If you’ve just learned that you have breast cancer, you may be encountering some of the most anxious moments of your life. Although research has come a long way over the past decade in developing extremely effective treatments, the "C" word is still a terrifying one to add to your vocabulary—especially if you’re referring to your own health. At this point, your imagination is probably running wild with fears of what is going on inside your body, and the measures necessary to fix it.
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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 »
A new study has found that half of cancer patients stop taking their medications ahead of schedule. A study of 8,769 women found that only 49 percent... Read more »
A small study appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests that acupuncture may help ease hot flashes and boost the sex drive of breast... Read more »