Author: isaklar
Radiation Oncology
Radiation is an effective form of breast cancer treatment where high energy sources (particles, x-rays, etc.) are used to kill cancer cells that may remain after the primary tumor has been removed surgically. It may be used at any stage of cancer, including metastatic disease to relieve pain associated with cancer.
Nov 3, 2022
Distress Reduction
What is Distress? Distress is the term used to describe the unpleasant experience people have that affects them mentally, physically, socially and/or spiritually when they have cancer. Distress can make it hard to cope and affect how a person and their family members think, feel and act.
Oct 17, 2022
Lymphedema
Lymphedema may affect women following breast cancer surgery. Lymphedema, if it occurs, becomes a chronic problem involving swelling and discomfort of the arm and/or hand on the side of the surgery. Physicians and nurses should educate patients to help each individual woman understand her risk for lymphedema and risk reducing precautions to take during survivorship.
Oct 17, 2022
Breast Cancer Risk and Genetic Counseling
We all know that we can “inherit” traits (like hair color) from our biological parents through genes. Disease, or a higher likelihood of developing certain diseases, like cancer, can also be passed to us by our parents.
Oct 17, 2022
Surgery and Clinical Trials
Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer has evolved incredibly over the past 50 years. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines aid physicians and patients in best care practices.
Oct 17, 2022
