CANCER ARTICLES FOR IMNY

My name is Vanessa Silva. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 after my father was first diagnosed with breast cancer where he was identified as BRCA2 positive.   I found out in a very roundabout way. I only went for a check-up because my doctor wanted to be proactive, and she just wanted to confirm that I was healthy.  More importantly, she wanted to check to see that I wasn't carrying the gene. But during the mammogram, they told me to go upstairs to see my doctor.  Right then and there I knew they were going to tell me I had cancer. I spoke to my doctor and she confirmed it. I can remember crying- then saying, "Okay, you need to get yourself together. There's options. They said it was at stage zero. It's not a death sentence. We're going to do what we have to do... but you're probably going to be BRCA2 positive, as well."  The battle for me started with chemotherapy- but not radiation. In a matter of weeks, they realized the cancer was more aggres...

By: Carmen Regallo-Dewitt (Awareness for a Cure Newsletter) In the global battle against chronic diseases and painful injuries, new products processed from the male side of the Cannabis Sativa (marijuana plant) called HEMP are capturing widespread attention and claiming recognized success from their health and wellness applications. According to the Food and Drug Administration, a purified form of the drug Cannabidiol (CBD) - an extract from the stem and stalk of the marijuana plant has been approved for public use based on more than 80 active chemicals as a nutritional supplement.   Manufacturers like CANBIOLA (Hicksville, NY) recently stated that “CBD is now Federally legal in all 50 states thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill recently passed by congress and signed by President Trump.”   Also, the FDA claims to “work with companies to provide patients access to experimental therapies while clinical trials are ongoing through expanded access provisions. These approaches help protect ...

By: Jennifer Cook (BIA-ALCL Survivor) Published/Edited by: Carmen Regallo-Dewitt / Lennard Gettz -Awareness for a Cure writing team By now, most people are aware of cancers like lung, breast, prostate etc. –enough to know how to research about it. But a cancer related to breast implants is something that unless you happen to be watching the news recently, you may be completely in the dark about it. Furthermore, many doctors are still not providing the right conclusion about implant-associated disorders, deeming implants to NOT cause cancer. In August of 2017, I was diagnosed with Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and I immediately went on the internet looking for more information. I was aware of the disease prior to joining, but it was Jamie Cook who put me in touch immediately with a doctor at MD Anderson.  Within hours, someone called me with information on this disease and basically helped me make sure that I got the right treatment for it....

From an Interview with Awareness for a Cure reporter in 9/19/2018 They say you're cancer-free but in the back of your mind, there's always a chance of the 'boogerman' will jump up and get'ya. I was a Shelbyville firefighter back in 1973, and I worked there until '76. then I came back in '86 and officially retired 2011; the whole time, we didn't have any breathing (protection) apparatus. I worked there of a total, probably 33 years as a firefighter; a driver; a captain, but this captain still had to fight fires. We call it fire hall number one- as one of three stations in the city of Shelbyville, Tennessee.  When I came back in '86 they started carrying respiratory protection on their trucks, but we didn't use em, and then with all the new plastics and the new synthetic materials and stuff coming out; I think I was one of the first ones that started using it because I didn't want all that stuff in my lungs. Out of it, they say I've got a t...

Meet some of the many remarkable men who have overcome the battle against Male Breast Cancer.  Read their stories and get inspired by their strengths and the will to rise above this debilitating disease.  Thanks to the loving support from the Male Breast Cancer Coalition , awareness and resources are made available for men and their families worldwide. BRET MILLER My breast cancer was 88% estrogen based and I was prescribed Tamoxifen. The side effects were awful, I didn’t realize it at first but I was moody, having hot flashes and was not pleasant to be around. After six weeks, I was taken off the Tamoxifen.  Right now, I’m taking Anastrozole daily. My mission now is to spread the word to everyone, men & women, young & old, that breast cancer does not discriminate, it can happen to anyone at any age and to MEN too!  On May 19, 2010, I started The Bret Miller 1T Foundation with the help of my parents Peggy & Bob Miller. Only 1 T in my name and now ...

MESSAGE FROM A 9/11 RESCUE RESPONDER "I (still) see and hear about people being diagnosed with cancer every single day from 9/11.  I'm afraid there's no end in sight-- It's because of this that I'm so driven to get myself checked out regularly... and I also try to get everyone to get screenings.  However way I can do that, if it's through an article in the paper, if it's something online, anything that we can do... it's gotta happen!" - Richard Marrone I worked for FDNY EMS during 9/11 to assist in the rescue recovery efforts, working  out of Battalion 55 in the South Bronx.   I got there after the towers had collapsed and was assigned there on and off for 10 months.  THE KILLER DUST It was just everywhere. The DUST was so thick it would dry your eyes out. You couldn't breathe. As EMS, that was a lot of what we were doing was just constantly cleaning people's eyes out. There's nothing you can do to get away from it.  I know what was in ...