Aspirin, a baby dose, has showed some benefits to deterring reoccurrence of breast cancer. Studies were not looking at Aspirin but found the benefits in breast cancer patients as a common thread. Most women were taking the aspirin for heart benefits and it turns out another benefit is breast cancer re-occurrence. So do you go out and buy the Children’s Aspirin and start taking it immediately? Not so fast. Talk with your oncologist and see if it is right for you. Like any drug taken long term, there are side effects to consider.
Weight lifting for women after breast cancer surgery has been in question for years. Study after study has come out to say that lymphedema is not a result of increased activity such as weight lifting. Good for you if you have been adding weights to your exercise regime, bad news if you have used your surgery as an excuse!
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/breast_cancer_gals_blast_fda_halt_uoXFKxlaQGPC3t30Y8CAzN
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/cancer/articles/2010/12/17/health-buzz-avastin-shouldnt-be-used-for-breast-cancer-fda-says.html
http://getbetterhealth.com/about-weightlifting-and-breast-cancer/2010.12.22
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Hi Haralee - You seem to read a lot of articles and stay well informed on breast cancer treatment and support. I'd love it if you would join and contribute to our Breast Cancer Group, which has been pretty quiet and could use your wit, wisdom and great sense of compassion for others. You can find it at https://www.empowher.com/groups/breast-cancer-discussion-group
January 11, 2011 - 5:26pmHope to see you there soon!
Pat
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Thanks for sharing!
January 11, 2011 - 11:56amThere is also a more recent article regarding Avastin (Wall Street Journal, January 7, 2011). An FDA representative discusses the decision to revoke its approval of Avastin as having harmful, even fatal, side effects. You can read many articles about this debate, as this drug has also helped many women in their treatment for certain types of breast cancer.
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