Surviving Cancer

How to Recover from Chemo Brain after Breast Cancer Treatments

How to Recover from Chemo Brain after Breast Cancer Treatments

Many breast cancer survivors describe feelings of brain fogginess, confusion, trouble remembering and thinking more slowly.  And while that foggy feeling is an issue inside the brain, it is not ‘in your head’.  Chemo brain is a real medical issue.  It is a side-effect of your cancer treatments. And, you don’t just have to ‘live with it’. …

8 Natural and Effective Ways to Relieve Migraines at Home

8 Natural and Effective Ways to Relieve Migraines at Home

Many people, especially cancer patients and survivors, suffer from migraines.  Whether it is from chemotherapy medications, hormonal treatments, such as tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors, or other causes, migraines can be debilitating. While you should discuss any headache side effects with your doctor, there are some effective ways to relieve your migraine symptoms at home.  Debbie…

What is Medical Imaging for Women?

What is Medical Imaging for Women?

Medical imaging modalities for women are very important screening and diagnostic tools.  They can detect diseases, including breast and ovarian cancers, early on.  The earlier a disease is detected; the sooner treatments can be started.  So routine women’s imaging is an important part of health care.  But what exactly is women’s imaging? Health writer and…