Breast Cancer Awareness

Nikki · 10-06-2008, 09:44 AM

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please make sure to do your monthly breast exams. If you're not sure how to do the exam, go to http://cms.komen.org/bse/ for more information.

To donate a free mammogram with the click of your mouse, go to The Breast Cancer Site and click on the "Click to give" button. You can click as many times as you like, and this is not limited to the month of October. You can do this throughout the year.

Know the signs of breast cancer, and what to look for during your exam:

Lump, hard knot or thickening
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
Change in the size or shape of the breast
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

Vanessa · 10-06-2008, 11:02 AM

Thanks for the reminder Nikki. I also like the pink ribbon icon you've added at the top of the page

tattoogrl4ever · 10-06-2008, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the reminder.

holly49k · 10-06-2008, 09:00 PM

....Click click click click....

going to put the breast cancer website in my siggy

Slinky · 10-06-2008, 09:04 PM

Good reminder, Nikki.

I am going for my first post-BA mammogram next week - ugh! Not looking forward to it, but put it off too long already.

Slinky

kimba · 10-07-2008, 07:52 AM

Good to see this here. I am only 25 and currently have DCIS, a form of breast cancer that i'm having (the lumps) removed in the same surgery as my BA. Good to see more people becomming aware. Your never too young to start checking!!!

webwife1 · 10-10-2008, 10:49 AM

I had my first mamogram yesterday!

ekgmom · 10-11-2008, 09:44 PM

My mom just got diagnosed yesterday.

This is her second time. She had DCIS 10 years ago. Now she has a malignancy on the right and a precancer on the left. She sees the surgeon on Tuesday for her options. I know they will tell her she needs a mastectomy. I told her that now she can get nice perky ta ta's like me.
I'm just wondering if we should go through the BRACA testing now or wait until later. I JUST had my surgery. Do I really want to think about a preventative mastectomy and redo now?? I just don't know. I think at the very least, I'll talk to my doctor and maybe do the testing. Anyone else dealing with this????

kimba · 10-12-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekgmom

My mom just got diagnosed yesterday.

This is her second time. She had DCIS 10 years ago. Now she has a malignancy on the right and a precancer on the left. She sees the surgeon on Tuesday for her options. I know they will tell her she needs a mastectomy. I told her that now she can get nice perky ta ta's like me.
I'm just wondering if we should go through the BRACA testing now or wait until later. I JUST had my surgery. Do I really want to think about a preventative mastectomy and redo now?? I just don't know. I think at the very least, I'll talk to my doctor and maybe do the testing. Anyone else dealing with this????

very sorry to hear this hun!! as you may have seenabove i have DCIS and am having breast tissue removed during my BA so hopefully they will get it all. I have 3 aunties with breast cancer as well. Get checked now, it's better to find out your all clear that to leave it, find out you left it too long all for the sake of some pretty boobies. They can be replaced but your health can't. Good luck and ((((((big hugs))))))) for your mum. xoxox

ekgmom · 10-12-2008, 11:33 AM

I get mammograms every year. I've had two fibroadenoma's removed. (benign fatty tumors) but they keep a close eye on me. That's how my mom started too. With the little adenoma's. Makes me a bit nervous.

oneinabox · 10-13-2008, 06:05 PM

Thank you for posting this... my mom died of breast cancer so this means everything to me

ekgmom · 10-13-2008, 10:06 PM

I'm so sorry hon. I can't imagine losing my mom. I still don't believe the news. I think once she starts treatment, it will hit me.
May I ask how old she was when she was diagnosed??? My mom is 60.

TrekChick · 10-17-2008, 09:49 PM

Just had my yearly mamo yesterday... fun, fun, fun! They gave me a pink spiral notebook and a pink pen for Breast Cance Awareness Month - pretty cool!

MzBlanca · 10-23-2008, 10:09 AM

Im going to go have my first Mammogram...and I agree with KIMBA....U are never to young!!!! Go get Checked Ladies!!!

Jenny7205 · 10-23-2008, 06:49 PM

Yes girls! We need to feel our boobies!!!

sweetieann · 10-24-2008, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please make sure to do your monthly breast exams. If you're not sure how to do the exam, go to http://cms.komen.org/bse/ for more information.

To donate a free mammogram with the click of your mouse, go to The Breast Cancer Site and click on the "Click to give" button. You can click as many times as you like, and this is not limited to the month of October. You can do this throughout the year.

Know the signs of breast cancer, and what to look for during your exam:

Lump, hard knot or thickening
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
Change in the size or shape of the breast
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

Thanks for this helpful post.

bebby · 10-24-2008, 03:54 AM

Thanks Nikki!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

October is breast cancer awareness month. Please make sure to do your monthly breast exams. If you're not sure how to do the exam, go to http://cms.komen.org/bse/ for more information.

To donate a free mammogram with the click of your mouse, go to The Breast Cancer Site and click on the "Click to give" button. You can click as many times as you like, and this is not limited to the month of October. You can do this throughout the year.

Know the signs of breast cancer, and what to look for during your exam:

Lump, hard knot or thickening
Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening
Change in the size or shape of the breast
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple
Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast
Nipple discharge that starts suddenly
New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away

dkh1971 · 10-26-2008, 10:13 PM

Thanks for posting.

justright · 11-02-2008, 03:40 PM

I had my first diagnostic mammo (not screening) a month before my BA so I'd have a baseline.

I just did the Race for the Cure this morning and it felt good to get out there to support all that I know who have had, have or passed away from breast cancer.

ekgmom and kimba - best of luck to you both.

slinky - the mammo isn't as bad as people make it sound. Don't fret, it's over in about 2 minutes!

oneinabox - so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My best friend lost her mother a few years back to breast cancer after a 4 year battle. FIVE of my mom's friends have been diagnosed within the past year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nanny66 · 11-02-2008, 03:49 PM

I have a lump, and have an appt on Thurs 6th to see what it is...

It started with itchiness about 1cm below the nipple, I ignored it, and about 4 weeks later went to itch it and felt a lump, about the size of a pea, it won't move, and I can't say it hurts, but now have to find out what it is, I've never had a mammogram before, but suspect i will this week. It's the thought of the biopsy that is worrying me most, (obviously along with finding out what it is)...I havent told my family or the kids, I think so far that's been the hardest part, keeping this a secret...

So, yes, make sure you check yourselves x

10-06-2008, 09:44 AM	#1
Nikki NYY Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Milky Way Posts: 3,417 Thanks: 2,471 Thanked 1,988 Times in 1,099 Posts	Breast Cancer Awareness October is breast cancer awareness month. Please make sure to do your monthly breast exams. If you're not sure how to do the exam, go to http://cms.komen.org/bse/ for more information. To donate a free mammogram with the click of your mouse, go to The Breast Cancer Site and click on the "Click to give" button. You can click as many times as you like, and this is not limited to the month of October. You can do this throughout the year. Know the signs of breast cancer, and what to look for during your exam: Lump, hard knot or thickening Swelling, warmth, redness or darkening Change in the size or shape of the breast Dimpling or puckering of the skin Itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple Pulling in of your nipple or other parts of the breast Nipple discharge that starts suddenly New pain in one spot that doesn’t go away __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/DeWire/ Dr. DeWire - Glen Allen, VA Click here and then click on the purple button to donate food and care to homeless animals. It costs nothing to donate - just the click of your mouse.

10-06-2008, 11:02 AM	#2
Vanessa I love summer! and the fact that we just bought a boat! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The South Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 899 Thanked 772 Times in 622 Posts	Thanks for the reminder Nikki. I also like the pink ribbon icon you've added at the top of the page __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Beckenstein/

10-06-2008, 09:00 PM	#4
holly49k Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beverly Hills California Posts: 180 Thanks: 33 Thanked 90 Times in 61 Posts	Thanks Nikki! ....Click click click click.... going to put the breast cancer website in my siggy __________________ 5'4" 115 lbs BWD = 12.0cm, RC = 29in Pre BA: small 34 A Post BA: 34 C HP Silicone 350cc unders, crease incision Donate free mammograms by clicking here

10-06-2008, 09:04 PM	#5
Slinky Forum Mod - Lovin' my push-up bra! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: US of A Posts: 5,074 Thanks: 786 Thanked 2,783 Times in 2,214 Posts	Good reminder, Nikki. I am going for my first post-BA mammogram next week - ugh! Not looking forward to it, but put it off too long already. Slinky __________________

10-17-2008, 09:49 PM	#13
TrekChick Third Time's A Charm! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bakersfield, California Posts: 1,024 Thanks: 366 Thanked 401 Times in 368 Posts	Just had my yearly mamo yesterday... fun, fun, fun! They gave me a pink spiral notebook and a pink pen for Breast Cance Awareness Month - pretty cool! __________________ *~~~TrekChick~~~* 5'-6" / 136 lbs / 30" Ribcage / 36A Pre-BA 1st BA 12/12/2006 420cc HP Saline Unders ~ Small 36D 2nd BA 10/18/2007 Pocket Revision/Repair to Rightie & Size Increase ~ 560cc HP Saline Unders ~ Very Full 36D 3rd (and hopefully Final!) BA 01/21/2009 Second Pocket Revision/Repair to Rightie ~ Now have 560ccL/590ccR HP Saline Unders

10-06-2008, 06:30 PM	#3
tattoogrl4ever Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sanford, Florida Posts: 686 Thanks: 435 Thanked 229 Times in 220 Posts	Thanks for the reminder.

10-07-2008, 07:52 AM	#6
kimba Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BRISBANE Posts: 537 Thanks: 381 Thanked 199 Times in 176 Posts	Good to see this here. I am only 25 and currently have DCIS, a form of breast cancer that i'm having (the lumps) removed in the same surgery as my BA. Good to see more people becomming aware. Your never too young to start checking!!!

10-10-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
webwife1 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 124 Thanks: 31 Thanked 63 Times in 45 Posts	I had my first mamogram yesterday!

10-11-2008, 09:44 PM	#8
ekgmom Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 162 Thanks: 3 Thanked 67 Times in 63 Posts	My mom just got diagnosed yesterday. This is her second time. She had DCIS 10 years ago. Now she has a malignancy on the right and a precancer on the left. She sees the surgeon on Tuesday for her options. I know they will tell her she needs a mastectomy. I told her that now she can get nice perky ta ta's like me. I'm just wondering if we should go through the BRACA testing now or wait until later. I JUST had my surgery. Do I really want to think about a preventative mastectomy and redo now?? I just don't know. I think at the very least, I'll talk to my doctor and maybe do the testing. Anyone else dealing with this????

10-12-2008, 11:33 AM	#10
ekgmom Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 162 Thanks: 3 Thanked 67 Times in 63 Posts	I get mammograms every year. I've had two fibroadenoma's removed. (benign fatty tumors) but they keep a close eye on me. That's how my mom started too. With the little adenoma's. Makes me a bit nervous.

10-13-2008, 06:05 PM	#11
oneinabox Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 19 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Thank you for posting this... my mom died of breast cancer so this means everything to me

10-13-2008, 10:06 PM	#12
ekgmom Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 162 Thanks: 3 Thanked 67 Times in 63 Posts	I'm so sorry hon. I can't imagine losing my mom. I still don't believe the news. I think once she starts treatment, it will hit me. May I ask how old she was when she was diagnosed??? My mom is 60.

10-23-2008, 10:09 AM	#14
MzBlanca Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, arizona Posts: 88 Thanks: 178 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Im going to go have my first Mammogram...and I agree with KIMBA....U are never to young!!!! Go get Checked Ladies!!!

10-23-2008, 06:49 PM	#15
Jenny7205 I love my fiance! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kissimmee, Florida Posts: 480 Thanks: 424 Thanked 217 Times in 165 Posts	Yes girls! We need to feel our boobies!!!

10-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#18
dkh1971 I love me boobs, I love my boobs, I love my boobs... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 679 Thanks: 132 Thanked 276 Times in 243 Posts	Thanks for posting. __________________ 5' ~ 105 lbs ~ 30" ribcage 34A to 34D 400cc/Right -- 375cc/Left High Profile Full Tummy Tuck w/ Umbilical Hernia Repair DKNY, 32DD I do not accept friend requests from those without pictures and few/no posts.

11-02-2008, 03:40 PM	#19
justright Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 280 Thanks: 38 Thanked 194 Times in 129 Posts	I had my first diagnostic mammo (not screening) a month before my BA so I'd have a baseline. I just did the Race for the Cure this morning and it felt good to get out there to support all that I know who have had, have or passed away from breast cancer. ekgmom and kimba - best of luck to you both. slinky - the mammo isn't as bad as people make it sound. Don't fret, it's over in about 2 minutes! oneinabox - so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My best friend lost her mother a few years back to breast cancer after a 4 year battle. FIVE of my mom's friends have been diagnosed within the past year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11-02-2008, 03:49 PM	#20
Nanny66 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Uk Posts: 4,970 Thanks: 861 Thanked 1,450 Times in 1,266 Posts	I have a lump, and have an appt on Thurs 6th to see what it is... It started with itchiness about 1cm below the nipple, I ignored it, and about 4 weeks later went to itch it and felt a lump, about the size of a pea, it won't move, and I can't say it hurts, but now have to find out what it is, I've never had a mammogram before, but suspect i will this week. It's the thought of the biopsy that is worrying me most, (obviously along with finding out what it is)...I havent told my family or the kids, I think so far that's been the hardest part, keeping this a secret... So, yes, make sure you check yourselves x

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