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Subject: Fw: NEW KIND OF BREAST CANCER, PLEASE FORWARD


>New kind of Breast Cancer - DO NOT DELETE Please forward to all of the women
>in your lives . Mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, etc.
>
>In November, a rare kind of breast cancer was found. A lady developed a rash
>on her breast, similar to that of young mothers who are nursing.
>
>Because her mammogram had been clear, the doctor treated her with
>antibiotics for infections. After 2 rounds, it co ntinued to get worse, so
>her doctor sent her for another mammogram. This time it showed a mass.
>
>A biopsy found a fast growing malignancy. Chemo was started in order to
>shrink the growth; then a mastectomy was performed; then a full round of
>Chemo; then radiation. After about 9 months of intense treatment, she was
>given a clean bill of health.
>
>She had one year of living each day to its fullest. Then the cancer returned
>to the liver area. She took 4 treatments and decided that she wanted quality
>of life, not the after effects of Chemo. She had 5 great months and she
>planned each detail of the final days. After a few
>days of needing morphine, she died. She left this message to be delivered to
>women everywhere:
>
>Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not normal, and be pers istent in
>getting help as soon as possible.
>
>Paget's Disease:
See http://www.breastcare.com/bcc/resear...ts_disease.asp
>This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the outside of the breast,
>on the nipple and aureole It appeared as a rash, which later became a lesion
>with a crusty outer edge. I would not have ever suspected it to be breast
>cancer but it was. My nipple never seemed any different to me, but the rash
>bothered me, so I went to the doctor for that. Sometimes, it itched and was
>sore, but other than that it didn't bother me. It was just ugly and a
>nuisance, and could not be cleared up with all the creams prescribed by my
>doctor and dermatologist for the dermatitis on my eyes just prior to this
>outbreak. They seemed a little concerned but did not warn me it could be
>cancerous.
>
>Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the nipple
>or aureole can be breast cancer. Mine started out as a single red pimple on
>the aureole. One of the biggest problems with Paget's disease of the nipple
>is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It
>is frequently thought to be a skin inflammation or infection, leading to
>unfortunate de lays in detection and care.
>
>What are the symptoms?
>
>1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing it to
>itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much, and had no
>oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the outer edge on one
>side.)
>
>2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the aureole area
>with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).
>
>3. ;Usually only one nipple is effected. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor
>will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram of both
>breasts, done immediately. Even though the redness, oozing and crusting
>closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your doctor should
>suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your doctor should order a
>biopsy of your sore to confirm what is going on.
>
>This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of your
>relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.
>
>My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after receiving
>mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and taking Tamaxofin.
>If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the beginning, perhaps it
>would not have spread...
& gt;
>TO ALL READERS:
>
>This is sad as women are not aware of Paget's disease. If, by passing this
>around by
>e-mail, we can make others aware of it and its potential danger, we are
>helping women everywhere.
>
>Please, if you can, take a moment to forward this message to as many people
>as possible, especially to your family and friends. It only takes a moment,
>yet the results could save a life.

Thank you so much for the info and the link. This is something everyone needs to be aware of.