Manage Breast Cancer: Treatment and Survivorship

Manage Breast Cancer

If you or a loved one has breast cancer, you'll need to make important treatment decisions. Learn what to expect from breast cancer survivors.

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The First 48 Hours
The place to start if you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Chemotherapy Guide
Learn the basics of how chemotherapy affects your body. Get advice from our experts on managing key aspects of treatment, from choosing a hat or wig to coping with side effects.
Sex Life After Breast Cancer: The Sexual Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment
Early menopause, flagging libido, reduced sex drive, vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse... haven't breast cancer survivors been through enough already?

Radiation Guide
Our Expert, Jacki Donaldson, who has been through radiation for breast cancer treatment, explains what you need to know before, during and after radiation.
Coping with Treatment
From healing after surgery, to adjusting to reconstruction, to dealing with hair loss, breast cancer treatment can take quite a toll on your body. Here are the guides you need to make it through the side effects of treatment.
Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum: Our Breast Cancer Community's Questions and Advice
MyBreastCancerNetwork.com salutes Lance Armstrong and the Presidential candidates, who participated in the first-ever Livestrong Presidential Cancer Forum on August 27 and 28, 2007.
Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Participating in clinical trials is a way to access the latest research developments before new treatments become available to the public, but there are also risks involved. These resources will help you learn about clinical trials, whether they're right for you, and how you can participate.
Meet Dr. Atul Gawande
Atul Gawande's first book became a New York Times best seller and helped to introduce the idea of the fallible doctor. Read reviews of his new book, Better, and watch related videos.
Breast Reconstruction
Read patient stories about breast reconstruction. Learn about the types of reconstruction and what to expect before, during and after surgery. Also, check out our Breast Cancer Comics focusing on breast reconstruction, from TRAM flaps to implants to breast forms.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema, swelling due to a buildup of fluid in tissues in the upper arm, is one of the most disabling and painful side effects of breast cancer surgery.
For Breast Cancer Husbands and Partners
If you're the husband or partner of a breast cancer patient, you're in need of information and support just as much as your loved one. And you've come to the right place.
Dear Elizabeth Edwards: Thoughts from Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors and Families
Our community responds with warm support and sadness, welcoming your thoughts.
Visual and Manual Breast Self-Exams
Many breast lumps are discovered by women on their own. View easy-to-follow, detailed diagrams about how to conduct a comprehensive self-exam.
Helping Someone with Breast Cancer
Essential information for supporters -- husbands, partners, family and friends -- of someone recently diagnosed or living with breast cancer.
Telling Friends and Family about My Condition
Tips on how to break the news to your loved ones and friends.
Create Your Own Caregiving Site
Keep your friends and family updated, organize the help that comes your way, and create a guest book for encouragement.
Breast Cancer Support Groups
Are you looking for someone who understands what you're going through? Joining a support group could be just the ticket to finding the listening ears and helpful tips you need.
Breast Cancer Message Boards
Connect with our breast cancer community and share your experience with others.
Insurance Help
Understanding your health insurance coverage can be frustrating. Our Experts, Traci Richards and Stephen Schuster, can help you navigate through the insurance system.

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