When a cancer metastasizes from its original site to another area of the body, it is termed metastatic cancer. Virtually all cancers have the potential to spread this way. Whether metastases do develop depends on the complex interaction of many...
As a medical oncologist, I recently met with a breast cancer patient and her breast surgeon to determine the best course of treatment for... Read more »
Q. I’ve just found out I have to have chemotherapy. The doctor said it’s AT. What does that mean, exactly? A. AT is one of the types... Read more »
You’re a young woman, just diagnosed with breast cancer. Will treatment affect your fertility? Will you ever be able to have children?... Read more »
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Chemo-BrainFinally, some scientific proof about a condition that many women experience after breast cancer treatment, and note to each... Read more »
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,... Read more »
Patients who undergo chemotherapy may be more likely to experience a change in their work status than patients who don't have chemo, a new study... Read more »
Part II: Managing Through Treatment Ready, Set, Go Before each chemo session, a nurse will draw blood to check your blood counts. If they are not in... 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: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs or medications to treat disease. The term comes from two words that mean "chemical" and "treatment."Most people have... Read more »