Illuminade is a blogging reflection of a life turned upside down by breast
cancer. With the love and support of family, she travels the breast cancer survival journey blogging the positive, the
good, the hopeful moments - the mostly pleasant and life-affirming moments - she encounters along the way. Illuminade
points her readers to the story of Abigail
"Nabby" Adams, daughter of United States president John Adams. In 1811, when Nabby Adams was 42 years
old, she discovered a lump in her breast. The essay of her breast cancer experience, two hundred years ago, the medical
treatments available, and what Nabby had to endure, is chilling.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
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Illuminating a breast cancer blog
Illuminade is a blogging reflection of a life turned upside down by breast
cancer. With the love and support of family, she travels the breast cancer survival journey blogging the positive, the
good, the hopeful moments - the mostly pleasant and life-affirming moments - she encounters along the way. Illuminade
points her readers to the story of Abigail
"Nabby" Adams, daughter of United States president John Adams. In 1811, when Nabby Adams was 42 years
old, she discovered a lump in her breast. The essay of her breast cancer experience, two hundred years ago, the medical
treatments available, and what Nabby had to endure, is chilling.Breast cancer gets new treatment
Cancer killing beams shot directly at the tumor in a breast is used to eradicate the cancerous cells. This
procedure could cut treatment time down considerably, from 6 weeks to 5 days. An intensive study is being
conducted in Canada to determine if the new procedure is as effective as treating the entire breast. Partial
breast radiation attempts to treat the areas which house errant cancer cells. This could be a huge break-through
in breast cancer treatment.
