Liv The Revolutionary Breast Self-Exam Kit
Liv The Revolutionary Breast Self-Exam Kit
Thought I would share this info with you in case you haven't heard of it.
I've heard this is a great aid for breast self-exams. It came out a few years ago, but now it is a little harder to find in the USA, but it is still sold and used around the world. It varies in price, so make sure you shop around.
It's for every woman and every man. The Liv Kit is the namesake of Olivia Newton-John, a breast cancer survivor and now activist. The Liv Aid is a revolutionary breast self exam tool that dramatically enhances your ability to feel changes in your breast.
It is made of a soft, transparent, latex-free polyurethane and filled with a non-toxic lubricant, the Liv Aid allows your fingers to glide smoothly across your breast, enhancing your ability to feel small lumps. The Liv Aid is a remarkable touch-enhancing tool. By reducing friction between your fingers and skin, it dramatically enhances sensitivity. It's like a magnifying glass for your finger tips.
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See article:
New kits lend ease to breast self-exam</HED> -
Products can assist in detection of lumps
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 7, 2006 <!--______START TEXT OF STORY________-->
Kristen Barnett ran her fingers along the bright-pink pad, and her mouth opened in awe.
"Wow, I feel that," she said, as her fingers detected the slender strand of hair beneath the plastic pad. "Does this really work?"
For full article:
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepu...7hometest.html
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Here's a few sites I found that sell the kit:
(check ebay too)
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_hpc/105-0159538-5152461?url=search-alias%3Dhpc&field-keywords=BREAST+SELF+EXAM+KIT
http://ucanhealth.com/local/merchandise/?pid=42420&ptt=Liv_Liv_Breast_Self-Exam_Kit,_1_Item
http://www.livkit.com/kit.html
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Another similar exam kit:
Early Detect Breast Examination Pad Home Screening Kit
http://www.drugstore.com/products/pr...82&catid=39787
Jo
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Aug06...Dx Age 50, IDC Left Breast, 6+/16 lymph nodes, Stg 3, ER+/PR+/HER2+
Sep06-Jan07...Mediport. Chemo: AC x 4, T x 4
Dec06-Nov07...Herceptin
Feb12,2007...Surg MRM Left & SM Right, reconstruct w/expanders
Mar07-Jun07...Saline Exp
Jun07...Start Tamoxifen
Jun07-Aug07...Rad x 25
Jun07-Oct07...Persistent fevers-unknown origin
Jun07-Nov07...PT for Severe PMPS & Capsular Contracture
Nov07...Surg Capsulectomy, Gel Implants, PMPS pain gone instantly.
Feb08...NED 1st CANCERVERSARY!!!!!
Feb08...2 months post surgery Caps Cont again :(
Mar08...Stop Tamoxifen. Start Arimidex.
Apr08...Sudden high fever, Hosp ICU 10 days, staph infect, emerg surg, implants removed. Outpt IVantibiotics Daily x 6 weeks
Feb11...NED 5th CANCERVERSARY!!!!!
Feb12...NED 6th CANCERVERSARY!!!!!
Aug12...Spotting. Surg=D&C
Sep12...STAGE IV = RARE BC METS TO UTERUS ILC ER+/PR+/HER2-Negative) (Different BC than originally diagnosed = IDC ER+/PR+/HER2+).
Sep12...Stop Arimidex. Start Afinitor & Aromasin.
Jan13...MRI = no progression no reduction
Apr13...Progression. Stop Afinitor & Aromasin.
Apr13...Start Chemo: Taxol & Carboplatin.
Nov13...Scans & Pelvic 95+% Reduction. Nueropathy>Stop chemo start Fareston.
Jan14...PET scan = no progression stable.
May14...Pelvic > Bleeding & cramps. TMs up.
May14...PET scan = uterine progression :(
May14...Stop Fareston. Start Chemo: Xeloda.
Last edited by Joanne S; 03-27-2008 at 07:17 PM..
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