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How to deal with Tamoxifen side effects
In this blog we explain how tamoxifen works, common side effects and management strategies to help deal with these.

Aromatase Inhibitors and Joint Pain: Causes and Ways of Managing
Joint pain is common amongst breast cancer patients using Aromatase Inhibitors. Learn more about the various ways of managing this side effect.

Tamoxifen vs. Aromatase Inhibitors – How do they work?
Both tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are hormonal therapies used in the treatment of estrogen positive breast cancers to stop tumor growth and recurrence.

Lymphedema and Cording: The science behind them
Lymphedema & cording are both commonly overlooked breast cancer treatment side effects. Learn more about how they can affect the body in this blog!

Lumpectomy and radiotherapy: All you need to know
Find out everything about lumpectomy and radiotherapy, as well as some results from recent clinical trials, and useful tips for you to manage common side effects caused by these treatments.

Demystifying fear of breast cancer recurrence
Fear of cancer recurrence is one of the most common psychosocial effects of cancer. Find out what it is and how to manage it.

Hot flushes: What causes them and how to manage them
Are you experiencing hot flushes? This blog explores what causes them and tips to help you manage them.

Tamoxifen: what you should and shouldn’t avoid
Tamoxifen is one of the widely prescribed breast cancer treatments for premenopausal women.But, did you know that the effectiveness of this drug can be boosted or compromised based on everyday foods and drinks?

Triple Negative and Me: TNBC and its treatments
If you have Triple Negative breast cancer, find out exactly what triple negative is and how it can affect your treatment plan.

Your Pathology Results Explained
Your pathology results contain valuable information that will determine the type of treatment you receive. This can help you better understand your diagnosis and treatment plan. Start learning all the nitty-gritty details of a pathology report!

OWise breast cancer listed in the Top 25 of all health apps by IQVIA.
OWise breast cancer was listed in the Top 25 of all health apps by IQVIA.

Evaluating the value of supportive medical apps during the treatment for breast cancer
Young-Afat et al, 2014; Amsterdam EBCC9.