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At what point does a palliative care physician become involved in treatment for a cancer patient?
talkabouthealth.com — “A palliative care physician can become involved at any time in the care of a patient with cancer: from diagnosis on. A landmark study was published in 2010 by D” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 23, 2012 at 4:46 pm By:
At what point does #palliativecare physician get involved in treatment for #cancer? TY Dr Abrahm @HarvardMed http://t.co/sqWZhpVQ #bcsm #hpm
How do you deal with the uncertainties and ambiguities of being a breast cancer survivor?
talkabouthealth.com — “Before I answer this fully, I would love for each and every survivor to make a note of this question and answer it as each significant milestones are passed, wh” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
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Wow, TY for sharing @JodyMS @Double_Whammied! How do you deal w/ uncertainties of being a #breastcancer survivor? http://t.co/tUavAODG #bcsm
What advice would you share with women considering and preparing for a DIEP flap breast reconstruction?
talkabouthealth.com — “It is so important to ask questions beforehand, so you'll know what to expect about the hospital stay and when you come home. My breast surgeon had encouraged m” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 18, 2012 at 10:01 pm By:
What advice wld you share w/ women preparing for DIEP flap breast reconstruction? @YvonneWatterson http://t.co/1gnfq0zd #bcsm #breastcancer
Would you share about your radiation therapy experience? How many treatments did you have and did you have any problems during or after the treatments?
talkabouthealth.com — “I had 33 sessions of radiation. It was not bad for me. I did feel tired after about 2 weeks into it and made sure to rest or take a nap if I could. I made su” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
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Wld you share your #radiation therapy experience? How many treatments & any problems? TY Rosemarie! http://t.co/CUpvfY9n #bcsm #breastcancer
How is timing an issue for fertility options when women are just diagnosed with cancer?
talkabouthealth.com — “Good question…Time is the fertility doctor’s worst enemy! As soon as a diagnosis of malignancy is made (and before radiation and/or chemotherapy is administered” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2012 at 7:24 pm By:
How is timing an issue for #fertility options when women are just diagnosed w/ #cancer? TY Dr Sills http://t.co/KzRXswoR #bcsm #breastcancer
At what point do I see a surgical oncologist for melanoma?
talkabouthealth.com — “Most patients with an invasive melanoma (of any Breslow thickness) should see a surgical oncologist. The main reason being to decide if there are features of t” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on April 14, 2012 at 10:56 pm By:
Really good question @talkabouthealth @beitsch At what point do I see a surgical oncologist for #melanoma? TY @beitsch http://t.co/zE0V0dxs
Many patients wish to take supportive supplements during conventional treatments, but often their doctors do not allow it. Do you have advice for them?
talkabouthealth.com — “This is scenario is far too common that it should be. Unfortunately, there are still oncologists who remain skeptical to the point of being firmly dismissive of” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
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Many patients wish to take supplements during treatments, but doctors do not allow. Do you have advice? L Alschuler ND http://t.co/DDS73891
Has meditation been proven clinically helpful with patients for preventing recurrence? Is meditation style (open/focused) important?
talkabouthealth.com — “Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and affect immune function, but studies have not yet established whether it prevents cancer recurrence” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 7:08 pm By:
Has #meditation been proven clinically helpful w/ patients for preventing recurrence? TY @DrSherryPagoto http://t.co/fGcfjYkH #bcsm #cancer
After a mastectomy, what factors determine if radiation therapy is recommended for a breast cancer patient?
talkabouthealth.com — “Traditionally the indications for post-mastectomy radiation have been as following: - A tumor 5cm (2 inches) or larger - 4 or more lymph nodes involved by cance” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
After a mastectomy, what factors determine if radiation therapy is recommended for a breast cancer patient? http://t.co/zpWvepAI
What are the different types of radiation treatments?
talkabouthealth.com — “There are three major forms of radiation therapy 1. External radiation therapy 2. "Internal" radiation therapy or brachytherapy 3. Systemic radiation therapy.” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
What are the different types of radiation treatments? http://t.co/iKE4Crp2
How long do radiation treatments typically last?
talkabouthealth.com — “The duration of radiation treatments are also determined by the type and stage of the courses. Before prescribing any dose of radiation, a radiation oncologist” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:49 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
How long do radiation treatments typically last? http://t.co/iAVmBK9S
There seem to be so many types of radiation therapy options. How does the doctor determine the best radiation treatment option for the patient?
talkabouthealth.com — “What form of radiation a radiation oncologist would recommend depends on many factors but mainly the type of cancer, the stage of cancer and its location. What” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:48 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
How does the doctor determine the best radiation treatment option for the patient? http://t.co/Q9YPkykF
What side effects of radiation therapy should cancer patients be watching out for?
talkabouthealth.com — “Side effect of radiation therapy entirely depends on the area we are irradiating. For example the side effects of radiation the the brain because of a brain met” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 5:47 pm By:
Noushin Hart MD Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Physician, and Doctor
What side effects of radiation therapy should cancer patients be watching out for? http://t.co/SJP12HDL
How did you become a volunteer for SHARE? What was the process?
talkabouthealth.com — “I had called Share more than once when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Talking to the women on the hot line was immensely comforting. After all, they had wh” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 25, 2012 at 3:17 pm By:
Touching answer by Viva. How did you become a volunteer for @SHAREing? What was process? http://t.co/D8qYQy64 #bcsm #breastcancer #cancer
What tips do you have for survivors to manage fatigue when treatment is finished?
talkabouthealth.com — “Plan your day. Be active at the time of day when you feel most alert and energetic.Choose how to spend your energy. Try to let go of things that don't matter so” View full resource at talkabouthealth.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 8:15 pm By:
What tips do you have for #survivors to manage #fatigue when treatment is finished? TY @JBBC @UCLANursing http://t.co/QAPoEeQ0 #bcsm #cancer
