Hospice care can begin when a person has a life expectancy of 6 months or less (as estimated by the person’s doctor and confirmed by the hospice program’s medical director. Some hospice programs only enroll people...
Read MoreA typical hospice care team includes a: Registered nurse who usually visits 1-2 times a week (or more depending on the need) and is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Home health aide(s) (who can help with...
Read MoreHospice care is most often given at home, where the patient is usually the most comfortable. Sometimes, hospice care is given as in-patient care at a freestanding hospice house or at a hospital with hospice services. Some...
Read MoreThe goal of palliative care is to maximize quality of life. It focuses on symptom control, rather than control of the cancer and treats physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The extra layer of care can be given...
Read MoreIt’s natural to worry about end-of-life issues. Hospice Care: Hospice care is a philosophy of care that aims to give a sense of control to people at the end stage of a terminal illness, such as metastatic breast cancer. ...
Read Moreby Victoria Ward Nausea is a prevalent chemotherapy symptom, and sometimes the mere thought of chemotherapy can produce anxiety and anticipatory sickness. This is especially true for women, people under 50, and light alcohol...
Read MoreRemember, many women and men have been where you are today. It’s estimated that at least 154,000 people in the U.S. have metastatic breast cancer. It may be helpful to talk with others about their experiences. A cancer...
Read MoreIt’s important to let your providers know how you are feeling emotionally. It’s common to have some depression. Depression can (and should) be treated. Learn more about depression. Learn about...
Read MoreTreatment for metastatic breast cancer and the cancer itself can cause side effects. Your health care providers can help control pain or other side effects. So it’s important to tell them about any side effects you...
Read MoreIf you or a loved one needs information or resources about clinical trials, call Susan G. Komen Clinical Trial Information Helpline at 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636) or email clinicaltrialinfo@komen.org. The helpline offers...
Read MoreMany new treatments for metastatic breast cancer are under study in clinical trials Most of these are drug therapies. Clinical trials offer the chance to try new treatments and possibly benefit from them. If you haven’t...
Read MoreYou will meet regularly with your oncologist throughout your treatment. It’s important to feel comfortable talking with your oncologist about your treatment options (and their possible benefits and risks), your quality of...
Read MoreModern treatments continue to improve survival for most people diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. However, survival varies greatly from person to person. It’s estimated that 34 percent of women diagnosed with...
Read MoreA diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer can be devastating. You’re processing a lot of information and dealing with many emotions. You may feel overwhelmed and scared. However, there are many new and ongoing scientific...
Read MoreGood nutrition can: Help your body maintain strength. Help repair tissue damage. Managing your overall health is key while on treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Before making changes in diet or exercise, talk to your...
Read MoreYou and your partner: Navigating an MBC diagnosis with your spouse or partner can sometimes strain your relationship. Where there’s worry, there may be stress, anxiety, and breakdowns in communication. But there’s...
Read MoreSex & Intimacy: Intimacy is an important part of relationships and you may be worried about how your diagnosis and treatment will impact your sex life, both physically and emotionally. These concerns are totally...
Read MoreFeeling Confident: Treatment can affect your physical appearance and how you feel about it. Accepting these changes can help you feel less focused on them. This is a great time to treat yourself to some new makeup,...
Read MoreIf you’ve been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, you may be thinking about the impact on relationships. Dating: Every women’s experience with MBC is unique and your feelings about dating will be, too. If...
Read MoreCommunicating with your children about metastatic breast cancer can be difficult and complex. Here are come considerations that may help you figure out the best approach for you and your family: Consider what your children...
Read MoreFinding ways to manage your stress can help you: Reduce tension, sleep better, and enjoy your time with people, places and things you love. The key is finding something that really works for you as a stress reducer. ...
Read MoreExposure to estrogen. Because the female hormone estrogen stimulates breast cancer growth, exposure to estrogen over long periods of time, without any brakes, can increase the risk of breast cancer. Some of these risk factors...
Read MoreRace. White women are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than are African American women. Asian, Hispanic, and Native American women have a lower risk of developing and dying from breast cancer. Radiation therapy...
Read MoreGender. Being a woman is the most significant risk factor for developing breast cancer. Although men can get breast cancer, too, women’s breast cells are constantly changing and growing, mainly due to the activity of the...
Read MoreExposure to estrogen. Because the female hormone estrogen stimulates breast cancer growth, exposure to estrogen over long periods of time, without any breaks, can increase the risk of breast cancer. Some of these risk factors...
Read MoreExercise. Evidence is growing that exercise can reduce breast cancer risk. The American Cancer Society recommends engaging in 45-60 minutes of physical exercise 5 or more days a week. Alcohol consumption. Studies have shown...
Read MoreKeep your body weight in a healthy range for your height and frame. Body mass index, though not a perfect measurement, can help you estimate your healthy weight. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit (more than 5 cups a day). Try...
Read MoreWeight. Being overweight is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, especially for women after menopause. Fat tissue is the body’s main source of estrogen after menopause, when the ovaries stop producing the...
Read MoreA “risk factor” is anything that increases your risk of developing breast cancer. Many of the most important risk factors for breast cancer are beyond your control, such as age, family history, and medical history. ...
Read MoreThe use of bone modifier therapy to reduce skeletal morbidity in patients with bone metastases should be considered. Results of randomized trials of pamidronate and clodronate in patients with bony metastatic disease show...
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Can zero-calorie drinks make you gain weight? Maybe you should stop at one can of pop. In a new study, researchers tracked 474 older adults for nearly a decade and found that the waistlines of diet-soda drinkers expanded 178...
French researchers tracked nearly 69,000 adults for five years. Those who reported eating the most organic foods were 76 percent less likely to be diagnosed with lymphoma and 34 percent less likely to be diagnosed with...
Hospice care can begin when a person has a life expectancy of 6 months or less (as estimated by the person’s doctor and confirmed by the hospice program’s medical director. Some hospice programs only enroll people...
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