When the doctor says it’s okay to begin moderate exercise, swimming is one of the best first steps.
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.
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.
Hormonal therapy, also called anti-estrogen therapy, endocrine therapy, or hormone therapy, is used to treat all stages of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
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.
Doctors commonly recommend certain lifestyle changes and medicine to treat osteoporosis and osteopenia.
A healthy diet is only one of several factors that can affect the immune system; exercise and stress management are equally as important in improving one’s overall health and well-being.
If you’re having hot flashes, there are steps you can take to relieve symptoms.