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Thank you for the article. I really helps to encourage those of us who have been there and who are there now. I had breast cancer last year. I had chemothrerapy and radiology. Loss of hair and loss of weight. I made it through all of that and am better for it. Therefore I have changed my lifestyle for the better in many ways and am cancer free.
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-Atherine Jac kson
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However, we need MORE BLACK DOCTORS,especially f we need to always encourage our children to go into medicine. That is the only way we can get minority health issues addressed. WE NEED MORE DOCTORS IN THE MINORITY community more than ever, especially to address the needs of women. Please as parents do your part to encourage your children to go into the Medical sciences. As a future doctor with 2 other siblings in medicine, it is important to address the needs in our community.
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-Soulful Sister
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Thank you Essence for such an article. MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL THE SISTERS AND BROTHERS WHO HAVE BATTLED CANCER. Personally I have lost 2 family members to breast and throat cancer. The only thing we can can do best is to get good healthcare, exercise,and eat properly to help lower our risks. But we all have to consider that the toxic environment such as pollution, chemicals in our food and water put us at a greater risk than ever before.
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-Soulful Sister
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Thank you Essence for your feature on Best Advice from Black Doctors on Cancer. I am a 25 yo black woman who was diagnosed 1yr ago w/ stage 1 aggressive breast cancer. I have been going through chemo for a year now, with my last treatment coming up this Thursday! I also had radiation. It definetely has been tough, but thanks to this aggressive course of treament and God, I am still here. My best advice is do what they tell you needs to be done. My only goal this entire treatment is to finish this obstacle and continue on wit
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-Anonymous
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-Pat
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Essence thank you for finally reporting something of "importance". I am a 27 year old Breast Cancer Survior ( I was 25 when I was diagnosed with Stage I). No one in my family had it. I actually found the lump through doing a SELF BREAST EXAM. I would like to stress to young women to be aware of your body (more than just wanting bigger breast) but take care and appreciate the temple God has given you. I did undergo chemo and radiation, and to those who do not take chemo because of hair loss, I say the hair grows back (thic
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-AI
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I am a Breast Cancer Survivor, Aug 08 will be 2 yrs for me. To God be the Glory for all the things he has done for me in my life. I am 51 years old and was diagonsis at the age of 49 with Breast Cancer no one in my family has or had Breast Cancer. I had to endure chemo and radiation as well. Ladies please get your mammogram it could save your life. I have been having them for years and this was the first time a spot was seen no lumps were found. The mammogram picked it up.Thanks for the support of my family, my doctor and co
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-Cecelia Atencio
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In Germany, diagnosed with non-hodgkin?s lymphoma in June 2006, around my 49th birthday. Did not allow fear to paralyze me. Informed my oncologist to accept the spiritual approach to my healing. Went to hometown church for one month in N.C. in 2007. 2008 No symptoms of my illness. *Juice organic fennel, carrot and celery....Remain adamant and straightforward concerning your health! Medical links are right on time! Thanks! -Sister in Europe-
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-Anna
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I am 47 yrs old and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer Dec 07, I was blessed that is a low grade cancer. Please get a mammogram, ultrasound or MRI yearly and please ask questions. Also, the article was correct to have a great support group on your side.
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-Cheryl
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Great article. I am a breast cancer survivor, Dec 08 will be 5 years. I too had to endure chemo and radiation, but did so with a positive attitude, I wanted to survive for my boys. It was tough, but faith Jehovah got me through by means of prayer. Myfamily and friends were very supportive. Jehovah gave me the strenth to endure.
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-Pecan Sista
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Great article. My mom is a breast cancer survivor of 4 years now. My sisters, daughters, husbands, and myself have all had to change our diets and get a head start on preventive measures. Thanks again for the information.
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-angela
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Tip for prevention: Organic Foods. It costs more, but if we invest in our bodies today, we won't have to buy so much medicine later. We must minimize/eliminate processed foods because the preservatives and hormones injected into animals and gardens are not good for our bodies.
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-Olivia
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I am a 52 year old black woman who has just recently had a sigmoidoscopy, they found a polyp, but thank God it was benign. My grandmother died of colon cancer. I want to encourage anyone that is told to have screening done for cancer to please do so immediately. I canceled my appointment for screening four or five times trying to prepare my mind mentally which now having gone through the process it was not as bad as I thought it would be. I could have made matters worse if the polyp had not benign. It will be worth it to
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-Sandra
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I was diagnosed at the age of 30 2 years ago with breast cancer with 6 lymphnodes infected. I went through the chemo and radiation with a very positive attitude. My mindset was to live for my girls. There was no time to feel sorry for myself and ask tose typical "why me" questions. Survival was the only thing on my mind and it was truly God's grace that brought me through and God is still blessing me everyday!! Prayer, family, church-family, and most of all my children were my biggest cheerleaders!God is GOOOOOD!
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-Melissa Reed
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I was diagnosed with Stage IIA breast cancer in Oct. 2006 at age 40. It has tremendously changed my life. I am currently undergoing chemotherapy. My only wish is that I would have been more careful at what I ate before being diagnosed. In spite of everything, God has given me strength to Endure this dreadful disease.
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-Andrea
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I totally agree with all of the advice given. After having my 50th year base line colonoscopy, stage 2 colon cancer was discovered. I went thru 8 months of chemo along with 45 radiation treatments and I'm happy to say my last CT Scan and Colonscopy cameback clear. Early detection, taking your treatments and having a positive attitude along with God on your side will save your life.
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-Dee
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Hello I am A 42 soon to be 43 in June female and I just recently lost my mother from cancer (colon cancer) which took her very fast because it took over her liver she was only here 2 month after being told of this monster that is what i call it because it took away my best friend my mother and now I am afraid because my father had cancer too and he is also gone it has been 17yrs. since his death. I have lost both my parents early she prayed that god would take it from her but her defense was too weak. I miss them very much b
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-Gayle
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I am a black 37 year old female who was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma stage 2 cancer in 2003. All the advise that was given above is right. I went through a clinical trial (Stanford 5)with Chemo and radiation, which was very intense, but through faith in God and a good relationship with my doctor, I made it through. Please do your research on everything pertaining to cancer, and don't be afraid to ask questions! Also, PLEASE get annual physicals for your entire body including blood-work,and do pay attention to your bod
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-Sonja
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Advice that i will follow-up with my health care providers. I unfortuntaely lost my sister to metastalic leiomyosacaroma in October 2007 at the age of 42. This information has been shared with my doctor. And i have been doing a lot of reading because this type of cancer is rare and very agressive.
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-Tyjuana Palmer
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I am a 55 year old woman who was diagnosed in 2006 with stage 3 colon cancer that had spread to my liver. Have had colon surgery and this past November, liver resection surgery and now have a tumor the size of a grapefruit down by right ovary that is being treated now. I keep the faith and a strong attitude and I know I will survive this, because I know God will bring me through it
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-Regina
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i am a black 54 year old woman who was diagnose with stage 4 kidney cancer that spread to the liver
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-Anonymous
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