
star Applegate, who last month said she was clear of cancer after a double mastectomy. Stand Up also featured appearances by Lance Armstrong and Elizabeth Edwards, both of whom have faced cancer, from the pitcher's mound at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago and a dazzling diva display, including Beyonce, Fergie, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood and Miley Cyrus, from the Fashion Rocks concert in New York. (USA Today -- Life)
Humor pops up at the weirdest times, she says: "My husband's aunt got breast cancer, and had a double mastectomy. My husband and I were talking about it, and we had a chuckle about boobs. I thought maybe other people would want to laugh during that dark time, too." ... And in 2004, TV producer Geralyn Lucas published an irreverent memoir, "Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy.". (New York Post -- Entertainment)
BEIJING, Sept. 8 -- Women with newly diagnosed breast cancer who get an MRI scan wait about three weeks longer before their surgery and are far more likely to get a mastectomy than women who have only a mammogram, U.S. researchers said on Saturday ... 7 percent of these had a mastectomy ... 5 percent had a mastectomy. (Xinhuanet, China)
"Applegate, who recently underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer, is among those set to help deliver the message Friday. She'll be joined by scores of other stars from TV, music and film, including Halle Berry, Forest Whitaker, America Ferrera, Jack Black, Salma Hayek, James Taylor, Carrie Underwood and Rob Lowe.Celebrities will share their personal experiences with the disease and will help answer phone calls from donors, Ziskin said.The hourlong show also will... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
SATURDAY, Sept. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Women who receive an MRI after a new diagnosis of breast cancer not only delay the start of treatment, but they are also more likely to have a mastectomy, as opposed to breast-conserving surgery ... Having an MRI almost doubled the odds that a woman would undergo a mastectomy, adding to research presented in the spring by Mayo Clinic researchers who found that the mastectomy rate has increased to levels close to those not seen since 1997 ... MRIs also... (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Nancy has had a double mastectomy, and another member is an amputee. Its a matter of accepting who you are, Robin said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Actress Christina Applegate opted to have a double mastectomy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer ... He says he's concerned that mastectomy rates which fell steadily for years as more women chose lumpectomies are now rising again. (USA Today)
Test is linked to delays in treatment, increase in mastectomy rates. WASHINGTON, DC -- A new study suggests women with newly-diagnosed breast cancer who receive an MRI after their diagnosis face delays in starting treatment and are more likely to receive a mastectomy ... "There are a few reasons why we may be seeing higher mastectomy rates when MRIs are performed. An MRI scan is very sensitive, leading to a high number of false-positive findings. Rather than having a biopsy to see if those... (EurekAlert!)
Radical mastectomy is becoming increasingly less common ... Some women will have a mastectomy (full removal of the breast), some will have lumpectomy, and still others, depending on family history and stage of the disease, may have a bilateral mastectomy ... This is usually not determined for sure until after surgery (whether it's lumpectomy or mastectomy). (Suite101.com)
The 37,305 women 65 and older examined in the study had undergone a procedure called a lumpectomy in which doctors removed just the tumor and spared the breast, a procedure less radical than a mastectomy, which removes the entire breast ... "Lumpectomy, or conservative surgery, plus radiation has been shown to be equivalent to mastectomy for the vast majority of women with early-stage breast cancer. But the key is that radiation is a treatment that goes after lumpectomy. And for all but the... (MEDLINEplus)
Less than a week after her mastectomy, Mom's heart gave out. Her last words to her family standing by her bedside were, "Thank you for coming.". (Daily Triplicate)
A second study, conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, debunks the long-held notion that women in rural areas are more likely to chose mastectomy over lumpectomy because of difficulty traveling to radiation facilities. Radiation is considered standard-of-care for women after they have received a breast-conserving lumpectomy, although not for women who undergo a mastectomy ... 9 percent) opted for mastectomy, versus 44. (MEDLINEplus)
Reason: "I was actually approached. Soon after(that), I found out that my mother (Setsuko) was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had a partial mastectomy and has to go through chemotherapy.". Wake-up call: "I hate to be selfish, but when it affects you personally, you learn more about it, and you realize the importance of getting word out there.". (USA Today -- Life)
Half of those women were not at high risk, but many opted for bilateral mastectomy, Levonian said. Many of those surgeries done were unnecessary, but we had nothing better to offer. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
In 19 years with the disease, Lester has had a mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and a stem-cell transplant. More Features headlines. (Detroit Free Press)
"After looking at all the treatment plans, the one that was going to work for me was to have a bilateral mastectomy," she said during an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts, also a breast cancer survivor ... "But the risk of ovarian cancer still looms.Applegate said her mother had a hysterectomy. It may have been related to her breast cancer diagnosis.According to Dr. Kathy Helzlsouer, director of Mercy Medical Center's Center for Prevention and Research, the fact that ovarian cancer, too, is... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The 32-year-old author, Siti Aniroh, underwent chemotherapy and a mastectomy in 2007. Ani, as she is fondly called, writes about her experiences with courage, right from the first moment when she found a lump in her left breast. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The mother-of-four from Whimple was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and underwent a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She said she hoped hundreds of people had seen the special gallery of back signs in the window of the Cancer Research UK shop in Sidwell Street. (Express & Echo)
Applegate: Went public with mastectomy after tabloid report ... had had a double mastectomy, Applegate was on Good Morning America gamely discussing the procedure. (USA Today -- Life)
For many women, a double mastectomy alleviates some of the concern about becoming one of the more than 40,000 U.S. women who die from breast cancer each year ... My Stage IIIC breast cancer was diagnosed a year ago and underwent chemo, radical mastectomy, all lymph nodes removed from both my arm and neck followed by radiation ... Based on the very low risk of contracting cancer in the other breast, we decided to have a single mastectomy. (MSNBC -- Health)
star would choose to have a double mastectomy when her breast cancer was caught so early ... In a survey of nearly 2,700 women with the gene mutations, only 18% opted for mastectomy, according to a report from nine countries in the May issue of the. (USA Today -- Money)
Diagnosed two years ago with Stage 3 breast cancer, Amy Paterson traipsed to nearly 150 medical visits: chemotherapy, radiation, a double mastectomy, physical therapy, an exercise study, nutrition consultations and more ... And consumed by her extensive treatment -- including a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery -- and constant worry about its return. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
It would be the same as if I advertised 24/7 for breast implants for mastectomy patients - imagine the outcry on that. (0). (ABC Online)
At 36 and beautiful, the "Samantha Who?" actress decided to have a double mastectomy and be done with breast cancer forever. She had a lot of cause for concern, having tested positive for the gene mutation linked to breast and ovarian cancer, and being the daughter of a survivor of the disease that seems to affect more and more women and men daily. (New Haven Register, CT)
Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Actress Christina Applegate's public disclosure of her breast cancer, her decision to have a double mastectomy, and plans to go forth with breast reconstruction, calls attention to the need for a medical "team" approach in the treatment and recovery from breast cancer ... According to a recent study published in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 98 percent of elective mastectomy patients would have breast reconstruction again. (PR Newswire)
" An Australian audit published last year by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons revealed too many women with DCIS were having operations on the lymph nodes in their armpits - which can result in swelling and restricted movement - without good evidence the procedures were warranted. For those women, it can be argued that screening mammograms intended to protect their health led directly to excessive surgical treatment, although others may benefit from having more minimal lumpectomy... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Christina Applegate's Double Mastectomy: FAQ ... Christina Applegate's Mastectomy: FAQ ... Breast Cancer Survivor Christina Applegate Opts for Preventive Double Mastectomy and Breast Reconstructive Surgery By WebMD Health News Reviewed by. (WebMD)
So, in November, Fineman decided to take a drastic step: prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction. Fineman joined an increasing number of women who've turned to prophylactic mastectomy, which is the removal of breasts in an attempt to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer ... "Ten years ago we started to move into skin mastectomy, so the breast shape became a little natural. Nowadays, we are going into total skin, nipple and arousal preservation with completely hidden scars.". (ABC News)
She was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2006 and had a mastectomy the next month, followed by six courses of chemotherapy. Her treatment was completed in August 2006. (The Canberra Times)
New York - Christina Applegate, in her first interview since announcing her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this month, said she had a double mastectomy three weeks ago. She'll undergo reconstructive surgery over the next eight months. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Double mastectomy surgery not uncommon ... Double mastectomy surgery not uncommon ... Her recent double mastectomy and reconstruction at the NYU Cancer Institute took six hours. (New York Daily News)
Actress Christina Applegate is cancer-free after a double mastectomy, she said on Tuesday in an interview on Good Morning America ... She opted to have both her breasts removed three weeks ago in an operation known as a prophylactic double mastectomy, and avoid chemotherapy even though cancerous lumps were only found in one breast ... My decision, after looking at all the treatment plans that were possibilities for me, the only one that seemed the most logical and the one that was going to work... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Applegate calls double mastectomy a 'tough' choice ... star said she had a double mastectomy three weeks ago. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
She has told no one that she has recently had a mastectomy; her mother died from breast cancer, and she fears the same for herself. One thing leads to another, and Mr. Kimble drops his young fianc;e. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
" -- Clay Bennett's ownership group has reached a final settlement with the city of Seattle, allowing the former SuperSonics franchise to move to Oklahoma City. Attorneys filed a document in federal court in Seattle noting that the parties had agreed to pay their own court costs after reaching the settlement. The court didn't release terms of the settlement, and neither side would comment. Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr said in an e-mail that the city had reached an agreement superseding the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
The 36-year-old star underwent a double mastectomy following her diagnosis with the deadly illness in July - leaving her "clear" of any tumours ... She says, "I watched (my mother) have a mastectomy, and then I watched her go through two years of chemotherapy and eight surgeries and a hysterectomy. I've watched this woman survive... so for me there was always that sense I was going to be okay, no matter what.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
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