If you were told you had breast cancer and needed a mastectomy...?
112601
I would have both breasts removed then reconstructed.
1007213
hmm...\n\na high probability of severely debilitating, life-threatening, painful cancer that you might die from and likely have to loose your breasts anyways....\nOR\nget rid of the boobs, get implants, and reduce your  chance of developing breast cancer by 90%\n\n(don't judge, if you don't understand)
811788
In reply to Domino, it is a misconception that if it is cancer that you can't move it. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and had been previously undiagnosed for two years prior because the doctors said that the lump wasn't hard enough and that they could move it so it was nothing. Two years later when it was twice the size they finally decided to do something about it. My advise to you would be to see your doctor and refuse for anything less than a mammogram or ultrasound. I found that you have to take your life into your own hands because the doctors aren't going to do it for you. You must insist on things like this because if you are under 35 then more than likely your doctor will tell you that it is nothing....which it more than likely is but why take that chance?
1052651
Ask your Dr, there are those that will help you. I've just had my breast removed,its nothing to fool with
934741
no\n\nbreast cancer is a disease that is caused by hormones stimulating the growth of cancerous cells in breast tissue. sometimes changes in DNA in the normal breast tissue can also cause cancer.\n\nthis horrible disease is largely genetic too-so if someone if your family had it-there is a chance you can get it too.\n\nwhat type of bra you where has nothing to do with it. \n\ncertain types of foods can help reduce your risk of getting it though. foods that are soy-rich,broccoli,spinach,and green tea are some of the things that can help reduce your risk...
555536
Believe it or not, the safest way to go at the moment is surgury. If you just leave them, they could become malignant, where as, if you have surgury, the risk is far less. The same thing happened to my mother, and she had surgury and turned out fine. There was a history of breast cancer in her family, as both her mother and grandmother had it. I assure you, surgery is the best way to go. (My mother is looking over my shoulder, and she agrees. Actually, you're about her age, too.)
1051876
Lend her my shirt?  I'd give it to her and dream forevermore that, once in a great while, she'd wear it again.\n\nAnd you had BETTER believe I'd watch her change, then perhaps I'd gouge my eyes out, since, having once seen perfection, everything else might seem empty and corrupt afterwards.\n\nWell, maybe not.  But I'd definitely give her my shirt.
952284
Try this website:\n\nhttp://www.breastcancer.org/
611700
yes my mother died of breast cancer\nSHE WAS 30 WAS SHE DIAGNOSED\nPLEASE GO GET CHECKED OUT AND DO SELF EXAMINATIONS
369885
The patient is the only one who can make that decision at this point.\n\nMy bestfriend once had beast cancer. She went through all of the conventional treatments. She was cancer-free for a few years.  She had a recurrence about 6 month ago. This time she did undergo the radiation, but opted to skip the chemo.\n\nI had been her primary support, the 1st time around. She had picked me because, for one, I have a very strong personality. Trust me, you need one to stand up to her. Another reason she chose me was because I question "everything". I do not take anything at face value. If you tell me that this is this, I need to know why or how. I questioned everything the doctors said and I questioned every decision she made. That is exactly what she trusted me to do. If I wanted to argue a decision with her I had to do the research to back up my argument. She is no dummie either. By going through this debate we found and alternative treatment. We comprimised, and she added the new treatment to her regiment.\n\nBy the time the 2nd time came,  I had moved to another state. I know what she went through the 1st time. It was no surprise to me, when she informed me of her decision,(to just do radiatin withou chemo). I gave some arguments, but to no avail. She explained that with all of her given peramiters, that conventional treatment was only effective about 3% of the time. Sh felt that the quality of life that she wold have for the remainder of her time, wasn't worth a 3 % chance. She wants to feel as good as she can for as long as she can. She wants to live and to enjoy every day that she has left.\n\nWho am I to argue with her about that? If a person has all the facts and they are making an imformed choice, then only "they" can decide what is right for them. We can only be there to love and support them. The rest is out of any of our hands.
266174
Well if that is what you really want to do.. then by all means  do it.. I don't myself really buy into the whole breast implants.. but I guess if I was a girl.. hmm maybe a C cup... but antying biggger would be too much..
815282
I've had this procedure, twice as a matter of fact!...but I didn't have Medicaid insurance.  It shouldn't make a difference what insurance you have as long as your are in pain due to the large size of your breasts.  The doctor is looking for those operative words, back, neck shoulder pain, rashes between breasts etc.
533342
Yes.  Check it out. Go to your county hospital.  Trust me, this is very important.  Men can develpoe breast cancer just as women can & drainage from the nipple is a symptom.  Good luck.
664991
To support breast cancer.
1023683
what kind of doctor is he/she??? go get a second opinion. i would definately want to know what's going on if i were you, especially if there's a family history of breast cancer. good luck and hang in there. remember that you're not alone.
485747
I don't want to have surgery, but unfortunately i have to.  I'm having a breast reduction in September, and I'm scared to death.  I can either live in pain for the rest of my life or go thru with it.  I'm only 5'2, and my tiny frame can no longer support my DD's. My spine is out of whack and i have lost the natural curve of my neck due to the weight. Some people take plastic surgery too far, but sometimes i think its necessary.
787932
Sleeping in a bra, has nothing to do with breast cancer.\n\nAlthough, it may be uncomfortable for her, that's about it.