Supplements Don’t Prevent Cancer, Studies Show
Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment.
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Breast Cancer In Black Women: What You Should Know
Breast cancer affects all women, but black women face unique challenges and may face unequal care. Despite advancements in cancer care,
Treating Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
Doctors commonly recommend certain lifestyle changes and medicine to treat osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Addiction
Addiction (also called substance use disorder) can occur in people who are diagnosed with breast cancer if they become dependent on a medicine used to help with the side effects of cancer or its treatment — such as pain, anxiety, or difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Risks of Getting Lymphedema After Breast Cancer
There are many different potential side effects of breast cancer treatment. Lymphedema is one of them.
Is Chemotherapy Painful? What to Know
While pain is not a common side effect of chemotherapy, a person may experience pain during or after chemotherapy delivery.
Study identifies nearly 300 chemicals, many in consumer products, that could increase breast cancer risk
Every day, people are exposed to a variety of synthetic chemicals through the products they use or the food they eat. For many of these chemicals, the health effects are unknown.
Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask the Health Care Team
Talking often with the health care team is important to make informed decisions about your health care. These suggested questions are a starting point to help you learn more about your cancer care and treatment. You are also encouraged to ask additional questions that are important to you.
Being Overweight and Breast Cancer
Blog article about obesity and breast cancer.
When Your Hair Is Killing You
Blog article about side effects to black women in using certain haircare products with chemicals.