About Breast Cancer: Topless Swimmer Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I've been wearing one-piece swimsuits since I got married 34 years ago. So there's no chance I would hit the pool in just a bikini bottom! But one woman wanted to swim topless in public - and you can bet she made plenty of waves. Topless Swimmer Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Seattle is a fairly progressive city, I am told. They have a fine Parks & Rec Department, including nice public pools. Jodi Jaecks wanted to swim there - topless - as part of her breast cancer recovery. So: no breasts, no bikini top, no problem, right? Well, wrong - sort of. Suddenly, her choice of swimwear has become political. See More About:  breast cancer survivor  mastectomy  cancer recovery Arm Exercises After Breast Surgery After my mastectomy, I noticed that it was harder and harder to hook my bra and steer my car. Turned out I had developed a frozen shoulder and it didn't respond to physical therapy very well. Had I done some arm exercises, I'd have saved myself lots of trouble. See More About:  exercise  breast cancer recovery  breast cancer treatment Loosen Up Those Arms and Shoulders - Here's How! Once I found the right physical therapist, she put me to work with weights, stretch bands, and all kinds of movements. It took a year of torture (I mean exercise) to get my full range of motion back. By the way, she made me swim, too - but I didn't skinny-dip! Here's a set of tutorials on how to keep your arms and shoulders moving freely as you recover. See More About:  arm exercises  breast surgery  lymphedema Treatment Options for Breast Cancer There are 5 basic types of treatments for breast cancer. Read about surgery types, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted biologic therapies, and follow-up therapies, such as hormone suppression. Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Stages Breast Cancer Causes Breast Cancer Cure Featured Articles Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Breast Cancer: Can You Move On, After a Loss?

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer I have been to too many funerals recently. It's hard to talk about, but even harder to avoid. This got me thinking about how to cope with the loss of a loved one. Live Without Regrets When You Have a Loss to Breast Cancer I think that dealing with loss goes more smoothly if we have time to prepare for it. But we don't always have that luxury. Here are my thoughts on how to go on living after a loss to cancer. See More About:  breast cancer  cancer deaths  emotional support Dealing With Fear of Death and Breast Cancer "I may die of breast cancer," was the first thought that came to my mind when I was told my biopsy results. Even though I knew of one person who had survived breast cancer, I didn't know any recent statistics, so I assumed the worst for my case. Fear of death often arises at diagnosis of cancer, but you can cope with it. See More About:  fear of death  coping  cancer survival The Psychological Impact of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis A diagnosis of breast cancer is one of the most devastating things a woman can hear. After such shocking news, it is normal to feel a range of emotions, from despair to rage. But for some patients, even once the initial confusion and grief have dissipated, a serious mental health issue may develop. Get help! See More About:  depression  emotional stages  emotions Expressing Emotions, Coping, Surviving At diagnosis, you may feel shock, anger, or emotional numbness. That's normal and that's okay! But if you don't resolve those emotions, your mental health can start affecting your physical health. See how this happens and how you can deal with it. See More About:  breast cancer support  emotions  coping Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Stages Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Cure Breast Cancer Stage Featured Articles Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer   Follow me on: Advertisement

Between the Sheets: Sex, Intimacy, and Cancer

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		Between the Sheets: Sex, Intimacy, and Cancer Cancer treatment can take a toll on your sex life. But that doesn't mean there isn't hope for the bedroom. Read Article ›   • 'Am I Cured Yet?'   • 10 Ways to Reduce Stress   • Treatment by Stage
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About Breast Cancer: Robin Roberts Heads Back to Chemo and Transplant

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Robin Roberts is a co-anchor of "Good Morning America." She's just hit her 5-year breast cancer anniversary, and has cause to celebrate - but she is also going back into treatment. She needs new bone marrow, and her sister will be her transplant donor. Robin Roberts Faces New Cancer Challenge We all know that chemo can knock us for a loop, because it affects every cell in your body. Sometimes it leaves us more vulnerable to new disorders, and that has happened to Robin Roberts. It seems that her chemo saved her from one cancer, only to bring on a rare blood disorder. Here's the lowdown on her new health challenge as well as her plan of battle. See More About:  bone marrow disorders  breast cancer  chemotherapy Chemo Can Cause Infertility Another potential side effect of chemo can be temporary or permanent infertility. If you are still having periods when you are diagnosed, be sure to discuss options to preserve your fertility with you doctor before you start and chemo. See More About:  chemotherapy treatments  infertility  menopause Foggy Brain Can be Caused by Chemo Chemobrain or chemofog is a real side effect of treatment. It's not just your imagination - it really does affect your memory, your concentration, and your decision-making abilities. But you can cope with it and recover. Here's more info to help you. See More About:  side effects  breast cancer treatment  chemotherapy Cope With Hot Flashes Hot flashes are another thing that chemo can cause. It messes with your hormones and whew! you need a personal fan-bearer at all times. But you can cope with these, just be prepared. See More About:  hot flashes  hot flash coping  Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Chemo Breast Cancer Stages Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Cure Featured Articles Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Is It Breast Cancer? - Diagnosis, Tests, Results Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Getting Digital Support 7 Free BSE Apps for iOs Social Media Provides Support Review a Medical App   Follow me on: Advertisement