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Having a Baby, Having Chemo – It May Be Safer Than You Think

What’s every woman’s nightmare? Breast cancer. But for some women, the nightmare is compounded when they’re diagnosed while pregnant. “Will I be able to keep the baby? What will those powerful chemicals do…?” Imagine what would run through your mind while trying to balance your baby’s well-being against... Read moreChevron
posted 05/11/2011, comments (2)|
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Mobile Apps: Track Your Treatment, Check Symptoms, and More

Wouldn’t it be nice, the next time you’re visiting your oncologist, to be able to take out your iPhone and tell the doctor exactly what side effects you had, on what days, after your last chemo treatment? Or better yet – email the information without ever typing an email?Or quickly tell a nurse specifically what medicines... Read moreChevron
posted 05/03/2011, comment (1)|
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Guide to Treatment: Surgery, Chemo, Radiation, and Recurrence Prevention Drugs

Breast cancer isn’t so bad – it’s the treatment that’s tough!Many of us have had that thought as we’ve made our way through breast cancer treatment. Surgery, radiation, chemo, and long-term drugs all have their own challenges.   If you’ve chosen to treat your breast cancer, you can’t avoid the rough... Read moreChevron
posted 10/14/2010, comments (0)|
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Chemo FAQS: TC (Taxol/Taxotere + Cytoxan)

Q. Unfortunately, I’ve just found out I need to have chemo. With no node involvement I thought I’d avoid it, but my Oncotype score is in the moderate range, so my oncologist is prescribing TC. What can I expect? A. TC is currently one of the most common types of chemotherapy given to women with early-stage breast cancer. It’s... Read moreChevron
posted 09/09/2010, comments (16)|
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Chemotherapy: Is it Always the Best Choice?

When I was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer nearly 9 years ago, I vowed I’d do everything in my power to beat it. Surgery, radiation, chemo, drugs… whatever it took, I’d do it. After all, I was leading a great life. I had a wonderful job; we’d just bought a house after renting for 10 years; my son was a... Read moreChevron
posted 03/21/2010, comments (34)|
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