Information about breast cancer

What does a breast nurse do?

In a breast clinic, the breast nurse is the central guide through the entire journey of each patient with breast cancer. A breast clinic is a well-functioning network of experts, including doctors, nurses, physical therapists, psychologists, dieticians, social workers..., who work together in a multidisciplinary way around breast conditions and breast cancer in particular.

Patients with a suspected breast lesion can visit a breast clinic the very day after learning the bad news, with both a doctor and, as soon as possible, a breast nurse. In five days, the necessary tests are performed to gain insight into the tumor, and the breast nurse follows up with them throughout the process. Breast nurses provide explanations for what the doctors communicate, so that the patient has a good understanding of where he or she stands. This information is always given on paper so that people can read it again at home. Throughout the treatment plan, the breast nurse remains the patient's point of contact. Even when patients are recovering from the procedure at home.

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Writing as a healing force

In 2019, Delphine Remy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Through trial and error, she faced the battle: from surgeries and treatments to a lengthy process of reconstruction and recovery. All the while, writing was an outlet to cope with the chaos following the diagnosis. Today, her book and blog 'Cancer ? Je gère !" provide support for fellow sufferers who are also looking for a way through the bumpy road of cancer.
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The treatment: surgery

The surgical or surgical treatment of breast cancer has undergone a significant evolution.
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Hormone therapy after breast cancer best not to combine with turmeric supplements

Turmeric-based supplements are popular. They are sold for all sorts of complaints and ailments, including joint pain, and also to prevent cancer. Yet they are not harmless, especially for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. They are better off not taking turmeric supplements.
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