New kind of Breast Cancer

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New kind of Breast Cancer - DO NOT DELETE

Please forward to all of the women in your lives .. Mothers,

daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, etc.

 

In November, a rare kind of breast cancer was found. A lady

developed a rash on her breast, similar to that of young mothers who

are nursing.

 

Because her mammogram had been clear, the doctor treated her with

antibiotics for infections. After 2 rounds, it continued to get

worse, so her doctor sent her for another mammogram. This time it

showed a mass.

 

A biopsy found a fast growing malignancy. Chemo was started in order

to shrink the growth; then a mastectomy was performed; then a full

round of Chemo; then radiation. After about 9 months of intense

treatment, she was given a clean bill of health.

 

She had one year of living each day to its fullest. Then the cancer

returned to the liver area. She took 4 treatments and decided that

she wanted quality of life, not the after effects of Chemo. She had

5 great months and she planned each detail of the final days. After

a few days of needing morphine, she died. She left this message to

be delivered to women everywhere:

 

Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not normal, and be

persistent in getting help as soon as possible.

 

Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and is on the

outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole It appeared as a

rash, which later became a lesion with a crusty outer edge. I would

not have ever suspected it to be breast cancer but it was. My nipple

never seemed any different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I

went to the doctor for that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but

other than that it didn't bother me. It was just ugly and a

nuisance, and could not be cleared up with all the creams prescribed

by my doctor and dermatologist for the dermatitis on my eyes just

prior to this outbreak. They seemed a little concerned but did not

warn me it could be cancerous.

 

Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or rash on the

nipple or aureole can be breast cancer. (Mine started out as a

single red pimple on the aureole. One of the biggest problems with

Paget's disease of the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be

harmless. It is frequently thought to be a skin inflammation or

infection, leading to unfortunate delays in detection and care.)

 

What are the symptoms?

 

1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple causing

it to itch and burn (As I stated, mine did not itch or burn much,

and had no oozing I was aware of, but it did have a crust along the

outer edge on one side.)

 

2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on the

aureole area with a whitish thick looking area in center of nipple).

 

3. Usually only one nipple is effected. How is it diagnosed? Your

doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest having a mammogram

of both breasts, done immediately. Even though the redness, oozing

and crusting closely resemble dermatitis (inflammation of the skin),

your doctor should suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast.

Your doctor should order a biopsy of your sore to confirm what is

going on.

 

This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as many of

your relatives and friends as possible; it could save someone's life.

 

My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones after

receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of radiation and

taking Tamaxofin. If this had been diagnosed as breast cancer in the

beginning, perhaps it would not have spread...

 

TO ALL READERS:

 

This is sad as women are not aware of Paget's disease. If, by

passing this around on the e-mail, we can make others aware of it

and its potential danger, we are helping women everywhere.

 

Please, if you can, take a moment to forward this message to as many

people as possible, especially to your family and friends. It only

takes a moment, yet the results could save a life.