Living With Breast Cancer

Breast cancer recovery can begin a couple of days after surgery. It starts with gentle exercises for the first six weeks. These exercises will relieve some of the pain and prevent scar tissue from forming. All exercises should focus on breathing... Full Answer

A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating. Though some people don't openly express how they feel, it is impossible not to feel upset after finding out you have breast cancer. Those who love you feel upset too. When confronted with a diagnosis of breast... Full Answer

You can go to the American Cancer Society website; they usually have lots of good support groups, the Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization also has access to support groups in the area. Full Answer

The topic of soy foods and cancer remains controversial. Soy foods are rich in estrogen-like substances called isoflavones, and some experts worry that these substances may boost the risk of cancer. However others believe that isoflavones compete with... Full Answer

Factors that may influence a breast cancer patient's overall prognosis include patient age and condition, tumor grade, surgical margins, hormone receptor status, Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2 (HER2/neu) overexpression, as well as... Full Answer

You may be wearing a supportive bra that closes in the front or you may have a binder wrapped around your chest to help keep the dressing in place. If you have one of these supports continue to wear it until your surgeon says you may remove it. Full Answer

Treatment for breast cancer is only one part of the journey. In this video, Dr. Oz welcomes survivor Sheryl Crow, who talks about her battle with breast cancer. Full Answer

To maintain good posture after breast surgery: Stand/sit upright -- don't slouch! Keep your head aligned with your shoulders. Keep your shoulders back and relaxed. Keep your arms relaxed at your side. When standing or sitting, position your... Full Answer

Diagnosis of early breast cancer is not only affected by problems in diagnosis, but also because early breast cancer is inherently unpredictable. The best you can do is become a proactive and prepared patient. Here's Dr. Mehmet Oz's (Vice-Chair and... Full Answer