About Breast Cancer: Spider Venom and Pink Ribbons

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer It's always been amusing to me that two scary things are "celebrated" in October: Halloween and breast cancer. Pink ribbon candy, anybody? Spider Venom In Your Chemo I used to collect insects, but not arachnids (spiders). Perhaps I should have? Turns out that special molecules in spider venom may not be friendly to breast cancer cells. Don't worry - this is not coming soon to a clinic near you. See More About:  breast cancer  spider venom  chemotherapy Pink Ribbons and Pink Fatigue Here it is November, and I'm still wearing my pink stuff! Actually, I wear some form of pink ribbon item all year long. But many of us get tired of the pink onslaught, or the feeling that it's all about marketing and not about The Cure. Do you have Pink Fatigue? See More About:  breast cancer support  pink ribbons  The Zoloft-Tamoxifen Aftermath: Do Survivors Have to Take More Tamoxifen? So you made it - you survived the shock of a breast cancer diagnosis, endured surgery, and took whatever chemo and/or radiation was recommended.  Then, if your cancer was estrogen-sensitive,... Read more See More About:  hormone therapy  breast cancer  side effects ChemoPause: When Drugs Zap Your Hormones When I had chemo, I lost my hair, my appetite, and lots of energy. I wasn't prepared to lose my monthly period or to suddenly start feeling menopausal. After all, I was only 46 and it was too soon for "The Change." Turns out the drugs I took drop-kicked me into instant menopause. See More About:  breast cancer treatment  side effects  menopause Breast Cancer Ads Pink A Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Bows Spider Man 4 Warriors in Pink Featured Articles Free 8-Day E-Course for Newly Diagnosed 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   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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   Let's Hear It From You Ink Your Breast Cancer Tattoo Story Your Biopsy Decision Breast Cancer Smartphone Apps Advertisement