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| Paget
Warning |
In November, a rare kind of breast cancer was
found. A lady developed a rash on her breast,
similar to that of young mothers who are nursing.
Because her mammogram had been clear, the doctor
treated her with antibiotics for infections.
After 2 rounds, it continued to get worse, so
her doctor sent her for another mammogram. This
time it showed a mass.
A biopsy found a fast growing malignancy. Chemo
was started in order to shrink the growth; then
a mastectomy was performed; then a full round
of Chemo; then radiation. After about 9 months
of intense treatment, she was given a clean
bill of health.
She had one year of living each day to its fullest.
Then the cancer returned to the liver area.
She took 4 treatments and decided that she wanted
quality of life, not the after effects of Chemo.
She had 5 great months and she planned each
detail of the final days. After a few days of
needing morphine, she died. She left this message
to be delivered to women everywhere:
Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not
normal and be persistent in getting help as
soon as possible.
Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast
cancer, and is on the outside of the breast,
on the nipple and aureole It appeared as a rash,
which later became a lesion with a crusty outer
edge. I would not have ever suspected it to
be breast cancer but it was. My nipple never
seemed any different to me, but the rash bothered
me, so I went to the doctor for that. Sometimes,
it itched and was sore, but other than that
it didn't bother me. It was just ugly and a
nuisance, and could not be cleared up with all
the creams prescribed by my doctor and dermatologist
for the dermatitis on my eyes just prior to
this outbreak. They seemed a little concerned
but did not warn me it could be cancerous.
Now, I suspect not many women out there know
a lesion or rash on the nipple or aureole can
be breast cancer. Mine started out as a single
red pimple on the aureole. One of the biggest
problems with Paget's disease of the nipple
is that the symptoms appear to be harmless.
It is frequently thought to be a skin inflammation
or infection, leading to unfortunate de lays
in detection and care.
What are the symptoms? 1. A persistent redness,
oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing
it to itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not
itch or burn much, and had no oozing I was aware
of, but it did have a crust along the outer
edge on one side.)
2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal.
(Mine was on the aureole area with a whitish
thick looking area in centre of nipple).
3. Usually only one nipple is effected. How
is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical
exam and should suggest having a mammogram of
both breasts, done immediately. Even though
the redness, oozing and crusting closely resemble
dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your
doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is
only on one breast. Your doctor should order
a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going
on.
This message should be taken seriously and passed
on to as many of your relatives and friends
as possible; it could save someone's life.
My breast cancer has spread and metastasized
to my bones after receiving mega doses of chemotherapy,
28 treatments of radiation and taking Tamaxofin.
If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer
in the beginning, perhaps it would not have
spread...
TO ALL READERS: This is sad as women are not
aware of Paget's disease. If, by passing this
around on the e-mail, we can make others aware
of it and its potential danger, we are helping
women everywhere.
Please, if you can, take a moment to forward
this message to as many people as possible,
especially to your family and friends. It only
takes a moment, yet the results could save a
life.
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| The
Breast Cancer site is having trouble. |
The
Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough
people to click on it daily to meet their quota
of donating at least one free mammogram a day
to an underprivileged woman.
It takes less than a minute to go to their site
and click on
"Fund Free Mammograms" for free (pink
window in the middle.
(There is nothing to sign up for and no cost to
you.)
The corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number
of daily visits to donate a mammogram in exchange
for advertising.Here's the website - Pass it along
to all your friends!! http://www.thebreastcancersite.com
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