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Jean · 12-26-2009, 07:27 PM

After reading this I have two main thoughts.
While this article says MAY have cancers that shrink and just go away...but....

I do not feel comfortable with this article on two levels.
1. Just maybe since screening the reason for a higher level of breast cancers is due to the fact that mammograms are being performed. dah...am I missing a point?

2. I have to consider those who have HER2 bc ...those would be suspect NOT to just shrink and go away on their own....along with Infamatory Breast Cancer.

While many women are still dying of this dreaded disease....the numbers are lower than 20 years ago.
hmmm....I think we must acknowledge that breast exams have aided women more than hurt them. Early detection does saves lives.

I still believe like any other parts of our body we need to have regular check ups just like having our teeth checked on a regular basis. As we age, it is much more vital to have blood tests, pap smears, eyes exams and other routine exams. Gosh why omit any part of the body. I think way too much picking is happening regarding mammograms.....to me it is no different than other body part that we want to ensure is healthy.

Okay, my 2 cents worth.
Jean

12-26-2009, 07:27 PM	#3
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	Re: Cancers Can Vanish Without Treatment, but How? After reading this I have two main thoughts. While this article says MAY have cancers that shrink and just go away...but.... I do not feel comfortable with this article on two levels. 1. Just maybe since screening the reason for a higher level of breast cancers is due to the fact that mammograms are being performed. dah...am I missing a point? 2. I have to consider those who have HER2 bc ...those would be suspect NOT to just shrink and go away on their own....along with Infamatory Breast Cancer. While many women are still dying of this dreaded disease....the numbers are lower than 20 years ago. hmmm....I think we must acknowledge that breast exams have aided women more than hurt them. Early detection does saves lives. I still believe like any other parts of our body we need to have regular check ups just like having our teeth checked on a regular basis. As we age, it is much more vital to have blood tests, pap smears, eyes exams and other routine exams. Gosh why omit any part of the body. I think way too much picking is happening regarding mammograms.....to me it is no different than other body part that we want to ensure is healthy. Okay, my 2 cents worth. Jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006 Last edited by Jean; 12-26-2009 at 07:29 PM..