Read here blogs of the OWise team. The team, all scientists, discuss topics that may be of interest to you. Thus far the topics have been highlighted by our close collaborators including patients, carers, cancer clinicians, support workers and other health care professionals. If you have suggestions for an interesting blog, please get in touch with us!
Chemotherapy is a treatment for breast cancer. Learn how to navigate nerve damage caused by chemotherapy, known as peripheral neuropathy.
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Radiotherapy for breast cancer, including how it works, how it is given, what to expect and how to prepare.
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Pembrolizumab (Keytruda®) can be used to treat secondary breast cancer. This blog looks at the science and real experience of patients on Keytruda.
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Meet Anne Bruinvels the founder and CEO of Px Healthcare, the company behind the breast cancer support app, OWise.
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Breast cancer survivor Carly Moosah interviews Vicky Fox, a yoga teacher and trainer that is an expert in yoga for cancer.
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Chemotherapy is a treatment for breast cancer. This blog covers how to navigate chemotherapy treatment safely.
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It can be difficult to understand the information about your breast cancer diagnosis, this guide will break it down for you.
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Aromatase inhibitors can be used to treat certain secondary breast cancers. This blog delves into the science while looking at the real experience of patients on these drugs.
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When Carly was diagnosed with Breast Cancer, her world went very dark very quickly. This blog is about my tools to allow joy in.
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Carly Moosah shares her experience after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis and shares tips on how to manage daily life.
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Sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy®) is used to treat certain secondary breast cancers. This blog delves into the science while looking at the real experiences of patient’s on this drug.
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Let us take you through menopause induced by breast cancer treatment and how to deal with menopausal side effects.
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The realities of Breast Cancer Awareness Month for Carly Moosah, since becoming part of the Breast cancer community.
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Want to be more breast aware or would you just like to know more about breast cancer signs and diagnosis? You’ve found the right place. Let us take you through how to check your breasts, the key signs to look out for, and the process of breast cancer diagnosis.
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We have compiled the treatments available through the NHS for TNBC secondary breast cancer. Current treatments aim to extend survival, maintain good quality of life and relieve symptoms.
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Trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu®) is used to treat certain secondary breast cancers. This blog delves into the science while looking at the real experiences of patient’s on this drug.
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HER2-low is a new way to characterise breast cancer. In short, many previously considered HER2-negative breast cancer patients can now be considered HER2-low. This provides a new treatment target for many secondary (metastatic, advanced) breast cancers.
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By Carly Moosah.
So, you’ve finished treatment for primary breast cancer and been told that you are cancer free. But what now?
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Chemotherapy (often called chemo) is a common treatment for breast cancer. Here we look at how chemotherapy works, different types and what to expect. You can find useful tips to help you to manage side effects and prepare for treatment.
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By Carly Moosah
When I was first diagnosed with aggressive Stage 2 Grade 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer my world stopped. This list is not exhaustive, but some key points that will hopefully help you if you are reading this to know you are not alone.
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Secondary breast cancer (also known as metastatic, stage 4 or advanced breast cancer) occurs when the cancer spreads beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes to other parts of the body.
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Are you experiencing hot flushes? This blog explores what causes them and tips to help you manage them.
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Both tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are hormonal therapies used in the treatment of oestrogen positive breast cancers to stop tumour growth and recurrence.
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Have secondary hormone receptor positive breast cancer? Find out your treatment options and the latest advances for this subtype.
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