Carrying your Scars: Managing Life Post-Surgery
In the final part of our surgery miniseries, we look at the long-term effects of life post-surgery, including mental and physical wellbeing.
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Blog Series in partnership with Make 2nds Count
We have partnered up with the charity Make 2nds Count to launch an innovative six-part blog series. Every second Thursday we will look at the different types of secondary breast cancer and treatments available. We will also be hearing from patients about their own experiences.
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Lumpectomy and radiotherapy: All you need to know
Find out everything about lumpectomy and radiotherapy, as well as some results from recent clinical trials, and useful tips for you to manage common side effects caused by these treatments.
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Mastectomy and breast reconstruction: Your options
Surgery is one of the first treatments a breast cancer patient receives. Find out more about the different types of mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
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Intimacy, S** and Breast Cancer Treatment
While not always discussed in the Doctor’s office, breast cancer treatment can significantly impact on your sexual and intimate life.
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Sex, Intimacy and Breast Cancer Treatment
While not always discussed in the Doctor’s office, breast cancer treatment can significantly impact on your sexual and intimate life.
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Embracing changes in appearance from cancer: Our conversation with Look Good Feel Better
Join us for our conversation with Look Good Feel Better, and find out their top tips for managing changes in appearance from cancer
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The concept of therapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) in breast cancer
Find out about therapy before surgery (neoadjuvant) in breast cancer. In this blog, we cover
the main aspects, its impact on surgery and long-term outcomes.
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Untangling drug terminology – The “mabs”: Trastuzumab, Pertuzumab, Atezolizumab
We know that drug names can be confusing. That’s why we’re untangling drug terminology. Starting with the monoclonal antibodies (AKA the mabs).
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Hormone therapy resistance: What you should know
Find out what hormone therapy resistance means, how it happens, and how it may affect you and your treatment plan.
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Breast cancer, taboos and the BAME community: Q&A with Natasha
This week we had the pleasure to speak with Natasha (@blackbaldnbeautiful) about breast cancer in the BAME community.
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Hot flushes: What causes them and how to manage them
Are you experiencing hot flushes? This blog explores what causes them and tips to help you manage them.
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The future of healthcare is through apps: A Siemens Healthineers Analysis
The team at Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has explored how digitalisation has impacted patient care. Find out how OWise can improve cancer care and how to integrate it into your hospital.
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Demystifying fear of breast cancer recurrence
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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The Power of the Written Word: Our Conversation with Sara from ‘Ticking Off Breast Cancer’
Sara Liyanage, the creator of the website and book, ‘Ticking Off Breast Cancer’, speaks to us about her work in raising people’s voices.
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Clinical Trials for Breast Cancer: Our A to Z Guide
Want to better understand what clinical trials are and what they mean for you? Here is OWise’s extensive guide to all things clinical trials.
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Mary Huckle speaks with us about Exercise and Cancer
Mary Huckle, a pilates instructor and personal trainer, lets us know how regular exercise can help people during their breast cancer treatment.
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Tamoxifen: what you should and shouldn’t avoid
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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Aromatase Inhibitors and Joint Pain: Causes and Ways of Managing
Joint pain is common amongst breast cancer patients using aromatase inhibitors. Learn more about the various ways of managing this symptom.
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Q&A with OWise User: Michaela
Michaela, an OWise User, has kindly agreed to share her experience of breast cancer treatment as well as how the OWise app has supported her.
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Moving forward after active treatment
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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What’ve hormones got to do with it?
Have secondary hormone receptor positive breast cancer? Find out your treatment options and the latest advances for this subtype.
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‘Counselling with Cancer’ & advice for managing anxiety during COVID
Claire Francis from ‘Counselling with Cancer’ speaks to us about her practice, anxiety during the pandemic and how the OWise app can help.
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Q&A with OWise User: Michelle
Michelle was part of the user testing for the latest version of the OWise app. Read her thoughts on OWise here.
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