Mastectomy or No Mastectomy

New research.... I have a hunch there are mutiple factors which could account for some of these results but this is interesting. Woman & providers have tough decisions to make everyday. Tumor biology & it's behavior  & how recurrence occurs & why... Still so much research to be done! Thank you to all the researchers, research funders & pioneer patients who make it happen. 

Patients should always understand breast cancer (& all cancers) are not black or white. There are so many factors that go into the treatment decisions for patients & their providers ..... Tumor size, tumor receptor status, node status, mets, tumor grade, genetic markers, age.... On and on!  Enough of my thoughts, see article below. 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2014/09/02/345200586/double-mastectomies-dont-increase-cancer-survival-rates

September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

Great read. This is for all our FTTF patients who know teal is as important as pink.  According to this article "Compared to the more than 1500 non-profit organizations dedicated to breast cancer, there are about 150 in support of ovarian cancer" (Sulik, 2011). FTTF are proud and honored to be supporting the pink, teal as well as teal & white (breast, ovarian & cervical). 

http://blog.oup.com/2011/09/teal/

44 Favors You can Do to Help Those you Love Battling Cancer

Here is a fantastic article about what family and friends can do to help those battling cancer. FTTF is doing many of these things already but I learned a few more we could add.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5660514

Angel Called Home

FTTF would like to remember and honor this precious and lovely woman LeeAnn Elgin whom we have had the pleasure of serving and knowing. She lost her long battle with cancer this week. Please see the link below for donation site for IBC network in her honor. 

https://gateway.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/1909329/Elgin-Lee-Ann/donation.php

2014 Annual FTTF Golf Tournamemt

Here are some pics from the Golf Tourney! I will complete an entire post on the tournament success & highlights. Enjoy the pics in the meantime! 

http://tamaradphotography.pass.us/fttf-2/

Friends Thru The Fight 2nd Annual Golf Tournament is < 3 weeks Away!

Our Tournament is fast approaching and we would like to say THANK YOU to so many for their time, generous donations and services! Following the tournament we will post our Sponsor Thank You List! If you or someone you know would like to donate any auction items, sponsor any Hole Sponsor, donate any gifts items or gift cards... please send them to me Jacque at friendsthruthefight@gmail.com.

Here is an online form for donations or Team Registration

http://friendsthruthefight.weebly.com/annual-golf-tournament.html

Fear of Recurrence- young Survivors

http://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/2302182/young-adult-cancer-survivors-fear-recurrence/