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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Most breast brachytherapy - internal radiation - generates radiation with radioactive seeds. But thanks to the development of a new radiation source, now you can have radiation without radioactivity. Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy This balloon catheter is different from the others in one big aspect - the radiation source is a micro-mini x-ray tube. External beam radiation uses x-ray energy, so why not breast brachytherapy? Cancer Loves Sugar - Or Does It? Well, I really like sugar, but after doing my homework on this article, I've been using natural sweeteners as much as possible. A good diet is really about balance, so it's good to know how cancer uses sugar, and what you can do to discourage cancer while making your sweet tooth happy. Working With Your Nurse to Get the Best Care My favorite chemo nurse was a breast cancer survivor. She knew the whole journey from both sides of the road - as a highly-trained oncology nurse and as a cancer patient. Here's some ways to get the best from your nurse and patient relationship. Can You Have Menopause Twice? I don't know anyone who enjoys the symptoms of Menopause - hot flashes, weight changes, and loss of fertility, to name a few. The thought of having menopause twice made my head spin. Or was that another hot flash? Featured Articles Word of The Week: Cryoprobe Compare 4 Brands of Wicking Sleepwear Stress Coping Strategies Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment Breast Cancer Treatment Options Mastectomy or Lumpectomy - 10 Questions to Help You Decide   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What is Breast Cancer? Symptoms of Breast Cancer Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Treatments for Breast Cancer Preventing Breast Cancer Advertisement