Research News on Side Effects
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Online Tool May Help Predict Lymphedema Risk
A new online tool does a good job of predicting the risk of lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
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Soy Supplement Doesn’t Ease Hot Flashes or Prevent Bone Loss
Menopausal women who took isoflavone tablets every day for 2 years didn't get any relief from hot flashes; the isoflavone tablets also didn't prevent bone loss.
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Flaxseed Doesn’t Seem to Ease Hot Flashes
Research shows that flaxseed doesn't ease hot flashes.
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Lexapro May Ease Hot Flashes
Research suggests that Lexapro, an antidepressant medicine, can lower the number and severity of hot flashes in some menopausal women.
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Careful Weight Lifting Doesn’t Increase Lymphedema Risk
Research suggests that a careful weight lifting program that starts with light weights and gradually increases after breast cancer surgery doesn't increase lymphedema risk and could possibly lower the risk of developing lymphedema.
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Research Says Lymphedema Risk Is Ongoing
New research suggests that lymphedema may be more common and last longer than generally thought.
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Arimidex-Testosterone Combo May Ease Menopausal Symptoms
An experimental testosterone/Arimidex pellet implanted under the skin every 90 days may help ease menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors.
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Menopausal Symptoms, Chemo Side Effects Linked to Lower Quality of Life
Lower quality of life during and after breast cancer treatment seems to be closely linked to two factors: menopausal symptoms and chemotherapy side effects.
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“Chemobrain” Isn’t Limited to Women Who Get Chemo for Breast Cancer
Thinking problems affect people diagnosed with a variety of cancers, no matter what type of treatment they get; in other words, chemobrain isn't limited to only women who get chemotherapy for breast cancer.
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Many Women Have Sexual Problems After Breast Cancer Treatment
An Australian study finds that most women diagnosed with breast cancer report some type of sex problem after treatment.
