Living With Breast Cancer

If you have or have had breast cancer, research published suggests that a few hours of walking or other exercise each week may help you live longer. In a Harvard University study of nearly 3,000 women, those who exercised the equivalent of... Full Answer

Fatigue is a very common symptom in people being treated for cancer. This is often not an ordinary type of tiredness but a "bone-weary" exhaustion that doesn't get better with rest. For some, this fatigue lasts a long time after treatment, and can make... Full Answer

In a more recent study, Dr. Spiegel examined the relationship between spirituality and immune function in 112 women with metastatic breast cancer. Spirituality was assessed by patients’ reports of frequency of attendance at religious services and... Full Answer

Hot flashes can be a real challenge to good quality of life in the perimenopausal woman who has breast cancer or is a breast cancer survivor. Estrogen use in the form of a pill or spray or patch that supplies estrogen to the whole body is not... Full Answer

Breast cancer can affect your sex life in a number of ways. The loss of a breast (and the ensuing surgery scar) can adversely affect your self-esteem, destroying your ability to feel sexy (let alone aroused). And if breast play was part of your... Full Answer

Mind-body medicine programs help you cope with the emotional and psychological stresses of breast cancer. Mind-body medicine explores the influence of your mind and emotions on your body and immune system, and vice versa. Your mind-body therapist will... Full Answer

Because of the complex nature of cancer-related pain, successful pain management usually involves a combination of techniques to seek a balance between pain relief and quality of life. One therapeutic approach, pharmacological pain control, involves the... Full Answer

Yes! Here are a few tips to get you started: 1. Strive for more plant based proteins such as nuts, seeds, and legumes. 2. Try ground flax seed, there is new research supporting the benefits to breast cancer patients. 3. Eat a diet rich in Vitamin D... Full Answer

In a study published in one of the leading international medical journals, The Lancet, women with breast cancer were followed for five years. There was a significantly increased risk of relapse or death in women who were depressed. On the other hand, a... Full Answer

Depending on the type of breast cancer you have, you may need surgery as well as radiation, chemotherapy, or other drugs, all of which can have side effects such as nausea, hair loss, and exhaustion. You may need to take medication for years, and you... Full Answer