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Walking Through Cancer Fatigue During Radiation Treatment
When I was undergoing radiation treatment for my breast cancer, I experienced major fatigue as a side effect. I was informed that I might expect fatigue, but I was surprised by how quickly it hit me.
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Wire Guided Localization Before Lumpectomy
Before my lumpectomy, I had a wire-guided localization performed by a radiologist. I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I went into the procedure. I’m going to share my patient experience with you so that you can better understand this procedure.
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Skincare During Radiation Treatment
Skincare during radiation treatment is extremely important. Radiation treatment will cause your skin to change. It is important to know what is safe to do to care for your skin during this time.
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Surgery Choices: Why I Decided to Have a Lumpectomy
I decided to have a lumpectomy last fall after my DCIS diagnosis. Here are the 5 reasons I decided to choose this surgery.
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Cancer Treatment Over The Holidays
Cancer treatment doesn’t stop for the holidays. The appointments, treatments, and surgeries don’t take the month off. So, how do we look ahead to this holiday season while we are facing treatment?
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The Three Facets of Cancer Fatigue
Cancer Fatigue is so much more than just needing more sleep. Cancer fatigue has three facets: Physical, Mental, and Emotional.
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Anxiety and Cancer
Anxiety and Cancer seem to go hand in hand. It is certainly possible to have anxiety without cancer, but I would guess that no one has cancer without some form of anxiety.