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Jane Frederick, MD – Tests to determine fertility treatment prognosis

Jane Frederick, MD discusses fertility tests that help determine prognosis for treatment.

RIP – Jane Tomlinson

Jane Tomlinson, CBE (21 February 1964 — 3 September 2007) was a British campaigner and fund raiser for cancer charities. She was a graduate of Sheffield Hallam University with a postgraduate certificate in medical imaging practice in 2002, and worked as a radiographer at Leeds General Infirmary. As of June 2007 she suffered from advanced metastatic breast cancer; the disease was diagnosed incurable on 31 August 2000. In the last six years she had had four courses of chemotherapy. The last one, which consisted of Taxol, finished on 27 April 2007. She was also taking courses of the cancer drug Herceptin. As a result of the drug regimes, Jane had developed chronic heart disease. Jane was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire ([1]). Despite her incurable cancer she completed a full Ironman (4km Swim, 180Km bike ride and full marathon) inside 17 hours. She had completed two half Ironmans, and the London Marathon 3 times, as well as the New York Marathon and three London Triathlons. She is the only person known to have ever taken part in a marathon while on chemotherapy. Honours Awarded the MBE by the Queen in 2003, winner of the Helen Rollason Award at the BBC in 2002, twice recognised at the Sportswoman of the Year Awards, won a Great Briton Award and voted the most Inspirational Woman in Britain in 2003. Jane Tomlinson was awarded the CBE in the 2007 Queen’s Birthday Honours List (2007 Queen’s Birthday Honours List). [edit] History The first race Jane took part in was the 5 km …

Jane Tomlinson CBE

Before her death in 2007 Jane Tomlinson CBE raised £1.85m through a series of incredible physical challenges. Jane was diagnosed with incurable, advanced metastatic breast cancer in August 2000. The disease spread was extensive and the prognosis was for her to survive six months. Over a seven year period, Jane fought through numerous courses of chemotherapy and various drug regimes despite also developing chronic heart disease. During this period Jane, a mother of three from Leeds, took on a series of apparently impossible challenges, for someone suffering from cancer and undergoing chemotherapy treatment, including a full Ironman (4km Swim, 180Km bike ride and full marathon – completed inside 17 hours), two half Ironmans, the London Marathon three times, the New York Marathon, three London Triathlons and three long distance bike rides – John O Groats to Lands End, Rome to Home and her final huge challenge a 6781.8 km ride across America. Jane received numerous awards for her efforts including: * An MBE and subsequently a CBE by the Queen * The Helen Rollason Award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards in 2002 * Twice recognised at the Sportswoman of the Year Awards * A Great Briton Award * Voted the most Inspirational Woman in Britain in 2003. * A Pride of Briton Award in 2005 One of Jane’s motives was to show that people with a terminal prognosis can still lead an active and fruitful life and proclaimed “Death doesn’t arrive with the prognosis.” She proved …

Jane Fonda: I Had Breast Cancer

Jane Fonda: I Had Breast Cancer
Lindsay Powers The two-time Oscar winner says it’s non-invasive, and she underwent a procedure several days ago to have the tumor removed. read more

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Breast cancer survivor Jane Green talks with KMTR

Jane Green from Veneta has a simple message – get your mammogram. And if you can’t afford one, find out how to take part in the Oregon Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP), the Komen-funded program that helps provide free screenings for uninsured and low-income women in Oregon. In this interview with KMTR’s Alex Drude, Jane describes receiving her mammogram through a referral from Volunteers in Medicine, her primary medical care provider. Once diagnosed through the Oregon BCCP, Jane also became eligible for funding for her surgery, radiation treatments, and ongoing medication. Funding for the Oregon BCCP and other important programs to assist local women in early detection are made possible through donations made to Komen Oregon and fundraising for the 2010 Komen Eugene Race for the Cure. Oregon Imaging Centers is a proud sponsor of the Inaugural Race for the Cure, happening 10-10-10 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. Join us! Learn, register, and donate at www.oregonimaging.com/race.