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6 Best Exercises for Arm Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery

6 Best Exercises for Arm Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery

6 Best Exercises for Arm Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Surgery Breast cancer surgery is often associated with lymphedema due to the removal of surrounding lymph nodes along with cancerous breast tissue. Most commonly, the axillary lymph nodes (lymph nodes under

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Lumpectomy And Radiation Is Better Than Breast Removal For Early Stage Breast Cancer

Lumpectomy And Radiation Is Better Than Breast Removal For Early Stage Breast Cancer

Lumpectomy And Radiation Is Better Than Breast Removal For Early Stage Breast Cancer . A recent Swedish study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) aimed to determine the difference in survival of patients after conservative breast

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Chemotherapy May Not Affect Risk Of COVID-19 In Cancer Patients

Chemotherapy May Not Affect Risk Of COVID-19 In Cancer Patients

Chemotherapy May Not Affect Risk Of COVID-19 In Cancer Patients In the recent past there has been concern on whether individuals with cancer may be at increased risk of COVID-19 and have more severe complications if infected. Due to these

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COVID vaccines can cause lymph node enlargement; may not indicate breast cancer

COVID vaccines can cause lymph node enlargement; may not indicate breast cancer

COVID vaccines can cause lymph node enlargement; may not indicate breast cancer When we take a vaccine, it is normal to have a have an immune reaction. Sometimes, the lymph nodes in the arm pit area on the side where

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How do I decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence ?

How do I decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence ?

How do I decrease the risk of breast cancer recurrence? It can be unpleasant to even entertain the notion that your cancer might return. However, it’s impossible to guarantee that your cancer won’t return after you’ve completed the treatment. But

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COVID Vaccine Found Safe For Pregnant Women

COVID Vaccine Found Safe For Pregnant Women

COVID Vaccine Found Safe For Pregnant Women A new study suggests that COVID-19 vaccines should be given to pregnant women as it has been found to be safe for both the mother and her baby. This study included more than

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Completion of Breast Cancer Treatment- What Next?

Completion of Breast Cancer Treatment- What Next?

Completion of Breast Cancer Treatment – What Next? After months or years of hardship many women are relieved to be finished with treatment for breast cancer. But the nature of cancer is such that it can loom over you, because

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Mothers Should Continue Breastfeeding Even If COVID Positive?

Mothers Should Continue Breastfeeding Even If COVID Positive?

Mothers Should Continue Breastfeeding Even If COVID Positive? Breastfeeding is essential for providing the infant with the nutrition it requires to survive and develop well. A study done by the WHO recommends that mothers should continue to breastfeed their infants

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Don’t want to undergo Mammography? Get a clinical breast examination done instead!

Don’t want to undergo Mammography? Get a clinical breast examination done instead!

Don’t want to undergo Mammography? Get a clinical breast examination done instead! A recent study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that clinical breast examination done every two years can be effective in the detection of breast cancer in

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COVID-19 Vaccine For Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors: What You Should Know

COVID-19 Vaccine For Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors: What You Should Know

COVID-19 Vaccine For Breast Cancer Patients And Survivors COVID-19 infection has claimed the lives of many; the number of cases does not seem to decrease in various parts of the world. Although COVID vaccines have been introduced, there are various

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