Research News on Side Effects
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Exercise and Complete Decongestive Therapy Are Best Ways to Self-Manage Lymphedema
A study that reviewed published research on lymphedema suggests that full-body exercise and complete decongestive therapy are the best ways to minimize lymphedema symptoms and maintain good quality of life.
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Ginger May Help Ease Nausea Immediately After Chemotherapy
A small study suggests that adding ginger to standard anti-nausea medicines can reduce nausea in women diagnosed with advanced-stage breast cancer immediately after chemotherapy more than the anti-nausea medicines alone.
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Paxil May Ease Hot Flashes
Two studies suggest that a low dose of the antidepressant medicine Paxil can lower the number and severity of hot flashes in some women.
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Memory Training Program Seems to Help Thinking and Remembering in Women Who’ve Been Treated for Breast Cancer
A small study has found that a computer-based training program improved the memories of women who've been treated for breast cancer, as well as their ability to quickly process information.
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Lying Face Down for Radiation Therapy to Treat Breast Cancer May Protect Healthy Tissue
A study suggests that lying face down to receive radiation therapy to the breast area reduces the amount of radiation that unintentionally reaches the heart and lungs.
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Docs Need to Consider Quality of Life When Assessing Lymphedema
A study strongly suggests that considering a person's quality of life as well as reducing swelling is very important to managing lymphedema.
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Ginseng Helps Ease Treatment-Related Fatigue
A study has found ginseng capsules helped ease the fatigue that many people have during and after cancer treatment.
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Specific Type of Counseling Can Help Ease Hot Flashes
Cognitive behavioral therapy may help ease treatment-related hot flashes.
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Preventively Removing Ovaries May Reduce Bone Density
Research suggests that premenopausal women who have preventive oophorectomy to reduce breast cancer risk may be more likely to have low bone mineral density and arthritis.
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Just Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer May Affect Brain Function
A small research study suggests that simply being diagnosed and treated for breast cancer affects brain function.
