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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had breast cancer, a fairly big tumor, and when I was diagnosed I was feeling fantastic.  I should add that a healthy diet isn't going to prevent breast cancer but thats another thread.

First of all you need to see your PP for a checkup including blood work.  There are so many things that could be going on that have nothing to do with cancer.  You could be anemic, you could have a thyroid issue, you could have two young children (and who wouldn't be exhausted).

Get the tugging in your breast checked out but don't get overly worried about it.  You sound like a very anxious person.  If thats the case, perhaps you should address that as well.[/quote]
What prevents breast cancer, 6:48?[/quote]
Correction:
What HELPS prevent breast cancer?
We know life has no guarantees.[/quote]

I am recently diagnosed and from everything I've read it seems like regular exercise, avoiding alcohol and eating lots of fruits and green veggies can help prevent.  All things I didn't do and now along with going through cancer treatment am dealing with extreme feelings of guilt.  I have now implemented these lifestyle changes to prevent recurrence; hope it's not too late.[/quote]

I'm the PP and I just have to gently say that these things really don't prevent breast cancer.  Perhaps they help reduce the risk slightly, but tis really a myth that you can prevent breast cancer.  If you have a family history and/or the genetic mutation, a prophylactic mastectomy can prevent it, but if you don't fit those categories its not an option.  Nor should it be.  I think everyone wants to think there's a way to stay safe and there just isn't, as long as you have breasts.  There's other reasons to eat a healthy diet and exercise, so you should.  But don;t think there's a magic talisman for preventing breast cancer.  There isn't.

When I was diagnosed I had been a vegetarian for 25 years.  I am a runner, physically fit.  I have NO family history.  Shit happens and no one is safe.  I get really sick of this idea that breast cancer can be prevented because the flip side of this is the diea that I somehow failed to prevent it.  I've had women quiz me on how I gave myself breast cancer.  Please.

PP, I am coming up on the 10th anniversary of my diagnosis.  You'll get there too.[/quote]

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