Most women diagnosed with breast cancer will have some type of surgery during treatment. Any intervention (radiation therapy or surgery) that disrupts the drainage of the lymph nodes under the arm can increase the risk of lymphedema.
This article in the series on "After Treatment for Breast Cancer" explores the latest techniques in breast reconstruction after a mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) and topics to discuss with the doctor before the surgical procedure.
Many women who plan or undergo a unilateral mastectomy (removal of a breast) have the option of reconstructive surgery to reshape the breast, or a breast prosthesis (an artificial breast). This article examines the option of using a breast prosthesis after surgery.
Many women experience physical and emotional changes as result of a mastectomy. This article provides an overview of issues women often face after a mastectomy.
Many people have found that other methods besides drugs help control pain. This second article of a two-part series discusses other pain management techniques and ways to track their success.
More than 60% of cancers in the United States occur in people over the age of 65. Even though cancer is more common in older adults, they often face unique needs and concerns compared with other groups of people with cancer. Cancer.Net talked with Hyman Muss, MD, to learn more about what patients and families should know about cancer in older adults.
Cancer and cancer treatments may change your appearance and how you feel about yourself. One resource, the Look Good…Feel Better program, can help you restore your appearance to boost how you feel about yourself.
Fatigue is a common symptom of people with cancer—about 70% to 90% of people experience fatigue during and after treatment. To learn more about fatigue and what people with cancer can do to better manage it, Cancer.Net talked with Charles Loprinzi, MD, and Debra Barton RN, PhD.
Many people don't know that nearly all cancer pain can be treated successfully, either with or without the use of medication. This article discusses basic facts about cancer-related pain, medications used to control it, and tips to document and communicate your pain issues with your health-care team.
An electronic health record (EHR) is a computer-based record of a person’s complete medical history that can be shared electronically between health-care providers. Some providers use EHRs in an effort to improve quality of care by having your complete medical history in a single, easy-to-find location.
