CancerCompass message board discussion started by Windsurfer1 on 2/12/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,20874,0.htm Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ My partner (64) is a breast cancer survivor. She had a lumpectomy, radiations and chemo over ten years ago and her annual mammograms have all been negative(she had one two weeks ago).To make a long story short, while we were intimate recently I smelled cancer near her left breast ( my mom had breast cancer, and I will never forget the smell) She is going to get and ultrasound, probably within the month, but other than that is not taking me seriously. I am very upset about this. Am I over-reacting? I care deeply for my partner and don't want to lose her. Does anyone have any input? Windsurfer1 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/12/2008 Windsurfer1 wrote:My partner (64) is a breast cancer survivor. She had a lumpectomy, radiations and chemo over ten years ago and her annual mammograms have all been negative(she had one two weeks ago).To make a long story short, while we were intimate recently I smelled cancer near her left breast ( my mom had breast cancer, and I will never forget the smell) She is going to get and ultrasound, probably within the month, but other than that is not taking me seriously. I am very upset about this. Am I over-reacting? I care deeply for my partner and don't want to lose her. Does anyone have any input? My mother had cancer also so I know what you mean.  A person I recently came across may can help you. Natural Spiritual healing and can also tell through pictures.  Her name Katherine --Message edited by CancerCompass staff. For personal protection, email address and phone number removed. Consider private reply. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html-- .  Please give her a try...what can it hurt.  She fully believes cancer can be healed with herbs and special dieting.  Please let me know...what happens..God Bless you and yoursSundy H  --Message edited by CancerCompass staff. For personal protection, email address removed. Consider private reply. Please review CancerCompass Member Guidelines at http://www.cancercompass.com/common/guidelines.html--   Sundy12 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wow! I thought I was crazy, until I read your post.Prior to my diagnosis, I detected a noticeable change in the scent of my body perspiration. My husband noticed it, too. I tried different deodorants to counteract the problem, none of which seemed to work. I was taking two+ showers a day in an attempt to escape this very odd odor.After my diagnosis and sequential treatment the odor began to slowly fade. Every now and again it tries to return, and when it does I revaluate my diet, stress levels, etc. and make changes accordingly. Eating large quantities of vegetables, fruits, and herbal teas (preferably organic), reducing meat and dairy intake, and maintaining an exercise program seems to be the key to keeping myself healthy.... and odor free. lol.In addition to seeking medical attention, please try to convince your wife to alter her diet and to begin exercising if she is not exercising already.  It is especially important to give our bodies the nutrition it requires (preferably through organic whole foods) to maintain a healthy immune system.I am also curious to know if any other women here (or their spouses) detected a change in their body scent in conjunction with their diagnosis.Blessings,Moon Masque   Moon Masque Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT P.S. - I recently read an article regarding the use of dogs in detecting certain types of cancer.  The study is revealing amazing results.  Hopefully in the future it will become another tool for the early detection of cancer.Blessings,Moon Masque  Moon Masque Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT On 2/21/2008 Moon Masque wrote:P.S. - I recently read an article regarding the use of dogs in detecting certain types of cancer.  The study is revealing amazing results.  Hopefully in the future it will become another tool for the early detection of cancer.Blessings,Moon Masque  This is such a fascinating subject. Yes I too smelled "cancer" although at the time I didn't realize what it was. I had never before taken any notice of how my urine smelled but then some months before my becoming ill and being diagnosed I was startled and drawn to "pay attention" to the oddness each time I went to the bathroom. I mentioned it to my husband but he dismissed it as probably just being diet related but somehow my instinct told me differently and so it was a concern. Once my health improved, the strangeness was gone. You can be sure I'll be aware of any change should it happen again. This past week there was a documentary on TV about this very subject. Trials were run in Britain involving a number of dogs that had been trained to detect certain cancers, one being prostate. The accuracy rate was very high. In the 90's if I remember correctly. As I said, fascinating. Shows us we have so much to learn. Blessings to you too Moon Masque. Shemay Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Oh, you shoud pay attn to this! You have a gift, use it!!!!!!!! It is pretty rare, but if you have it, USE IT!!!!!  I'll bet you can pick up subtle changes, even in doses of any drugs or chemo & how they relate to the tumor. How lucky your partner is! Learn the scent, make it intimate. It will give you a great shot at beating this.  Also, for the sake of others, keep a journal to share. This type of thing is really the future of CA treatment! Good luck and you both are in my prayers.Hope Myfriendhope Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Yes, I too noticed a strange smell in my urine and body odor just prior to being diagnosed.  It reminded me of the "smell" that I use to get just before my period would arrive.  Since being diagnosed I have payed close attention to my diet and the smell has disappeared.  gertie Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Gertie,Did your tumor test ER+ and/or PR+?Mine tested positive for both.  I wonder if the odor change some of us detected prior to our diagnosis might be associated with hormone levels....??  Blessing,Moon Masque Moon Masque Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT  i Ihope your partner takes you seriously..She is in denial maybe she suspected. But drag her along to a doctor if you can. I will send a private email and give some tips. Unfortunately the lady below probably had a good suggestion but you cannot post openly on this site as you don't want private information hanging out there. Hope she sends you a private email. MMS On 2/12/2008 Windsurfer1 wrote:My partner (64) is a breast cancer survivor. She had a lumpectomy, radiations and chemo over ten years ago and her annual mammograms have all been negative(she had one two weeks ago).To make a long story short, while we were intimate recently I smelled cancer near her left breast ( my mom had breast cancer, and I will never forget the smell) She is going to get and ultrasound, probably within the month, but other than that is not taking me seriously. I am very upset about this. Am I over-reacting? I care deeply for my partner and don't want to lose her. Does anyone have any input?  mmsurvivor Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am still waiting for full diagnosis, so, I am not familiar with the terminolgy yet.  Is E/R - Estrogen?  If so, then yes.  I have been told that it is an Estrogen based tumor. gertie Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Years ago, a friend's mother had cancer, not sure what kind, but she too said there was an odour. A smell she will never forget.  When my mother's friend got cancer, Mom said the smell was unbearable!  When I got breast cancer, I don't remember any change in my scent, although, after chemo, I didn't get any underarm odour for 2 and a half years!  Small blessings!  I am very curious to know what it smells like.  Can you describe?  The thought of recurrence is always in the back of my mind, this just might be a weapon against this horrible disease. Kathy d Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 2/21/2008 Shemay wrote: On 2/21/2008 Moon Masque wrote:P.S. - I recently read an article regarding the use of dogs in detecting certain types of cancer.  The study is revealing amazing results.  Hopefully in the future it will become another tool for the early detection of cancer.Blessings,Moon Masque I am so glad I read your post here.  Before I first found the lump, I began noticing a strange smell at work when I went to the potty.  I saw a drain on the floor and assumed it was that.  Then, I began smelling the odor at home, and since my bathroom is small and I was very close to the sink drain, I put it off on that.  I told very few people about this, but on my 10th visit to my onc., I asked him if anyone had mentioned any odors to him prior to being diagnosed.  He said no, kind of laughed, and said he knew there were some kind of tests going on with dogs.  This really disappointed me since I feel your body tries to tell you things in many different ways, and someone in his profession should be interested in all tests.  This is such a fascinating subject. Yes I too smelled "cancer" although at the time I didn't realize what it was. I had never before taken any notice of how my urine smelled but then some months before my becoming ill and being diagnosed I was startled and drawn to "pay attention" to the oddness each time I went to the bathroom. I mentioned it to my husband but he dismissed it as probably just being diet related but somehow my instinct told me differently and so it was a concern. Once my health improved, the strangeness was gone. You can be sure I'll be aware of any change should it happen again. This past week there was a documentary on TV about this very subject. Trials were run in Britain involving a number of dogs that had been trained to detect certain cancers, one being prostate. The accuracy rate was very high. In the 90's if I remember correctly. As I said, fascinating. Shows us we have so much to learn.Blessings to you too Moon Masque.  Sassy9 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 3/15/2008 Kathy d wrote:Years ago, a friend's mother had cancer, not sure what kind, but she too said there was an odour. A smell she will never forget.  When my mother's friend got cancer, Mom said the smell was unbearable!  When I got breast cancer, I don't remember any change in my scent, although, after chemo, I didn't get any underarm odour for 2 and a half years!  Small blessings!  I am very curious to know what it smells like.  Can you describe?  The thought of recurrence is always in the back of my mind, this just might be a weapon against this horrible disease.My Mother is now staying with me because she has Stage 4 Colon Cancer with mets to the Liver. She has been on chemo for approx. 3 months, and she too has a strong odor. I can smell it when I get near her, and I smell it in her room and on her sheets when I was them. I was wondering what this smell is. Is it the cancer? or the Treatment? I don't want to say anything to her as to not hurt her feelings. Any suggestions on how to tolerate this? Thanks. Slimee Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT