Traveling, especially during the holiday season, can sometimes seem overwhelming to a person living with cancer. In addition to the usual holiday travel headaches, there are also important health issues to consider before leaving town.
An illness such as cancer can be one of the most stressful events a person experiences. The stress of cancer and its treatment may be increased by other cancer-related stresses such as family, work, and financial concerns, as well as everyday stress that was present before the cancer diagnosis.
Dental health is a topic that may be overlooked in preparation for and during cancer treatment. Dental health, also called oral health, includes the well-being of not just the teeth, but also the entire mouth, including the gums, mucosa (lining of the mouth), and salivary glands (the glands that produce saliva).
This article in the series on "After Treatment for Breast Cancer" explores the latest techniques in breast reconstruction after a mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) and topics to discuss with the doctor before the surgical procedure.
Most women diagnosed with breast cancer will have some type of surgery during treatment. Any intervention (radiation therapy or surgery) that disrupts the drainage of the lymph nodes under the arm can increase the risk of lymphedema.
Many women who plan or undergo a unilateral mastectomy (removal of a breast) have the option of reconstructive surgery to reshape the breast, or a breast prosthesis (an artificial breast). This article examines the option of using a breast prosthesis after surgery.
Many women experience physical and emotional changes as result of a mastectomy. This article provides an overview of issues women often face after a mastectomy.
Many people have found that other methods besides drugs help control pain. This second article of a two-part series discusses other pain management techniques and ways to track their success.
More than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in people over the age of 65. Even though cancer is more common in older adults, they often face unique needs and concerns compared with other groups of people with cancer. Cancer.Net talked with Hyman Muss, MD, to learn more about what patients and families should know about cancer in older adults.
Cancer and cancer treatments may change your appearance and how you feel about yourself. One resource, the Look Good…Feel Better program, can help you restore your appearance to boost how you feel about yourself.
