Read here blogs written by the OWise team. The team, all scientists, discuss topics that may be of interest to you. So far the topics have been highlighted by our close collaborators including patients, carers, cancer clinicians, support workers and other health care professionals. If you have any suggestions for an interesting blog, please get in touch!
Are you experiencing hot flushes? This blog explores what causes them and tips to help you manage them.
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In partnership with HeadWrappers this blog looks at cancer treatment related hair loss and management techniques.
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While not always discussed in the doctor’s office, breast cancer treatment can have an effect on the genital and urinary areas.
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Find out about possible causes and treatment options for the cancer side effect commonly referred to as chemo brain.
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Genomic tests have changed how cancer is treated. In this blog we explain the objective and the different types of genomic tests available.
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Find out what hormone therapy resistance means, how it happens, and how it may affect you and your treatment plan.
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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!
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Lymphedema & cording are both commonly overlooked breast cancer treatment side effects. Learn more about how they can affect the body in this blog!
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Fear of breast cancer recurrence is one of the most common topics cancer survivors discuss. Learn more about it and how to manage it.
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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.
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From its first record to the discovery of its common treatments, uncover more about breast cancer.
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Both tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are hormonal therapies used in the treatment of estrogen positive breast cancers to stop tumor growth and recurrence.
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Joint pain is common amongst breast cancer patients using Aromatase Inhibitors. Learn more about the various ways of managing this side effect.
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Surgery is one of the first treatments a breast cancer patient receives. Find out more about the different types of mastectomy and breast reconstruction.
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If you have HER2-positive breast cancer, this is the blog for you! Find out exactly what HER2 is and how it may affect your treatment plan.
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