It's been five years since I finished treatment for breast cancer, the demon that claimed my breast, my good health, and my blithe assumption that I’d live a long life. Five years ago, climbing off that cold radiation table for the final time, I felt relief at being done–-at going back to a “normal” life, one that didn’t include daily trips to the hospital, frequent blood tests, and the uncomfortable feeling that every appointment had the...
Do night sweats disrupt your sleep? Sweating at night isn't really a sleep disorder, but there's no doubt that waking up with nightclothes... Read more »
Six years ago this week, I lay half-naked on a cold table, one arm crooked uncomfortably over my head, counting the ceiling tiles and... Read more »
As yours truly was pulling all-nighters at the ol' drawing board, The Hubster (aka Silvano) was working 15-hour days at the restaurant.... Read more »
At first, the concept of National Cancer Survivors’ Day® struck me as kind of bogus. Held each year on the first Sunday in June (or... Read more »
Full Question: Is It normal too have blurred. Vision an cold sweats? Howard. Full Answer: Dear Howard; You didn't... Read more »
My technician recently told me, just before sending me gliding through an MRI tube, that MRI scans were once an uncommon breast exam. He performed... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Sweating happens naturally when your body needs to cool down. If you're overheated, your sweat glands release a salty fluid. As the fluid evaporates,... Read more »
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 »
Source: Breastcancer.org
What is cryotherapy? Cryotherapy, also called cryosurgery, uses extreme cold to freeze and kill cancer cells. It's also used to control pain and... Read more »
Q. I had breast cancer in the past, and I’m really scared of it coming back. What can you tell me about recurrent breast cancer?A. Recur... Read more »
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