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Breast Cancer Hits this BreastCancerWarrior Without Warning
When I received the recall to Nuclear Medicine after my second routine mammogram, at age 55, just the wording in the letter said it all to me: I knew I had breast cancer. Not one who jumped to conclusions regarding illnesses (I scarcely had any, other than the yearly bout with bronchitis),
I did trust my intuition, and a few weeks later the suspicion was confirmed. How's that - using a positive to declare a negative! It was confirmed that I had a frightening disease, and I hadn't wanted to alarm family or friends.
I had told no one but an acquaintance, a lovely woman who did meal preparation, shopping, laundry, driving, and provided socialization for my aging mom and step-dad, who lives 100 miles away, about my fears-in-cement!
My mother (whose second husband (he became my step-father when he married my mom after I turned 18 and graduated from high school, had just died) had a lovely woman helper who I knew had conquered a few types of cancer, and as an aside and in private I told her what I knew.
Just confiding in an acquaintance helped relieve the strain, and it wasn't long before I got the results from all the tests, and soon everyone knew because by then I wanted caring responses from the people I loved; I had waited until the second, spot mammogram (which I experienced alone), and the ultrasound to give them the verdict in medical language. It was very obvious to the Radiologist that the irregular edges meant breast cancer.
I am an artist. I was working a day-job for a temp agency, but I lacked health and illness insurance. The medical center pointed me towards a social worker who linked me to the medicaid system by generously taking down my words on the lengthy form. She even mailed it into the office. Soon after it was clear that my expenses would be covered and I could concentrate on surviving the illness, on hacking away at those irregular edges that signified the type of Breast Cancer that was an unwelcome guest in one breast.
In my artwork of that period I visualized the cancer cells in a variety of forms and used a mental vision of the gold picks my late father used in his work as a mining engineer. I called them "Pickflowers". I closed my eyes and "saw" the Pickflowers chipping away at the growth in those irregular edges. As I drew the little flower tools I also envisioned the dessicated edges, falling limply away from healthy cells. Cancer no more, I thought, oh God, cancer no more.
The image above is one of my Chemo Journal Drawings. See that tiny green pot at the bottom! A Pickflower with a very long stem is growing out of that pot. The flower head is attacking prickly irregular edges off the blue flowers. Another Pickflower is hanging out taking a break up at the top in front of the lattice. The lattice acts as a barrier to new cancer growth. Those are loving buds all along the bottom edge. The content of this drawing revolves around relationships, personal and those of four generations.
My step-father had died at diagnosis time. My mother's grieving challenged me when I was already overloaded with my BC diagnosis and treatment, a drawn-out divorce, lack of more than one dear friend in an area where I'd not lived long and where all my spare time was spent making art, trying not to burden my daughter whose work-day coincided with my night time, a love interest who was skittish of BC, yet I was deaf to his fears, and the impending move thousands of miles away of my son's family at a time when I needed them.
My Pickflower Drawings text is purposely difficult to decipher, because it was meant to be personal, for me, and I used it as a graphic element, sometimes written first, and sometimes added as the ink drawing proceeded to fill the page. This drawing is from 9/4/99, mid-course for chemo and radiation - I had them together!
My medical oncologist had rushed into my appointment. Although all texts had shown that I did NOT need chemo, and he had told me he would NOT give me chem - things had suddenly changed! That appointment was scheduled for him to explain Tamoxifen to me, how much he would give me, how often, that sort of thing. But he breathlessly told me there were new results to some "Fish Test" he had sent to California! It showed I was "Her2neu High Overexpressive! That indicated a very aggressive form of cancer.
I was scheduled to begin Radiation Therapy the next week. He said I needed to begin Chemo immediately, or a few days from then. I was shocked and worried and scared..........
Below are a few gift items bearing images I drew during my bout with Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy. See my Whip Cancer Store here If you see something you like and you want text added to it, just send me an email and include your choice of words and soon you will find it in my CafePress shop.
This lens provides a great Resource for information and support for persons with Breast Cancer, and for all those touched by the patient's life. Information is armament that can transform the patient into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Click the links below for empowering information and support resources to turn yourself into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Please also read these links to get information about one serious side effect of my chemo drug, Taxol. This link tells you about the serious repercussions of the condition I have had for more than a decade, since chemo, called Peripheral Neuropathy: squidoo.com/peripheral-neuropathy-barbed-wire-in-legs-feet-hands.
This link will help you get involved in scientific projects (yes - you - even without your having any previous involvement in scientific endeavor) that give you the opportunity to link your computer's power (no intrusion into your hard drive), and your competitive nature, to "play games" designed to uncover mutations in protein folding, leading to scientific discoveries applicable to medical conditions and illnesses: squidoo.com/Supercomputer-folding-project
I did trust my intuition, and a few weeks later the suspicion was confirmed. How's that - using a positive to declare a negative! It was confirmed that I had a frightening disease, and I hadn't wanted to alarm family or friends.
I had told no one but an acquaintance, a lovely woman who did meal preparation, shopping, laundry, driving, and provided socialization for my aging mom and step-dad, who lives 100 miles away, about my fears-in-cement!
My mother (whose second husband (he became my step-father when he married my mom after I turned 18 and graduated from high school, had just died) had a lovely woman helper who I knew had conquered a few types of cancer, and as an aside and in private I told her what I knew.
Just confiding in an acquaintance helped relieve the strain, and it wasn't long before I got the results from all the tests, and soon everyone knew because by then I wanted caring responses from the people I loved; I had waited until the second, spot mammogram (which I experienced alone), and the ultrasound to give them the verdict in medical language. It was very obvious to the Radiologist that the irregular edges meant breast cancer.
I am an artist. I was working a day-job for a temp agency, but I lacked health and illness insurance. The medical center pointed me towards a social worker who linked me to the medicaid system by generously taking down my words on the lengthy form. She even mailed it into the office. Soon after it was clear that my expenses would be covered and I could concentrate on surviving the illness, on hacking away at those irregular edges that signified the type of Breast Cancer that was an unwelcome guest in one breast.
In my artwork of that period I visualized the cancer cells in a variety of forms and used a mental vision of the gold picks my late father used in his work as a mining engineer. I called them "Pickflowers". I closed my eyes and "saw" the Pickflowers chipping away at the growth in those irregular edges. As I drew the little flower tools I also envisioned the dessicated edges, falling limply away from healthy cells. Cancer no more, I thought, oh God, cancer no more.
The image above is one of my Chemo Journal Drawings. See that tiny green pot at the bottom! A Pickflower with a very long stem is growing out of that pot. The flower head is attacking prickly irregular edges off the blue flowers. Another Pickflower is hanging out taking a break up at the top in front of the lattice. The lattice acts as a barrier to new cancer growth. Those are loving buds all along the bottom edge. The content of this drawing revolves around relationships, personal and those of four generations.
My step-father had died at diagnosis time. My mother's grieving challenged me when I was already overloaded with my BC diagnosis and treatment, a drawn-out divorce, lack of more than one dear friend in an area where I'd not lived long and where all my spare time was spent making art, trying not to burden my daughter whose work-day coincided with my night time, a love interest who was skittish of BC, yet I was deaf to his fears, and the impending move thousands of miles away of my son's family at a time when I needed them.
My Pickflower Drawings text is purposely difficult to decipher, because it was meant to be personal, for me, and I used it as a graphic element, sometimes written first, and sometimes added as the ink drawing proceeded to fill the page. This drawing is from 9/4/99, mid-course for chemo and radiation - I had them together!
My medical oncologist had rushed into my appointment. Although all texts had shown that I did NOT need chemo, and he had told me he would NOT give me chem - things had suddenly changed! That appointment was scheduled for him to explain Tamoxifen to me, how much he would give me, how often, that sort of thing. But he breathlessly told me there were new results to some "Fish Test" he had sent to California! It showed I was "Her2neu High Overexpressive! That indicated a very aggressive form of cancer.
I was scheduled to begin Radiation Therapy the next week. He said I needed to begin Chemo immediately, or a few days from then. I was shocked and worried and scared..........
Below are a few gift items bearing images I drew during my bout with Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy. See my Whip Cancer Store here If you see something you like and you want text added to it, just send me an email and include your choice of words and soon you will find it in my CafePress shop.
This lens provides a great Resource for information and support for persons with Breast Cancer, and for all those touched by the patient's life. Information is armament that can transform the patient into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Click the links below for empowering information and support resources to turn yourself into a Breast Cancer Warrior.
Please also read these links to get information about one serious side effect of my chemo drug, Taxol. This link tells you about the serious repercussions of the condition I have had for more than a decade, since chemo, called Peripheral Neuropathy: squidoo.com/peripheral-neuropathy-barbed-wire-in-legs-feet-hands.
This link will help you get involved in scientific projects (yes - you - even without your having any previous involvement in scientific endeavor) that give you the opportunity to link your computer's power (no intrusion into your hard drive), and your competitive nature, to "play games" designed to uncover mutations in protein folding, leading to scientific discoveries applicable to medical conditions and illnesses: squidoo.com/Supercomputer-folding-project
A Dozen Rubber Duckies for Awareness
pick a gift item from my cafepress store WhipCancer
I drew all these designs during my treatment for Breast Cancer. Try the Chemo Cut My Hair and Chemo Cocktail items. Make up a gift bag for your favorite cancer patient and include a Pink Duck too! cafepress.com
Emergency Return for Inpatient Hospitalization Stay
I'd just arrived home from Radiation Treatment and check-up
No sooner had I closed the door than the phone rang. The oncologist's nurse told me to call a cab and beat it back to the hospital - pronto! I didn't have enough Neutrophils to fight off any, repeat, any bacteria or infection entering my body. That was shocking! I had thought that the all-clear the hospital had given me that day meant I was good to go back home, to make some art, and to sleep. But here I was all riled up about whether or not I could safely make it back there fast enough. You can see all this reflected in the drawing.
"Chemo Cocktail" is the name of the line of images at the top. Click here to buy a Chemo Cocktail mug or other gift item cafepress.com/whipcancer
A Book to Help Her Manage her Treatment
gift a friend
Find special designs on tote bags, mugs, t-shirts and journals, plus a lot lot more. During Breast Cancer I drew all the designs on gift items from this shop cafepress.com/WhipCancer.
Breast Cancer Symptoms and Diagnosis
frequent updates
Real Resources for the Breast Cancer Patient, Caregiver and Family Member
A Friend Recommended her Antidepressant - So I Asked For It! - not good for a me
if drugs are hard to take anyway, why not do some research before taking an atidepressant
After Taxol and Radiation and a move, and all the other big stressors that coincided with my Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, it was thought that I was depressed so I sought some new drug that works for people who also smoke and are depressed ---- but I have never smoked! Still, I accepted my non-cancer patient friend's recommendation and the oncologist was willing to prescribe.
It wasn't for me. The drug excited me so much I felt like my scalp was lifting off my head. Caffein was out for me, from the first sip of coffee as a teen. It caused the jitters in hot pursuit, so I drank tea. Once I entered art school I tried coffee again, but didn't need to be revved up so decaf became my drink of choice. Now I had unknowingly fallen into the stimulant trap. Who would have thought that an antidepressant would be a stimulant. Well, not me, anyway. I thought it would simply build me up again, like feeling good when someone gives you an unexpected gift of flowers.
No drugs were good for me, and I avoided all medication since not following the schedule for a hefty dose of antibiotics when I was a teenager, landed me in a life-or-death hospital stay, that seared my body with the aftermath. Chemo was hard to take, just the thought of it, and all the family consequences from that period of time stacked up to one block too many for my good spirits.
That antidepressant removed from my regimen, I went on an old fashioned drug which filled the bill for a few months and then was taped off, and resumed work on larger paintings. The Chemo Journal 10/15/99 is the last of the series. Gift items with "Stacked Trees" images on them are easy to buy, by clicking the link http://www.cafepress.com/whipcancer. Enjoy!
Lots of Water for Hydration
My Mother's Breast
daughters face their mothers' breast cancer
Support and Information Organizations
Men and Women Both get Breast Cancer
Resources for support, services and programs for breast cancer patients. Receive support and share ideas with other patients and survivors and Breast Cancer Warriors - those who fight their ways along the path from diagnosis to treatments, management and surviving, living, and thriving.
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
- Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization: Programs, Services, Coping Strategies, Advocacy, Research, 24 hour helpline toll-free 1-800-221-2141
- Susan G. Komen Foundation
- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation offers research, education, screening and treatment information, and opportunities for advocacy and fundraising. Call 1-800 I'M AWARE or 1-800-462-9273
- Professional Articles About Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Organization. Articles and information from medical professionals. Trials, Treatment News, Support and Community options, Discussion Boards, Gifts, Pictures
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Living Beyond Breast Cancer raises funds for education, special programs and features Online Forums: Newly Diagnosed; Young Survivors' Connection; Our Corner (metastatic breast cancer); LBBC Connection (open forum for all breast cancer). Living Beyond Breast Cancer Young Survivor's Network provides a venue for learning and support for young women.
- Reach to Recovery Support Program
- American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery program offers face-to-face or phone support for those experiencing or fearing breast cancer, lymphodema - for patients, family, loved-ones
- Breast Cancer Network of Strength
- "Your Shoes" connects a new breast cancer survivors with someone who has already walked her own breast cancer path, for fine peer support. "Partner Match" connects persons who support a special woman though her new breast cancer with a mentor (not limited to spouse). A Variety of Programs designed to bring information and support, even wigs to our recently diagnosed and treated breast cancer patients.
- Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia
- Online support and advocacy - an informed, networked and supported community is more aware and empowered, more able to recognize and respond to the unique needs of those affected by breast cancer
- Professional Support Services
- CancerCare is a national nonprofit organization that provides free professional support services for those afflicted with cancer
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- Resourceful. Debunks cancer myths; outlines signs and symptoms; provides News Updates; Questions; Booklist
- African American Women's Network
- Sisters Network Inc. provides national outreach to African American Women with education and initiatives to bring to light the plight of African American women with breast cancer. Call Sisters Network at 866-781-1808 toll free
- Young Jewish Women's Resource
- Sharsheret addresses needs of young Jewish women faced with breast cancer - with information, Online Forum, News Information, Events and Volunteer Opportunities. Call Sharsheret 1-866-474-2774
- Breast Friends Support Resource
- Breast Friends gives 24-hour Telephone Support; Person-to-Person Support; Transportation Services; News and Education
- Contacts for Young Women with Breast Cancer
- Young Survival Coalition recognizes the need for screening for women under 40 and provides advocacy training; Education; Online forums with other young women living with breast cancer; Studies.
- Tips to Enhance Your Style During Hair Loss
- Look Good...Feel Better programs teach women with breast cancer strategies to make the most of grooming aids and steps and choices. Nationwide scope and a video is available for those whose areas are not served by local trained volunteers.
- Stats on Breast Cancer in the US
- Incidence, . Maps, Graphs and Text. Beat Breast Cancer Events
- HER2 Support Group
- Through a team effort, this unique support group seeks to promote education by maximizing the utilization of available resources. We promise to assist members by supporting their concerns and providing links to news and current research.-Christine Druther
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support Group and Mailing List
- Information, Books, Treatment for Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Mailing list with archives for this rare and hidden breast cancer.
- The National Lymphedema Network
- The National Lymphedema Network (NLN) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1988 by Saskia R.J. Thiadens, R.N. to provide education and guidance to lymphedema patients, health care professionals and the general public by disseminating information on the prevention and management of primary and secondary lymphedema
- Rare Breast Tumor - Cancer Project
- Rare breast tumor - cancer project database data collection &
reporting. Includes links to patient information, research, and support. - Breast Cancer Retreats-Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation, Inc.
- Supports nurture of the whole person through the experience of breast cancer and on towards recovery. The Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation sponsors Infinite Boundaries wellness retreats for breast cancer survivors. Call: 888-821-1140
- Cure Breast Cancer
- CureBreastCancer, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing breast health awareness and education to all women and their families. This is the organization that is responsible for the creation of the Breast Cancer Stamp. Cancer Document from CDC. Cure Breast Cancer has pictures and so much more. Great search feature. Cure Breast Cancer is a wonderful resource.
- Breast Cancer Survivor Stories
- Along with a line of breast cancer awareness pink ribbon products, Pink Ribbon Shop has a wide selection of men's and women's breast cancer stories
- Breast cancer survivor's personal story - early detection
- Australian Breast Cancer presents personal stories, from early detection, breast reconstruction, long-term survivorship to lymphodema
- ACS Stories of Hope
- Breast and Other Cancers - stories from the personal perspective
- PA Breast Cancer Coalition - Survivor Stories
- The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition serves as the only statewide grassroots organization that speaks to and for breast cancer survivors. Wide range of stories about men's and women's breast cancer experience
- A Cancer Survivor's Defiant Statement - washingtonpost.com
- There's nothing funny about a 27-year-old woman being diagnosed with breast cancer. Geralyn Lucas, who worked for ABC, wore red lipstick to her mastectomy and wrote a book to tell about it. Article about this experience
- Native American Cancer Survivors Network
- Native American Breast Cancer Survivors: A six booklet series that shares stories from Native women breast cancer survivors. Titles include: Breast Cancer Screening, Our Symptoms, Personal and Family Reactions to Diagnosis, Cancer Treatment, and Outlook on Life.
Survivors Network +1.800.537.8295 - Friends in Need Breast Cancer Support Forum,Breast Cancer Support Online
- Breast Cancer Support Forum offers online support with stories, pictures, chat, cookbook
- Partner with a woman who has had breast cancer
- SHARE is a not-for-profit organization that offers survivor-led support to women with breast or ovarian cancer, their families and friends. SHARE's unique support model assures that no one need face cancer alone.
- Sing for Life Breast Cancer Foundation - Music As Therapy - The Soul Survivors
- This non-profit Arizona based organization founded by a breast cancer survivor as a support group using music as therapy. The singing group is called "The Soul Survivors"
- Breast Cancer Walkers' Stories
- Browse stories, photos and personal pages of the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and the Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks. Find out what it was like from the point of view of those who were there
- A Male Breast Cancer Site
- John W. Nick Foundation is dedicated awareness and support of male breast cancer, and to let men know the dangers of not knowing about male breast cancer, educating men and women about breast cancer prevention and treatments
- Phone Support for Breast Cancer Patients
- Support Services for those with Breast Cancer. Patient Emergency Fund. Eva's Room, a patient resource center in Philadelphia at the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation office. Information Line: 1-877-99-CREED or 215-564-3700
- MSDBC- Mothers Supporting Daughters with Breast Cancer
- This national nonprofit organization was started by a mother and daughter to provide free resources and one-on-one support to anyone, anywhere in the world affected by breast cancer
- National Association of Breast Cancer Organizations
- Clearinghouse for information, pictures, treatment, support, research and more
- Breast Cancer Support
- Breast cancer discussions, support, experiences, chat, medical and research information with twelve topic boards.
- The Unfortunate Club: or, Who Needs A Mets-Only List?
- Women with metastatic cancer -- mets -- are sometimes not welcome, in some support groups, because they represent all the difficulties and failures in the treatment of this horrible disease. The newly-diagnosed simply don't want to think that it could happen to them... but should denial be pampered
- Cancer Lifeline
- Our goal is to optimize the quality of life for all people living with cancer. We believe the emotional, spiritual, and mental components of health are as important as the physical. Cancer Lifeline is a Seattle based organization that provides scads of opportunities for physical, intellectual, emotional, health oriented growth and learning free of charge
- Healing Journeys FREE Cancer as a Turning Point Conferences Home Page
- Healing Journeys: Our Mission is to promote and support healing by assisting people with cancer or other life-altering illnesses to access their own healing potential and their ability to thrive.
- Cancer Facts and Figures
- Download stats from 1998 through 2006
- Hats Off to Chemo
- Hats Off to Chemo's mission is to collect and distribute hats to children and adults across Canada who are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Hats Off to Chemo is an oh-so-beneficial organization with a wide variety of hat styles. Support this group!
Educate yourself with these helpful books
Information Transport Flash Drive for Us
tuck this into a gift bag
The internet was still an ethereal phenomenon to me, when Breast Cancer struck. Instead of gluing myself to the computer I drew and walked and slept. If it happened again I would want to place important information I'd downloaded onto one of these Flash Drives. How cute and caring to give a pink drive to a friend or family member patient. The plus is that a portion of the price goes to breast cancer research.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research
Information from and about research programs helped me to objectify my experience. I drew daily about my breast cancer, about my treatment, about my private life and my living situation, including my financial matters and family concerns. Getting new information, as a newbie on the Internet, was a surreal experience because it came at the same time that I was learning the how to navigate the web. Today many of us are as familiar with the Internet as we are of how to navigate our home floor plan in the dark, removing one layer of confusion from our health concerns.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer is in a category of its own, regarding this challenge disease of breast cancer. Investigate claims, explore the powerful websites, and you may find that you can contribute something from your own story, to help others. Take heart, your spirit can grow as you strengthen yourself with information.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer is in a category of its own, regarding this challenge disease of breast cancer. Investigate claims, explore the powerful websites, and you may find that you can contribute something from your own story, to help others. Take heart, your spirit can grow as you strengthen yourself with information.
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers - National Cancer Institute
- A fact sheet about the diagnosis and treatment of an uncommon type of breast cancer in which the breast becomes red, swollen, and warm. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 6.2
- California Breast Cancer Research Program - Opportunity for Metastatic Research collaborations with community
- The Community Research Collaboration (CRC) awards requires a partnership between community members (such as a breast cancer advocacy organization, a community clinic or organization serving women with breast cancer, or a member of a California community affected by breast cancer) and experienced research scientists. The partnership works together to identify the research question, develop the research plan, carry out the research, interpret the results, and disseminate information to the community.
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Organization
- IBC is committed to finding the cause of inflammatory breast cancer. Our goals include facilitating research that will lead to that end and that will lead to definitive diagnostic methods and to effective treatments. The IBC claims to be the ONLY cancer research organization which specifically targets IBC and the research to find its cause
- National Breast Cancer Centre Evidenced Based Information, Breast Cancer
- The National Breast Cancer Centre of Australia provides information about breast cancer for consumers and health professionals. Click "View All Research Summaries", and locate information regarding support for the men in the women's lives. They suffer as we suffer and often they feel helpless as cancer worries can take over the patient's life. By getting information and support for both parties, both benefit from finding information and advocacy and peer support online or in person.
- UT M.D. Anderson Clinic, Research for IBC
- Housed in M. D. Anderson's Nellie B. Connally Breast Center, the clinic opened in October 2006
- IBCaner Clinical Trials at NIH
- Studies/trials on IBC. Scroll down and see entries
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer in the UK
- Causes, diagnosis, Treatment, Research trials from Cancer Backup.
- City of Hope Breast Cancer Program
- Enter "Inflammatory" in the Search box for the exhaustive list of City of Hope entries. Information is a powerful tool for creating some distance from the disease, while learning about it. If one is taking in information that creates one level of distance from cancer's grip. We feel stronger when we learn.
For Your Favorite Patient
make it a happy occasion to show you care
Pop this baking set into a WhipCancer tote bag and go visit your friend, with all the ingredients for a favorite baking project. Make some muffins, or nut bread, or honey-sweetened cupcakes.
During my chemo I drew the designs on all the WhipCancer items. See the tote bags at CafePress.com/WhipCancer
During my chemo I drew the designs on all the WhipCancer items. See the tote bags at CafePress.com/WhipCancer
This is my Hangover Condition from Chemo
I'm still a Breast Cancer Warrior, fighting Neuropathy
I uncovered some resources. Chiropractic Neurologists treat PN and have testimonials to prove that some folks can be cured - that is, some nerkve damage is reversible! squidoo.com/peripheral-neuropathy-barbed-wire-in-legs-feet-hands
I've also read the Talent Code (please check it out here) squidoo.com/the-talent-code, and it reveals some cutting-edge science about how the substance myelin insulates our nerve circuits - both the old screeching-pain circuits, and the new quiet-nervous-system circuits with which we replace the old rock-stars! In the Talent Code you can find some basic understanding of the science of breaking formerly intractable pain cycles. It's worth it! It brings hope - these websites do. Please read them, and read the citations and the book.
My nerve damage was caused by the Chemo Drug, Taxol. Chemo is by nature toxic, and it was toxic to my nerves. I pray that you do not suffer nerve damage, but if you experience pins and needles, numbness, sharp burning pains, in your hands and feet, or your feet alone, please have your physician do a work-up. Research gives us some hope!"
Articles on Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Review current research information
- Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma: The Sphinx of Breast Cancer Research
- Article from the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Vol 22, No 2 (January 15), 2004: pp. 381-383© 2004 American Society of Clinical Oncology.
DOI: 10.1200/JCO.2004.99.160. Cites differences between inflammatory and non inflammatory breast cancer - Angiogenesis in Non- and Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Increased Angiogenesis and Lymphangiogenesis in Inflammatory versus Noninflammatory Breast Cancer by Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase-PCR Gene Expression Quantification
- KOMO 4 News Special Report: Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Not really research, but personal histories of several women with history of IBC
- Vasculogenic Mimicry
- This article is the first in a review series on Inflammatory breast cancer, edited by Sofia Merajver. Other articles in the series can be found at http://breast-cancer-research.com/articles/series.asp?rqs=merajver
- IBC from Science Blog
- From: University of Michigan - Scientists find genetic links for deadly type of breast cancer. ANN ARBOR---Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified two genes that may control the development of inflammatory breast cancer---an aggressive, often lethal, form of the disease
- New Hope for Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- IBC, because of the way it presents itself - it isn't found by mammography or ultrasound - is often in an advanced stage by the time it is diagnosed. Generally, the earlier cancer is detected, the higher the five-year survival rate
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Rare, Aggressive
- By Judy Fortin CNN ATLANTA, Georgia -- Sandra Mahncke thought she was coming down with the flu in late April, but instead of a quick recovery, she has spent the last five months in a race for her life. She started feeling bad at work. "I had body aches and felt like I had a fever," says Sandra, "by the time I got home and changed my clothes I noticed that my left breast was very inflamed and bright red."
- Long-Term Follow-Up for...Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Multimodality Therapy
- From the Cancer Therapeutics Branch, Medical Oncology Clinical Research Unit, Biostatistics and Data Management Section, and Surgery Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD; and Department of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- BreastCancer.Net
- A clearinghouse for the latest news and information on the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Scroll down past the ad for a list of abstracts and articles
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer - Breast Cancer - MSN Health & Fitness
- An Article by Bethany Lye for MSN Health & Fitness: A rare disease that often isn't detected until it's too late.
- Tissue Bank of IBC and others
- The nonprofit organization ibcRF joined six other disease advocacy groups and formed the Genetic Alliance Biobank (GAB). Tissue banks' contributions are especially valuable in the case of rare cancers like IBC. Read more about the tissue bank's value for research
- U of Iowa Hardin MD
- Pictures, Research, Support, Signs and Symptoms
- Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
- click Diagnosis arrow to find "Breast Cancer and enter "Inflammatory Breast Cancer" in Search window at top; and Click Search to locate a list of articles
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Support
- Journal Articles, books, caveat and books about Complementary Medicine as an adjunct to conventional treatments found here. Booklets for caregivers listed.
- Breast Cancer Research | Full text | Inflammatory breast cancer: Relationship between growth factor signaling and motility in aggressive cancers
- Electronic version of article (complete) can be found online
- Update on the Management of Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- From The Oncologist, Vol. 8, No. 2, 141-148, April 2003 © 2003 AlphaMed Press ORIGINAL PAPER by Massimo Cristofanilli, Aman U. Buzdar, Gabriel N. Hortobágyi
- KAIT - Jonesboro, AR: Silent Killer: Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- A story about a IBC patient who says of her wig that it really is her hair because she paid for it, and more
- KOMO-TV - Seattle, Washington - News - Finally, there is hope in the battle against Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- A story about the soon to open IBC Clinic in Houston
- Inflammatory breast cancer: Why is treatment so difficult? - MayoClinic.com
- Inflammatory breast cancer presents some unique challenges for treatment.
News Feeds About Breast Cancer
Become a Vocal Advocate
Get the training and information you need to promote breast cancer screening and prevention
- Target Environmental Causes of Breast Cancer
- The Breast Cancer Fund is dedicated to eliminating the environmental - and preventable - causes of the disease. With an Information and Action Center. Trains Warriors
- Breast Cancer Advocacy Group Clearinghouse
- The National Breast Cancer Coalition is the nation's largest breast cancer advocacy group with hundreds of member organizations and tens of thousands of individual members. Toll free 1-800-622-2838
- Learn Advocacy Skills from Another Kind of Advocate
- My Cogent Advocate website teaches advocacy skills from my advocacy experience as the mother of a seriously traumatic brain injured adult child. Find help and insight on honing your skills on the Advocacy, Home, Crow Calls, and Action pages. While you are there, some advocacy tips are included on my Blog pages.
- Learn Effective Advocacy
- Breast Cancer Action organization teaches advocacy and action, education, with programs and campaigns
- Strong Advocacy Against Environmental Causes of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Fund takes issue with the single most compelling public health issue of this century - environmental health. Climb Mt. Shasta in 2007! Research, Advocacy, Art from survivors. Strong Voices Leadership Development Program
- Environmental and Genetic Risks for Breast Cancer
- The Sister Study, a study of the environmental and genetic risk factors for breast cancer from the National Institute of Health - resource pages, also in Spanish.
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month increasing early breast cancer detection awareness
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing awareness of the importance of early breast cancer detection. Information to empower a woman to be a Breast Cancer Warrior
- PinkLink
- PinkLink informs and advises women of their rights and how to exercise these rights. We encourage South Africans to question the status quo on issues associated with breast cancer
Survivor Stories
Books on Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Good Sex After Mastectomy
Nonprofit Research Organizations
Research resources for research organizations, articles, studies, trials
- Get your Questions Answered and Find Clinical Trials
- National Cancer Institute. National Institutes of Health clearinghouse for cancer information. Locate clinical trials. Click "Breast Cancer" header. Questions about cancer? 1-800-4-CANCER
- Interactive Tutorials on Breast Cancer
- National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus breast cancer information. Scroll down a bit until you see the Breast Cancer Headers and click there. Links for updated research information and interactive tools with general information about breast and other cancers. Skill building. Articles: from coping.........to...law, men's breast cancer and more.
- Research with Focus on Environmental Risk Factors
- Highlights Breast Cancer Environmental Risk Factors. Learning and Research Resources; Newsletter; Videos; Maps and Stats: Cancer Database
- Environmental Links to Breast Cancer
- Silent Spring Institute Research dedicated to uncovering links between the environment and breast cancer. Research scientists and activists collaborate to create a common research agenda. Active Advocacy Training turns learners into Breast Cancer Warriors Phthalates - found in vinyl/paint/personal-care items/synthetic fragrances -EDC lab= RESP (children), and probable H CARC (DEHP only)
- Free or Low-cost Mammograms for needy
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facts, Screening, Free or Low-cost Mammograms. National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. Provides access to screening for underserved U.S. women. Enter "breast cancer" in search box
- Breast Cancer Information For Speakers of Spanish
- Dia de la Mujer Latina. El "Día de la Mujer Latina, Inc." es una organización sin fines de lucro. En unión con La Sociedad Americana Contra el Cancer
- Explore Genetic Risk
- A nonprofit organization for women whose family history and genetic status puts them at high risk for ovarian cancer and/or breast cancer, and for families in which a BRCA mutation may be present. Chat room. Helpline 1-866-824-RISK (7475)
- Research on Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation is committed to finding the cause of inflammatory breast cancer. Our goals include facilitating research that will lead to that end and that will lead to definitive diagnostic methods and to effective treatments. Symptoms, Research, Pictures.
- Against Breast Cancer
- Against Breast Cancer funds an innovative and unique breast cancer research programme, focusing particularly on metastases and survival after breast cancer (UK).
- Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation: Run for the Cure: Select Language
- Innovative partnerships with organization volunteers and corporate sponsors of events that raise funds for breast cancer research in Canada.
- African American Breast Cancer Alliance
- Early detection and aggressive treatment is especially important to people from the African American community living with breast cancer. The AABCA offers support and educational outreach and event opportunities.
- Supporting Breast Cancer Research to Detect Breast Cancer Earlier
- Our mission is to support new, innovative breast cancer research to identify a BIOLOGICAL test that would detect breast cancer far earlier than is now available.
- Breakthrough - A UK Charity: Our vision is a future free from the fear of breast cancer
- Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UKs leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through advocacy, research and education
- Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
- Comprehensive information about breast cancer and research to end breast cancer
- Shared Cancer Story
- It started with a small soft lump on the outer left breast
- Male Breast Cancer
- 1% breast cancer patients are men. Find information resources on this website of the AnnieAppleseedProject
- Avon Breast Cancer Crusade - Homepage
- Avon Foundation raises money to fund research, treatment access, screening, support services and education. Check out this site for a variety of information and fundraising "walk" opportunities
- National Breast Cancer Coalition
- Advocacy; Grassroots; Activist; Clinical Trials; Quality Care; women; non-profit organization; Training; Advocacy
Encyclopedic Information on Breast Cancer
for the BreastCancerWarrior's library of power
Sometimes the best gift is a book, and this one is a jewel. Information is power - the words were never better applied than to this book. This choice is for the woman or man who wants to know all she can about this now common disease.
If s/he's more of a sentimental type, or they just need a small momento, then the Italian Hot Pink Charm is just the thing.
Personalize this gift by tucking it into one of my WhipCancer tote bags. I drew all the designs as part of my Chemo Journal Drawings, during my Breast Cancer treatment. Make your selection from CafePress.com/WhipCancer
If s/he's more of a sentimental type, or they just need a small momento, then the Italian Hot Pink Charm is just the thing.
Personalize this gift by tucking it into one of my WhipCancer tote bags. I drew all the designs as part of my Chemo Journal Drawings, during my Breast Cancer treatment. Make your selection from CafePress.com/WhipCancer
Turn it into Humor! you deserve it!
Breast Cancer in all its forms is a challenge no one wants. The authors of these five books waged their own struggles in the dark land of Breast Cancer and opened many doors to discovering humor and bringing the light in, popping the top on their cans of misery, letting the pain out. Laughter, smirks, giggles, all it's forms, brings us release. Laughter lets us pull out heads out of the pressurized cans Breast Cancer diagnosis can seal over our thoughts and feelings, and pops open new perspectives.
Even if you cry sometimes, quiet or raucous humor mellows the days with the right kind of seasoning. Gift the patient and gift yourselves.
Even if you cry sometimes, quiet or raucous humor mellows the days with the right kind of seasoning. Gift the patient and gift yourselves.
Support Organizations by Locality
These organizations have been recommended by a person who has accessed their programs with the caveat that each person must evaluate every program for personal fit and accommodation. SEND IN YOUR FAVORITE PROGRAM INFORMATION IN THE GUESTBOOK: LOCALITY AND WEBSITE.
- Welcome to the Cancer Lifeline Home Page
- PUGET SOUND/SEATTLE AREA: Our goal is to optimize the quality of life for all people living with cancer. We believe the emotional, spiritual, and mental components of health are as important as the physical
- Healing Journeys FREE Cancer as a Turning Point Conferences Home Page
- New conference locations regularly - past conferences in: SAN FRANCISCO/MONTEREY/GREENVILLE/SEATTLE AREAS: Healing Journeys: Our Mission is to promote and support healing by assisting people with cancer or other life-altering illnesses to access their own healing potential and their ability to thrive.
- Team Survivor Northwest
- Puget Sound area organization provides a broad range of fitness and health education programs to strengthen women during and after breast cancer treatment. Activities include biking, dragon boat racing and mountain climbing
Cultivate Inner Strength by Nurturing Plants
Really surprise the recipient when you include it in one of my WhipCancer Tote Bags. Try the "Stacked Trees" selections, and maybe you'll want to pop a coffee mug inside the tool bag instead. Please take a look at my gift items CafePress.com/WhipCancer
Men Get Breast Cancer Too
Making the Breast of It
Through the Northern Looking Glass: Breast Cancer Stories Told by Northern Native Women
Breast Cancer - The Ultimate Booby Trap: Shining the Light of Laughter on A Serious fear
Art Raises Awareness About Breast Cancer
Life After Breast Cancer
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Spinning Straw Into Gold:
Your Emotional Recovery From Breast Cancer
Spinning Straw Into Gold: Your Emotional Recovery www.amazon.com
by Ronnie Kaye ISBN: 0671701649
Focus on supportive attitudes to turn the breast cancer experience from a downslide into markers of learning and motivation
by Ronnie Kaye ISBN: 0671701649
Focus on supportive attitudes to turn the breast cancer experience from a downslide into markers of learning and motivation
Breast Cancer Jewelry
- Pink Ribbon Pendant
- Bright blue pendant with a subtle pink ribbon. Fused glass jewelry made in Chicago
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Designs from my Whip Cancer Store
Gifts for Caregivers, Patients, Survivors, Yourself and all other Breast Cancer* Warriors --- and all other types of Cancer Warriors
I journaled during my breast cancer experience and I've selected these design images from my Chemo Journal Drawings. They are now available at my Whip Cancer store
Breast Cancer Stories
- Diagnosed with Breast Cancer - Survivor Stories
- Personal accounts of individual women's encounters with breast cancer.
- Cure Breast Cancer
- CureBreastCancer, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing breast health awareness and education to all women and their families. Read stories of those who have had breast cancer and contribute your own story so others can learn from you
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Stories of Patients
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients who were diagnosed from the year 2001 until the present. They inspire others who are battling this serious disease.
- Breast Cancer Stories
- A Breast Cancer Support Group for women looking for comfort, support and information
- Stage 2 Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Read Rosemary Gallagher's story about discovery, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Stories of Survivors
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer Survivors who were diagnosed from the year 2001 and previously. They inspire IBC patients with courageous stories about those who have lived with breast cancer
- Interview with Breast Cancer Patient
- One Sunday evening the lump was discovered and by the next evening the breast cancer diagnosis
- BREAST CANCER SUCCESS - Sue Walker - My Breast Cancer Success Story
- Graphic story of one woman's encounter with breast cancer during pregnancy
- Facing Breast Cancer, Embracing Life
- Three Greenebaum Cancer Center breast cancer survivors share their breast cancer experiences and provide inspiration for others that breast cancer can be overcome.
- The Breast Cancer Diairies - and Survivor Stories
- Excerpts from former anchorwoman Ann Murray Paige's The Breast Cancer Diaries and 21 personal breast cancer experiences
- Cancer-Survivor Stories
- Stories of survivors, advocates and visitors. Read and add your story
- Young Survival Coalition
- Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer just after running her first marathon in 1998
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- Wow! two thumbs up with you guys. This is the most informative article I have read about breast cancer.Keep it up! You can also visit our website and see some informative articles about breast cancer and win free breast cancer bracelets.
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- Thank you for visiting my breast cancer lens...I appreciate your words of encouragement! :o)
Tons of great info here.
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- Thanks for visiting my Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon iPhone Cases page. This is a good breast cancer resource page.
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- I have featured your lens on my BCA page :)
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- Great lens! So informative. As breast cancer survivor, I sure can use all the info here.
Please visit my site at: www.ilovemybreastcancer.com
I love you,
Lea Yekutiel
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- I just started a group on Squidoo for lenses about breast cancer, and working to fight against this disease - I'd love to invite you to join!
http://www.squidoo.com/group/create_lens/BreastCancer/f4da7b74ba46e7d0ea435d5da5b881e7
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- Great Lens, wonderful to see that others are also fighting to get breast cancer information in the hands of everybody
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- This is a fantastic lens - I am new to this and I am surfing the lenses to find out how they work and what people write and link to. I am about to launch a journal for women diagnosed with breast cancer to write their experience throughout their journey back to good health. www.yourjourney.com.au
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- A lot of useful information here, keep up the great work.
If you have a few minutes, please visit my lens: www.squidoo.com/fused_glass_jewelry
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- I am inviting you to join my lens as well
http://www.squidoo.com/groups/CancerSurvivors
Please check out what I am trying to do for the month of Oct in my Wendy'sWhimsy lense
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- Great lense I am also working on one as well. I am a 10 year Survivor of Breast Cancer You have loads of great information here Stil browsing through it all
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- Great lens on a much-needed topic! I'm building a lens about Mesothelioma Cancer - Take a look at this lens and rate it for me! Thanks, denman4
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