About Breast Cancer: Elizabeth Edwards Dies Of Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Politically savvy, tough and resilient, Elizabeth Edwards posted a good-bye message on Facebook this Monday. She passed away on Tuesday, with family and friends attending her. Elizabeth Edwards Dies Of Breast Cancer Elizabeth Edwards Getty Images The family of Elizabeth Edwards reported Monday that her breast cancer had spread beyond the breast and bones to her liver. Tuesday afternoon, they reported that she had died.  Family sources say that all three children, as well as John Edwards, were with Elizabeth at her own home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her doctors had hospitalized her last week and treated her, and then advised her that further treatment for her cancer would be unproductive.  Elizabeth Edwards announced that she would stop taking treatment for her Stage 4 breast cancer and transition to palliative care. What will you remember about Elizabeth Edwards?  Leave a comment here. Poll: How Should Your Oncologist Give You Bad News? Mrs. Edwards' doctors had to tell her what might happen and how soon it might happen. Oncologists are highly trained scientists - but they don't always take courses in interpersonal communications. And even though they have to give us bad news fairly often, they don't always do it well. Like my first oncologist, who would not even look up from my chart when he talked to me. So, how do you think the doctor should tell you the bad news? Take a poll or leave me a comment. Bif Naked Becomes Motivational Breast Cancer Speaker Bif Naked, AKA Beth Torbert, says women should, "feel your boobs, basically" so they can be aware of their breast health. The Canadian punk rock singer/songwriter found a breast lump while doing a breast self-exam not long after her wedding. A biopsy revealed breast cancer for the then 36-year old musician. Read more Manage Peripheral Neuropathy During Chemo When I was having Taxol treatments, my hands and feet would tingle and sometimes feel like somebody was using a tiny electric cattle prod on me. That was how I experienced peripheral neuropathy. My second oncologist - a great communicator - suggested I try some stuff from the health food store. It worked! Read about Glutamine powder here. See More About:  side effects  breast cancer support  chemotherapy treatments Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Symptoms of Breast Radiation Treatment Breast Mastectomy 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 Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. 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 © 2010 About.com   Free For All Free E-Course For Newly Diagnosed Free Healing For Your Body, Mind, and Spirit Free or Low-Cost Mammograms Advertisement