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CANCER TYPE > BREAST > TREATMENT > CHEMOTHERAPYQ&As on this topic
1. My wife has nearly finished chemotherapy for breast cancer. When can she start swimming again?
last reviewed: 27.01.2005
2. I am 45 and have recently completed chemotherapy following surgery for an early breast cancer. During this time I have put on quite a bit of weight. Is this normal and is it OK to diet?
last reviewed: 14.04.2004
3. I've read that Chinese herbs help lessen the side effects of chemotherapy in women with breast cancer. I have breast cancer and am having a difficult time with chemotherapy. Should I try this?
last reviewed: 25.04.2007
4. I am 42 years old. I recently had surgery for breast cancer and am being given chemotherapy. My periods have stopped, does this mean I am going through the menopause?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
5. I am having chemotherapy following surgery for breast cancer. The specialist has prescribed tamoxifen as well. Is this normal, as I've heard that tamoxifen is usually given after chemotherapy has finished?
last reviewed: 25.01.2006
6. My white blood cell count is very low after chemotherapy for my breast cancer. Is there any special diet I can have to boost my white cells?
last reviewed: 01.06.2006
7. What is dose-dense chemotherapy?
last reviewed: 04.04.2007
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