What to Know About Breastfeeding After Breast Cancer
Women who have experienced breast cancer or are currently going through treatment may naturally assume they won’t be able to breastfeed. Although this is true for some, there are others who will still be able to breastfeed. Learn more about options for breast feeding after radiation treatment and reconstructive surgery such as lumpectomy and mastectomy.
Sitting is the New Smoking - Impact of Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise and moving your body for the recommended amount of 30 minutes a day is essential to your overall health and wellbeing. Unfortunately, not enough adults are incorporating physical activity to their daily lives which places them at risk for various chronic diseases. Exercises like brisk walks, jogging, biking, even stand up desks for working are various ways to include physical activity!
Community Partner: Cleaning For A Reason
Skin Care Products to Use During Radiation Therapy
Radiation related skin reactions vary in frequency, intensity, and severity. The peak reaction time for breast cancer patients seems to start about midway through treatment and gets worse until about 1-2 weeks post treatment. Everyone’s skin is different and reacts differently. Some people experience redness and mild burns while others experience more significant discoloration and more severe burns.