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Please enjoy our November newsletter featuring stories about people, organizations, programs, and events that are making a difference when it comes to breast cancer. All of these stories and more can be found on our website www.BreastInvestigators.com. |
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Thanksgiving and Family Medical History...
by Marcia Petersen
What do these two things have in common?
In 2004 the Surgeon General of the U.S. declared the Thanksgiving holiday, "Family History Day". At Thanksgiving families gather from far and wide, so it is the perfect opportunity to discuss, and more importantly document, your family medical history.
With the focus on the role of genetics and heredity in medicine now, it is important for families to take the time to record as much medical history as possible. Our aging parents and grandparents have invaluable family information.If we do not take the time to compile these records, it will be lost to future generations whose health may depend on it.
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Want to boost your iron? Hazelnut & Fig Stuffing is just for you!
by Lisa Grey, Pink Kitchen
When most people think about getting enough iron, one food automatically comes to mind - spinach. But is spinach the only heavy hitter? Not by a long-shot!
This stuffing is a delectable blend of savory and sweet....it is also packed with iron. Both dried figs and hazelnuts are fantastic sources of iron - they contain a much higher percentage than spinach.
Stuffing is versatile even for gluten-free diets because you can use whichever type of bread you choose.
Hazelnut and Fig Stuffing
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You know what works for you
by Rachel Pappas, www.1uponcancer.com
Here's a conversation I'd like to have because it's something we've all heard from someone, somewhere along the line ... people who tell you thinking positive is critical. I agree, but I had a social worker at my cancer treatment center tell me "Tell yourself 'I WILL be cured.'"
And I said, "I think telling myself "I WANT to be cured is more realistic." I had a very aggressive breast cancer that has ok but not great prognosis, and I just don't know beyond doubt what will be.
She shook her head and said, "No. Tell yourself "I WILL be cured.'"
Now the pressure was on.
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Understanding Cysts, Types of Cysts and When They are Cause for Worry by Linda Albert, www.WomensHealthZone.com
Simply put, a cyst is a closed sac that could contain liquid, semi solid or gaseous material that is visibly or palpably separate from its surrounding tissue. Generally speaking, a cyst is a harmless thing that may often go away on its own and without treatment; but which can sometimes develop into abscess and even require surgery.
Even certain kinds of acne are cysts, and they can be located at different parts of the body. For instance a sebaceous cyst is one that originates in the sebaceous glans, a pilar cyst starts out in the hair follicles and an epidermoid cyst originates in the epidermis layer of the skin.
Let's take a look at some of the most commonly experienced types of cysts.
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Spotlight on Young Adults with Cancer by Laura Riley, Staff Attorney
Cancer Legal Resource Center
The release of 50/50, a movie about a 27-year old's battle with spinal cancer and his best friend, has brought attention to the young adult cancer community. 50/50 is based on writer Will Reiser's own experiences with cancer.
Cancer in young adults is more prevalent than some might imagine. Adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39 are much more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than children under the age of 15.[1] In fact-about 8 times as likely; in one recent year nearly 68,000 people aged 15 to 39 years were diagnosed with cancer. [2] The most common types of cancer seen in young adults being...
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Worry, Anxiety & Solutions
by Terry Arnold, IBC Network
Worry- Give way to anxiety or unease; allow one's mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.
Worry is an emotion I don't relate to well and that is most likely rooted in my childhood experiences. For most of us, our past experiences color our future choices, and I am no exception to this thought. My childhood was difficult and worry wasn't an option. Self-protecting action was the option of choice for survival. Now as an adult, my life is more peaceful, however the natural instinct to self-protect is strong and my protection radius has increased over the years to include family and friends, the community at large and now, even my Inflammatory Breast Cancer Sisters.
One reason I avoid worry is simple.....
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Breast Investigators would like to thank Terry Arnold, Rachel Pappas, Lisa Grey, Linda Albert, Laura Riley, Marcia Petersen and Mary King for their contribution to this month's newsletter.
Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Angela Long
Managing Member, Breast Investigators
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Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of Breast Investigators LLC or its staff.
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