A not so easy disease to diagnose, there are differing opinions among medical researchers about how the disease started. Some tell us Paget's can start on its own, some others tell us a few rogue cells from the original in-situ breast cancer travel to the nipple. Still other researchers are not so sure. What's a patient to do?
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Monday, 20 January 2014
Look Good Feel Better Program (LGFB)
Cancer patients: Take a look at the Look Good Feel Better Program (LGFB). Even Estee Lauder participates in it(thanks Estee Lauder) with the idea that you can do something to make yourself feel better. And the boxful of goodies, donated by the many sponsor companies, shows community support. Participate in the LGFB near you, and come away with a free box of goodies to pamper yourself. Site address for the program is: http://www.lgfb.ca/en/
Sunday, 19 January 2014
Hope Fuels the Soul
Some powerful statements:
Gerard says in her book titled There's No Place like Hope that the "truly great ones [including doctors] show us that we can believe in them, sometimes before we believe in ourselves." And "Hope is exercise for the soul, it swings open the door to possibilities."
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Medical Law
In a sense, law is an important ammunition, an arsenal for the rights of the patient and his/her family.
I found out the hard way that the local College of Physicians and Surgeons is mandated by our provincial legislature to safeguard patient rights. Even the Ontario based Medical Protective Association must respect the Charter of rights when discussing medical consent.
Wednesday, 15 January 2014
Male Breast Cancer: It Could Happen to You
Another Cancer Centers of America Link:
www.cancercenter.com/breast-cancer/types/tab/male-breast-cancer
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