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phylny

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17. Right you are.

Reply to MoonRiver (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 3, 2014, 11:32 AM

Oct 2014

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in January (all is well now, after lumpectomy & radiation), and met with a genetic counselor. I don't have any of the identified genes for breast cancer, but running through my family history was another thing altogether. Yes, cancer is the disease of choice for my maternal side

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5 things we get wrong about breast cancer [View all] Rhinodawg Oct 2014 OP

I don't understand #5 HockeyMom Oct 2014 #1

Not speaking about your particular situation, but if the breast cancer MoonRiver Oct 2014 #2

I do agree with the heredity factor HockeyMom Oct 2014 #4

In my case, both my maternal grandmother and sister had it. MoonRiver Oct 2014 #6

Those of us who have a gene mutation that puts us at greater risk of getting breast cancer are liberal_at_heart Oct 2014 #9

Are you BRCA positive? MoonRiver Oct 2014 #10

Yes, I am BRCA1+. I have had a preventative double mastectomy. I've had one of my ovaries liberal_at_heart Oct 2014 #11

My daughters are aware of the situation and will hopefully stay on top of things, MoonRiver Oct 2014 #12

hopefully digital mammograms will become more widely used over time. liberal_at_heart Oct 2014 #13

Yes, that's what I get now. MoonRiver Oct 2014 #15

Right you are. phylny Oct 2014 #17

My maternal side also has colon cancer and my paternal side has pancreatic cancer. MoonRiver Oct 2014 #18

Not sure of the exact name, but probably. phylny Oct 2014 #29

It's a very scary thing to go through. MoonRiver Oct 2014 #30

I think it has to do with hormones kcr Oct 2014 #3

That is correct. MoonRiver Oct 2014 #8

I had triple negative, no BRAC. 3 years cancer free! Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #26

CONGRATS!! MoonRiver Oct 2014 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author meaculpa2011 Oct 2014 #5

Waist circumference (belly fat) has profound... meaculpa2011 Oct 2014 #7

Not all waist measurements are the same HockeyMom Oct 2014 #20

Watercress is a good nutritional flamingdem Oct 2014 #14

Is there any scientific basis to that assertion? MoonRiver Oct 2014 #16

Heck...I dont know whats healthy and what isn't anymore. Rhinodawg Oct 2014 #19

There's some scientific research behind the claim herding cats Oct 2014 #21

Interesting. I wonder how much one has to eat to have an effect. eom MoonRiver Oct 2014 #22

In the article they mention feeding 80g to a person and seeing elevated PEITC levels. herding cats Oct 2014 #23

I think I will get some. MoonRiver Oct 2014 #24

ummmmmm Rhinodawg Oct 2014 #25

Broccoli is publicly touted as a protector from cancer. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #27

Certain veggies davidn3600 Oct 2014 #31