Brain Fog and Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment...Treatments like chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone therapy for advanced breast cancer can cause cognitive difficulties. This can include problems with thinking, processing, remembering...
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Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
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Breast Cancer Causes & Risk Factors...There are several risk factors that have been identified as characteristics that can potentially increase a person’s likelihood of developing breast cancer...
Frustration & Loneliness of Advanced Breast Cancer...People with advanced breast cancer face many challenges and may, at times, be overwhelmed by the many frustrations of having and dealing...
Where Does Breast Cancer Spread?...Breast cancer can spread from the breast to different parts of your body. When this happens, it is called metastatic breast cancer...
What Are the Different Types of Breast Cancer?...The type of breast cancer can refer to the cells they originate from as well as other characteristics, like whether they have...
How Does Breast Cancer Develop?...Metastatic breast cancer can feel like a scary diagnosis. You may be wondering how you ended up with breast cancer and how...
What Are the Prognosis and Survival Rates for Advanced Breast Cancer?...Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, after skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death...
Advanced Breast Cancer Common Myths & Misconceptions...There are many myths and misconceptions about advanced breast cancer, and it is important to learn the facts. Below are some of...
How Is Breast Cancer Diagnosed?...A breast cancer diagnosis may require several tests and different doctors. The path to a diagnosis may begin with regular screening tests...
How Is Breast Cancer Treated?...Treatment for advanced or metastatic breast cancer may include a combination of approaches. Local treatments focus on treating the tumor in a...
Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects...Treatments for advanced breast cancer target the cancer cells. But they can also create uncomfortable side effects. The side effects experienced can...
Symptoms - Metastasis...When breast cancer spreads, or metastasizes, to different parts of the body, it can cause a variety of symptoms. The symptoms can...
Symptoms - Enlarged Lymph Nodes...All throughout your body, hundreds of lymph nodes are working to protect you from illness and infection. When they become swollen, it...
Symptoms - Nipple Changes or Discharge...Breast cancer may cause changes to the nipple, including causing the nipple to face inward (inverted), causing changes to the skin on...
Symptoms – Breast Warmth...Many people with breast cancer have no symptoms when they are first diagnosed. For others, there may be warning signs. If you...
