Tests & Treatments
A new computer model analyzes microscopic breast cancer images and predicts patient survival better than the pathologists who do the job now, new research suggests.
Treatment May Help Ease Effect of Cancer
An experimental surgery that may cure lymphedema, a serious complication of breast cancer treatment.
How likely is it that my breast cancer will return? A new gene test offers sufferers a chance to avoid chemotherapy – and its side effects.
Returning breast cancer in women likely to be different, curable
Blood test finds breast cancer at its earliest stage
Chemo Fog. I can’t multi-task anymore!
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Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and Arimidex: In the News Again
Novel Anti-HER2 Drug Shines in Early Studies
Twice Yearly Mammograms Best After Lumpectomy
Value of Radiation Therapy After Lumpectomy Questioned
Targeted Drug Slows Breast Cancer Progression
The importance of maintaining treatment to reduce the risk of recurrence
Antidepressant interferes with breast-cancer drug
Cryotherapy Conserves the Breast
Contralateral Mastectomy Fueled by Misconception
Raloxifene As Effective As Tamoxifen With Fewer Side Effects
New breast cancer drugs promising
Cancer treatment for women: Possible sexual side effects
New Test Could Improve Breast-Conserving Surgery
What patients don’t know about mastectomy
Early Detection of Second Breast Cancer Can Almost Double Survival Chances
What Patients, Families And Doctors Need To Know About ChemoBrain
Dose Verification System Helps Radiologists
Ovarian Reserve in Women who Remain Premenopausal
Bone Drug Works for Breast Cancer Survivors
Raloxifene (Evista) Reduces Risk of ER-Positive Invasive Breast Cancer
Hair Solution Specialists
“Is there anyone out there who can help me to look like ME after I’ve had partial or complete hair loss?” Tammy Blackmore with Capilia HeadQuarters tells us there is!
Diagnostic Performance of Techniques Used for HER-2 Testing
Study: Shorter Radiation Regimen May be Effective for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Transcript: After Surgery: Short-term and Long-term Effects
More Cancer Patients Having Whole Breast Removed
Diagnostic Performance of Techniques Used for HER-2 Testing in Breast Cancer: Summary
Bone Fractures in Cancer Patients and Survivors
Post-Chemo Hair Obsession
Impatient to have your hair grow back after chemotherapy treatments? Mary Anne White shares her experience and a video of photos taken as her hair regrew.
FDA Approves Bevacizumab for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Osteoporosis Management Strategies
What Is Osteoporosis? Part II: Learn about strategies to reduce your risk for osteoporosis.
Beat the Break: November is Osteoporosis Month
Direct Link between Cancer and Osteoporosis
Part I: What is Osteoporosis?
Three new bone density machines in Nova Scotia
Consensus Statement Released on Ovarian Cancer Symptoms
Impact Of Taking Cancer Drug With Food Highlighted By Commentary
Brackstone Specializes in Breast Work
Breast Cancer May be More Deadly in Men
Breast Surgery Answers
Surgeon, Dr. Roger Roberge, answers a few questions commonly asked about breast surgery.
FDA Approves Test to Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
Study: Many Breast Cancer Patients Quit Treatment with Tamoxifen
Surgeon Develops Procedure To Prevent Arm Swelling In Breast Cancer Patients
V. Suzanne Klimberg, M.D., director of the UAMS breast cancer program, led a study funded by the Tenenbaum Breast Cancer Research Foundation of breast cancer patients at risk for developing lymphedema.
Skin Care Advice for Cancer Patients
Safe, healthy and effective skin care can be challenging with individuals experiencing the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and other forms of treatment for cancer.
Managing Your Fatigue
Fatigue is one of the most commonly reported symptoms associated with cancer treatment. Here are some stategies to help you manage.
Coping with Cancer Treatment:
Dr. Jennifer Salib Huber explains the role of nutrition and acupuncture in helping you get through your treatment using Naturopathic Tips for Staying Well with Chemotherapy and Radiation.
Breast MIBI Scan – Mammoscintigraphy
In addition to conventional mammography a nuclear medicine test called a Breast MIBI scan or mammoscintigraphy, have also been proven and accepted in specific cases for demonstrating breast cancer.
Breast Biopsy: Indications and Methods
Surgical Biopsy May Reveal Cancer in Women With Rare But Benign Breast Condition
Chemo Ready – An Information Website for People Going Through Chemotherapy
Terahertz Imaging May Reduce Breast Cancer Surgeries
Breast Health at Dr. Georges L. Dumont Hospital
Linda Varner’s vision of caring for women with a breast abnormality is to be there for her as soon as she discovers the problem.
Coping With the Side Effects of Tamoxifen
A Short History of Cancer Treatment With an Emphasis on Breast Cancer Therap
Learn more about the evolution of cancer treatment.
Understanding Chemotherapy: Part I
Dr. Tallal Younis, Medical Oncologist, QEII Health Sciences Centre introduces the first of a series of articles on chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Study Finds Removing Fewer Lymph Nodes Effective At Reducing Side Effects of Breast Cancer Surgery
Ductogram/Galactogram: Imaging the Breast Ducts
Massage Therapy for the Treatment of Scar Tissue
Did you know that a massage therapist can help your surgery scar look and feel better? Registered Massage Therapist, Sandra MacDonald, explains how scar tissue forms and how it can be manipulated into a smoother, healthier scar.
Nuclear Medicine Education: Motion Wall Study (a.k.a. MUGA Scan)
Depending on which chemotherapy agents are being used for your treatment it may be necessary to perform a Wall Motion Study to document your heart function. Learn more about this test.
Nuclear Medicine Education: Bone Scan
A bone scan is a very common nuclear medicine procedure that is utilized to detect changes in bone activity. Learn how a bone scan works and what it detects. Plus, find where Nuclear Medicine Departments are located in the Atlantic Region.
It is important to eat healthy foods and ensure that your body is getting the vitamins and minerals that it needs. Often times the body will show poor health in the hair follicles and finger nails before and actual illness is detected. While it is important to get enough of the right nutrients, it is just as important not to get too much of any one type of vitamin. For example, too much of vitamins A and E, have been linked to hair loss.