Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness/weakness, flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes), vaginal bleeding, hair thinning, and weight change can occur. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals may help lessen the chance...
Read moreThere is a spectrum of changes in the breast tissue from normal tissue to breast cancer; it goes something like this: Normal ductal... Read more »
Q. I've been on tamoxifen for a couple of years, and now my doctor is switching me to an aromatase inhibitor. I understand how... Read more »
The blogwaves were buzzing recently with the news that tamoxifen (nolvadex), the once (and perhaps future) king of breast cancer prevention... Read more »
Arimidex is the most common hormone therapy drug taken by post-menopausal breast cancer survivors. We’re warned about sore and aching... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Standard treatment options for DCIS include: Lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy: This is the most common treatment for DCIS. Lumpectomy is... Read more »
Q. I’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctor tells me it’s DCIS. What does that mean?A. Congratulations! Seems strange to say that... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
DCIS generally has no signs or symptoms. A small number of people may have a lump in the breast or some discharge coming out of the nipple. According... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the most common type of non-invasive breast cancer. Ductal means that the cancer starts inside the milk ducts,... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Diagnosing DCIS usually involves a combination of procedures: Physical examination of the breasts: Your doctor may be able to feel a small lump in... Read more »