How to cope with the emotional challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis
Breast cancer is a personal and unique experience, one that is often filled with many emotional…
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Hormone adjuvant therapy: All you need to know
Hormonal intervention is used if you have an oestrogen-positive tumour. The hormone therapy blocks oestrogen production…
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Radiation therapy explained: All your questions answered.
Radiotherapy, or radiation (therapy), has been used for the treatment of breast cancer for decades. Thanks…
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Lymphoedema explained: Swelling of lymph glands after surgery
Lymphoedema is a swelling that occurs when lymph collects in a limb or other part of…
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Treating and alleviating the side effects of chemotherapy
While many of the side effects of chemotherapy are unpleasant, the good news is that you…
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Understanding chemotherapy: All your questions answered.
The medical aspects of a breast cancer treatment plan can be overwhelming. There are so many…
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Does having breast cancer mean the end of sexual intimacy?
More than at any other time, women today are bombarded with images equating breasts with sexuality…
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Silicone breast prosthesis: All your questions answered.
What is a breast prosthesis? A breast prosthesis is an artificial breast form worn in your…
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Breast reconstruction: All your questions answered.
After breast cancer surgery every woman must make a choice about how to restore her appearance….
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Breast health and your diet: The skinny on protein, fats and dairy
When it comes to protein, sticking to plant-based options and organic meat is always the best…
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