Breast Cancer

Time to switch from forgetful doctor?

My oncologist never calls me with test results - I have to call. He also forgets what chemo I've already had. But he
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I notice you say that fear and anxiety, sadness and anger are normal. What about the individual who experiences these
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Hi, my friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. I am looking to give her encouragement. What
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Is there anything I can do to encourage my mother to have a mammogram? She is dead set against it, but I know she
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My sister was just diagnosed with breast cancer this week. She is nervous, worried, and upset about dealing with the
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Do silicone implants used in reconstruction surgery obscure radiographic exploration for recurrence? X-rays cannot
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Will adoption agencies let you adopt if you are actively being treated for cancer? That's a good question. There is
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I hear a lot of disagreement about tumor marker numbers. Can you talk a little about this-is it something to be afraid
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If there is ovarian damage due to chemotherapy (indicated by elevated FSH levels), is it possible for the ovary to
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No. It's a very selective drug, and there's no evidence that it causes damage to eggs. Your question raises a good
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Ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS is the most common kind of non-invasive breast cancer Ductal carcinoma in situ, or
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Are there any special dietary recommendations for someone with this type of cancer to follow, with particular attention
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It's been two and a half years since C-day. My oncologist says I'm cured and should go and live my life. I have been
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I had no lymph node involvement. When you say the risk of recurrence is higher in the first five years after diagnosis,
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Sometimes I worry that I should have had more treatment than was recommended (I had no radiation or chemo, taken off
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