How to deal with tamoxifen side effects
In this blog we explain how tamoxifen works, common side effects and management strategies to help deal with these.
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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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Tamoxifen vs. Aromatase Inhibitors – How do they work?
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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Fertility and Breast Cancer
This blog covers research on the effects of breast cancer treatments on fertility and the currently available fertility preservation methods.
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BRCA: the inherited risk of breast cancer
BRCA is one of the most well-known genes influencing the risk of cancer. Explore exactly what it is, the associated risk of breast cancer, and treatments in development to target these genes.
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Spotlight: The Nipple Innovation Project
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 Breast Cancer
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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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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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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Treatment options for Secondary Triple Negative Breast Cancer
“I want to be defined by what I am, not by what I am not” – Dr. Steven Isakoff. In the fourth blog of our partnership with Make2ndsCount, we explore the the science behind Triple Negative secondary Breast Cancer (TNBC), as well as current and future treatments available.
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Urogenital Problems and Breast Cancer Treatment
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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Living with HER2+ Secondary Breast Cancer: Diane Lavin’s Experience
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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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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Hair Loss & Cancer Treatment – Why does it happen and what can I do about it?
In partnership with HeadWrappers this blog looks at cancer treatment related hair loss and management techniques.
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HER2 Secondary Breast Cancer: All of the treatments explained (with Make2ndsCount)
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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What is Chemo-brain and what can I do about it?
Find out about possible causes and treatment options for the cancer side effect commonly referred to as chemo brain.
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Ground-breaking OWise mobile app for prostate cancer patients launched in the UK today
The OWise app has been co-designed with prostate cancer patients to support them with their treatment and life after diagnosis.
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Tumour gene tests: What are they and why should you know about them?
Genomic tests have changed how cancer is treated. In this blog we explain the objective and the different types of genomic tests available.
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Living with HR+ Secondary Breast Cancer: Jacqui Crewe’s Story
In this blog we want to share with you the experience from Jacqui Crewe, a secondary patient with HR+, HER- breast cancer.
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Lymphoedema and Cording: The science behind them
Lymphoedema & cording are both commonly overlooked breast cancer treatment side effects. Learn more about how they can affect the body in this blog!
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All about secondary HR+ breast cancer (with Make2ndsCount)
In the first blog of our series in partnership with Make2ndsCount, we explore hormone receptor positive secondary breast cancer. Find out all the treatment options and the latest advances for this type of cancer.
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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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Secondary Breast Cancer: Blog Series 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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