How to Manage Tamoxifen Side Effects: A Whole Person Approach
Tamoxifen is a medication used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Although it’s an important treatment, it may cause side effects such as hot flashes, weight gain, mood changes, joint pain, and muscle pain. Using integrative approaches may be helpful in managing some side effects from tamoxifen.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Protecting Your Heart During Anthracycline Chemotherapy
If you’re undergoing chemotherapy with anthracycline drugs (such as Adriamycin/doxorubicin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, or idarubicin), protecting your heart health is crucial. These medications, while effective against cancer, can potentially cause heart problems that might not show up until years later.
. Last modified on : Jul 29 2026Research Takeaway: I received heart-damaging treatment. How often do I need an echocardiogram?
Recent research underscores the importance of monitoring heart health before and after chemotherapy, especially for patients undergoing heart-damaging (cardiotoxic) treatments such as anthracyclines or trastuzumab. A 2025 study followed over 800 breast cancer survivors for an average of eight years. The researchers found that cardiac dysfunction increased over time, from 1.8% at two years after treatment to 15.3% at 15 years.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Optimizing Vitamin D Levels for Better Cancer Outcomes
CancerChoices Lead Researcher Nancy Hepp discusses how optimal vitamin D levels may help reduce cancer risk, improve cancer outcomes, and manage side effects of treatment. She also discusses how to maintain optimal blood levels of vitamin D.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Aromatherapy for Cancer Care: Nurses’ Roles with Stephanie Hoopes, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG
Stephanie Hoopes, RN, BSN, OCN, ONN-CG, Nurse Navigator at the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship in Greenville, SC, discusses how oncology nurses can support cancer patients through careful use of aromatherapy.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Meet the Practitioner: Taylor Scialo RD, MS, CSO, CDN, Oncology Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Navigating nutrition during cancer treatment can be overwhelming. Taylor Scialo shares her expertise on the role of nutrition in cancer care, the differences between dietitians and nutritionists, and the complexities of conducting meaningful nutrition research.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Barbara Wolf Terao: Yew and Me
Dealing with something as difficult as cancer, partnerships can easily unravel. Or, if we can manage it, we weave new connections as we call on inner and outer resources previously unknown.
. Last modified on : Nov 01 2025Sue Cohen: Poetry and Painting on the Path Forward
The creative expression in this painting and poetry journey supported me in approaching the original trauma of my cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, recuperation, and life afterwards.
. Last modified on : Nov 04 20257 Lifestyle Practices: Being Active in Your Cancer Treatment and Outcomes
Did you know that being active in your wellness by building practices and habits can improve your outcomes with conventional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy?
. Last modified on : Dec 23 2023From Surgeon to Patient: The Unseen Side of Breast Cancer
It was only when I was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 3 breast cancer that I realised how little I actually knew, and how ill-prepared many patients are to face the hurdles in front of them.
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