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**bellapuppy** · 04-11-2009, 12:42 AM

I had never heard of this before either. THANKS for posting it.

**garrettsmom** · 04-11-2009, 01:36 PM

Thanks for passing on this informative link

My sister's best friend died of this just last month and a co-worker of mine died from this a couple of years ago. I lost my mother to breast cancer also, but the more typical variety. All 3 women were in their early 50's! The disease is so sneaky, I find it terryifying

**dwerten** · 04-11-2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks so much as i always thought you had to have lumps to have breast cancer

I just turned 40 and had my first mammo and had to go back and i was scared to death. I ended up having an ultrasound as well as another mammo - i was very nervous and still have to go back in 6 mos so still nervous

I was watching the doctors which i like and they said 80-90% of breast cancer are people who have no family history another thing i thought you had to have a family history

they said 10-20% is from family history. I realized just recently everything i thought about it was wrong

so trying to learn more and hoping for the best as my dad's mom's sister had breast cancer post menopausal. My gyno said if post menopausal then most likely not genetic.

Someone stated taking hormones for menopaus can increase odds of breast cancer - is this true?

**nikkivong** · 04-11-2009, 02:18 PM

thank you for this link.. i have never heard of ibc before. my mother had a lump in her breast that was taken out when she was in her late 30s so im always afraid of finding a lump in my own breasts.... never can be too careful. i am passing this link to all the women i know to raise more awareness to this silent killer.

this forum is such a wonderful place, not only for information on our beloved fluffs, but also for women. thanks again!

**thefab5** · 04-11-2009, 05:37 PM

thank you for the education i will be sure to pass this video around to all my friends.

I think alot of breast cancer has been miss diagnosed but I think it is getting better as they better educate us. I had a SIL that was misdiagnosed and lost her battle leaving behind 2 small children. For her this happened 15yrs ago so I I am a firm believer in listening to your inner voice and when something does not seen right by all means react.

Also, did you know breast cancer is not just for women......Yes, men can get it too! Breast cancer for men is More common than you think.

**dwerten** · 04-11-2009, 11:24 PM

I just found this out from my accountant as her son had a lump on his breast and she said if you think it is hard getting a mammo as a woman you should try it as a man lol - she was getting her mammo and saw her son at the place and cracked up like what are you doing here and he said that was brutal mom and then not to mention there are all women here - he was ok but i never knew this until she told me -- so i told dh he needs to start doing his breast exams monthly

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thank you for the education i will be sure to pass this video around to all my friends.

I think alot of breast cancer has been miss diagnosed but I think it is getting better as they better educate us. I had a SIL that was misdiagnosed and lost her battle leaving behind 2 small children. For her this happened 15yrs ago so I I am a firm believer in listening to your inner voice and when something does not seen right by all means react.

Also, did you know breast cancer is not just for women......Yes, men can get it too! Breast cancer for men is More common than you think.[/B]

Starsmom · 08-18-2009, 12:34 AM

Over the weekend I saw a program on Discovery Health about IBD, and I thought this article was deserving of a bump for the newbies to watch.

**LUCY N PETS** · 08-18-2009, 12:51 AM

I am so glad you decided to bump this article, I have never heard of this before and will inform my sister, daughter and daughter in law and will forward this info to friends and relatives. Thanks for the information.

**LitGal** · 08-18-2009, 03:42 PM

Thank you for posting this. I had never heard of it, but it is something that all women should be aware of.

**godiva goddess** · 08-18-2009, 04:28 PM

Thank you so much for posting this Marsha. I have also never heard of this before. I have a lot to learn! I feel so bad for the 16 yr old grl who died and was afraid to tell her parents. That is just heart breaking. Thank you for raising awareness!!!

04-11-2009, 12:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
bellapuppy Maltese Guru Name: Janis Dog's Name: Maggie Bella and Trixie Rose Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,083	I had never heard of this before either. THANKS for posting it. __________________

04-11-2009, 01:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
garrettsmom Maltese Guru Name: Janet Dog's Name: Winnie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ct Posts: 1,371	Thanks for passing on this informative link My sister's best friend died of this just last month and a co-worker of mine died from this a couple of years ago. I lost my mother to breast cancer also, but the more typical variety. All 3 women were in their early 50's! The disease is so sneaky, I find it terryifying __________________ Janet

04-11-2009, 01:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
dwerten Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,484	Thanks so much as i always thought you had to have lumps to have breast cancer I just turned 40 and had my first mammo and had to go back and i was scared to death. I ended up having an ultrasound as well as another mammo - i was very nervous and still have to go back in 6 mos so still nervous I was watching the doctors which i like and they said 80-90% of breast cancer are people who have no family history another thing i thought you had to have a family history they said 10-20% is from family history. I realized just recently everything i thought about it was wrong so trying to learn more and hoping for the best as my dad's mom's sister had breast cancer post menopausal. My gyno said if post menopausal then most likely not genetic. Someone stated taking hormones for menopaus can increase odds of breast cancer - is this true? __________________

04-11-2009, 02:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
nikkivong Maltese Guru Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 900	thank you for this link.. i have never heard of ibc before. my mother had a lump in her breast that was taken out when she was in her late 30s so im always afraid of finding a lump in my own breasts.... never can be too careful. i am passing this link to all the women i know to raise more awareness to this silent killer. this forum is such a wonderful place, not only for information on our beloved fluffs, but also for women. thanks again! __________________ <span style="font-family:Palatino Linotype">Nicole and my Otis </span>

08-18-2009, 03:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
LitGal Maltese Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 1,885	Thank you for posting this. I had never heard of it, but it is something that all women should be aware of. __________________ All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well. -Julian of Norwich

04-11-2009, 05:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
thefab5 Maltese Guru Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 775	thank you for the education i will be sure to pass this video around to all my friends. I think alot of breast cancer has been miss diagnosed but I think it is getting better as they better educate us. I had a SIL that was misdiagnosed and lost her battle leaving behind 2 small children. For her this happened 15yrs ago so I I am a firm believer in listening to your inner voice and when something does not seen right by all means react. Also, did you know breast cancer is not just for women......Yes, men can get it too! Breast cancer for men is More common than you think.

08-18-2009, 12:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
Starsmom Membership Suspended Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,844	Over the weekend I saw a program on Discovery Health about IBD, and I thought this article was deserving of a bump for the newbies to watch.

08-18-2009, 12:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
LUCY N PETS Maltese Guru Name: Lucy Dog's Name: Breeze, Savannah and Sparkle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,415	I am so glad you decided to bump this article, I have never heard of this before and will inform my sister, daughter and daughter in law and will forward this info to friends and relatives. Thanks for the information.

08-18-2009, 04:28 PM	#20 (permalink)
godiva goddess Maltese Guru Name: Mia's Mommy Dog's Name: Chrisman's Princess Mia and Dazzle's Gemma Bean Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Loubouholic Land Posts: 2,888	Thank you so much for posting this Marsha. I have also never heard of this before. I have a lot to learn! I feel so bad for the 16 yr old grl who died and was afraid to tell her parents. That is just heart breaking. Thank you for raising awareness!!! __________________ "Dogs never bite me. Just humans" Marilyn Monroe Chrisman's Princess Mia and Dazzle's Gemma Bean

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