Why use some treatments over others?

Types of breast cancers & their treatments

Patient testimonial on self-advocacy

Length of treatment & why it can change

Quality of life advice during treatment

Mitigating chemotherapy side effects

Maintaining sexual health during treatment

When is taking estrogen a bad idea?

Quality of life concerns & when to switch meds

Mitigating hormone therapy side effects

Patient testimonial on finishing treatment

Managing fear & life after treatment

Mitigating long-term side effects of treatment

Patient testimonial on fear of recurrence

Why scanning for recurrence isn't recommended

The reason for all of this: live your life!

In this episode (part 2 of 2), Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with a team of MSK experts to explore the complexities of breast cancer treatment and life afterwards. Breast medical oncologist Dr. Julia Brockway-Marchello and nurse Jenna Galinsky explain chemotherapy and hormone therapy, their potential side effects, and ways they can be alleviated. Nurse Adriana Olivo discusses how survivors can cope with emotional challenges, like the fear cancer will come back. Breast cancer patients and survivors offer advice on asking for support while navigating life during and after cancer treatment.

Listen to episode 52 "Breast Cancer Treatment Part 1: Surgery, Radiation and Reconstruction"

Listen to episode 39 "How to Manage Side Effects During Cancer Treatment: Fatigue, Hair Loss, Skin Care and More"

Listen to episode 12 "A Woman's Guide to Sex and Cancer"

Episode Chapters:
1:44 - Why use some treatments over others?
2:55 - Types of breast cancers & their treatments
4:50 - Patient testimonial on self-advocacy
6:02 - Length of treatment & why it can change
7:38 - Quality of life advice during treatment
9:10 - Mitigating chemotherapy side effects
9:57 - Maintaining sexual health during treatment
10:46 - When is taking estrogen a bad idea?
13:07 - Quality of life concerns & when to switch meds
16:16 - Mitigating hormone therapy side effects
17:32 - Patient testimonial on finishing treatment
18:22 - Managing fear & life after treatment
19:34 - Mitigating long-term side effects of treatment
21:24 - Patient testimonial on fear of recurrence
22:49 - Why scanning for recurrence isn't recommended
26:25 - The reason for all this: live your life!

In this episode (part 2 of 2), <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> speaks with a team of MSK experts to explore the complexities of <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-conditions/breast-cancer/treatment">breast cancer treatment</a> and <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-conditions/breast-cancer/continued-care">life afterwards</a>. Breast medical oncologist <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/julia-brockway-marchello">Dr. Julia Brockway-Marchello</a> and nurse Jenna Galinsky explain chemotherapy and hormone therapy, their potential side effects, and ways they can be alleviated. Nurse Adriana Olivo discusses how survivors can cope with emotional challenges, like the fear cancer will come back. Breast cancer patients and survivors offer advice on asking for support while navigating life during and after cancer treatment.
Listen to episode 52 <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/breast-cancer-treatment-part-1-understanding-surgery-radiation-and-reconstruction">"Breast Cancer Treatment Part 1: Surgery, Radiation and Reconstruction"</a>
Listen to episode 39 "<a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/how-to-manage-side-effects-during-cancer-treatment-fatigue-hair-loss-skin-care-and-more">How to Manage Side Effects During Cancer Treatment: Fatigue, Hair Loss, Skin Care and More"</a>
Listen to episode 12 <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/woman-guide-sex-and-cancer">"A Woman's Guide to Sex and Cancer"</a>
Episode Chapters: 1:44 - Why use some treatments over others? 2:55 - Types of breast cancers &amp; their treatments 4:50 - Patient testimonial on self-advocacy 6:02 - Length of treatment &amp; why it can change 7:38 - Quality of life advice during treatment 9:10 - Mitigating chemotherapy side effects 9:57 - Maintaining sexual health during treatment 10:46 - When is taking estrogen a bad idea? 13:07 - Quality of life concerns &amp; when to switch meds 16:16 - Mitigating hormone therapy side effects 17:32 - Patient testimonial on finishing treatment 18:22 - Managing fear &amp; life after treatment 19:34 - Mitigating long-term side effects of treatment 21:24 - Patient testimonial on fear of recurrence 22:49 - Why scanning for recurrence isn't recommended 26:25 - The reason for all this: live your life!

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

Cancer Straight Talk

Breast Cancer Treatment Part 2: Chemo, Hormone Therapy and Life After Treatment

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