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About Breast Cancer: Summer and Breast Cancer

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
It's officially summer, and if you or a loved one is in treatment for breast cancer, you can still enjoy the holidays. Just take the right precautions and plan on having a good time.

Summer and Breast Cancer
Having chemo or radiation can really cut into your travel plans and holiday visits. But with careful planning, good skin care, taking time to rest, and organizing your medications, you can join in the summer fun.

Are You Photosensitive?
When we're out in the sun, we collect more freckles, sunburns, and dry skin. But when chemo is added to the mix, we become sensitive to all that lovely summer sunlight. SPF 30, anyone?

Airline Travel During Chemotherapy
Before you get a plane this summer, if you have an implanted port, tissue expander, or other medical device, be prepared to spend extra time in security. Here's some good tips to make things easier on you.

7 Essentials to Pack for Summer Travel
Now that you're aware of some of the ways to make your summer go more smoothly, use these tips to help you pack up for the road ahead. Try to bring along these essential items for your summer vacation.

 


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