Abida TaherJun 225 minThe Basics of Breast Cancer Related SurgeryKnow the key aspects of this important mode of treatment. Worldwide, female breast cancer has now surpassed lung cancer as the most...
Abida TaherJun 153 minWhat cancer genetic counseling results mean?A family history of cancer does not mean you’ll get cancer too. “No genetic test can tell if you will develop cancer for sure. But it can...
Abida TaherJun 84 minWhat is Genetic Testing in Cancer?Understanding and knowing how it can help with screening and treatment planning. “Using computational reconstruction methods, we were...
Abida TaherJun 24 minThe Connection Between Genetics & the Risk of Breast CancerInheritance risk of disease causing genetic variants and how they affect you 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with...
Abida TaherMay 45 minNausea, vomiting and your cancer treatmentUnderstanding these common side effects of treatment is the first step to managing it. “Despite the remarkable evolution of CINV...
Abida TaherApr 236 minHow to Maintain Good Bone HealthWays to support your treatment by keeping bones healthy. “Metastatic bone disease is most commonly seen with specific cancer...
Alexandra Fucarino & Abida TaherApr 98 minManaging chemo brain and neuropathy symptoms with food.Find out what to eat and what not to. “When it comes to diet, most people's concerns involve weight loss, fitness, cardiac health,...
Abida TaherMar 174 minUnderstanding Chemotherapy Related Neuropathy Understand how side effects related to certain types of chemotherapy can affect nerves that control sensations and movements. “Although...
Abida TaherMar 107 minHow to Treat & Manage LymphedemaA combination of preventive & treatment options to improve your quality of life. “Lymphedema is often confused with other causes of...
Abida TaherMar 74 minLymphedema and Breast CancerHelp yourself by learning more about it. Breast cancer related lymphedema affects approximately 1 in 5 patients treated for breast...
Abida TaherFeb 163 minWhat Causes Chemo Brain?Know more about the mental changes cancer treatment can cause. “Chemo brain affects up to 75 % of patients during treatment with 35 %...
Abida TaherFeb 94 minWhat You Need to Know About ‘Chemo brain.’Cognitive changes while on treatment is not uncommon. "Chemo brain is extremely common. As many as 75% of cancer patients have...
Dr Robyn LesserFeb 23 minHow to Maintain Good Oral Health A few precautions and choices can help avoid major complications during and post treatment. More than 30-35% of patients undergoing...
Alexandra FucarinoJan 245 minWhat You Eat (or don’t eat) Affects Your Oral Health.Know the role of nutrition in supporting optimal oral health. “Let your medicine be your food and your food be your medicine.” -...
Abida TaherDec 19, 20213 minOral Care in Cancer PatientsWhy is it important and how to go about it. Coordination by a comprehensive cancer care team can significantly reduce the physical and...