Breast Cancer: Treatments
Can You Manage Post-Breast Cancer Issues With Your Gyn?
08/27/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityNot all gyn oncologists are interested in the long-term follow-up of breast cancer survivors.
Educate Hubbies or Significant Sweeties About Hormonal Therapy
04/22/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityHormonal therapy may sound like a bland enough discussion topic, but its side effects will affect both of you.
'Why Didn't My Tamoxifen Work?'
04/17/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityWe know that drugs like tamoxifen can prevent breast cancer 47 percent of the time, but we don't know why it doesn't work all of the time.
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Think Twice Before Continuing HRT After Hysterectomy
04/15/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIf you've been on HRT for a long time, consider visiting your gynecologist and discuss a plan for weaning yourself from HRT.
Sentinel Node Biopsy: Improving Quality of Life
04/14/07, Johns Hopkins UniversitySentinel node biopsy has replaced the surgical removal of the lymph nodes, known as a complete axillary node dissection, a procedure that left women…
How Long Does Tamoxifen Really Work?
04/09/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityTamoxifen is used not only to treat breast cancer but also to prevent it among women at high risk of developing it.
Your Depression During Treatment Can Affect Your Children
04/06/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityMothers with breast cancer who experience bouts of depression during their diagnosis and treatment period may find that the effects reach far beyond…
When Are You Too Old for Radiation?
04/03/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityPeople aged 70 and older are typically not offered radiation therapy. I think this is a mistake.
Be Patient With Your Hair After Chemo
04/01/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIf you'd been consistently coloring your hair, and hadn't seen its true color in years, you might be shocked at its appearance when it starts to grow…
Metastatic Disease: Treating Cancer, Caring for the Patient
03/27/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityIt's hard for doctors to tell a woman she has metastatic disease. It's worse for patients who have to hear those words.
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