1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Nov 24, 2008, 2:12 pm PST

Thanks you for the information on the Mammo. The more information that we have the better. Hug Sharon

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2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 3:15 am PST

Thanks for the information....Its useful.

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3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 7:06 am PST

Happy Thanksgiving Lillie. This is a good time to make sure you know how thankful we are that you support breast health issues and especially those with breast cancer. The world is a better place due to your contributions. I can only imagine how much of your personal time is spent helping others. I wish you a relaxing holiday and hope you have plenty of time to enjoy the day with those closest to you. Life is pretty damn good. Isn't it?

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4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 7:07 am PST

Happy Thanksgiving Lillie. This is a good time to make sure you know how thankful we are that you support breast health issues and especially those with breast cancer. The world is a better place due to your contributions. I can only imagine how much of your personal time is spent helping others. I wish you a relaxing holiday and hope you have plenty of time to enjoy the day with those closest to you. Life is pretty damn good. Isn't it?

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5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 7:07 am PST

Happy Thanksgiving Lillie. This is a good time to make sure you know how thankful we are that you support breast health issues and especially those with breast cancer. The world is a better place due to your contributions. I can only imagine how much of your personal time is spent helping others. I wish you a relaxing holiday and hope you have plenty of time to enjoy the day with those closest to you. Life is pretty damn good. Isn't it?

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6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 1:52 pm PST

If you hit "refresh" after you post, it posts your comment again. Sorry about that - You think that would be easy to prevent in an app. Well I guess I said thank you three times.

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7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 5:56 pm PST

Hello, the nurse is FAT. "From Johns Hopkins University" - the same place that made Medifast, which is loaded with harmful soy protein, toxic artificial sweeteners and coloring, poisonous canola oil and other junk, the "doctor recommended" weight loss program. Like MDs, apparently nurses don't know anything about the connection between diet and disease. Instead of encouraging this woman to invite disease into her body by staying focused on it, how about share that fat increases risk of breast cancer, as does eating sugar, grains (especially refined wheat flour), foods containing vegetable oil, alcohol and meat. Why not tell her what she can do to make sure she never needs to have an MRI, which is pushed to make profits by people who don't care about anyone's health. Like eat fresh fruits and vegetables, raise the alkalinity of the body, get some exercise and laugh as often as possible.

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8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 5:57 pm PST

Hello, the nurse is FAT. "From Johns Hopkins University" - the same place that made Medifast, which is loaded with harmful soy protein, toxic artificial sweeteners and coloring, poisonous canola oil and other junk, the "doctor recommended" weight loss program. Like MDs, apparently nurses don't know anything about the connection between diet and disease. Instead of encouraging this woman to invite disease into her body by staying focused on it, how about share that fat increases risk of breast cancer, as does eating sugar, grains (especially refined wheat flour), foods containing vegetable oil, alcohol and meat. Why not tell her what she can do to make sure she never needs to have an MRI, which is pushed to make profits by people who don't care about anyone's health. Like eat fresh fruits and vegetables, raise the alkalinity of the body, get some exercise and laugh as often as possible.

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9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 6:00 pm PST

Hello, the nurse is FAT. "From Johns Hopkins University" - the same place that made Medifast, which is loaded with harmful soy protein, toxic artificial sweeteners and coloring, poisonous canola oil and other junk, the "doctor recommended" weight loss program. Like MDs, apparently nurses don't know anything about the connection between diet and disease. Instead of encouraging this woman to invite disease into her body by staying focused on it, how about share that fat increases risk of breast cancer, as does eating sugar, grains (especially refined wheat flour), foods containing vegetable oil, alcohol and meat. Why not tell her what she can do to make sure she never needs to have an MRI, which is pushed to make profits by people who don't care about anyone's health. Like eat fresh fruits and vegetables, raise the alkalinity of the body, get some exercise and laugh as often as possible.

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10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Nov 25, 2008, 9:27 pm PST

Not true. My best friend waited the 6 mounths and ended up losing her breast. My Aunt died because she waited. Every woman is diffrent and it is far better to be safe than sorry.

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11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Sat, Nov 29, 2008, 4:28 am PST

As a Mammographer ( Rad. Tech.) for 30+ years I have seen Technology grow from "old fashioned" hand tanked processed film to Digital. The difference between even good film/screen analog Mammograms and Digital Images is nothing short of amazing!! Absolutley ask for Digital Mammograms. The Radiologists can magnify images, manipulate images ( lighter/darker) and compare to previows digital exams that are all stored electronically. These images can be burned onto CDs or sent electronically across the Hospital intranets or across the city!! Amazing Technology!! To adress "waterebaby1958"...Your friend lost her breast due to Cancer that they had watched to see if it was indeed cancer. It physically does take at least 6 months for a change to be seen. It may have seemed she lost it because she waited, but actually we call that an early find. Sorry about your Aunt, sometimes it grows quickly because of the kind it is and didn't show as anything but slightly suspicios in the beginning. This stuff can be sneaky. If your Mammogram is neg. and the Ultrasound also and symptoms persist, ask for a breast MRI. Some tissue changes are not evident, but an MRI can show abnormal blood flow to an area indicating a "growth". ps: I disagree with Christine and think you were rude to Lillie. Thank God a Survivor looks so good!! It may be her body "habitus"...normal for her. Yes body weight does matter, everyone needs to eat as "organically" as possible and get exercise. Don't microwave in plastics and get your BMI down to the suggested # for you height! Oh yes stop smoking!!

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12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Dec 01, 2008, 2:38 am PST

isn't really amazing to have this wonderful solution...

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13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Mon, Dec 01, 2008, 6:34 am PST

A good digital image will show changes after 3 mmonths, especially if the problem is a small but fast growing cancer. If a three month follow up is recommended do it!

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14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Tue, Dec 02, 2008, 3:48 pm PST

Considering the fact that you are exposing your breasts (lungs & heart too) to direct radiation, waiting is probably a smart step. It is entirely possible that the radiation exposure could turn the tumor cancerous. Thermography is proved to be more accurate, earlier with no harmful radiation. Why don't the "experts" recommend to the wary to follow up with thermography? Oh, that's right, the radiation emitters convinced the doctors (money) & FDA (money) to discount the most effective detection tool. We are being fed a bill of goods by our nation's healthcare community. Cancer isn't cured because it is a huge money maker and the "cure" kills more than the disease.

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15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Dec 03, 2008, 11:16 am PST

Since cancer cells double every 90 days, you could get a THERMOGRAPHY, which offers NO compression and NO radiation. You would be able to see breast tissue changes within the 90-day time frame. Thermography is all about prevention, no just detection, is over 95% accurate in the early detection of breast cancer. I should know, I am a Certified Clinical Thermographer, as well as a breast cancer survivor. Thermography, along with nutrition and hormone balancing, saved my life. www.thermographyfirst.com

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