Tag: Cancer Care
Is Dense Breast Tissue a Problem?
It’s easy to get alarmed when our mammogram report contains information we don’t understand. One term that appears on a lot of mammograms is the phrase “dense breasts”. What does this mean? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? In order to understand what a “dense breast” is, it helps to know what breasts are made […]
Cancer Patients: Eating When You Don’t Feel Hungry
It’s important to eat well and stay hydrated during cancer treatments. However, as many cancer patients know, one of the side effects of cancer treatment is a loss of appetite. These effects can be severe, with nausea and vomiting, or more mild, with changes in the way food tastes and smells. Cancer-related fatigue can also […]
Signs of Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. It also accounts for 1 in 20 cancer-related deaths. Women who have it are usually diagnosed between the ages of 55 and 64. Barriers to Early Diagnosis The ovaries are two small organs located near the uterus. Unlike cervical cancer, […]
Your First Mammogram-What to Expect
A mammogram is an imaging procedure used to screen for breast cancer (A screening checks for disease when there are no signs and symptoms present.). If you have never had one before, it can be a bit intimidating, as it involves a certain amount of undressing (of the breasts only), as well as putting your breasts one at […]