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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Carrying your Scars: Managing Life Post-Surgery
To conclude our breast cancer surgery series, we look at the long-term effects of life post-surgery, including mental and physical wellbeing.
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.
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.
Untangling monoclonal antibodies – 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).
Fear of Cancer Recurrence After Breast Cancer: What it is and how to Cope
Worried your cancer might come back? You’re not alone. Here’s what can help.
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.