From: healthline.com A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. There are several types of mastectomy, including total, modified radical, and radical. A radical mastectomy is the most extensive type. During the procedure, the surgeon removes the entire breast along with the underarm (axillary) lymph nodes and chest wall muscles. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at radical …
The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer
Cancer isn’t just a medical diagnosis. It’s uncertainty. It’s isolation. It consumes your brain. No matter what you’re doing, it’s always a lingering thought. You’ll try to be in the present, but everything you do will have you wondering if that will be the last time. And then there are the moments you have to face reality—appointments with specialists, treatments, …
Phase 1 Trials: What to Expect
By: Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA From: cancertherapyadvisor.com A phase 1 clinical trial is typically a first-in-human study of an experimental therapy, and its historical purpose was to evaluate the safety and identify potential side effects of that investigational treatment, as well as determine an appropriate dosage for use.1 The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) states that phase 1 …
What to Expect When You Have Radiation Treatment
By: Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology Radiation is often a treatment option for cancer. While the procedure itself is usually painless, that doesn’t mean that you won’t feel anxious or overwhelmed—or even scared. Those feelings are perfectly understandable, and you should know that you’re not alone in feeling this way. Knowing what to expect from radiation treatment will help you feel more prepared …