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Drug Eruptions

2011-07-01T20:54:00.002+07:00

Any drug can cause a skin reaction, but some classes of drugs are characteristically associated with certain types of reaction.Not all dermatological problems produce visible signs. The skin may appear normal with marked pruritus. It may be difficult to decide if the drug is really the cause of the problem and to withdraw it, especially if it is providing important treatment. Early withdrawal of

What is Health Informatics?

2010-10-18T07:50:00.009+07:00

Health informatics (also called health care informatics, healthcare informatics, medical informatics or biomedical informatics) is a discipline at the intersection of information science, computer science, and health care. It deals with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and biomedicine. Health informatics

Thank You

2010-03-21T21:49:00.004+07:00

My truly grateful to all dear friends who have sent me beautiful greetings and wishes on my birthday ~ March 21, 2010.You are indeed wonderful I love you.With love,Mimi

Ask The Experts

2010-03-15T10:00:00.007+07:00

Home Page last modified on: January 4, 2010 Breastcancer.org’s Ask-the-Expert Online Conferences offer site visitors the opportunity to voice their questions to health professionals. Leading breast cancer experts provide answers and insights on screening, treatment, side effect management,

Paxil Interferes With Cancer Drugs

2010-03-15T09:08:00.007+07:00

Study shows popular antidepressant may cause relapse - or even death.The popular antidepressant drug Paxil may interfere with breast cancer treatments, making patients more likely to relapse and die, researchers in Canada reported on Monday.Women who took GlaxoSmithKline's Paxil while taking tamoxifen at the same time were more likely to die of their breast cancer, the researchers found. The

Metastasize

2010-03-13T12:00:00.013+07:00

The most deadly aspect of cancer is its ability to spread, or metastasize. Cancer cells initially group together to form a primary tumor. Once the tumor is formed, cells may begin to break off from this tumor and travel to other parts of the body. This process is metastasis. These cancer cells that travel through the body are capable of establishing new tumors in locations remote from the site of

Mastectomy Risks

2010-03-11T17:20:00.004+07:00

Like all surgeries, mastectomy has some risks:Numbness of the skin along the incision site and mild to moderate tenderness of the adjacent area: Numbness and tenderness can happen because the nerves were cut during surgery. Find out more about numbness.Extra sensitivity to touch within the area of surgery: Touch sensitivity is also due to

Links To More About Mastectomy

2010-03-11T17:12:00.003+07:00

Mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. On these pages, you can find out more about different types of mastectomy, get help with decision-making, and learn what to expect during and after surgery.In this section you will learn about:What is Mastectomy?Skin-sparing MastectomyIs Mastectomy Right for You?Mastectomy Plus RadiationMastectomy Plus ReconstructionMastectomy: What to ExpectMastectomy

Surgery

2010-03-11T16:56:00.003+07:00

“This is just a roadblock on your way to successful living. You sort of have to figure out how you're going to get around or get over that roadblock. Our goal with the surgery is to try to maximize the ability of the patient to function. We want to get them back to living. ”

What Is Breast Cancer?

2010-03-11T11:31:00.008+07:00

To better understand breast cancer, it helps to understand how any cancer can develop.Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells and keeping them healthy. The genes are in each cell’s nucleus, which acts as the “control room” of each cell. Normally, the cells in our bodies replace themselves through an orderly

Patient Bill Of Rights (Based on US Laws)

2010-03-01T19:18:00.005+07:00

As a patient, you have certain rights. Some are guaranteed by federal law, such as the right to get a copy of your medical records, and the right to keep them private. Many states have additional laws protecting patients, and healthcare facilities often have a patient bill of rights. An important patient right is informed consent. This means that if you need a treatment, your health care

What Is Cancer? What Causes Cancer?

2010-01-26T07:15:00.011+07:00

Cancer is a class of diseases characterized by out-of-control cell growth. There are over 100 different types of cancer, and each is classified by the type of cell that is initially affected.Cancer harms the body when damaged cells divide uncontrollably to form lumps or masses of tissue called tumors (except in the case of leukemia where cancer prohibits normal blood function by abnormal cell

We Must Fight!

2010-01-12T03:01:00.016+07:00

In case you were asleep and not keeping up with the news, or just keeping tabs on the tabloids, The United States Preventive Services Task Force said Monday that women should start regular breast cancer screening at age 50, not 40, and that doctors should stop teaching women to examine their breasts on a regular basis.We must fight! As a breast cancer survivor, and a cartoonista/activista (yes

Your Life Will Never Be The Same Again

2010-01-10T17:27:00.007+07:00

Live this day as if it will be your last. Remember that you will only find tomorrow on the calendars of fools. Forget yesterday's defeats and ignore the problems of tomorrow. This is it. Doomsday!All you have to do is make today the best day of your year. The saddest words you can ever utter are, ''If I had my life to live over again.'' Take the baton now. Run with it! This is your day.

Treatment & Side Effects

2009-04-01T20:11:00.008+07:00

In recent years, there's been an explosion of life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement. Instead of only one or two options, today there's an overwhelming menu of treatment choices that fight the complex mix of cells in each individual cancer. The decisions — surgery, then perhaps radiation, hormonal (anti-estrogen) therapy, and/or chemotherapy — can

New Test May Predict Breast Cancer Metastasis

2009-04-01T19:43:00.010+07:00

Researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center have identified a new marker for breast cancer metastasis called TMEM, for Tumor Microenvironment of Metastasis. As reported in the March 24 online edition of the journal Clinical Cancer Research, density of TMEM was associated with the development of distant organ metastasis via the bloodstream -- the most common cause of

Breast Cancer Costs Poor People More

2009-04-01T19:09:00.011+07:00

As a percentage of family income, money spent by U.S. women with breast cancer is much greater for low-income patients than for those who are well off, according to research presented December 12 in Texas at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Public health researcher Lisa Lines of the consulting firm Boston Health Economics in Waltham, Mass., and her colleagues analyzed expenditures

About Mastectomy

2009-03-31T13:10:00.002+07:00

Definition: A mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which most or all of the breast tissue is removed, in order to treat breast cancer. a simple, or total mastectomy is the removal of all of the breast tissue, but none of the underlying muscle nor the lymph nodes are removed a modified radical mastectomy is the removal of all of the breast tissue, as well as the lymph nodes on the same side of

Breast Cancer Medication For Bipolar Disorder

2009-03-31T11:37:00.002+07:00

By pointing to PKC as a target for new medications, the study raises the possibility of developing faster-acting therapys for the manic phase of the illness. Current medications for the manic phase generally take more than a week to begin working, and not everyone responds to them. Tamoxifen itself might not become a therapy of choice, though, because it also blocks estrogen the property that

Another Chicken Soup

2009-03-31T10:54:00.002+07:00

Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul, from the highly acclaimed and ever-popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, features 101 "Stories to Inspire, Support, and Heal." A must-read for anyone recently diagnosed. A great read for anyone who has survived breast cancer or knows someone who has. You'll want to get one for every woman on your list! Check out this book's companion book, "

I have angels

2008-10-08T18:47:00.011+07:00

Please meet me and my new friends on facebook.com!

Your Life After Cancer Is Better Than The One Before

2008-10-03T05:31:00.011+07:00

By Hoda Kotb - msnbc - October 1, 2008 function UpdateTimeStamp(pdt) { var n = document.getElementById("udtD"); if(pdt != '' && n && window.DateTime) { var dt = new DateTime(); pdt = dt.T2D(pdt); if(dt.GetTZ(pdt)) {n.innerHTML = dt.D2S(pdt,((''.toLowerCase()=='false')?false:true));} } } UpdateTimeStamp('633584572653700000');As we enter Breast Cancer Awareness month, I

Paul Newman Dead Of Cancer

2008-09-27T22:18:00.007+07:00

Hollywood legend Paul Newman dead at 83NEW YORK (AFP) — Paul Newman, known for his piercing blue eyes, boyish good looks and stellar performances in scores of hit Hollywood movies, has died, his foundation said Saturday. He was 83. Newman, who had been battling cancer, passed away on Friday, Newman's Own Foundation said in a statement from Westport, Connecticut."Paul Newman's craft was acting.

Happy Eid Mubaraq

2008-09-25T03:20:00.004+07:00

May this Eid daybe the brightest and bestyou ever hadSelamat Idul Fitri 1429 HMohon Maaf Lahir & Bathin

Some Oncologists Say Honest Things

2008-06-15T11:21:00.011+07:00

Chris Teo, Ph.D.I like to read articles and books written by medical doctors. Needless to say, sometimes I am amazed, baffled and surprised to learn that some of them are rather forthright, blunt and honest when making comments about their own medical profession – especially when talking about the medical treatments for cancer. I cannot help but wonder why these people say such things. What have

We Are Always At The Risk Of Cancer

2008-06-15T10:47:00.003+07:00

Cancer is such a damaging process that parts of our own body grows uncontrollably and harms us severely. We have to understand how and why cancer starts and progresses. Even if we are in best of physical conditions and environment free of any carcinogens and stresses, we will still be at risk of cancer. The very process of staying alive, the metabolism process that goes in our body cells, the

Why Women Are Dying Needlessly

2008-05-30T03:35:00.002+07:00

Pam's Breast Cancer Treatment Story Over a period of 5-6 years I was repeatedly told that there was nothing wrong with me - just benign cysts. Even the breast mammogram taken just two weeks prior to being diagnosed with invasive cancer was reported as 'no malignancy evident'. Leading up to this diagnosis my gut instinct was that there was something very wrong and fortunately I had started

How Mastectomy Bras Can Regain Your Well-being And Your Confidence

2008-05-29T23:37:00.005+07:00

By Cassandra HaleyWomen who have a mastectomy may find the next few days and months very difficult. Not only do they have to deal with the physical discomfort - women who had breast surgery after being diagnosed with breast cancer may feel the loss of confidence they once had.That's why during these times, you need something that will help make the physical and emotional healing process easier

When Chemotherapy Becomes A Useless And Dangerous Poisonous Cure

2008-05-28T22:53:00.004+07:00

By Chris Teo, Ph.D.An article in a well known German magazine, Der Spiegel (4 October 2004) featured an article with this title: The Useless Poisonous Cures. It says: “Increasingly sophisticated and expensive cellular poisons are being given to seriously ill patients … patients do not actually live a day longer.” At first impression I thought the article was rather rash on the so called “noble”

Tamoxifen Oral Warnings

2008-05-24T23:39:00.004+07:00

Tamoxifen has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) strokes, blood clots in the lungs/legs, and cancer of the uterus. If you are taking tamoxifen to reduce the risk of breast cancer, or if your cancer is limited to the milk ducts (ductal carcinoma in situ-DCIS), then discuss the benefits and risks of taking this medication with your doctor. However, if you are taking tamoxifen to treat

CHEK2 Gene Increases Risk Of Breast Cancer

2008-04-30T19:56:00.002+07:00

Inheriting the wrong version of a gene called CHEK2 doubles a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, Cancer Research UK scientists confirm in a major international study published in the June edition of the American Journal of Human Genetics.CHEK2 is the first 'low-risk' gene to have been established as a risk factor. It follows the identification in the mid-1990s of the high-risk genes, BRCA1

Breast Cancer's Treatment

2008-04-30T00:50:00.002+07:00

A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most difficult experiences you can face. In addition to coping with a potentially life-threatening illness, you must make complex decisions about treatment. Talk with your health care team to learn as much as you can about your treatment options. Consider a second opinion from a breast specialist in a breast center or clinic. Talking to other women who

Treatment Options

2008-04-29T22:05:00.002+07:00

Treatment for breast cancer will vary depending on the stage of cancer. Every woman's situation and breast cancer is different. Treatment that is best for one woman may not be suitable for another woman.Deciding on the most appropriate treatment(s) for your situation means weighing up, with your doctors, the possible benefits and side effects of each treatment. Give yourself a week or two to

Breast Cancer's Medication Review

2008-04-28T19:14:00.020+07:00

Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, your doctor may prescribe a specific drug regimen. You may have chemotherapy, and you may take medication for years after you’ve finished treatment. Every person is different, so your treatment will be tailored to your needs. This lists common drugs prescribed for breast cancer with information on how to take the drugs, interactions with other

Did You Know?

2008-04-20T19:40:00.007+07:00

Did you know that as the matter of fact, Yahoo! has an interactive page where you can ask almost anything including-but-not-limited to cancer only? Those who'd like to give a try, please click the above logo.Hope it helps!.

Autism Awareness

2008-04-08T20:09:00.002+07:00

I've recently received a short note from a young fellow named Ivan Pradipta in Semarang, Indonesia, who asked me to join his campaign for Autism cares of which he specially built his blog for. I must say it was very touching and I really am delighted to support Ivan and those who have similar interest like him.April is the month of Autism Awareness. So let's do, at least something about it! Click

What's To Worry?

2008-04-07T20:35:00.005+07:00

In memoriam - our beloved big brother Nasrullah.My husband wrote in his website something that has inspired him a lot about how to live this life. It's a memory of a simple conversation he had with his beloved late big brother that he keeps very well in mind until today. This is the full text that he wrote: My late big brother once told me that there are two days in every week about which you

Still Looking For More Worth Reading?

2008-03-14T20:49:00.008+07:00

You see, the more we know about cancer, the more we realize that actually we don't know nothing about it, do we?Why don't we give ourselves another chance to get to know it better, then? Take a look at my newly site-links covering News About Cancer and All About Cancer on Cancer Compass. I'm sure they will satisfy your hunger for more worth reading stuffs. So, get yourself registered and once

About This Site

2008-03-11T00:50:00.018+07:00

This site was initially created in Bahasa Indonesia, the language widely spoken among friends and readers within the country whom I would like very much to share everything I've learned about breast cancer to.However, shortly after I published it in mid July 2007 I received number of suggestions from some English speaking readers who had encouraged me to have it in English as well.Therefore,

For Those Who Wanted It Written In English

2008-03-10T21:00:00.003+07:00

Most of us might have thought that we've learned so much about cancer these days and believed that we are quite familiar with it. But trust me, apparently there are much too many things which we don't know yet!For those who haven't checked every single link - particularly the English version - which are available in this blog; I would very much like to invite you to visit our favorite pages that

Send Me Email(s)

2008-03-10T15:24:00.004+07:00

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Indonesia Version

2008-03-10T09:12:00.000+07:00

For more references but, in Bahasa Indonesia, please go to the top menu bar of this page, or simply click here.Should you need further information, or perhaps feel like giving me more valuable suggestions please do not hesitate to contact me. In the mean time, please click here to help me TELL MORE FRIENDS about this blog.Until then, thank you for visiting.Looking forward to hear from you

About Me

2008-03-03T03:26:00.010+07:00

I simply am a victim of unawareness of hidden threats of cancer and it seems a little too late for me to feel sorry now as I have to fight hard against it instead. I have this Blog; with which I'd like very much to invite you and those who have similar interest - or even miserable life like mine - to help those who haven't yet, so they don't have to.Therefore, please be my breast friends and let

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2007-03-10T16:38:00.002+07:00

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2007-03-10T16:37:00.005+07:00

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