It all started when I went for my regular well-woman checkup a few months ago. When I had my mammogram done, there was a suspicious mass in my left breast. My gynecologist scheduled for me to see a su... [Read More]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncology Drug Advisory Committee is to meet tomorrow, Wednesday 5th December, to decide whether to recommend the agency approve Genentech Inc's cancer drug Av... [Read More]
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December 4, 2007
F.D.A. Criticizes Avastin Use for Breast Cancer
By ANDREW POLLACK
Genentech’s drug Avastin did not help women with breast cancer live meaningfully longer, and it caused signifi... [Read More]
I am a 29 year old breast cancer survivor. I am also a single mother with no insurance. I cannot afford the medications I need for myself or my son. I need help with these so that both he and I can... [Read More]
I am 24 tears old and I wear a 38G in all my bras and not to mention I'm not a big girl. My disc in my lower back has slipped twice and I have several doctors advising me that I need to have a breast ... [Read More]
The company I was employed by for the last 9 years has shut down. It will be six months before I am eligible for medical benefits. My Femara prescription one of six daily is $323.00 per month. ... [Read More]
The first time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was 27 years old. I never thought I would have breast cancer so young. I was aware of the family history, but never imagined I would be diagnosed... [Read More]
THIS IS JUST A LITTLE STORY ABOUT MY FIBROMYALGIA HAVING TO STEP BACK ..I HAVE HAD THIS FOR ABOUT 16 YEARS AND SOMETIMES ITS VERY BAD AND SOMETIMES IT ISN'T...FOR THE PAST YEAR AND A HALF I HAVE HAD T... [Read More]
Go to ... http://www.georgetownuniversityhospital.org/body.cfm?id=206 ... to request a free breast health kit. The kit includes a breast self exam DVD.... [Read More]
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