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.
I was 63 years old, taking care of my two young grandchildren every day. I was diagnosed in December of 2023 after a routine mammogram.
When the doctor says it’s okay to begin moderate exercise, swimming is one of the best first steps.
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.
Roxanne Caletena recalls the day she got diagnosed and the changes she had to make to her life plan.
Hormonal therapy, also called anti-estrogen therapy, endocrine therapy, or hormone therapy, is used to treat all stages of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
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.