Breast cancer info, please

[Flaxbee]

One of the people closest to me in the entire world has had a recurrence, after 10 years cancer-free. It hasn't metastized to other organs, but it's in both breasts; she'll need chemo, double mastectomy, and then additional treatment, most likely.

This isn't a request for medical advice, but if the thread needs to be locked, I understand. But if any of you have any links, info, advice, I'd appreciate it. She is a scientist and knows what's going on medically, but I need a little help here. I'm grasping at straws, just looking to do some reading at some good, sound websites.

Thanks.

[Midlodemocrat]

1. Try here.

http://www.breastcancer.org/


http://cms.komen.org/komen/index.htm

http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

[Flaxbee]

2. thank you, midlo.

appreciate it very much.

[Midlodemocrat]

3. You're welcome. I hope everything turns out okay for your friend.

:hug:

[flamingyouth]

4. I'm sorry to hear this.

Please come visit us in DU's Cancer Support Group:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=380

I'm fighting bladder cancer myself (second occurrence: another surgery, starting chemo soon), and will be sending out healing vibes to your loved one. We care. :grouphug:

[Flaxbee]

5. thank you, flamingyouth

I'll definitely stop by; we're all going to need some support.

[Roon]

6. My aunt had a lump

tested positive for cancer and got a double mastectomy and she's been fine ever since. She opted for the mastectomy because she didn't want to go through the radiation and chemo. Seems to have worked for her.Everyone is different.

[bigwillq]

7. All the best to her.

:hug: