“As women begin treatments, they know that there will be changes. Intellectually, it registers,” says Louanne Roark, the executive director of the Look Good Feel Better Foundation, which helps cancer patients deal with treatment appearance side effects. But it’s often not until they actually begin to see these changes — hair in the shower drain, looking in the mirror and feeling like it’s not them … [Read more...] about Is There Beauty During Breast Cancer Treatment?
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Scalp Cooling Caps Can Minimize Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Although it’s temporary, losing your hair can make cancer seem more real to you and more obvious to those around you, and can cause depression and a loss of self-esteem. Research shows that 47 percent of women feel that hair loss is the most disturbing aspect of chemotherapy, and an estimated 10 to 15 percent of patients even refuse chemotherapy because they don’t want to lose their hair. Read … [Read more...] about Scalp Cooling Caps Can Minimize Hair Loss During Chemotherapy
Realistic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors
Today, Pink Perfect, whose motto is “Feel Complete Again,” has sold well over 1,000 nipples, both locally and globally, and is spreading happiness to many other breast cancer survivors across the globe. In addition to her office in Israel, where she lives, Kolath-Arbel recently opened a warehouse in New Jersey. The ready-made prosthetic nipples, which attach with a gentle waterproof adhesive … [Read more...] about Realistic Nipples for Breast Cancer Survivors
How to Manage Menopausal Symptoms After Breast Cancer
Sometimes chemotherapy throws you into permanent menopause. Anti-estrogen medications used after the treatment of some breast cancers can perpetuate or worsen these symptoms, and these therapies are now typically given for 10 years or longer after chemotherapy is complete. While the average age of menopause in the United States is 51, it can come much earlier for premenopausal women treated … [Read more...] about How to Manage Menopausal Symptoms After Breast Cancer
6 Nut Butter Recipes for People With Crohn’s
However you crack them, nuts are a treasure trove of heart-healthy fats, protein, and fiber, and they're packed with valuable vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These nutritional powerhouses contain cholesterol-lowering properties and may lower the risk of heart disease. Seeds are right up there, too, as a quick and easy way to boost your health. But for people with Crohn’s disease, the choice … [Read more...] about 6 Nut Butter Recipes for People With Crohn’s