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.
Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment.
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.
Now a world-first trial involving patients from the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada and Israel has found that a structured exercise regime after treatment can dramatically reduce the risk of dying, the disease returning or a new cancer developing.
Breast cancer recurrence rates vary by age, type, treatment, and genetics. Experts advise that those in remission monitor their health and watch for changes in breast tissue or nipples that may indicate recurrence.
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.
Although the type of breast cancer you have plays a large role in its recurrence, it’s not the only factor.
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...
Breast cancer treatment may result in complete or partial remission.