My cancer treatment is over for now, so where is my sense of relief?
Sure, I’m happy to be finished, but it’s clear that just as my entire cancer journey was shaped around coronavirus, so too will my recovery Source: My cancer treatment is over for now, so where is my sense of relief? | US news | The GuardianPatients With Cancer Are More Vulnerable to Hospital-Acquired COVID-19
Patients with cancer are more likely to acquire COVID-19 in the hospital and fare worse if they do, according to research presented at the AACR Cancer and COVID-19 meeting. Source: Patients With Cancer Are More Vulnerable to Hospital-Acquired COVID-19University of Iowa doctor using blood test to detect leftover cancer DNA in patients
This liquid biopsy is not a treatment, but rather it can detect and calculate how much cancer is left in the body, if any, after a patient has their curative surgery, or whether there is none. Source: University of Iowa doctor using blood test to detect leftover...Exercise Before and After Breast Cancer Diagnosis Improves Survival, Reduces Recurrence Risk
Doing the minimum amount of recommended exercise per week — 2.5 hours — both before and after being diagnosed with breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence is linked to better survival and a lower risk of recurrence. Source: Exercise Before and After Breast Cancer...Researchers explain how an unhealthy and inflamed gut can make breast cancer spread more quickly
Changes to an individual’s gut microbiome can heighten the risk of breast cancer, according to a recent review published in Frontiers in Oncology. A team of researchers from the Motamed Cancer Institute in Iran examined several studies on microbiome and breast cancer...Managing Anxiety and Distress in Cancer Survivors
“Fear of recurrence is the most common emotional difficulty that people tell us they have after they’ve completed [cancer] treatment,” said Karen Syrjala, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. And while a certain...Study Indicates That DCIS Cells May Actually Be Cancerous, Not Precancerous
Based on their case review of 108,000 women with ductal carcinoma in situ, the researchers estimated that after 20 years, women with this diagnosis have a 3 percent risk of dying from breast cancer, a rate that is low but 1.8 times higher than the rate for women who...New Vaccine Stimulates Survivors’ Immune Systems to Keep Triple-Negative Cancer from Returning
For some cancer survivors, recurrence seems inevitable. But it might not be that way for long. Source: New Vaccine Stimulates Survivors’ Immune Systems to Keep Triple-Negative Cancer from Returning | The Breast Cancer Site BlogHow To Be There For Your Friend Who Has Cancer
When someone close to you has cancer, it can be difficult to know what to say or do. We’ve compiled a list of tips and thoughtful gestures that can make your friend feel cherished and supported. Source: How To Be There For Your Friend Who Has Cancer | The Breast...These Breast Cancer Tattoos Honor the Heroes Who Fought Battles Against Their Own Bodies
This beautiful compilation of tattoos shows how different each fight is. Source: These Breast Cancer Tattoos Honor the Heroes Who Fought Battles Against Their Own Bodies | The Breast Cancer Site Blog6 Tips to Make Your First Chemo Session a Little Better
By arming yourself with knowledge and tips, you can come to your first chemo session prepared like a pro. Source: 6 Tips to Make Your First Chemo Session a Little Better | The Breast Cancer Site BlogPatients With Cancer Are More Vulnerable to Hospital-Acquired COVID-19
Patients with cancer are more likely to acquire COVID-19 in the hospital and fare worse if they do, according to research presented at the AACR Cancer and COVID-19 meeting. Source: Patients With Cancer Are More Vulnerable to Hospital-Acquired COVID-1927-Year-Old Invents Cost-Effective Breast Prosthesis
We would never have thought 3-D printing could be used like this! Source: 27-Year-Old Invents Cost-Effective Breast Prosthesis | The Breast Cancer Site BlogAdvocating for Yourself When You Have Metastatic Breast Cancer
“Think about what you want, where you want it, and who can help get you there.” Source: Advocating for Yourself When You Have Metastatic Breast Cancer | The Breast Cancer Site BlogDiet Rich in Fiber Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Pooled Data Show
A diet high in total fiber appears to lower the risk of breast cancer for both pre- and postmenopausal women, researchers who pooled data from 20 observational studies reported. Source: Diet Rich in Fiber Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Pooled Data...Breast Implant Replacement: What To Expect
Common reasons include structural damage to the implant itself, scar tissue, and anatomy changes. Source: Breast Implant Replacement: What To Expect | The Breast Cancer Site BlogDiagnosed with Cancer After Clear Mammogram, She Wants Doctors to Tell Women About Dense Breasts
All women need to know this! Source: Diagnosed with Cancer After Clear Mammogram, She Wants Doctors to Tell Women About Dense Breasts | The Breast Cancer Site Blog10 Ways to Fight Fatigue from Cancer Treatment
Anyone who says cancer is not exhausting is probably crazy or selling something. But there ARE ways to combat treatment fatigue! Source: 10 Ways to Fight Fatigue from Cancer Treatment | The Breast Cancer Site BlogFDA study suggests that sunscreen chemicals accumulate in the body at high levels
Previous studies have determined that many of the chemicals that the FDA mentioned can cause hormone imbalance. It can further result in infertility, the risk for your future child, and even cancer. Source: FDA study suggests that sunscreen chemicals accumulate in the...
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