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October 22, 2026
A breast cancer diagnosis changes a lot at once. In the space of a few days you may be learning new medical words, booking scans, telling family and trying to keep work and home running. It's no surprise that many people say the emotional…
October 21, 2026
Breast cancer treatment can change how you eat. Chemotherapy can bring nausea, mouth sores and a metallic taste; radiation can bring fatigue; and some people gain weight during hormone therapy. Meanwhile, friends and the internet offer a…
October 20, 2026
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid. After breast cancer, it most often affects the arm or hand on the side that was treated, though it can also affect the breast, chest or back. It can start soon after treatment or…