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In the MeanTime: a Death Sentence

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

A collaboration of Kim Mosley and Mary Seager for the Forum of Contemporary Art, St. Louis. Mary was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer with multiple liver lesions in 1993. She had nine months of high dose CAF and then a BMT/PSCT in 1994. The exhibit traveled to Maryville University in St. Louis and University of Missouri, Columbia.

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Breast Cancer : Breast Cancer Awareness Info

Saturday, July 11th, 2009

As a result of mammograms, breast cancer awareness has risen and survival rates have subsequently increased. Discover how one out of eight women get breast cancer at some point in their lifetime with information from an oncologist in this free video on breast cancer awareness.

Expert: Grace Wang, M.D.
Contact: www.komenmiaftl.org
Bio: Dr. Grace Wang, M.D., is an oncologist and hematologist for Advanced Medical Specialties.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

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Understanding Breast Cancer - Staging the Cancer

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

To view the next video in this series click: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/14204

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Hair Growth Show Starting 6 Weeks After Chemo

Saturday, April 4th, 2009

In June of 2006 I, at age 40, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. What followed was a series of surgeries, and finally Chemo. In August of 2006, I had my last treatment. The wait began, when would I grow hair? I surfed the web, and could not find much on the subject. So, now it is my wish to show just how much hair you grow after chemo. This photo log follows my growth from Oct. 13, 2006….no hair, to Dec. 30, 3006….

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Semi Permanent Make-up Areola Reconstruction with Debra Robson-Lawrence

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Camouflage and Reconstructive Care
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the UK, with one in 9 women diagnosed each year. The good news, however, is that the survival rate for early diagnosis is as high as 90%.

My clients are often devastated by their diagnosis and subsequent treatment or surgery, says Debra. Breast Cancer Care is a charity very dear to my heart. Debra regularly treats cancer sufferers by repigmenting their nipple or areola area, giving a natural appearance to the breast. She also donates 10% of her fee for nipple treatments to the charity.

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Cancer in Young Adults is on a Rise

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Top stories include Cancer Among Young Adults is on a Rise, Prostate cancer patients see high survival rates with seed implants and New biomarker test could predict outcome for bladder cancer patients

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ChucklenutShirts.com Gifts for the Hipster Cancer Patient

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

Please visit ChucklenutShirts.com, your source for funny and unique gifts for the cancer patient in your life.

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35 Year Old Single Mom with Stage 3 Breast Cancer Get’s Head Shaved

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Anthony and Angelina cutting and shaving their mom’s hair so we can donate it before the Chemo takes it away.

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New Chemotherapy Trial Significantly Improves Survival Rates

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

The results of a major clinical trial, examining the effects of chemotherapy on early phase breast cancer, seem likely to have significant implications for the treatment of women with this condition. The trial, conducted at the University of Birmingham, has found that adding Epirubicin to established chemotherapy drugs can noticeably improve survival rates in early stage breast cancer, reducing the risk of death by up to 30%.

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A Breast Cancer Journey In Words and Pictures

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

A journey of survival and living life after being diagnosed with Breast Cancer twice. Hope and support for others.

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