About Breast Cancer: Andrea Mitchell Announces Her Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Andrea Mitchell has covered news ranging from congressional hearings to nuclear plant disasters. She has interviewed presidents and political candidates. Recently, she announced some personal news about her health - Mitchell has become a breast cancer patient. Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Anchor, Announces Her Breast Cancer Mitchell is no stranger to controversy, and has made public apologies when needed. After calling the citizens of a small town in Virgina "rednecks" she admitted, "when I make a mistake, it's a beaut." This time, the media furor is not about her diagnosis, but about some statements she made about detection, treatment, and cure rates for breast cancer. Should she get slammed for making these statements? Tell me what you think. See More About:  breast cancer diagnosis  mammograms  early detection Learning More About Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis As those of us newly diagnosed with breast cancer know, it is a complex disease and every case is different. It takes time, and testing, to find out your specific diagnosis. Those details affect your treatment plan. Be sure you understand your diagnosis. •  Sign up for a free e-course for Newly Diagnosed See More About:  breast cancer diagnosis  treatment  Annual Ultrasounds Instead of Annual Mammograms? Mitchell's cancer was found with a screening mammogram. Many women don't like the pain of the squeeze that those cold, hard mammogram paddles give us. So why don't we have annual ultrasounds instead of mammograms? Well, it turns out that those two types of screenings don't really do the same thing. See More About:  mammograms  breast cancer screening  medical imaging Emotions and Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis Anyone, male or female, who is diagnosed with breast cancer, is going to have some emotional surges to deal with. Please don't go through those stormy times alone - many of us have been there, and can lend our support. See More About:  emotions  depression  anxiety Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Ovarian Cancer Mammogram Cancer Symptoms Featured Articles Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Talk About It How You Raise Breast Cancer Awareness Your Favorite Comfort Pillow Your Life After Breast Cancer Advertisement