The financial effects of cancer can affect your family and future plans, whether you are paying for ongoing treatment or receiving care for post-treatment side effects, called late effects.
There are several types of intravenous (IV) catheters that are used to deliver cancer treatments and other fluids to your body. A port is implanted during a short surgery, where it can stay until you complete your treatments.
Ginger may help reduce chemo-induced nausea and vomiting, but it may not be safe for everyone.
Believe. This word became important to me during my breast cancer treatment, perhaps because it was the holiday season and I am always a sucker for Santa Claus.
Sometimes blood tests that check for proteins called antigens can be used to help monitor cancer treatment response or to detect a recurrence.
After breast surgery, surgical drains help prevent complications by removing excess fluid...Knowing how to manage these drains will make it easier to heal and recover.
Although they can be lifesaving, breast cancer treatments can lead to various gastrointestinal (GI) issues. These side effects can vary in intensity from mild to severe and can significantly affect a person’s quality of life.
The face of breast cancer is sometimes not what one expects. There’s a common perception that breast cancer only affects older women. But each year, about 2,400 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Breast cancer treatment is complicated with many potential immediate and long-term risks, and the oncology nurse navigator is there to be your advocate.
If you’re scheduled to have a mastectomy or breast reconstruction surgery, here’s everything you need to know about setting up your home for a smooth recovery.