Chemotherapy Guide http://www.chemo-therapy.info Know about Chemotherapy Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:47:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 en Caroline Manaloto: How I Survived Breast Cancer and How it Changed My Life (Part II) http://www.chemo-therapy.info/caroline-manaloto-how-i-survived-breast-cancer-and-how-it-changed-my-life-part-ii/ http://www.chemo-therapy.info/caroline-manaloto-how-i-survived-breast-cancer-and-how-it-changed-my-life-part-ii/#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:47:55 +0000 admin http://www.chemo-therapy.info/caroline-manaloto-how-i-survived-breast-cancer-and-how-it-changed-my-life-part-ii/

Common Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery Soreness, tenderness, and pain at the incision site Weight shift in the body Removal of a breast can cause a woman’s weight to shift and be out of balance, especially if she has large breasts. This can cause discomfort and tension in the neck, back, and shoulders. Reconstructive surgery can also help restore physical balance. Nerve damage Because nerves may be injured or cut during surgery, you may experience numbness and tingling in the chest, underarm, shoulder, and arm. These feelings usually go away within a few months, but some numbness may be permanent. Lymphedema Removal of lymph nodes under the arm can slow the flow of lymph fluid and cause long-lasting, even permanent, swelling on the side of the body where you had surgery, especially in the arm and hand. This swelling not only has a physical and cosmetic impact, but can lead to infection and other serious complications. Cosmetic changes Depending on the extent of your surgery, you may experience significant changes to your chest area. If you are considering reconstructive surgery, you’ll want to consult with a plastic surgeon before your surgery. In some cases, you may be able to have the reconstruction at the same time you have breast tissue removed. If you will be using prosthetics, such as bra inserts or breast forms, discuss your needs with a cosmetic rehabilitation specialist before surgery. Short-term Side Effect of Chemotherapy Make sure to discuss any of the …

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Hair loss is a potential side effect of chemotherapy. Jessica, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, talks about her experience with chemotherapy and describes how the hair loss affected her. Also get expert advice on how to cope with hair loss and where to find support. Learn more about the side effects of chemotherapy www.nhs.uk

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An educational video to help you better understand the potential effect of chemotherapy on your overall health. Welcome to ‘Understanding Your Blood Counts During Chemotherapy’, an educational program for patients with cancer and their caregivers. All cells in the body use DNA as a blueprint to divide into new cells that replace old, dying cells as part of the body’s normal “wear and tear” process. Damage to the DNA could lead to rapid and out of control growth of cells. This is the hallmark of cancer. Many cancers can be treated with chemotherapy medicines that kill these fast-growing cancer cells. Unfortunately, chemotherapy also attacks fast-growing healthy cells, including those that form hair follicles, the lining of the mouth and stomach, reproductive cells, and blood cells. The temporary loss of these normal cells causes many of the side effects associated with chemotherapy. According to a recent survey of doctors, one of the most important side effects of chemotherapy is the impact on blood cells. To help you better understand the impact of chemotherapy on your overall health, in the program, you’ll learn what blood cells do and how they are made, to help better understand the impact of treatment on your overall health. In addition to plasma, which is mostly water, salt, and proteins, the blood pumping through your body contains three main cellular components. They are: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Each of these cells has a unique and …

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When choosing a course of treatment for each patient with lung cancer, specialists weigh many factors including the specific type and extent of the cancer, and the patient’s overall health and preferences. Because the best treatment often involves a combination of approaches, it’s best to be treated at a major cancer center that offers a team approach, Memorial Sloan-Kettering physicians say. For more information, please visit www.mskcc.org

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