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Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment
Q. What with all the side effects I had during chemotherapy, I really wasn’t in the mood for sex very often. And now that I’m done with chemo, I’m finding I’m still not in the mood… and even when I am, it’s painful! What’s going on?
A. Well, for once those powerful chemo drugs aren’t the primary cause of these new aggravating side effects: loss of sexual desire, and painful intercourse. Instead, the villain is your body’s lack of hormone production, brought on by menopause,...
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Keri's Breast Cancer Story: The Second Chemotherapy Treatment
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Evaluating Chemotherapy and Surgery for Breast Cancer Treatment
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Keri's Breast Cancer Story: The End of Keri's Second Round of...
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Keri's Breast Cancer Story: Chemotherapy Sessions: 3 Down 1 to Go
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Dealing with Breast Cancer Recurrence: Chemotherapy the Second Time...
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From Our Sources
Sex After Breast Cancer Treatment: Testosterone Cream Not Eff...
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
Infertility and Chemotherapy: Breast Cancer Treatment Concerns...
During my first oncology consultation, my doctor was explaining the staging of my breast cancer and the best course of treatment when, seemingly out... Read more »
Myths of Chemotherapy
If you were born in my era (mid – 1950s) the word “cancer” was spoken quietly and with great fear. In fact, the only thing more frightening was... Read more »
How to Choose a Wig, Hat or Other Post-Chemo Accessory
Ponytail hat photo compliments of InspiredByYou.org A little more than one year ago, I was bald – compliments of chemotherapy for breast cancer.... Read more »
Keri's Story, Episode 9: The End of Chemotherapy Treatment Is ...
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