In this episode (part 2 of 2), Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with a team of MSK experts to explore the complexities of breast cancer treatment and life afterwards. Breast medical oncologist Dr. Julia Brockway-Marchello and nurse Jenna Galinsky explain chemotherapy and hormone therapy, their potential side effects, and ways they can be alleviated. Nurse Adriana Olivo discusses how survivors can cope with emotional challenges, like the fear cancer will come back. Breast cancer patients and survivors offer advice on asking for support while navigating life during and after cancer treatment.

Listen to episode 52 "Breast Cancer Treatment Part 1: Surgery, Radiation and Reconstruction"

Listen to episode 39 "How to Manage Side Effects During Cancer Treatment: Fatigue, Hair Loss, Skin Care and More"

Listen to episode 12 "A Woman's Guide to Sex and Cancer"

Episode Chapters:1:44 - Why use some treatments over others?2:55 - Types of breast cancers & their treatments4:50 - Patient testimonial on self-advocacy6:02 - Length of treatment & why it can change7:38 - Quality of life advice during treatment9:10 - Mitigating chemotherapy side effects9:57 - Maintaining sexual health during treatment10:46 - When is taking estrogen a bad idea?13:07 - Quality of life concerns & when to switch meds16:16 - Mitigating hormone therapy side effects17:32 - Patient testimonial on finishing treatment18:22 - Managing fear & life after treatment19:34 - Mitigating long-term side effects of treatment21:24 - Patient testimonial on fear of recurrence22:49 - Why scanning for recurrence isn't recommended26:25 - The reason for all this: live your life!

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Date de publication : 6/11/2024 à 13:00:00