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Is there a difference between doing a biopsy and typing for cancer? I have been told that typing is the same as doing a biopsy of a caner and safer.	1 Replies

What is Childhood Rhabdomyosarcoma? Also known as Sarcoma	1 Replies

What can you tell me about Salivary Gland Cancer?	1 Replies

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i would prefer a sentinel node biopsy done at the time of my double mastectomies. i want to know what doctors have the most experience with this procedure. thank you	1 Replies

Hello Hester- I have lymphedema in my leg as a result of having some lymph nodes removed from my groin area during cancer surgery. It was a radical re-excision follow up surgery for a sarcoma in my upper thigh. Is there any doctor at BIDMC that specializes in lymphedema? On Find a Doctor, Lymphedema is not listed as a specialty. Does BIDMC offer the following treatments mentioned on their web site - see below? Treatment of lymphedema can include: Manual techniques to facilitate lymphatic drainage. These are light massage strokes usually beginning at the neck and trunk, and progressing to the involved body part. Compression. After the manual treatment, the arm or leg is bandaged using layers of gauze, padding, and low–stretch bandages. Compression bandaging is worn all day, every day, for the first few weeks. Once the edema has been reduced, patients are referred to get a compression sleeve or stocking that they will continue to wear during the day after	1 Replies

Hello Hester: I was recently told their is a person at BI who only deals with "Survivorship". Is that you? or another person? I can't wait for the daffodils to be popping up and bobbing their yellow heads about! Anne	1 Replies

Hi- My father was just diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I am still in complete shock, sadness, anger, etc. How do I maintain a positive attitude and no get depressed and stay strong for my family. Of course the first reaction is that he is going to die, pancreatic cancer is the worse is it not?? Thanks for listening Lori	1 Replies

Hi Hester I was just diagnoised with stage 4 ovarian cancer in February 2009. I had 3 chemo treatments, then debulking surgery, then 3 more chemos. They tell me I am clinically well. - I guess that means I am doing well. I have two questions for you or your readers. 1. I am having some issues with adhesions. Is there something I can do to make my pain be less? It doesn't always hurts but sometimes it gets really bad. Will this go away or do I have to live with this? 2. One of my doctors, doesn't seem to look me in the eye when they speak, I think they like me as a patient but I am starting to worry that maybe they don't have a lot of hope for me. Maybe this is just an overactive imagination. My friend died two years ago of stage 3 ovarian cancer, she just lived 3 years. Do you have a group that meets at night? I work during the day but would like to come to one of your groups. Thanks Jennifer	1 Replies

I would like to find a therapist who either specializes in dealing with therapy for persons who have been diagnosed with cancer, or who have had cancer themselves. Also, does BID have a weekly cancer support group for patients. Amy	1 Replies

H Hester, My freind Carolyn Michaeli recommended this blog to me because I have concerns about Tamoxifen. I have been taking Tamoxifen for about 2 years (diagnosed as double positive and HER2 positive) and, during this entire time I have also been taking Wellbutrin. I read that the Wellbutrin can interfere with the effectiveness of the Tamoxifen but no one in my medical circle seems to think it's a big deal. Neither my oncologist or the pharmacist at CVS seemed aware of the issue and kind of "pooh poohed" it when I mentioned it to them. I have stopped taking the Wellbutrin but now I also just read a study that implies that women who do not have symptoms such as nausea or severe hot flashes may not be metabolizing the Tamoxifen properly and therefore are not getting benefit from it - I have mild hot flashes but that's all. Here is a link to the physician's information regarding this study http://www.tamoxitest.com/Tamoxitest_physician_information.pdf . My question to you is, should I be worried and should I have the DNA test suggested in the article? Thank you	1 Replies

What is oral cancer?	1 Replies

HI Hester, I am recovering from ovarian cancer chemo and was told that it is normal for my glands in my neck to be swollen during chemo...I am 5 months out and they are still swollen and tender. It sure has taken longer to "bounce" back than I thought it would. Thanks.	1 Replies

hi hester. i spoke with you a while back on the "other" site. I TOLD YOU THEN THE WRONG STAGE OF MY BREAST CANCER. I HAVE STAGE 2. I WAS ONLY RECENTLY TOLD. I WAS GIVEN A MASECTOMY, NO CHEMO OR RADIATION. IM UNINSURED, SO THEY, BROWARD GENERAL HOSPITAL IN FT LAUDERDALE FLORIDA PUT ME ON HILL BURTON. MY MOM DIED IN HER 50'S FROM BREAST CANCER, MY SISTER, A TEACHER, HAS STAGE 2 ALSO. BUT, BEING INSURED, SHE HAD A BILATERAL MASECTOMY, CHEMO, RADIATION, AND WILL HAVE HER OVARIES REMOVED. I AM PAYING HER ONCOLOGIST, OUT OF MY POCKET, FOR A SECOND OPINION. REMEMBER IM THE ONE WHO IT TOOK 8 LONG MONTHS FROM TIME OF DIAGNOSIS TILL I GOT MY SURGERY. THEY SAID NO ABOUT REMOVING BOTH BREASTS. BUT, YET, THIS VERY YOUNG DR WANTED TO "practice" AND DO A TOTAL LAPROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY ON ME. MY ONCOLOGIST SAID THAT IT WASNT NECESSARY. NOW, POINT, WHY WOULDNT THEY DO WHAT IS RIGHT FOR THE PATIENT AND REMOVE BOTH BREASTS, YET THEY WANT TO GIVE ME AN UNEEDED HYSTERECTOMY. THIS IS NOT MEDICAID, I PAY ALOT OF OUT OF POCKET. ARENT I ENTITLED OR DONT I HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROPER TREATMENT???????????? DISGUSTED AND MAD NANETTEH	1 Replies

What do you think about this? Is there any truth to this article? Would it be better/safer to have only MRI's?	1 Replies

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