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Spygirl

Monday, February 10, 2003 - 09:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
By the age of 25 I had already seen two breast surgeons, had several sonograms on some potential problems spots in my breasts, and been diagnosed with Fibrocystic breast disease. I am looking at mammagrams starting at the age of 30, and I never miss my monthly self-exams. With a solid family history of breast cancer combined with those above incidences, I have been told that there is little chance I will make it through my lifetime without some kind of treatment. It isn't a matter of if, it is more a matter of when and how severe will it be. That is no laughing matter, and I am very sorry your sister is having to go through what she is going through. Loppes. It is a painful and scary process to which I can relate since I've seen family members go through it.

This is clearly not the thread to discuss a serious issue such as breast cancer, but maybe we can start one to talk about our experiences. Maybe we can even generate some conversations about prevention and care so that others can avoid what your sister has gone through.

Sabbatia

Monday, February 10, 2003 - 09:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Spy, that was one of the reasons for the reduction...it gets rid of the fibroids, and makes a mammogram easier to read. I have no history of breast cancer but we all have fibrocystic breast disease. Those nasties are gone now. In people that have never had children, the breast tissue is more dense and mammograms are harder to read. The bigger they are, the harder they are to read. Add Fibrocystic breasts in there, and you are a surgeon's nightmare. My surgeon loves me now!! I'm like his prized patient! I still see him every six months with an annual mammogram..that we started at about 35.

SEE? I don't joke ALL the time...just most of the time.

Wiseolowl

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 04:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I think the female posters have missed a crucial point - both males and females can be equal opportunity offendees here - I've been offended from the outset when my breasts were called hairy and repulsive - the fact that they are is beside the point.

Adven

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 04:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm offended, too, although I've spent most of my life finding myself offensive, so I've had plenty of time to get used to it.
I'd like to thank you all for your suggestions, comments and e-mails (particularly you, Trixie Baboom from Baton Rouge). I have amassed considerable research. I have graphs and tables (including a fetching pie chart in the shape of a nipple), but I need more. My hands are starting to cramp up from leafing through girlie magazines, but I promise to carry on. I'm following in the footsteps of the greats, like Curie, Einstein and Newton, and I cannot let them down.

Squaredsc

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 06:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
adven, keep up the good work.

Adven

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 06:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks, Square, if I may be so bold as to call you that. Encouragement from people such as yourself lets me know my often thankless work is appreciated.
An update: I have just received a sizable grant from the Teton Institute of Technology (T.I.T), so I won't have to worry about paying the bills while I aimlessly wander the streets at 3 a.m., ducking into peep shows and strip bars. Also, I'll be able to order that blow up doll that is at the heart of any good research in this area, so I'm beginning to think my altruistic efforts are beginning to pay off.

Cyn

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 07:21 am EditMoveDeleteIP
If you're really serious about it Adven, I hope that you'll seriously consider my suggestion of including a section on breast self examination. It is really a serious problem. Maybe you could make the directions into something sexy and cute for couples to do together. Hopefully a few people who are reading this who are not already practicing self exams - will begin.

I have big experience with breast cancer in my family and when you say breasts - i think health automatically.

But I am giggling at the kid jokes and not much offends me. So, keep us abreast.

Egbok

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 08:18 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anyone read the "Aging Mildred" story in my above post? I'm hoping I didn't offend anyone by sharing it in this thread...just after Loppes shared his sad news about his sister. The ironic thing about the "Aging Mildred" email is that it was sent by a good friend of mine who went through a double mastectomy in 1998 and is currently a breast cancer survivor. She's got a wonderful sense of humor and keeps a positive outlook on her medical situation.

All in all, I enjoyed this thread that Adven started and got a major laugh all the way through.

Pamy

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 09:13 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I have been laughing at this thread and then it dawned on me, I just turned 40 and that is when the doc told me I would have to schedule my first mammogram!!
I don’t understand why they haven’t come up with a better way to do this procedure.
Believe me if the only way to examine a man’s protruding part was to smash it flat as a pancake they would have a new procedure immediately!!!!!!!!!!!

Squaredsc

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 09:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
sure adven, you can call me square, especially if you like aubergine. see how i can fit that in almost any sentence, its a gift.

Sabbatia

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 09:50 am EditMoveDeleteIP
It's okay Pamy, it doesn't hurt...it's just the awkward positions you have to get into to have it done.

Adven

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 10:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
As a matter of fact I love aubergine. It sets off your "i"s.

Car54

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 10:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I just cancelled a VERY funny post.

Weiner is not the only chicken in this thread.

Squaredsc

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 10:47 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol adven. car, put it back so we can laugh.

Egbok

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 10:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Come on Car...spill.

Car54

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 11:32 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I will give you a hint...it involves some inconvenient itching.

Babyruth

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 11:36 am EditMoveDeleteIP
ooh!! Don'tcha just HATE that kind of itch?? I wonder how many different methods we women use to get take care of that itch when out in public....these things must be done so discreetly!

btw, I think this thread is a hoot...er. :)

Pamy

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 11:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Why?? men just itch and go........

Squaredsc

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 11:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
i have been caught a couple of times by people coming into my cubicle before i hear then approaching.

Babyruth

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 11:49 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You could try rubbing them against a guy while hugging him but you might give him the wrong impression.

Pamy

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 02:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OOHHHH that itch! I thought ya all were talking about something else!

Twiggyish

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 02:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL!!!

Bigd

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 03:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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Spygirl

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 03:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Egbok, I copied the story out and took it to work today. The women loved it!!!!!!!

Whit4you

Tuesday, February 11, 2003 - 03:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This thread is seriously too much - BB we need you - these people have all lost their sanity!!!

As a female with breasts, I can say Adven you nor your posts, nor any of the hilarious comments made here after offended me in any way. The ensuing discussion / debate however was priceless.

Until society stops making the female breasts something that has to be covered up or hidden in public - some will always think of them differently.

I think it's crazy that men can walk around topless anywhere outdoors in public and yet a female can't. We shouldn't have to hide them - and I for one think this is an outdated silly standard.

Adven perhaps we can have a topless TVCH get together at your place and help you with your study? :)