Subject
Unusual form of Breast Cancer
 
 This is just because I love you gals and want you to take care of
 yourself!!! Pass it on to other important women in your life!!!!
 
 
 
       Subject: unusual form of Breast Cancer
 
       A woman in our church also has this type of cancer which
       began as a rash on the back of her neck. She went to a
       dermatologist for two months before her regular doctor
       biopsies it. Last Monday evening the cancer doctors from
       Little Rock had a forum, and not one of them mentioned this
       rash as a symptom.
 
       New kind of Breast Cancer - DO NOT DELETE
       Please forward to all of the women in your lives . Mothers,
       daughters, sisters, aunts, friends, etc.
 
       In November, a rare kind of breast cancer was found. A lady
       developed a rash on her breast, similar to that of young
       mothers who are nursing.
       Because her mammogram had been clear, the doctor treated her
       with antibiotics for infections. After 2 rounds, it
       continued to get worse, so her doctor sent her for another
       mammogram. This time it showed a mass.
       A biopsy found a fast growing malignancy. Chemo was started
       in order to shrink the growth; then a mastectomy was
       performed; then a full round of Chemo; then radiation. After
       about 9 months of intense treatment, she was given a clean
       bill of health.
       She had one year of living each day to its fullest.! Then
       the cancer returned to the liver area. She took 4 treatments
       and decided that she wanted quality of life, not the after
       effects of Chemo. She had 5 great months and she planned
       each detail of the final days. After a few days of needing
       morphine, she died. She left this message to be delivered to
       women everywhere:
       Women, PLEASE be alert to anything that is not normal, and
       be persistent in getting help as soon as possible.
       Paget's Disease: This is a rare form of breast cancer, and
       is on the outside of the breast, on the nipple and aureole.
       It appeared as a rash, which later became a lesion with a
       crusty outer edge. I would not have ever suspected it to be
       breast cancer but it was. My nipple never seemed any
       different to me, but the rash bothered me, so I went to the
       doctor for that. Sometimes, it itched and was sore, but
       other than that it didn't bother me. It was just ugly and a
       nuisance, and could not be cleared up with all the creams
       prescribed by my doctor and dermatologist for the dermatitis
       on my eyes just prior to this outbreak. They seemed a little
       concerned but did not warn me it could be cancerous.
       Now, I suspect not many women out there know a lesion or
       rash on the nipple or aureole can be breast
       cancer. Mine started out as a single red pimple on the
       aureole. One of the biggest problems with Paget's disease of
       the nipple is that the symptoms appear to be harmless. It is
       frequently thought to be a skin inflammation
       or infection, leading to unfortunate de lays in detection
       and care.
       What are the symptoms?
 
       1. A persistent redness, oozing, and crusting of your nipple
       causing it to itch and burn. (As I stated, mine did not itch
       or burn much, and had no oozing I was aware of, but it did
       have a crust along the outer edge on one side.)
 
       2. A sore on your nipple that will not heal. (Mine was on
       the aureole area with a whitish thick looking area in center
       of nipple).
 
       3. Usually only one nipple is effected. How is it diagnosed?
       Your doctor will do a physical exam and should suggest
       having a mammogram of both breasts, done immediately. Even
       though the redness, oozing and crusting closely resemble
       dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), your doctor should
       suspect cancer if the sore is only on one breast. Your
       doctor should order a biopsy of your sore to confirm what i!
       s going on.
 
       This message should be taken seriously and passed on to as
       many of your relatives and friends as possible; it could
       save someone's life.
 
       My breast cancer has spread and metastasized to my bones
       after receiving mega doses of chemotherapy, 28 treatments of
       radiation and taking Tamaxofin. If this had been diagnosed
       as breast cancer in the beginning, perhaps it would not have
       spread...
 
       TO ALL READERS:
 
       This is sad as women are not aware of Paget's disease. If,
       by passing this around on the e-mail, we can make others
       aware of it and its potential danger, we are helping women
       everywhere.
 
       Please, if you can, take a moment to forward this message to
       as many people as possible, especially to your family and
       friends. It only takes a moment, yet the results could save
       a life.