Blog
March 11, 2024

Lymphoedema and Cording: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Lymphoedema and cording are common side effects of breast cancer surgery. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment options and when to seek help.

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Founder and CEO of Px Healthcare, creater of the OWise breast cancer support app
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March 7, 2024

The Story of OWise: The Woman Behind the Breast Cancer App

Meet Anne Bruinvels the founder and CEO of Px Healthcare, the company behind the breast cancer support app, OWise.

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February 28, 2024

Lumpectomy and Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer: What to Expect

Having a lumpectomy and radiotherapy for breast cancer? Learn what to expect from surgery and treatment, who may not need radiotherapy, and how to manage side effects.

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Blog
February 21, 2024

Breast Cancer and Wellness: Yoga

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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Navigating chemotherapy for breast cancer safely and what to avoid.
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February 2, 2024

Chemotherapy and Breast Cancer: Navigating Treatment Safely

Chemotherapy is a treatment for breast cancer. This blog covers how to navigate chemotherapy treatment safely.

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Blog
December 28, 2023

Understanding your Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Types, Grades and Stages

What does your breast cancer diagnosis mean? This guide explains breast cancer types, grades, stages and receptor status in plain language.

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Flowers signifying hope in new breast cancer treatments
Blog
December 20, 2023

Aromatase Inhibitors for Secondary Breast Cancer: Science and Stories

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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Breast Cancer survivor Carly Moosah feeling joy
Blog
December 15, 2023

4 Ways to Feel Joy During Breast Cancer

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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Picture of Carly Moosah, a triple negative breast cancer survivor
Blog
November 10, 2023

Diagnosed with Breast Cancer? What to Expect and How to Cope

By Carly Moosah
A breast cancer diagnosis changes everything overnight. Carly shares practical advice on managing appointments, emotions, work, family conversations and finding the support you need.

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Blog
October 25, 2023

Trodelvy for Secondary Breast Cancer: Science and Stories

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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A picture of a uterus signifying breast cancer and menopause
Blog
October 18, 2023

Menopause and Breast Cancer: How to Cope

Let us take you through menopause induced by breast cancer treatment and how to deal with menopausal side effects.

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Picture of Carly Moosah, a triple negative breast cancer survivor
Blog
September 29, 2023

Putting Yourself First This Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The realities of Breast Cancer Awareness Month for Carly Moosah, since becoming part of the Breast cancer community.

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The OWise app with the highest ranking score as a patient support app in a German systematic review
Science
September 21, 2023

Evaluating mobile applications for Breast Cancer in Germany: A systematic review

A systematic review that evaluated if breast cancer apps can support patients, whereby the OWise app received the highest score.

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A woman checking her breasts for signs of breast cancer
Blog
September 20, 2023

Breast Cancer: Signs and Diagnosis

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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September 7, 2023

Secondary Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) in 2025

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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Birds flying signifying the hope Enhertu has brought to secondary breast cancer patients
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September 3, 2023

Enhertu for Secondary Breast Cancer: Science and Stories

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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An image of flowers and the sky to signify hope for HER2-low breast cancer patients
Blog
August 24, 2023

What is HER2-low Breast Cancer?

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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Photo of Carly Moosah a breast cancer patient
Blog
August 17, 2023

You’ve Finished Breast Cancer Treatment. Now What?

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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Blog
August 3, 2023

Chemotherapy and Breast Cancer: All you Need to Know

Chemotherapy (often called chemo) is a common treatment for breast cancer. This clear guide explains how it works, what to expect during treatment, and practical ways to manage side effects.

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Photo of Carly Moosah a breast cancer patient
Blog
July 28, 2023

15 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was First Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

By Carly Moosah
Diagnosed with breast cancer? Carly shares 15 things she wishes she had known, from treatment planning and self-advocacy to finding your community and feeling in control again.

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Lady with secondary breast cancer walking through field filled with flowers
Blog
July 15, 2023

Secondary breast cancer: pathology, signs and diagnosis

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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Blog
May 13, 2023

Hot Flushes and Night Sweats: Causes and Ways to Manage Them

Hot flushes and night sweats can be one of the hardest side effects of breast cancer treatment. Here’s what’s behind them and what can help.

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Blog
October 22, 2021

It’s All About HER2-Positive Breast Cancer

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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Blog
September 24, 2021

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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