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Cancer Newsletter “Ask a lot of questions — denial is deadly.” It there’s one piece of advice 50-year-old soccer mom Wendy Sobczyk would give to others, it would be the statement above. By asking a lot of questions about the “harmless, overexposed” spots on her face, she found out she had actinic keratosis (AK), a pre-cancerous growth caused by too much exposure to ultraviolet radiation. And by taking that diagnosis seriously and using chemo cream, she prevented the pre-cancerous cells from developing into a deadly skin cancer. Discover her story and see photos and video clips of its progress, then read about breast cancer from two different points of view. All my best, Trish, The Mighty’s Cancer Editor Mom Shows What Treating Pre-Cancer With Chemo Cream Looks Like Trish Broome SKIN CANCER Editor’s note: This post contains graphic post-operative photos. Read the Story What the Rest of Us (Cancer Patients and Survivors) Can Learn from Pinktober Bob McEachern BREAST CANCER "As a cancer patient myself (follicular lymphoma, an incurable blood cancer), I have mixed feelings about it all." Read the Story This is the Reality of Breast Cancer, and Those Google Search Results Abby Stern BREAST CANCER - INFLAMMATORY How do you deal with cancer when you feel so far from being yourself? You google 'feeling ugly after breast cancer.'” Read the Story Mighty Contributor Spotlight Corie Mogenis Corie Mogenis is a thyroid cancer survivor, medical paralegal, patient advocate, author, TV host, volunteer and health blogger/writer. Read her first Mighty post, “This Is Why Thyroid Cancer is Definitely Not the ‘Good Cancer.'”

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Caitlin's Story

A Visual Guide to Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Today

Breast cancer isn’t what it was 20 years ago. Survival rates are climbing, thanks to greater awareness, more early detection, and advances in treatment. For roughly 250,000 Americans who are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, there are plenty of reasons to be hopeful.

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Tip of the Day: Enjoy the Fall Weather

Enjoy the fall weather! Fall is the perfect time of year to take the family apple or pumpkin picking! Enjoy what fall has to offer by being active outdoors! Seasonal Resources: Fall Tips for Increasing Physical Activity

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Why Doesn;t God Always Heal?

By J. Todd Billings

f God desires our well-being, why doesn’t he always grant prayers for healing? “There’s no doubt about your diagnosis,” the doctor told me. I squirmed in my chair as I heard the numbers: according to the calculus of medical predications, my young children would most likely lose their dad in their childhood. It’s an incurable, lethal cancer. But as a Christian, I wondered - should “incurable” really be part of my vocabulary? What about God’s power and prayer? “Is anything too hard for the LORD?” (Gen. 18:14) When God told ninety-year-old Sarah that she would conceive, she laughed. At times I have been tempted to do the same. Yet the witness of scripture is resolute: if it’s a matter of God’s power, nothing is “too hard” for the Almighty.


But answering that question leaves many more unanswered. Nothing is too hard for the Lord, but the Psalmist still cries out in accusation: “In the course of my life he broke my strength; he cut short my days” (Ps. 102:23). The Lord is almighty, but that doesn’t give us the problem-solving God that we want.

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New post on Living Well 2017 Pink Wrap-Up by touroinfirmary Thank you for going Pink!  To everyone who joined Touro in the conversation to raise breast health awareness this month, we thank you! Below are a few pictures from the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, Pampered and Pink and Pink Cocktail Social. Please come back and follow us next October as we continue the fight. In the meantime, we encourage you to continue the conversation about breast health all year long. touroinfirmary | October 31, 2017 at 5:00 am | Categories: 31 Days of Pink | URL: https://wp.me/p3U9Kg-qG Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Living Well. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://livingwellblog.co/2017/10/31/2017-pink-wrap-up/

Tip of the Day: Spice Up Your Meals (and your life)!

Spice up your meals (and your life)! Flavor foods by adding herbs and spices, rather than salt. You can buy fresh or dried herbs and spices, or grow your own at home. Make your own seasoning mix with these recipes: Chili and Spice Seasoning Hot ‘N Spicy Seasoning

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Breast Cancer in Men

New post on Living Well Breast Cancer in Men by touroinfirmary Although not always known nor talked about, men can get breast cancer. Approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States occur in men. This number seems small, but 1% equates to about 2,000 men impacted by breast cancer per year. In 2017, this number is estimated to be higher at 2,470 cases. As it is both rare and not often discussed, some men do not know that they can get breast cancer, leading to failure to notice early warning signs. Additionally, men who recognize changes may be embarrassed and delay seeking treatment. It is important to understand that all men have breast tissue and that it is not anything to be embarrassed of if these signs are recognized. The risk of breast cancer in men may be elevated with a family history of breast cancer, in either gender family member, as well as older age. A BMI greater than 25, genetic predisposition, and levels of estrogen in the body also are recognized as potential risk factors. Warning signs in men can be similar to the warning signs in women. It is important to understand these signs and look for any areas of concern. Whenever one of the following signs is noticed, seek your doctor’s attention. Warning signs in men are as follows: Lump, hard knot, or thickening of the breast or armpit Dimpling, puckering, or skin redness Change in the size and shape A nipple or area of the breast that begins to invert Treatment of breast cancer in men involves some combination of the same procedures and therapies to treat breast cancer in women. Often times in men breast cancer is treated using hormone therapies. If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important to speak with your doctor about the appropriate treatment plan. Source: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer in Men touroinfirmary | October 30, 2017 at 5:00 am | Categories: 31 Days of Pink | URL: https://wp.me/p3U9Kg-pB Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Living Well. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://livingwellblog.co/2017/10/30/breast-cancer-in-men-2/

Take Charge of the Card Holiday Contest

We need your help designing our holiday card this year! 

I’m Taking Charge is a charitable community helping women navigate their options through breast cancer and beyond. This holiday season when someone makes a donation in honor of a friend or loved one, we will send their honoree a holiday card—maybe your holiday card!

Submit your design and get everyone you love voting quickly! We’ll announce the winner on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2017!

If You Win…

• The design with the most votes will be printed on the cover of this year’s Take Charge of the Card Holiday Card, which will be sold at our website’s shop as well as mailed out to honorees of our donors’ choosing.
• The designer’s name, as well as website and logo (if relevant), will be printed on the back of the card and highlighted in our website’s shop.
• The designer will have an interview and blog post highlighting their card design and story as a designer.
• We will highlight the designer across all our social media.

In Addition…

• We will select up to three additional "runner-up" designs that may appeal to unique interests within our readership for selling alongside our holiday card. The designers' names, logos, and websites will also be printed on the back of these and highlighted in our website’s shop.

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Metastatic Breast Cancer

New post on Living Well Metastatic Breast Cancer by touroinfirmary Metastatic breast cancer is also called stage IV or advanced breast cancer and is when the cancer has spread to organs and tissue beyond the breast. Breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes does not mean that you have metastatic breast cancer. Most often the cancer spreads to the bones, lungs, liver or brain, and regardless of the organs that it spreads to, the cancer will be classified as breast cancer. It is estimated that about 154,000 women in the United States have metastatic breast cancer. While it is possible to have metastatic cancer when you are first diagnosed, it is more common that it will occur months or years after being treated for a lower stage breast cancer. Of the annual cases, only 6% of them are metastatic cases upon initial diagnosis. With metastatic breast cancer, there is treatment available, but there is no cure. Treatment for advanced stage cancer is meant to focus on the length of your life and the quality you will have. When developing a plan for metastatic breast cancer treatment, doctors will take into consideration the characteristics of the cancer cells, where the cells have spread, your symptoms and past treatment methods. Facing a cancer that cannot be cured can be difficult, frustrating and upsetting. When facing advanced stage cancer it may be useful to consider support groups for both you and your family as well as pain management resources. The most important factor to remember is that treating and managing metastatic breast cancer is a personal decision. Talking with your family and health care providers can help support your decisions. There is no exact time frame for advanced stage cancer and the decision to be involved in clinical trials or treatment remains your own. To learn more about advanced stage cancer, visit the Susan G. Komen site to learn more the diagnosis, support groups, and treatment options. Sources: Susan G. Komen – Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer touroinfirmary | October 29, 2017 at 5:00 am | Categories: 31 Days of Pink | URL: https://wp.me/p3U9Kg-pz Comment    See all comments    Like Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Living Well. Change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://livingwellblog.co/2017/10/29/metastatic-breast-cancer/