Breast cancer recurrence happens when treatment doesn’t kill all the cancer cells in your breast. Breast cancer treatments are effective, but breast cancer cells can be tricky...
If you’ve had breast cancer treatment, exercise and physical activity can benefit you in many ways.
Breast cancer treatment is complicated with many potential immediate and long-term risks, and the oncology nurse navigator is there to be your advocate.
As you begin gathering information to make decisions, get to know the people on your medical team and make every effort to meet them in person. Turn faceless doctors into known resources...
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Breast cancer, as with many life crises, often draws couples closer together. However, the illness is not without its challenges.
Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. Reaching out to others for support and developing strategies to manage difficult days with breast cancer is important.
Many people ask themselves, “Is what I’m feeling normal?” or “Is it all right to feel this feeling?” Just asking those questions is normal. Each person’s response to breast cancer is different, and it is possible to feel many different emotions at the same time.
During treatment, I relied on journaling to center myself and feel grounded for the rest of the day...
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.