Ginger may help reduce chemo-induced nausea and vomiting, but it may not be safe for everyone.
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.
Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment.
Mental health is rarely addressed in treatment, but hope and healing are possible.
Scanxiety is a common response to having scans. Everyone has different amounts of scanxiety. Some people feel mild (slight) worry, while others feel strong panic or distress.
Doctors commonly recommend certain lifestyle changes and medicine to treat osteoporosis and osteopenia.
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.
If you’re having hot flashes, there are steps you can take to relieve symptoms.
Addiction (also called substance use disorder) can occur in people who are diagnosed with breast cancer if they become dependent on a medicine used to help with the side effects of cancer or its treatment — such as pain, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Some breast cancer treatments can lower bone density and increase the risk of osteoporosis...