Some breast cancer treatments can lower bone density and increase the risk of osteoporosis...
For many, hair is one of the most beautiful and important parts of personal identity. Hair helps everyone express parts of their personality and cultural upbringing.
A new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology shows that women receiving certain common therapies for breast cancer may be at increased risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, other cardiovascular events, and death.
Breast cancer survivors face numerous challenges on their recovery journey, and lymphedema shouldn't be underestimated.
Listening to relaxing music may be a simple, effective way to help clear up brain fog and other cognitive side effects of breast cancer treatment.
Breast cancer itself does not cause hair loss, but some breast cancer treatments can. If you’re facing breast cancer treatment and are concerned about hair loss, you’re not alone.
It is estimated that 20 to 30% of people will have lymphedema in the arm after breast cancer treatment that include lymph node surgery and radiation to the lymph nodes.
Cancer therapies associated with cardiotoxicity risk including anthracyclines and HER2-targeted agents remain important cornerstones of curative and life-prolonging breast cancer treatment.
Chemotherapy brain fog (chemo brain) happens when coping with cancer or cancer treatment affects your ability to remember and act on information. Usually, chemotherapy brain fog is a short-term issue, but some people may have symptoms for months after they’ve finished treatment.
Many patients experience "chemobrain" — mental clouding or fogginess — during and after cancer treatment.