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----- Original Message -----

From: Kristin Sorg- Kearney

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 9:13 PM

Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] Check out my photos on Facebook

 

facebook Kristin Sorg- Kearney has: 52 friends 6 photos 0 notes 30 wall posts 2 groups Check out my photos on Facebook Hi, I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join Facebook! Once you join, you can also create your own profile. Thanks, Kristin To sign up for Facebook, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=1085707934&k=Z6MY55PRVZTF6BD1Q164YSSTPUIB4XZMUQHP1&r Already have an account? Add this email address to your account here. See who else has invited you to Facebook: Bade Dosunmu 99 friends 2 photos friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com was invited to join Facebook by Kristin Sorg- Kearney. If you do not wish to receive this type of email from Facebook in the future, please click here to unsubscribe. Facebook's offices are located at 1601 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304.

Thank you Hillary and Mike for a very nice Sunday morning. I am sure it was not
easy deciding about the Making Strides Walk today at Jones Beach. I personally
appreciate the fact that you put the well being of Friends for Life Foundation
members first. Thank you.
It was wonderful meeting some of the members today at your home. Monica and I
have tried many times to attend events but as you all know her schedule has been
pretty full lately.
We look forward to seeing all of you again!
:) Kathy

Hi Donna,
I wanted to check to see if you need anything... meals, a ride anywhere,
groceries, housecleaning...etc?
We are all thinking about you and hoping you are doing as best as can be
expected... or better! Please don't hesitate to let me know how I can help. As
you know, our FFLF is a wonderful group who care about each other and who will
be there for you if you need anything!
Take a look at the calendar for the upcoming events. Maybe we will all get to
see you so we can support you personally! Our thoughts are also with Bill,
Marisa and the rest of the family!

xo
Hillary

--- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "dmjennings3" <dmjennings3@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey, I'll probably give you a call soon. You were right on by saying that the
chemo felt like you were pregnant with the nausea. This time it started on my
second day and lasted for about 7 days. I'm feeling great now but still a little
tired. Going Thursday again for the third round. It's very hard to look at
myself with no hair but I'm doing okay. I'll give you a call Kris about the
rest. Thank you everyone for your concern.
>
> Love,
> Donna
>
> --- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "jensmom27" <jensmom27@>
wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> > Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me
know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris
> >
>

----- Original Message -----

From: dmjennings3

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 11:50 PM

Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] Re: How is Donna doing????

 

Hey, I'll probably give you a call soon. You were right on by saying that the chemo felt like you were pregnant with the nausea. This time it started on my second day and lasted for about 7 days. I'm feeling great now but still a little tired. Going Thursday again for the third round. It's very hard to look at myself with no hair but I'm doing okay. I'll give you a call Kris about the rest. Thank you everyone for your concern.

Love,
Donna

--- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "jensmom27" <jensmom27@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris
>

Hey, I'll probably give you a call soon. You were right on by saying that the
chemo felt like you were pregnant with the nausea. This time it started on my
second day and lasted for about 7 days. I'm feeling great now but still a little
tired. Going Thursday again for the third round. It's very hard to look at
myself with no hair but I'm doing okay. I'll give you a call Kris about the
rest. Thank you everyone for your concern.

Love,
Donna

--- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "jensmom27" <jensmom27@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me
know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Kris Kearney

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:51 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Re: How is Donna doing????

 

Hi Joani,

I have gone to  Dr. Kevin Barbiera on Commack Road in Commack. Passed the Bonwit,  Kinda on the way to Costco. He is very helpful! He always uses deep heat. Then he proceeds with other things. I would recommend him. I've been going to him for 11 years now. His sister is just recovering from  BC also.

Hope you are feeling better.

Love ya,

Kristin

---

From: Joani Madarash <jmadarash@accesslinx.com>
To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, October 4, 2009 8:31:56 PM
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Re: How is Donna doing????

 

which chiropractor are you seeing? I have a bad back/leg issue too...not getting nay better. joani

Joani
Joani Madarash, President
accessLinx, Inc.

 

jmadarash@accesslin x.com

 

Gala "Chair" 60 Over 60 -2009
www.sbpligala. com
SBPLI, Inc. - Board Member

 

Co-President, SCRC

 

Board Member NYS APSE

 

 Friends For Life- An Evening of Comedy With Alan Zweibel
Was a Huge Success! Thanks Everyone!!
www.FriendsforLifeF oundation. org 

 

631/360.2753 (office)
516/528-2179 (mobile)
www.accesslinx. com

----- Original Message -----

From: jensmom27

To: friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com

Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:53 AM

Subject: [friendsforlifefoun dation] Re: How is Donna doing????

 

Thanks. I don't have her number. I gave her mine though. I pulled a nerve from my back into my leg. I am going to the chiropractor practically everyday. Thank God Dr.Theo gave me pain killers. I still had some left. I am going to kiss HIM first next time Joani!!! lol.
Other than that things are good. :)
I am going to go to Tildets meditation classes in October at the H.S. Can't wait. She is great!!!Does anyone have Rochell's phone number or can they have her call me. 269 4147. I know she doesn't use the computer but I have to ask her something about her house for sale.
Talk to you all soon. Hope you are doing well.
Love ya, Kris

--- In friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com, "jensmom27" <jensmom27@. ..> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris
>

----- Original Message -----

From: jensmom27

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:53 AM

Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] Re: How is Donna doing????

 

Thanks. I don't have her number. I gave her mine though. I pulled a nerve from my back into my leg. I am going to the chiropractor practically everyday. Thank God Dr.Theo gave me pain killers. I still had some left. I am going to kiss HIM first next time Joani!!! lol.
Other than that things are good. :)
I am going to go to Tildets meditation classes in October at the H.S. Can't wait. She is great!!!Does anyone have Rochell's phone number or can they have her call me. 269 4147. I know she doesn't use the computer but I have to ask her something about her house for sale.
Talk to you all soon. Hope you are doing well.
Love ya, Kris

--- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "jensmom27" <jensmom27@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris
>

Thanks. I don't have her number. I gave her mine though. I pulled a nerve from
my back into my leg. I am going to the chiropractor practically everyday. Thank
God Dr.Theo gave me pain killers. I still had some left. I am going to kiss HIM
first next time Joani!!! lol.
Other than that things are good. :)
I am going to go to Tildets meditation classes in October at the H.S. Can't
wait. She is great!!!Does anyone have Rochell's phone number or can they have
her call me. 269 4147. I know she doesn't use the computer but I have to ask her
something about her house for sale.
Talk to you all soon. Hope you are doing well.
Love ya, Kris

--- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "jensmom27" <jensmom27@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi,
> Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me
know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris
>

----- Original Message -----

From: Andreassist@...

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:48 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] How is Donna doing????

Donna has trouble with her vision so doesn't go on the computer much, Joani.  Phone is best way to be in touch with her.

xo

 

www.andreassist.com
631-803-6577

 

In a message dated 10/3/2009 6:29:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jmadarash@... writes:

 

Is Donna signed up on the Message Board? I know she doesn't e-mail all that much, but I suggested it's easier than to talk on the phone sometimes...I hope she'll get "on board"

xoxo Joani

Joani
Joani Madarash, President
accessLinx, Inc.

 

jmadarash@accesslinx.com

 

Gala "Chair" 60 Over 60 -2009
www.sbpligala.com
SBPLI, Inc. - Board Member

 

Co-President, SCRC

 

Board Member NYS APSE

 

 Friends For Life- An Evening of Comedy With Alan Zweibel
Was a Huge Success! Thanks Everyone!!
www.FriendsforLifeFoundation.org 

 

631/360.2753 (office)
516/528-2179 (mobile)
www.accesslinx.com

----- Original Message -----

From: Andreassist@aol.com

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:20 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] How is Donna doing????

 

Hi Kris,

I spoke with her on Monday; her second treatment was on Thursday so will wait till Monday to peek in on her.  Her sister was coming in.

 

Hope all is good with you!

xo

Andrea

 

 

In a message dated 10/3/2009 6:06:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jensmom27@yahoo.com writes:

 

Hi,
Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris

----- Original Message -----

From: hillary sweet

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:34 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] How is Donna doing????

 

Yes, I spoke with her yesterday and we delivered some meals to her. She was very happy. So far, so good.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

---

From: "jensmom27" <jensmom27@yahoo.com>

Date: Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:04:16 -0000

To: <friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com>

Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] How is Donna doing????

 

Hi,
Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

----- Original Message -----

From: Andreassist@...

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:20 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] How is Donna doing????

 

Hi Kris,

I spoke with her on Monday; her second treatment was on Thursday so will wait till Monday to peek in on her.  Her sister was coming in.

 

Hope all is good with you!

xo

Andrea

 

 

In a message dated 10/3/2009 6:06:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jensmom27@yahoo.com writes:

 

Hi,
Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris

----- Original Message -----

From: jensmom27

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 6:04 PM

Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] How is Donna doing????

 

Hi,
Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris

Hi,
Has anyone heard from Donna? Just wondering how she is doing? Please let me know
if you hear anything. Thanks, Kris

----- Original Message -----

From: drcheryl@...

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Cc: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 5:30 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?

 

I just spoke to the PA in my docs office,  I go to Dr. Citron.  They said it was a very poor study and the benefits of tamoxifen still greatly outweigh the risks.

Cheryl Israeloff

----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Mastroianni
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:02 pm
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?
To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

> Hey Deb -- how are you?  Who's your oncologist?   I saw Dr.
> Siddiqui the other day - he told me he had seen you.  How are
> you feeling?
>
> Spoke to my oncologist Dr. Ahmed.  First he says he's received
> several calls today from patients.  but he went on to explain
> that if one thinks about it - -the article is not making sense. 
> An estrogen receptor negative is that -- negative.  so why would
> you be on tamoxifen?  I read the article several times -- and
> the more I read it -- the more I realized that the therapy I'm
> on for estrogen receptor positive is more beneficial than not. 
> Bottomline, he acknowledged that if he were in my shoes, he'd be
> concerned with the article - but if you break out the facts (or
> lack of facts), it doesn't make sense.   
>
> Please let me know what others say.
>
> Hugs to all
> Nancy
>
>  
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Debbie Virga
> To: "friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com"
> Sent: Thursday, August
> 27, 2009 2:32:31 PM
> Subject: RE: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?
>
>  
> Nancy,
>
> I just started the Tamoxifen in April. I won't see my oncologist
> again until Nov., but I may just give him a call. (I'm sure
> he'll love to hear form me) :)
> Debbie
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com
> [friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com] On Behalf Of
> Andreassist@ aol.com [Andreassist@ aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:37 AM
> To: friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com
> Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoun dation] Did anyone see this article?
>
> I read it too Nancy and have been on for five years.
> Will advise after I speak with my oncologist to let you know
> what he advises me to do.
> Best
> Andrea
>
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Nancy Mastroianni
> Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:31:59 -0700 (PDT)
> To:
> Subject: [friendsforlifefoun dation] Did anyone see this article?
>
> I'm freaking out -- because my cancer was ER positive and I'm on
> tamoxifen for over a year. I know that the benefits outweigh the
> risks -- but read on. Your thoughts?
>
> Tamoxifen may hike risk of aggressive breast cancer
>
> August 26, 2009
>
> Some breast cancer patients take the drug tamoxifen to reduce
> the risk of developing a second breast cancer. However, a study
> published this week makes an important distinction in this
> strategy. Tamoxifen, it appears, cuts the risk of the more
> common type of cancer that is less aggressive but actually
> increases the risk of a rarer type of breast cancer that is
> aggressive and harder to treat.
>
> The study, published in Cancer> Cancer> Research, compared breast-cancer patients who received
> tamoxifen for at least one year with those who did not take the
> drug. The researchers, from the Fred
> Hutchinson
> Cancer Research Center i n Seattle> com/topics/ Seattle>, found that the drug was associated with a
> 60 percent reduction in the risk of developing a second estrogen
> receptor-positive breast cancer. But tamoxifen appeared to
> increase the risk of developing an estrogen receptor-negative
> breast cancer by 440 percent.
>
> However this finding should not discourage women from taking
> tamoxifen to prevent a second cancer, said the lead author of
> the study, Dr. Christopher Li..
>
> "It is clear that estrogen-blocking drugs like tamoxifen have
> important clinical benefits and have led to major improvements
> in breast cancer survival rates," Li said in a news release.
> "However, these therapies have risks, and an increased risk of
> ER-negative second cancer may be one of them. Still, the
> benefits of the therapy are well established, and doctors should
> continue to recommend hormonal therapy for breast cancer
> patients who can benefit from it."
>
> - Los Angeles Times
>
> start: 0000-00-00 end: 0000-00-00
>
>
>
>
>
>

Nancy,

I have the same Dr. as you! I also am estrogen positive. so i guess I should be
positive about this whole thing and continue with the path I've been dealt.
Are you excited about the school year. We still haven't gotten a chance to get
together.
Debbie
________________________________
From: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
[friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nancy Mastroianni
[nancm22@...]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 4:02 PM
To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?



Hey Deb -- how are you?  Who's your oncologist?   I saw Dr. Siddiqui the other
day - he told me he had seen you.  How are you feeling?

Spoke to my oncologist Dr. Ahmed.  First he says he's received several calls
today from patients.  but he went on to explain that if one thinks about it -
-the article is not making sense.  An estrogen receptor negative is that --
negative.  so why would you be on tamoxifen?  I read the article several times
-- and the more I read it -- the more I realized that the therapy I'm on for
estrogen receptor positive is more beneficial than not.  Bottomline, he
acknowledged that if he were in my shoes, he'd be concerned with the article -
but if you break out the facts (or lack of facts), it doesn't make sense.

Please let me know what others say.

Hugs to all
Nancy



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From: Debbie Virga <dvirga@...>
To: "friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com"
<friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 2:32:31 PM
Subject: RE: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?



Nancy,

I just started the Tamoxifen in April. I won't see my oncologist again until
Nov., but I may just give him a call. (I'm sure he'll love to hear form me) :)
Debbie
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ation@yahoogroup s.com<mailto:friendsforlifefoundation%40yahoogroups.com>
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Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoun dation] Did anyone see this article?

I read it too Nancy and have been on for five years.
Will advise after I speak with my oncologist to let you know what he advises me
to do.
Best
Andrea

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____________ _________ _________ __
From: Nancy Mastroianni
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:31:59 -0700 (PDT)
To: <friendsforlifefound<mailto:friendsforlifefoundation%40yahoogroups.com>
ation@yahoogroup s.com<mailto:friendsforlifefoundation%40yahoogroups.com>>
Subject: [friendsforlifefoun dation] Did anyone see this article?

I'm freaking out -- because my cancer was ER positive and I'm on tamoxifen for
over a year. I know that the benefits outweigh the risks -- but read on. Your
thoughts?

Tamoxifen may hike risk of aggressive breast cancer

August 26, 2009

Some breast cancer patients take the drug tamoxifen to reduce the risk of
developing a second breast cancer. However, a study published this week makes an
important distinction in this strategy. Tamoxifen, it appears, cuts the risk of
the more common type of cancer that is less aggressive but actually increases
the risk of a rarer type of breast cancer that is aggressive and harder to
treat.

The study, published in Cancer<http://www.newsday. com/topics/
Cancer<http://www.newsday.com/topics/Cancer>> Research, compared breast-cancer
patients who received tamoxifen for at least one year with those who did not
take the drug. The researchers, from the Fred Hutchinson<http:/ /www.newsday.
com/topics/ Fred_Hutchinson<http://www.newsday.com/topics/Fred_Hutchinson>>
Cancer Research Center i n Seattle<http://www.newsday. com/topics/
Seattle<http://www.newsday.com/topics/Seattle>>, found that the drug was
associated with a 60 percent reduction in the risk of developing a second
estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. But tamoxifen appeared to increase the
risk of developing an estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer by 440 percent.

However this finding should not discourage women from taking tamoxifen to
prevent a second cancer, said the lead author of the study, Dr. Christopher Li..

"It is clear that estrogen-blocking drugs like tamoxifen have important clinical
benefits and have led to major improvements in breast cancer survival rates," Li
said in a news release. "However, these therapies have risks, and an increased
risk of ER-negative second cancer may be one of them. Still, the benefits of the
therapy are well established, and doctors should continue to recommend hormonal
therapy for breast cancer patients who can benefit from it."

- Los Angeles Times

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Nancy,

I just started the Tamoxifen in April. I won't see my oncologist again until
Nov., but I may just give him a call. (I'm sure he'll love to hear form me) :)
Debbie
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From: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
[friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andreassist@...
[Andreassist@...]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:37 AM
To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?



I read it too Nancy and have been on for five years.
Will advise after I speak with my oncologist to let you know what he advises me
to do.
Best
Andrea

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

________________________________
From: Nancy Mastroianni
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:31:59 -0700 (PDT)
To: <friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?



I'm freaking out -- because my cancer was ER positive and I'm on tamoxifen for
over a year.  I know that the benefits outweigh the risks -- but read on.   Your
thoughts?

Tamoxifen may hike risk of aggressive breast cancer

August 26, 2009

Some breast cancer patients take the drug tamoxifen to reduce the risk of
developing a second breast cancer. However, a study published this week makes an
important distinction in this strategy. Tamoxifen, it appears, cuts the risk of
the more common type of cancer that is less aggressive but actually increases
the risk of a rarer type of breast cancer that is aggressive and harder to
treat.



The study, published in Cancer<http://www.newsday.com/topics/Cancer> Research,
compared breast-cancer patients who received tamoxifen for at least one year
with those who did not take the drug. The researchers, from the Fred
Hutchinson<http://www.newsday.com/topics/Fred_Hutchinson> Cancer Research Center
i n Seattle<http://www.newsday.com/topics/Seattle>, found that the drug was
associated with a 60 percent reduction in the risk of developing a second
estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. But tamoxifen appeared to increase the
risk of developing an estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer by 440 percent.



However this finding should not discourage women from taking tamoxifen to
prevent a second cancer, said the lead author of the study, Dr. Christopher Li..



"It is clear that estrogen-blocking drugs like tamoxifen have important clinical
benefits and have led to major improvements in breast cancer survival rates," Li
said in a news release. "However, these therapies have risks, and an increased
risk of ER-negative second cancer may be one of them. Still, the benefits of the
therapy are well established, and doctors should continue to recommend hormonal
therapy for breast cancer patients who can benefit from it."



- Los Angeles Times





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From: Andreassist@...

To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 1:14 PM

Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?

 

I have a call in to my oncologist. I'll keep all of you advised.
Andrea xo

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From: Kris Kearney
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:00:15 -0700 (PDT)
To: <friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?

 

Hi Andrea,

My doctor said after five years he would put me on something else.  At first he told me two years.  Or he said I could have my ovaries taken out since I am not using them anyway.  I am confused also.  My gut tells me to have them out.  But then a doctor that i met at a Friends for life meeting  in the Mellville office said not to.   I certainly am not looking for a reason to go to the hospital.  So I have been puting it off.  I am also confused......

 

xoxoxKris 

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From: "Andreassist@aol.com" <Andreassist@aol.com>
To: friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 11:37:01 AM
Subject: Re: [friendsforlifefoundation] Did anyone see this article?

 

I read it too Nancy and have been on for five years.
Will advise after I speak with my oncologist to let you know what he advises me to do.
Best
Andrea

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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From: Nancy Mastroianni
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:31:59 -0700 (PDT)
To: <friendsforlifefound ation@yahoogroup s.com>
Subject: [friendsforlifefoun dation] Did anyone see this article?

 

I'm freaking out -- because my cancer was ER positive and I'm on tamoxifen for over a year.  I know that the benefits outweigh the risks -- but read on.   Your thoughts?

 

Tamoxifen may hike risk of aggressive breast cancer

August 26, 2009  

Some breast cancer patients take the drug tamoxifen to reduce the risk of developing a second breast cancer. However, a study published this week makes an important distinction in this strategy. Tamoxifen, it appears, cuts the risk of the more common type of cancer that is less aggressive but actually increases the risk of a rarer type of breast cancer that is aggressive and harder to treat.

 

The study, published in Cancer Research, compared breast-cancer patients who received tamoxifen for at least one year with those who did not take the drug. The researchers, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, found that the drug was associated with a 60 percent reduction in the risk of developing a second estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. But tamoxifen appeared to increase the risk of developing an estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer by 440 percent.

 

However this finding should not discourage women from taking tamoxifen to prevent a second cancer, said the lead author of the study, Dr. Christopher Li.. 

 

"It is clear that estrogen-blocking drugs like tamoxifen have important clinical benefits and have led to major improvements in breast cancer survival rates," Li said in a news release. "However, these therapies have risks, and an increased risk of ER-negative second cancer may be one of them. Still, the benefits of the therapy are well established, and doctors should continue to recommend hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients who can benefit from it."

 

- Los Angeles Times

 

 

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