Early detection, advances in treatment, and innovative new technology all contribute to the continual rise cancer survivorship rates in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates 16.9 million individuals with a history of cancer were alive on Jan. 1, 2019, in the U.S., and it is estimated to increase […]
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Breast Cancer , Breast Health Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) can be prescribed for as long as 5 years for breast cancer and nonadherence can significantly increase risk of recurrence. Although studies show that text messaging (TM) reminders increase the likelihood of adherence to medications for chronic diseases, new research shows […]
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Question: How can cancer patients get support without attending support programs during social distancing? The recent and rapidly evolving developments surrounding the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has led to significant uncertainties locally and around the world. Those unknowns have led to panic and have subsequently increased the […]
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The research suggests a close relationship can promote breast cancer survivors’ health even during a very stressful time. Breast cancer survivors in romantic relationships who feel happy and satisfied with their partners may be at lower risk for a host of health problems, new research suggests. The findings suggest […]
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Menopausal symptoms can occur immediately after an operation. Ovarian cancer surgery may result in sudden, early menopause. Going through surgical menopause is a different experience than naturally occurring menopause. There are ways to alleviate the symptoms. Oftentimes, surgery for ovarian cancer puts a woman into menopause, because it involves […]
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A new blood test can predict how well men with advanced prostate cancer will respond to treatment and could replace some of the existing methods used to characterise and track the disease. The non-invasive test is less painful and cheaper than tissue biopsies and can help pick out men […]
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Pinterest There’s nothing lost by receiving genetic counseling regarding cancer risk via telehealth. Telephone-based genetic counseling is just as useful as in-person meetings for those who would like to better understand and potentially reduce their risks of developing cancer, according to research presented May 13 in advance of the […]
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Diane Butera was the picture of health 10 years ago. She was a yoga instructor who felt stronger than she had in a long time. So, when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it was a shock. “It felt like I was having an out-of-body experience because it was […]
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A silicone gel breast implant. More breast cancer survivors are embracing the body-positive approach and forgoing implants. Nina Katayama has had “something like a thousand appointments” since a 3-D mammogram revealed an aggressive form of breast cancer that had already spread to her lymph nodes. The 51-year-old Minneapolis woman […]
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Sexual health and intimacy are important for overall well-being. It is usually safe to be intimate in many ways, including having sexual intercourse, during treatment for ovarian cancer. There may be a waiting period after some surgeries. Treatment, especially surgery, may put a woman in sudden, early menopause, which […]
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