Read here blogs written by the OWise team. The team, all scientists, discuss topics that may be of interest to you. So 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 any suggestions for an interesting blog, please get in touch!
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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BRCA genes are the most well-known genetic factors influencing the risk of cancer. Explore exactly what they are, their associated risk of breast cancer, and treatments in development to target these genes.
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If you have Triple Negative breast cancer, find out exactly what triple negative is and how it can affect your treatment plan.
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If you have HER2-positive breast cancer, this is the blog for you! Find out exactly what HER2 is and how it may affect your treatment plan.
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Find out about possible causes and treatment options for the cancer side effect commonly referred to as chemo brain.
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From its first record to the discovery of its common treatments, uncover more about breast cancer.
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Fear of cancer recurrence is one of the most common psychosocial effects of cancer. Find out what it is and how to manage it.
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In this blog, the Breast Advocate® team discuss the process of choosing to go flat after breast cancer surgery.
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Bisphosphonates are commonly prescribed to people with breast cancer to treat bone loss. This blog discusses their side effects and useful management tips.
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In this blog we explain how tamoxifen works, common side effects and management strategies to help deal with these.
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This blog covers research on the effects of breast cancer treatments on fertility and the currently available fertility preservation methods.
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Find out what hormone therapy resistance means, how it happens, and how it may affect you and your treatment plan.
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In this blog, we shine a spotlight on the incredible work of the UK’s first cancer tattoo charity: The Nipple Innovation Project.
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Self advocacy and being an active participant in your health care team is a process. Useful approaches may vary between individuals.
This blog aims to help those who wish to further participate and have a more active role in their own care but feel unsure how to begin.
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Joint pain is common amongst breast cancer patients using aromatase inhibitors, such as anastrozole. Learn more about the various ways of managing this symptom.
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Tamoxifen is one of the widely prescribed breast cancer treatments for premenopausal women.But, did you know that the effectiveness of this drug can be boosted or compromised based on everyday foods and drinks?
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While not always discussed in the doctor’s office, breast cancer treatment can have an effect on the genital and urinary areas.
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In our third blog with Make2ndsCount, we’ll be looking in depth at current and future treatments for HER2 secondary breast cancer patients.
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Coming to the end of your active treatment period for breast cancer? This blog explores how to manage the new changes during this time.
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