Posted on 28-05-2009
BREAST CANCER SITE & CLICKS FOR UNINSURED
Filed Under (BRCA, Breast Cancer) by TOBEYRDH

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5/28/09
clicks for mammograms for the poorer and uninsured women of this country. In fact, they are on a deadline right now- if they reach their goal in the next five days, their sponsor will
fund an additional 100 mammograms. Please help with this important cause also.

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Posted on 21-05-2009
YOGA & BREAST CANCER
Filed Under (BRCA, BRCA POSITIVE, Breast Cancer, Cancer research) by TOBEYRDH

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I’ve been seeing lots of articles lately in women’s magazines touting the benefits of yoga to breast cancer patients. Benefits being noted are less fatigue & depression, more energy, better memory, better breathing & flexibility. I figure that anything good for breast cancer patients is also good for BRCA people! I went to investigate & came up with a study being done now on the subject. If anyone is interested in being a part of the study- just follow this link: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00179348.

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Posted on 20-05-2009
Healthy food choices
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So, I’m always looking out for healthy choices for us & I came across this list of “top cancer fighting foods & spices” & I thought it was worthy of sharing.

Basically, the foods & spices are: apples, avocados, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, sprouts, carrots, chili peppers, cilantro, jalapenos, kale, figs, fish, flax, garlic, ginger, grapes, grapefruits, oranges, lemons, papaya, berries, licorice root, mushrooms, nuts, onions, parsley, parsnips, pineapple, red wine, rosemary, seaweed & other sea vegetables, tofu (controversial) green & black tea, spinach, sweet potatoes, tapioca, tomatoes, turmeric, turnips & whole grains & yogurt.

You can find further info at this link: The Cancer Cure Foundation (non-profit organization that provides info on alternative therapies. http://www.cancure.org/cancer_fighting_foods.htm

I liked this site too: about.com:breast cancer

http://breastcancer.about.com/od/cancerfightingfoods/Cancer_Fighting_Food_and_Drink.htm

ALWAYS DISCUSS YOUR DIET WITH YOUR DOCTOR!

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Posted on 15-05-2009
Wishing HANNAH a speedy recovery
Filed Under (BRCA Testing, Breast Cancer) by TOBEYRDH

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10 –Year- Old California Girl Battles Breast Cancer by: Jessica Doyle

from FoxNews.com 5/14/09

follow this link: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,520190,00.html

How does a 10 year old get breast cancer? Is she predisposed (BRCA?) Are the cells in her breast tissue undergoing such rapid cell division while she is going through puberty?

Let’s all wish her & her family our prayers.

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Posted on 15-05-2009
BIG STORY!!!
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A lawsuit has been filed against Myriad Genetics & the Patent Office

This story has multiple links: If I understand it correctly, it goes like this:

This link explains a senate debate on 11/12/08 http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2008-11-12.32.1

There are three BRCA1 patents & one BRCA 2 patent in Australia. Myriad Genetics took out these 4 patents in the USA. Genetic Technologies LTD in Australia is the exclusive licensee of these patents. Therefore the MONOPOLY on BRCA testing!

The following two links further explain the lawsuit against MYRIAD GENETICS & the US Patent Office. Apparently, there is finally awareness & some people are outraged to know that there is a patent on BRCA gene research. This monopoly prevents further research by other interested parties. Myriad Genetics will argue that they have the rights to the patent & it enables them to invest in research & development of cures. The people (cancer patients, pathologists, & genetic researchers) feel that having more players involved will bring down costs to testing & research & cures. The lawsuit also challenges gene patenting in general.

Please feel free to add your comments people!

LINKS:

ACLU sues over patents on breast cancer genes from cnn.com on 5/13/09

By: Stephanie Smith & Caitlin Hagan http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/12/us.genes.lawsuit/

Cancer Patients Challenge the Patenting of a Gene from The NYtimes.com on 5/13/09

By: John Schwartz

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/13/health/13patent.html?_r=2&hp

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Posted on 07-05-2009
Request for interview with women who have tested positive for the BRCA 1 and 2 genes.
Filed Under (BRCA, BRCA POSITIVE, BRCA Testing, Genetic Information) by TOBEYRDH

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5/2/09
My name is Sharlene Hesse-Biber and I am a sociologist and Director of Women’s Studies at Boston College.
I am conducting a study on women who test positive for the BRCA 1 and 2 genes.

I hope to address the issue of why women seek genetic testing for breast cancer and how they respond to a positive result, as well as the roles that other people i their lives play throughout the pre and post genetic testing process.
I hope to be able to set up a time  to explore your experiences with genetic testing for the BRCA 1 and 2 genes.  Such an interview would take about  a half hour.  Your participation within this research is completely voluntary, and if you choose to participate, you are able to withdraw from the study at any point you may desire throughout the project. I can interview you over the phone or if you are in commuting distance I can interview you in person if you like.
I would also like to take a moment to tell you a little more about the study. I aim to address a current lack in research on women’s experiences with genetic testing for genes linked to breast cancer and their responses to a positive result.  Some of the questions that we will explore are:
  1. How do women seek genetic testing for breast cancer? Why do women choose to get tested for a condition that may or may not develop, or have control over?
  2. What is the lived experience of women who have had a positive result from their genetic test? How is this affected if they have a family history of breast cancer?
  3. What decisions, if any, do they make once they have a positive result? Is there a different between their immediate and long-term decisions
  4. What role do their immediate family network, close friends, and co-workers play in their decision to get tested and in their post-testing experience?
If you are interested in participating in this study please email me to let me know.  My email address is hesse@bc.edu
I am happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.


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Posted on 07-05-2009
I’ve been screaming it…EXERCISE-MOVE-EXERCISE-MOVE!
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Testing the Exercise-Breast Cancer Link by: Tasheema Prince 5/4/09

Follow this link for the article: http://www.oncologynursingnews.com/Testing-the-Exercise-Breast-Cancer-Connection/article/136093/

Researchers at the Abramson Cancer Center are doing a three year study on the possibility of exercise being used as a way to reduce the development of breast cancer. The mode of exercise being used is the TREADMILL. Women in the high risk group (BRCA people are high risk) will be doing 300 minutes of exercise/week—that is approximately 45 minutes/day!

GET MOVING LADIES!!! IT CAN’T HURT!!!

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