Key TakeawaysNew research finds that many women with a common type of breast cancer can be treated with hormone-blocking therapies alone, instead of chemotherapy.Recent developments in cancer care now allow for more individualized treatment plans based upon a tumor’s molecular biology. Key Takeaways New research finds that many women with a common type of breast cancer can be treated with hormone-blocking therapies alone, instead of chemotherapy.Recent developments in cancer care now allow for more individualized treatment plans based upon a tumor’s molecular biology....

People with cancer are often concerned with whatchemotherapyside effects are going to occur during their treatment. They often hear about how terriblechemotherapy side effectsare and how sick you can feel. What many people don’t realize is that these days, many people do not suffer as many side effects.Medications can prevent some of the more unpleasant complications. How your medication affects you depends on many factors, such as how aggressive treatment is, overall general health, and what type of cancer....

Key TakeawaysA new study on breast cancer in older women shows that chemotherapy can negatively impact physical functioning.Physical, social, and emotional support can improve functioning.Women should ask their doctor about a geriatric assessment before beginning chemotherapy to log their physical abilities, health conditions, and medications. This helps the provider and patient make decisions regarding the best treatment option. Key Takeaways A new study on breast cancer in older women shows that chemotherapy can negatively impact physical functioning....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsChemotherapyImmunotherapyWhich Is Best for You?Used TogetherCoping With Side Effects Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Which Is Best for You? Used Together Coping With Side Effects Chemotherapy (chemo) and immunotherapy are two modes oftreatmentthat can be used for various types of cancer. While the treatments can be similar and even used together, they are two different and distinct therapies. Knowing more about each can help you talk with your treatment team and make decisions about your care....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsHome TreatmentPrescriptionsMinor ProceduresDécolletage Protection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Home Treatment Prescriptions Minor Procedures Décolletage Protection Home treatments can often help improve symptoms of chest acne. Prescribed drugs and topical treatments may help when these remedies don’t work. Chest acne is part of a group of conditions known as truncal acne, which may involve the back, shoulders, or chest. Truncal acne occurs in about 50% of people with acne....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon ColdAcute BronchitisFluRSVBronchiolitisCroupAllergiesAsthmaCystic FibrosisWhen to See a DoctorDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Cold Acute Bronchitis Flu RSV Bronchiolitis Croup Allergies Asthma Cystic Fibrosis When to See a Doctor Diagnosis Treatment This article explains what can cause chest congestion, other symptoms that can occur with those illnesses, and how you would normally treat congestion at home. In addition, it outlines signs that a cough or congestion may be something serious and when you should see a doctor for treatment....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns in WomenChest Pain in WomenOther Chest Pain CausesWhen to See a ProviderDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs in Women Chest Pain in Women Other Chest Pain Causes When to See a Provider Diagnosis Treatment Chest pain may indicate a heart attack in women and men but have other possible causes, including heart inflammation, a lung infection or blood clot, heartburn, rib fracture, or a painful condition like fibromyalgia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart-Related Chest PainNon-Cardiac Chest PainTiming and DurationAn Important Note on Chest Pain Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart-Related Chest Pain Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Timing and Duration An Important Note on Chest Pain Chest pain is a potentially serious symptom of a cardiovascular problem, but many other causes aren’t cause for concern. Discomfort in the chest can be related to heart, blood vessel, lung, digestive, musculoskeletal, and even psychiatric conditions....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMusculoskeletal CausesInfectious CausesLung DiseasesHeart DiseaseGastrointestinal CausesAnxiety Attacks Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Musculoskeletal Causes Infectious Causes Lung Diseases Heart Disease Gastrointestinal Causes Anxiety Attacks Chest tightness can be a sign of many things, both harmless and severe. While your first thought may be that you are having aheart attack, chest tightness is associated with many other medical conditions, such as: The article describes the different causes of chest tightness, including their symptoms and treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis Coping Frequently Asked Questions A chest wall recurrence is when breast cancer returns after receivingtreatment. A chest wall recurrence may involve skin, muscle, andfascia(a thin layer of connective tissue) beneath the site of the original breast tumor, as well as thelymph nodes. If a chest wall recurrence is localized, it is referred to as a nonmetastatic breast cancer recurrence....

CHF is a medical abbreviation forcongestive heart failure, sometimes simply referred to as heart failure. Despite this name, the heart doesn’t actually stop functioning altogether. Rather, its muscles fail to keep up with the body’s needs, meaning the heart is unable to properly circulate blood. This typically chronic condition causes blood to pool in arteries and veins, leading to swelling (usually in the feet and ankles), fluid buildup in the lungs, and kidney problems, among many other symptoms....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat They AreDigestive BenefitsOther BenefitsSide Effects and RisksAdding Chia to Your DietFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What They Are Digestive Benefits Other Benefits Side Effects and Risks Adding Chia to Your Diet Frequently Asked Questions Chia seedsmay have several benefits for digestion and the absorption of some components of the food you eat. Research into this is in the early stages, but potential digestive benefits of chia seed include improvingintestinal tissuehealth, promoting the growth of beneficialgut bacteria (flora), altering absorption of some dietary components, and easingconstipation....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilaritiesDifferencesWhich Is Healthier? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities Differences Which Is Healthier? Chia seedsand flaxseed have become more trendy in recent years, but it’s not just because of how cute they are.Flaxseedis tan and pear-shaped, and chia seeds are tiny black, brown, and white with a marbled appearance up close. Both varieties have much to offer regarding their nutrients, health benefits, and culinary versatility....