Breast cancer don't hurt they say... MM
So I asked Dr. K so why do I have this continues burning pain in my right breast after the biopsy. Sometimes it burns like hell and I have to take pain killers - it was not like this before.
Well. it is because they drilled a bullet size whole into the cyst and it is bleeding inside the syst. That is why you can feel it now and why it burns.
I laugh and think back before the biopsy how they sat me down and explained that they going to take this tiny needle and you would hardly be able to see the whole. And here the oncologist say that is just BS they drill a good size whole to get a decent amount of cells. LOL
So when do you believe them and when not...
Friday, May 30, 2014
Telling and finding a loyal friend other than just family
Bella said OK. She
took it well.
Lolli was like a fountain pouring rain just continuing to
cry. I took her aside and together we talked about Gods purpose for our
lives and how we are always in His hands. And that now we have to be
strong for one another. After we went through the pathology report she
felt better. So much energy was pouring
from my heart working with my daughter through
After telling my daughters I still felt like telling as few
people as possible. I wish I had a
lovely loyal friend just like Ruth that I could trust not to over burden me
with words of pity.
In the end I have found a lovely encouraging friend in a
total newcomer in my life Vicky that shared this experience herself.
‘But Ruth said,
“Do not press me to leave you
or to turn back from following you!
Where you go, I will go;
Where you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people and your God my God.
Where you die, I will die
There I will be buried.
May the Lord do thus and so to me
And more as well
If even death parts me from you!”’
“Do not press me to leave you
or to turn back from following you!
Where you go, I will go;
Where you lodge, I will lodge;
Your people shall be my people and your God my God.
Where you die, I will die
There I will be buried.
May the Lord do thus and so to me
And more as well
If even death parts me from you!”’
Ruth is a short version of 'retut', ‘lovely friend’
Ruth was a foreigner, an
immigrant from Moab that married into a Jewish family. She became of great
significance for all Christians in the lineage of Jesus – only four women are
named in Mathew 1 2-17 and Ruth is one of them Ruth, Orpah were that daughter in-laws of
Naomi. All three of them were widows. Naomi that lived in Moab all this time with
her family because of a famine decided o go back to her people in Bethlehem
Both Ruth and Orpha was Moabites women they were the natural enemies of
Israel. When Naomi decided to go back to
her people she stopped and encouraged the daughter in-laws to go back to their
own families. However Ruth a childless
widow told Naomi that her people is her people and her God is her God and that
she will follow Naomi. It speaks of
unfaltering loyalty of a friend.
Ruth has a immigrant/ foreigner in Israel
showed courage and ingenuity and this triumphed over her misfortune. Ruth later followed the wisdom of her
mother-in-law and caught the attention of a rich family member Boas and in the
end Ruth celebrates family and her lineage became the great –grandmother of
Israel’s great king David thus all the way to Christ. This shows us clearly that a despised
immigrant (Moabites) could move Gods plan to for full mint.
Ruth and Naomi shared the
same lowliness but they comforted one another and yet Naomi was a not selfish to
keep Ruth to herself as a friend. She
also showed to be an unselfish loyal friend to Ruth she advised her how to go
about to get the attention of a rich family member Boaz.
So
Boaz took Ruth and she became his wife.
When
they came together, the Lord made her conceive, and she bore a son. Then the
women said to Naomi “Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without
next of kin. May his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer
of life and nourishment for your old age. For your daughter-in-law who loves
you, who is more to you than seven sons, has borne him”.
Then
Naomi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse.’
Read Ruth 4:1-22
During this fight for
your life you will need to tell loyal, unselfish friends about your life
changing event. So that they as friends
can stand in prayer with you and lift you up.
You will need a community that is genuine, loving and caring. I suggest you seek out those friends. I have just so far told my office people my
children and one other newcomer that share this burden with me at work.
Isiah 41:13
For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Second Opinion
Second Opinion
In something as close to you as the
boops or the two girls on your chest- or as close as a good part of yourself
image you might want to obtain a second opinion. I have decided I want a second opinion and it
truly makes a big difference on the planning of your treatment. My first doctor was very professional kind of
cold and none caring about the patient itself. Don’t get me wrong the first
doctor was proficient but I need a little more humanity and understanding.
He is
really laid back and like a real Cowboy or the best description for him
will be he look like Mr. Despicable.
That means he is tall bent over and seem really tough but with a small
heart. Finally a person that is a human..
We arrived there few minutes early they immediately took us. He went with
us through the p. report step by step. He explained that my
situation really well. And also the grades within the
stages. The other doctor was very conservative and pretty much felt that
I should try and preserve as much all the time as I could. Dr. K. allow you more freedom of choice and he said
that if I have a mastectomy then the changes of having breast cancer in his
opinion can come down to 98%. I do not have the results of the BRC 1/ 2
or the other tests. I think still I will do the mastectomy – my appointment now finally is made with the sergeant
for after I return from vacation
PS: I
want to tell you In the mean time think my family acts strange at times – they
say the strangest things? Maybe they
have some nuclear sells that attach to the brain. Or maybe people just don’t know what to say
to a person with cancer and then they say the craziest things at times.
The First Pathology Report and what it means in simple language
The First Pathology
Report
Breast cancer comes in
the following forms
1.
DCIS
(Ductal Carcinoma In Situ) the beginning non invasive, inside the milk duct.
2.
LCIS
(Lobular Carcinoma in Situ) this is a tumor inside the milk making part called
the lobules.
3.
IDC
(invasive Ductal Carcinoma) this is a cancer that started in the milk duct but
now as exited this area through growth and this is the most common type of
breast cancer.
4.
ILC
(invasive Lobular Carcinoma) this cancer starts in the milk glands also called lobules,
however it grows into the surrounding area.
So first you identify your type of
Cancer.
What type of cancer do you
have?____________
Cancer stages in general
Stage Zero
Is the beginning and
not life threatening, and non-invasive.
Stage One, Two, and Three
This is invasive breast cancer
(cancer cells are breaking through to or invading normal surrounding breast
tissue and are considered life threatening from now on forward
Stage Four
Stage IV describes invasive breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast
and nearby lymph nodes to other organs of the body, such as the lungs, distant
lymph nodes, skin, bones, liver, or brain, and sometimes it is inoperable. It is considered life threatening
What stage are your cancer?___________
Different
grades of cancer
Every stage of cancer is divided into three grades. This is really a reference to what the cancer
cells look like in comparison with normal cells. Be sure to understand that there is a
difference between stage and grade. My
nurse told me in error in the beginning that I am at stage three with cancer when
se read the pathology report and when in fact I was a Grade three. It makes a world of difference. I cried for two hours straight at work. So another tip – wait until you talk it over
with the doctor. Grade one is a low
grade and cancer cells look near normal and grow slow. Grade two, are considered intermediate and
they grow a little faster than normal.
Grade three cancer cells are little vicious buggers they look very
different and are fast growing
What grade is your cancer? _______________________________________
Mine is nuclear Grade 3.
How big is your
cancer?
For sure the doctors want to play a trick on you because now they jump to a
metric system. The tumor size will be
measured in centimeters this also helps determine the stage and the treatment
of the breast cancer. Mine was in size and weight 4, 5 X 3.0xo.3cm. The color is
yellow. It is true that a large tumor
can grow slow and the other way around. When planning the treatment is is kind of also
up in the air until they cut you open.
The doctor needs a clear margin around the cancer of about one
centimeter.
How big is your cancer?_____________
Do the cancer
cells have Hormone receptors?
The way I think of the receptors is that the hormones are like water that
boost the growth of the “cancer”/ plant.
ER by QIA
Positive
The cancer has receptors (boosting power) for the hormones estrogen. Mine is 93% positive.
PR by QIA
positive
The cancer has receptors (boosting power) for the hormones progesterone. Mine is 67% positive.
Fight Cancer Like a Girl
Fight like a girl?
I am sick and tired
going for testing. How can I fight something if they can’t tell me anything for
sure? I go from one test to the other. Today I met with a counselor it took three
hours and yes every time I have to be off work.
I thank God for my spouse that goes with me every time. First I completed 6 pages of family history; I
thought I was done with this. But now they just want it again or in more
detail. The outcome was simple I should
be tested for BRC1 and 2 and yes just all the testing because this help
determine the plan of action. However
the results will only be available in about 4 to 5 weeks. They did share with me how it cuts my
changes of future breast cancer with complete mastectomy etc. It makes me feel a little better because I
have a greater change of not getting it again if I do certain thing and that is
what I need to figure out. Overall I
think this went well. They slurped up my
blood in a small glass vase at the end and I was on my way
Now I had to figure
out how to fight cancer like a girl?
And how is that I ask
myself. How do girls fight? What tools do I have in my pocket to fight
this cancer? Well the only tool I can
think off today is the word of God that is based on “LOVE” “FAITH” and “HOPE”
Letter to Friend
Dear Sarah,
Dad & I talked about your generous offer.
I think it will be awesome if you can come and help us out when I have the
surgery. I have no idea what to expect or how it will be or can be.
I think (or expect) to be in the hospital for maybe a few days and then I guess
I will be able to go home. It was my hope to start recovering when the
school is in full swing. I hope to put as little stress on the household
as possible.
We are however, concerned about the
summer plans and do not want to spend all my time recovering during the time
when the kids are off and we as a family want to do some exciting things together
unless we are dealing with a CRITICAL issue. In a similar way, I want to be
fair to both our summer plans and my own health. At this time the doctor
believe I am at stage ___ period 3 It is
just before the next stage. However when it moves over to that Stage it becomes serious life threatening and
invasive - I don’t really want to wait too long. No one can tell for sure
how fast the cancer grows.
When I come back from XX I will see the surgeon and then the week after
the plastic surgeon. I will try to schedule my surgery as close
as possible to that time so that you can come in after you are done
there. We will definitely appreciate it if you can make this happen from
your end - every little bit will help us during this time. In all of
this, I will need different surgeons to schedule their time so they work
together in one location – Bottom line; they will have to tell us when that can
work out for all of them.
1. Local growth and damage to nearby tissues
Cancer cells multiply quickly. A cancerous (malignant)
tumour is a lump or growth of tissue made up from cancer cells. Cancerous
tumours normally first develop in one site - the primary tumour. However, to
get larger, a tumour has to develop a blood supply to obtain oxygen and
nourishment for the new and dividing cells. In fact, a tumour would not grow
bigger than the size of a pinhead if it did not also develop a blood supply. Cancer
cells make chemicals that stimulate tiny blood vessels to grow around them
which branch off from the existing blood vessels. This ability for cancer cells
to stimulate blood vessels to grow is called angiogenesis.
Cancer cells also have the ability to push through or between normal cells. So, as they divide and multiply, cancer cells invade and damage the local surrounding tissue.
Cancer cells also have the ability to push through or between normal cells. So, as they divide and multiply, cancer cells invade and damage the local surrounding tissue.
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2. Spread to lymph channels and lymph nodes
Some cancer cells may get into local lymph channels. (The
body contains a network of lymph channels which drains the fluid called lymph
which bathes and surrounds the body's cells.) The lymph channels drain lymph
into lymph nodes (sometimes called lymph glands). There are many lymph nodes
all over the body. A cancer cell may be carried to a lymph node and there it
may become trapped. However, it may multiply and develop into a tumour. This is
why lymph nodes that are near to a tumour may enlarge and contain cancer cells.
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing
BRCA1 and BRCA2 Testing
Expert Quote
"Simply
having a proven gene abnormality does not necessarily mean that a woman will
develop breast cancer, or that her cancer will be any worse than cancer that
does not stem from an inherited genetic flaw."
--
Marisa Weiss, M.D., president and founder, Breastcancer.org
Whirlwind of visits and just a information tornado
Yesterday was a lovely sunny day at work:
I met up with a lady that is a breast cancer
survivor Vicky. She has being an immense wonderful resource and help to
me just by sharing her experience with a Bilateral Mastectomy that she had.
We met up at twelve and went for just a walk with a great talk. We
talked about how your family react when they find out you have cancer, my husband’s
first response was no and then the stage was another no. I decided do a
simple email to the 13 people I work with and yes said I HAVE KNOWN YOU FOR 12
YEARS AND WE ARE SUCH A SMALL GROUP AND AS YOU KNOW i HAVE HAD SOME HEALTH
CHANGES. HOWEVER i WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH B/CANCER AND WILL GO
THROUGH SOME CHANGES. The response were just like normal and sorry - I
was like that too - It is only a reality once a situation touch your own
life. Some were just pouring with sympathy and that makes it hard to deal
with - so I just decided to not tell any of my extended family like my mother,
father etc. But I will still I just need to absorb it all myself still
and figure out the medical approach. This coming week I will go for the
BRCA testing to see what my level of concern for the future should be and if I
would get a Bilateral Mastectomy or what. I am also going to visit a
second oncologist that is not that conservative so that I can have two opinions.
I have walked through stage three breast cancers
with my mom - her chemo and radiation after a mastectomy on one breast.
It is a lot to think about and suddenly I
feel so close to my breast / boobs (two girls) here in front of me. After all
they are a big part of me. Together we fed four kids, played in the sun, had
fun making love... and now they are ready to kill me...
But life goes on ... it never stop... and if these boobs are ready to kill then perhaps it is time to trade them in...
The first few days, post diagnosis, have
been a whirlwind: telling family, friends, and co-workers, doctors
appointments, visiting HR regarding FMLA, checking on insurance. And of
course, starting a therapeutic blog!
I am now taking positive steps to help me
through this journey. I learned that you can contact out the Breast Cancer Resource Center
of Austin to pair you up with a patient navigator. Patient navigators
are breast cancer survivors who act as a resource for newly diagnosed
patients. They provide advice on what to expect, recovery, how to stay
motivated and positive, and just another person to talk to who has already
experienced the journey I am starting. I have found a patient navigator in a new friend.
Never say Die
Never say Die
Deborah is ‘bee’ in Hebrew. It can also mean ‘spirited or fiery woman’. Thinking back when attacked, Deborah could sting like a bee.
The first thing that you have to learn in this battle against the great C is to never say Die and never to give up but to fight like a girl in faith with trusting God. You have to trust in God just like Deborah did and the Israelis and in return God helped the Israelis to defeat and army that seemed to be an invincible and superior military. The first access to the plain of Esdraelon/Jezreel insured the victory for Israel.
Deborah, a judge of Israel, summoned Barak (Judges 4:1-11, 5:1-18). Deborah sat under a palm tree from where the Israelite s will come and visit her and seek wisdom from her. She was a prophetess a judge a speaker of wisdom. Her victory came in battle when the outnumbered Israeli troops was led huge victory. She appointed the best able military general and she gave him orders as what to do. It was a typical
Hello Girl this is just for you
Deborah is ‘bee’ in Hebrew. It can also mean ‘spirited or fiery woman’. Thinking back when attacked, Deborah could sting like a bee.
The first thing that you have to learn in this battle against the great C is to never say Die and never to give up but to fight like a girl in faith with trusting God. You have to trust in God just like Deborah did and the Israelis and in return God helped the Israelis to defeat and army that seemed to be an invincible and superior military. The first access to the plain of Esdraelon/Jezreel insured the victory for Israel.
Deborah, a judge of Israel, summoned Barak (Judges 4:1-11, 5:1-18). Deborah sat under a palm tree from where the Israelite s will come and visit her and seek wisdom from her. She was a prophetess a judge a speaker of wisdom. Her victory came in battle when the outnumbered Israeli troops was led huge victory. She appointed the best able military general and she gave him orders as what to do. It was a typical
Hello Girl this is just for you
Psalm 91:16 says:
WITH LONG LIFE I WILL SATISFY (put your name here),
AND WILL SHOW HER MY SALVATION!!!!!
NOTICE THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS ON THIS PROMISE. NOT IF (you)
LIVES IN KANSAS CITY, OR IF (you) IS 5’4”, OR IF (you) HAS THREE CATS!!!
NO!!! THE PROMISE IS THAT YOU WILL HAVE A LONG LIFE. A SATISFIED
LIFE.
The challenge here is to let go of the fear, anxiety, worry,
control, and determine that no matter what, I will determine to live in peace,
trust in my God, and believe that He knows everything I need for this
battle. And that He will be with me every step of the way, day by day,
minute by minute, granting me healing and giving me peace that passes
understanding in the midst of this storm.
I love you beautiful ladies!!! All will be well. You
will see. Promise.
Telling my younger kids later
Post Three
Note to my Teenage Daughters
Dear teenage daughters, I am truly sorry that I could not tell you
right at the moment I found out about my cancer. I wanted to talk to you
but it was yearend for the school here in May and I did not want you to be
upset – when it is just what it is. Really what do one say, it is like
throwing a person with a raw egg with no cloth to clean up. In a way it
is not really fair to you that you have to wait before I can tell – I
did tell your brother and sister that are in their twenties and
they took it ok. Perhaps when school is over we can take a walk in the
park. I just love the time when we just go for the walk and talk over
this and that. When I listen to you girls then I wish I can be the
teenage girl with the two long legs and pimply face and the wind gently tossing
your long hair around. I wish… then I remember don’t wish live
Life is so precious!
Keep Smiling with Jesus
The Dancing Girl
Don’t let the cancer steal
your joy,
Dress every morning with your
smile
Rejoice in Christ for all His
wonders
How small or how ever few…
Every morning go and stand in
front of the mirror,
Count and name at least three
things,
that you are thankful for…
every week you can consider
three new things…
If you can’t think of anything:
How about breathing?
How about sight?
How about family?
How about friends?
How about Christ that gave
His life for you?
The Dancing Nana - Superb
YouTube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J-Xab9b_a8
The
Dancing Nana. What a great feel good video. Please share and spread a smile to
others you love. A great reminder for all Nannas, Grandpas, parents and ch…
Romans 8:17
Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
2 Corinthians 1:5
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
2 Corinthians 6:10
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 12:15
So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?
Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
1 Corinthians 12:27
Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.
2 Corinthians 1:5
For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ.
2 Corinthians 6:10
sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 12:15
So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?
What now? My world was tubmling in
I want to say I kind of guessed something was wrong when I went from one test to the other. When my doctor called in her soft gentle angel like voice, explaining that my 3rd mammography was positive for cancer. I was ok her voice was so reassuring But it was later when the nurse called and announced the visit with the Oncologist that I just broke up in tears and sat crying at my desk for several hours. I asked the nurse what stage it was and after I found the following information on the internet. I was devastated. After my entire mother had stage three inflammatory cancer, at about age 50. I lived with her through it so I had a good idea of what it can look like. It is like your whole world God a death sentence - here I desire to grow old to be a mother for the last two kids and a grandmother for all four kids’ kids. Just like Paul addressed the women saying that he was mindful of the grandmother’s faith and the mother and hers – that is what I wanted my legacy to be and now I just received a death sentence.
2 Timothy 1:5 4longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. 5For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well
For part of it I felt I
can't do this - perhaps I will run away - perhaps I will just end it all...
I had so many other things to deal with in my life right now, in my job
and relationships how can God expect me to take on more. It was a time of
brokenness.
That night was a long cold night; It was like I could not fall asleep just tossing from side to side. At times tear will just run down my cheeks with no noise just a fountain draining from my soul. I don’t want to be dead I want to live. My ex-husband that was now my domestic spouse after we started working on restoring our relationship was just like me overcome by the news. I would say he was more in denial than even me. We had so many new plans for restoring our life and getting married building a new house, travelling the world, getting old together and holding hand when we were ninety. We have just recently renewed our love after a divorce of 25 years and separation of just less than 2 years. Why this? Why now?
Stage III
Stage III is divided into subcategories known as IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC.
Stage IIIA describes invasive breast cancer in which either:
- no tumor is found in the breast or the tumor may be any size; cancer is found in 4 to 9 axillary lymph nodes or in the lymph nodes near the breastbone (found during imaging tests or a physical exam) OR
- the tumor is larger than 5 centimeters; small groups of breast cancer cells (larger than 0.2 millimeter but not larger than 2 millimeters) are found in the lymph nodes OR
- the tumor is larger than 5 centimeters; cancer has spread to 1 to 3 axillary lymph nodes or to the lymph nodes near the breastbone (found during a sentinel lymph node biopsy)
Stage IIIB describes invasive breast cancer in which:
- the tumor may be any size and has spread to the chest wall and/or skin of the breast and caused swelling or an ulcer AND
- may have spread to up to 9 axillary lymph nodes OR
- may have spread to lymph nodes near the breastbone
Inflammatory breast cancer is considered at least stage IIIB. Typical features of inflammatory breast cancer include:
- reddening of a large portion of the breast skin
- the breast feels warm and may be swollen
- cancer cells have spread to the lymph nodes and may be found in the skin
Stage IIIC describes invasive breast cancer in which:
- there may be no sign of cancer in the breast or, if there is a tumor, it may be any size and may have spread to the chest wall and/or the skin of the breast AND
- the cancer has spread to 10 or more axillary lymph nodes OR
- the cancer has spread to lymph nodes above or below the collarbone OR
- the cancer has spread to axillary lymph nodes or to lymph nodes near the breastbone
Learn about what treatments you can generally expect for stage IIIA and operable IIIC in the Options by Cancer Stage: Stage IIIA and Operable IIIC page in Planning Your Treatment.
Learn about what treatments you can generally expect for stage IIIB and inoperable IIIC in the Options by Cancer Stage: Stage IIIB and Inoperable IIIC page in Planning Your Treatment.
Chemotherapy is the most commonly used treatment when cancer has spread. The drugs kill cancer cells or slow their growth. There are many types of chemotherapy drugs, which are often used in different combinations and strengths. Treatment is usually given over a few hours or days, followed by a rest period of 2–3 weeks. Most people usually have several courses of treatment.
The chemotherapy drugs are usually given by injecting the drugs into a vein (intravenously), but can also be given as tablets or capsules (orally). Ask your doctor which combination of drugs is best for you, and how long your treatment will last.
Side effects of chemotherapy can include nausea, depression, tiredness and hair loss. Many of these are temporary and can be prevented or reduced. Different types of chemotherapy have different side effects – for instance, not all of them cause hair loss.
For more information see the chemotherapy section.
Surgery can remove tumours from affected areas, for example the bowel or lymph nodes. It can also relieve discomfort caused by tumours that obstruct organs or cause bleeding, such as unblocking the bile duct to relieve jaundice in pancreatic cancer.
Your doctor might suggest surgery on organs that stimulate tumour growth because of the hormones they release, for example, removing the testicles to reduce testosterone levels and slow the growth of prostate cancer.
Radiotherapy uses radiation, such as x-rays, to kill cancer cells or injure them so that they cannot multiply. This can be precisely targeted at cancer sites in your body. Treatment is carefully planned to do as little harm as possible to your normal body tissues.
Radiotherapy can shrink tumours or stop them from spreading further. It can also relieve symptoms such as pain from secondary cancer in the bones. External beam radiation or internal radiation (brachytherapy) may be offered.
Side effects from radiotherapy can include fatigue, skin problems or loss of appetite. These may be temporary or longer lasting.
For more information see the radiotherapy section.
Cancer that grows in response to hormones can often be slowed by taking drugs to suppress the body’s production of the hormone. Other treatments interfere with the effect of hormones on tumour cells.
If you have prostate, breast or uterine cancer, you may be offered hormone therapy. This may cause some side effects.
For women, certain hormonal drugs will cause menopausal symptoms, regardless of your age. Hormonal drugs called aromatase inhibitors may be used if you have been through menopause, and these may cause thinning of the bones (osteoporosis) and vaginal dryness. For men, hormone treatments can produce hot flushes.
Palliative care allows people with advanced cancer to maintain their quality of life. It helps you cope with the symptoms of cancer or its treatment, as well as the practical problems of daily life.
Many people think that palliative care is just for people that are dying, but it is appropriate at any stage of advanced cancer. People can receive palliative care for many months or even years.
Palliative care also involves spiritual care and the support of relatives and carers. It incorporates a range of services offered by medical, nursing and allied health professionals, as well as volunteers and carers.
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