Understanding Neuropathic Pain Following Breast Cancer Surgery
Persistent pain following treatment for breast cancer is common and often imprecisely labeled as post-mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS). PMPS is…
Clinical Trials and Breast Cancer Treatments
According to the American Cancer Society, the biggest reason clinical trials can’t be conducted is a shortage of participants. It’s…
Chemotherapy And Weight Gain
When receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, many people have a long list of questions about why, how, and what’s next.…
Men, Know Your Breast Cancer Risks
The day honoring fathers is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June. The celebration of Father’s…
Radiotherapy Treatments
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a type of cancer treatment and, along with chemotherapy and surgery, is one of…
Breast Cancer Treatments Keep Getting Better
Numerous factors affect breast cancer risk. Typically, breast cancer is diagnosed in women older than 50, but it also affects…
Skip The Manicure For Now
It’s not at all unusual for chemotherapy to affect your nails. That said, it’s not an incidental symptom that you…
Chemo Ports and Central Lines
Many cancer patients will receive chemotherapy infusions as a part of their cancer treatment. A port is a handy tool…