Download or read book Surviving Inflammatory Breast Cancer written by Charlene Copeland and published by Light Switch Press. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surviving Inflammatory Breast Cancer is a cancer survivors story taking the reader from the morning she woke up with symptoms, through the diagnosis, treatment and how her life changed. Inflammatory breast cancer is rare and doesn't show up on a mammogram. There is no lump. It can be confused with a breast infection.Charlene resides in Cuba, Missouri with her Chihuahua (Sugar), parrot (Sherbert), two parakeets (Snowblue and Daffodil) and five cats. She loves wildlife. She enjoys crocheting and is an avid reader. She served four years in the Air Force and has written a book about her time served "Memories of an Enlisted WAF 1962-1966." She has a son and his wife, Martha living in California, a step-son, Barton in California and a step-daughter, Cheryl in Nevada. David Jacobs, her companion for the past thirteen years lives in Stanton, Missouri.
Download or read book The Bumble Bee Miracle written by Nina H. Anderson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-01-07 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that there are different types of breast cancer? Did you know that you can have breast cancer without having a lump? Did you know that all breast cancers do not show up on a mammogram or an ultrasound? Have you ever heard of Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Nina Anderson, the author of this book, would have answered no to all of the above questions. If she had known some of these facts, she would have been more suspicious about her symptoms. She was a very health conscious individual. She had a mammogram and Pap test every year and did monthly self breast examinations. When she started having swelling, an inverted nipple, redness and a fever in her right breast, the last thing she ever suspected was that she might have breast cancer. She had hardly ever been sick in her entire life until she was diagnosed with this very aggressive and lethal form of breast cancer known as Inflammatory Breast Cancer. This book is the story of her dreadful ordeal and miraculous survival. Nina considers the sequence of events that led to her early diagnosis a miracle that saved her life. Many women do not survive IBC because there is no lump involved and it cannot be detected by a mammogram or ultrasound. The only way to get a conclusive diagnosis is to perform a surgical biopsy of the breast and skin tissue. The symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (abbreviated as IBC) are similar to a breast infection known as mastitis. Most women are diagnosed with mastitis or cellulitis and treated with antibiotics for two to three months. By that time IBC is so aggressive that it has spread to other organs of the body and is in the final stage of breast cancer. The details of her diagnosis and the eleven months of treatment that followed are chronicled in this amazing story of survival. During her very first chemotherapy treatment, an incident involving a bumble bee instilled a hope in Nina that would help to sustain her during the long, grueling months of treatment. She shares her experience in an effort to inform every woman about the symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer and how to cope and fight the disease. It is her hope that this book will save lives. No woman should have to suffer the consequences of this disease because she has never heard of IBC or didnt know about the symptoms. Nina also wants to give every woman who is diagnosed with IBC the hope that YOU CAN SURVIVE. Here is an excerpt from her book: CHAPTER ONE THE MONTH OF APRIL RARE ENCOUNTERS OF THE INTIMATE KIND You know how when you get past fifty years old, those intimate moments with your spouse are few and far between? Well thats kind of how it was with us. But it was one of those rare evenings when things just seemed to fall in place and it happened! Afterwards my husband, Richard, said that something wasnt right with my right breast. I told him that I had already noticed it and that I thought I might have mastitis. He had no idea what that was, so I explained that it was an infection of the mammary glands which you can sometimes have when you are breastfeeding. I had some redness and swelling and the breast had felt kind of feverish for about a week or two. I told him I guess I would have to make an appointment with my gynecologist and get some antibiotics. It was kind of aggravating to be going through menopause and have to deal with a breast infection. I promised that as much as I hated going to the doctor, I would make an appointment the next day. When I woke up the next morning, the breast was so swollen that the nipple had inverted. I remembered when I was breast feeding that this same thing had happened when it was feeding time. The breasts would fill with milk and the right nipple would become an inny instead of an outy. I would have to use a nipple shield in order for the baby to be able to n
Download or read book Inflammatory Breast Cancer written by Jaime G. de la Garza-Salazar and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to bring together clinical information on the biology, diagnosis, therapy and management of patients with inflammatory breast cancer. Authored by experts from the Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia in Mexico, this book will provide the reader with the state-of-the art treatment of this rare but pernicious disease.
Download or read book Inflammatory Breast Cancer An Update written by Naoto T. Ueno and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-03-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inflammatory breast cancer is the most deadly subtype of breast cancer because it can spread to other organs despite of multidisciplinary approach. However, the molecular characteristic of this aggressive disease is yet to be established. This book is the one of the few textbooks that summarizes the latest information dated to inflammatory breast cancer. The uniqueness of this book is that it has summarized the latest molecular and mechanistic findings, which may lead to novel diagnostic tool or therapeutic approach to fight this deadly disease.
Download or read book The Breast written by K. I. Bland and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2009 with total page 822 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on the diagnosis and management of, and rehabilitation following, surgery for benign and malignant diseases of the breast, this surgical reference is now in a new edition available in both print and online for easy, convenient access to the absolute latest advances.
Download or read book The Whole Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors written by Edward Bauman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you’re a breast cancer survivor, chances are you have renewed your commitment to maintaining your good health and taking care of your body. As one of the best preventative measures known to doctors and nutritionists today, a robust, cancer-fighting diet is vital to your personal plan for breast cancer prevention. The Whole-Food Guide for Breast Cancer Survivors is an essential guide for every woman seeking to understand the effect of nutritional deficiencies and environmental factors on her overall health and wellness. Based on Edward Bauman’s groundbreaking Eating for Health model, this highly comprehensive, practical approach can help you reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence; rebuild your immune system; and enjoy a stronger, healthier body. Reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence by: •Incorporating cancer-fighting foods into your diet •Indulging in safe, nontoxic cosmetics and body care products •Understanding the role of essential nutrients in maintaining your health •Managing your weight and balancing your blood sugar •Nourishing your immune, detoxification, and digestive systems
Download or read book Breast Cancer Essentials written by Mahdi Rezai and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-08-27 with total page 665 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is a disease requiring multidisciplinary management including surgery, medical and radiation oncology, radiology, pathology, nuclear medicine, genetic counseling, and psychological support. Each member of the team needs to be updated continuously on breast cancer treatment because of its rapidly changing nature. From the diagnostic procedures to operations and even in metastatic stages of breast cancer, surgeons play an essential part in multidisciplinary teams. After standard surgical options, oncoplastic breast surgery is rapidly becoming one of the most important surgical topics that should be learned by attending surgeons. The idea of writing this book stemmed from a collaboration between the European Academy of Senology (EAoS), European Institute of Oncology (IEO), Euro-Asian Society of Mastology (ESOMA), and SENATURK (Turkish Academy of Senology), which have been working together to promote better training in breast care for professionals. The book offers invaluable support for breast surgeons by covering critical and essential information in senology. It will also greatly benefit the other members of multidisciplinary teams, surgery residents, gynecologists, and plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
Download or read book The Breast Cancer Survival Manual Fifth Edition written by John Link, M.D. and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The updated edition of the essential resource for the 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women from thirty-five to fifty-four years of age, and few things are as terrifying and confusing as a diagnosis of this disease. The fifth edition of The Breast Cancer Survival Manual is a concise, information-packed guide that is newly revised to contain all of the latest findings to help the woman facing treatment feel informed and empowered. John Link, M.D., a pioneer developer of Breastlink Medical Group in Southern California includes the most current medical advice on • Tamoxifen, Herceptin, and other chemotherapy options • The growing importance of HER2 oncogene testing • Clinical research trials under way that could broaden treatment options • The role of preventive drugs and prophylactic mastectomy for those with high genetic risk • Sentinel lymph node sampling, a method of local control soon to become standard Of course, all of the basic information included in the previous editions—the nature and biology of breast cancer, choosing a treatment team, managing side effects, and optimizing medication—are here as well, making this the best book of its kind on the market.
Download or read book Nobody Is Listening written by Patti Bradfield and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-25 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical information about symptoms and treatment of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) and personal stories of women who have had IBC.
Download or read book Inflammatory Breast Cancer written by Verite Reily Collins and published by Anshan Pub. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a breast cancer survivor, this book covers everything patients, family and friends ought to know about IBC--the patient's fears, the diagnostic process, the best places for treatment, the different forms of treatment, and post-operative care. Also looks at related issues--such as where to find support and how to cope with side effects--as well as covering the scientific and medical issues in a clear, simple style.
Download or read book Dr Michael Hunter s Inflammatory Breast Cancer written by Michael Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-05 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Michael Hunter's Inflammatory Breast Cancer book is the must-have resource for those with IBC. Anyone interested in the management of inflammatory breast cancer should buy this book. In this comprehensive overview, you will learn about breast the causes of breast cancer, diagnosis, staging, prognosis, management, and potential risk-reducing maneuvers in the lifestyle realm. Anyone who cares about inflammatory breast cancer I can find the guidance he or she needs here, in easy-to-understand language.
Download or read book Diagnosing and Treating Adult Cancers and Associated Impairments written by National Academies Of Sciences Engineeri and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2021-11-10 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is the second leading cause of death among adults in the United States after heart disease. However, improvements in cancer treatment and earlier detection are leading to growing numbers of cancer survivors. As the number of cancer survivors grows, there is increased interest in how cancer and its treatments may affect a person's ability to work, whether the person has maintained employment throughout the treatment or is returning to work at a previous, current, or new place of employment. Cancer-related impairments and resulting functional limitations may or may not lead to disability as defined by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA), however, adults surviving cancer who are unable to work because of cancer-related impairments and functional limitations may apply for disability benefits from SSA. At the request of SSA, Diagnosing and Treating Adult Cancers and Associated Impairments provides background information on breast cancer, lung cancer, and selected other cancers to assist SSA in its review of the listing of impairments for disability assessments. This report addresses several specific topics, including determining the latest standards of care as well as new technologies for understanding disease processes, treatment modalities, and the effect of cancer on a person's health and functioning, in order to inform SSA's evaluation of disability claims for adults with cancer.
Download or read book The Black Woman s Breast Cancer Survival Guide written by Cheryl D. Holloway and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breast cancer is reaching epidemic levels, especially among black women. This survival guide provides tools that women—black women in particular—can use to identify and combat this all-too-common threat. This "what you need to know" guide is unique in its common sense, "laywoman's" approach and particular relevance to women of color. Its premise is simple: ignorance and lack of education about breast cancer signs and symptoms are still all too prevalent among black women. Many women are not informed about resources available for early detection screening and are not referred for mammography screening. They may also receive significantly delayed treatment—especially black women. For those reasons and more, black women with or at risk for breast cancer need an advocate who speaks for them and tells them the truth. They have that advocate in Cheryl Holloway, PhD—and in this book. A breast cancer survivor and cancer researcher, Dr. Holloway draws on her personal experience and research to offer something far different than the usual medical/oncological works. Her book provides support, current information, and practical advice for confronting and beating the disease. The book is divided into four parts. "Dealing with the Basics" explains how breast cancer hits black women harder and discusses the types of breast cancer they may develop, with an emphasis on the most dangerous. The second section offers practical information, such as how screenings work and the meaning of various breast cancer tests. Part three describes treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, combined therapy, and other options. The final section describes how to stay vigilant after the cancer is gone and also discusses other forms of cancer for which black women are at risk, such as lung cancer, colon cancer, and cervical cancer.
Download or read book Road to Restoration written by Janice Workcuff and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road to Restoration Through the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer and Walking on by Faith provides hope, new perspective and insight into ways of overcoming the many challenges of living with cancer. It touches mind, body, spirit and soul of everyone who reads it. Road to Restoration also includes an effective reference guide containing informative resources and educational information. As a learning tool, it gives powerful information to enlighten and educate women regarding a cancer diagnosis. Road to Restoration is one woman's testimony of determination and perseverance. It provides inspiration by offering personal reflections from a 15-year breast cancer survivor and 14 other courageous survivors and their families and friends about how the cancer diagnosis affected their lives. It is surely to be a blessing to all those who read it.
Download or read book Breast Cancer Basics and Beyond written by Delthia Ricks and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-08-16 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For most women and their families, a diagnosis of breast cancer is both devastating and confusing. Questions about the disease -- its cause, treatment, and prognosis -- can be overwhelming at such a difficult time. By gathering together all the latest information available on the subject, this book helps women better understand their illness and enables them to make knowledgeable choices about their care. Among topics discussed are the pros and cons of different treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and hormone therapy; breast reconstruction; recurrence rates; building a support team; follow-up care; and life after cancer. The book also explores current issues such as emerging therapies and examines possible links with obesity, ethnicity, and environmental factors. Top breast cancer specialists and researchers offer comments and testimony, and personal stories from breast cancer survivors provide heartening reminders that the reader is not alone. This is a serious breast cancer book for the woman or professional who wants to know all of the latest information from a reliable source.
Download or read book Breast Disease written by Adnan Aydiner and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-09 with total page 922 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second volume of the handbook on breast disease provides a comprehensive overview of its clinical management and current therapies. It brings readers up to speed with the latest guidelines and therapeutic regimens in breast cancer and provides and in-depth account of current and new therapeutic approaches. Divided in themed parts, the book examines invasive breast cancer, pre-operative systemic therapy surgical management and recurrence among others, thus providing an in-depth account of breast cancer at the clinical stage. Among the themed parts are a section dedicated to special therapeutic problems, such as breast cancer in older women, Paget’s disease and phyllodes tumors, and a section on supportive and follow-up care. By adopting a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer, this book is a must- have for breast cancer practitioners. With a high number of colored illustrations and edited by highly experienced clinicians, this work enables readers to gain an interdisciplinary perspective on breast diseases. Contributions from an international team of experts present invaluable insight into clinical practice across different settings. Covering both theoretical and practical aspects of breast cancer, this is a highly informative and carefully presented book which will appeal to an international audience of medical, radiation and surgical oncologists.
Download or read book The Breast Cancer Journey written by Lucinda C. West and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-03-14 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book yearns to be written in. Mark it. Highlight it. Underline key phrases. Write in it. Dog-ear your favorite stories. Draw a picture. Put your name in it. Whatever your comfort level, just do it! Journaling is good for the soul, with proven mental health and emotional benefits. A yearbook page is provided at the end of each story where you can write about your day, or list questions for your doctors. Yearbooks are memory books. They remind us of meaningful experiences and provide a commentary on our relationships with others. The contributors in The Breast Cancer Journey have openly shared their personal stories as a means to help others who are going through a similar trial. They have passed on messages of hope and encouragement for support. Simple action items are suggested to provide you with daily motivation, with prompts for your journal. Our desire is for your life to be enriched as you go through this difficult time. As you read and write, you are becoming a coauthor in The Breast Cancer Journey.
