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Cancer is a complex and challenging disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer that affects women, and it can be a life-changing…
Body image after cancer treatment & surgery. How does cancer affect body image? Cancer treatment side effects include: hair loss, fatigue, weight changes, surgery scars, loss of body parts, colostomy, loss of self esteem. Maintaining high self esteem is important as low self esteem is linked to more depressive symptoms. How do you support positive body image and high self esteem after cancer surgery and treatment? Increase physical activity to feel more energetic & engaged, improving physical &
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Loss of appetite, weight & muscle loss can be consequences of cancer & its treatment. Learn about medication to increase appetite in cancer patients.
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For many, resuming a "normal" life after cancer treatment isn't as simple as it sounds. Post-treatment depression, anxiety, and fear of recurrence are common.
Can cancer bring on menopause? Menopause can be brought on early due to removal of ovaries, (oophorectomy), removal of uterus, (hysterectomy), side effect of chemotherapy drugs, hormone therapy or radiation therapy to the pelvis. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy, used to inhibit cancers, carry a substantial risk of ovarian toxicity causing infertility and menopause. Tamoxifen is an anti oestrogen drug which is used to prevent oestrogen from attaching to breast cancer cells, making them grow.
Shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment is common, but you don't have to accept it as your new normal with a consistent physical therapy routine.
The best skin care gift ideas to nourish and heal the dry skin that comes with cancer and cancer treatment.
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Carol Michaels the creator of Recovery Fitness®, an exercise program developed to improve the recovery from cancer surgery and treatments and the management of osteoporosis joins eHealth Radio and the Osteoporosis & Fitness Channels. Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Carol Michaels discuss the following: For those that missed the last time you were with us, how did you determine that there was a need for this program?How can exercise help to keep osteoporosis under control?How does one start a safe exercise program?What other training should someone with osteoporosis do?Are there any activities that are not safe? Duration: 14:37 Carol Michaels, MBA, ACSM, ACE is an Exercise Specialist, consultant, presenter, and author. She is the creator of Recovery Fitness®, a safe and effective exercise program for people with osteoporosis and cancer. She has been recognized as an innovative fitness leader in promoting health and well-being. Carol’s awards include The American Council on Exercise and Life Fitness, “Trainer to Watch 2011”, Personal Fitness Professional “Trainer of the Year 2012”, and a finalist for IDEA Fitness “2014 Trainer of the Year”. She is a sought after speaker, instructor and workshop leader for wellness programs in hospitals, worksites and community settings. Carol, a graduate of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania has appeared on television, published articles and produced exercise DVDs. Her book, Exercises for Cancer Survivors, is a resource for people undergoing surgery or cancer treatments. Websites: www.recoveryfitness.net | www.carolmichaelsfitness.com
Body image after cancer treatment & surgery. How does cancer affect body image? Cancer treatment side effects include: hair loss, fatigue, weight changes, surgery scars, loss of body parts, colostomy, loss of self esteem. Maintaining high self esteem is important as low self esteem is linked to more depressive symptoms. How do you support positive body image and high self esteem after cancer surgery and treatment? Increase physical activity to feel more energetic & engaged, improving physical &
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If you've been diagnosed with cancer and looking to take supplements to bolster your anticancer defences then this article is a must read! These top 10 science-backed supplements not only protects you against cancer, they also protect you from the harsh side-effects of cancer treatment
Bloating. It’s one thing to feel overly full after a large celebratory meal, but unfortunately, for many patients in cancer treatment, bloating doesn’t come with a holiday, but instead is an unpleasant side effect of cancer therapy.
In a recent In the Rising Podcast interview with Susan DeLorenzo, a breast cancer survivor, she shared her inspiring story of resilience, hope, and finding purpose after a life-altering diagnosis. She shared with me that despite facing the challenges that come with the breast cancer journey, Susan's experience serves as a reminder that survivorship is more than just winning
What you should eat during cancer treatment and recovery to reduce cancer and cancer recurrence, fight off the disease, and reduce fatigue and sickness.
