srijeda, 13. lipnja 2012.

About Breast Cancer: Robin Roberts Heads Back to Chemo and Transplant

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
Robin Roberts is a co-anchor of "Good Morning America." She's just hit her 5-year breast cancer anniversary, and has cause to celebrate - but she is also going back into treatment. She needs new bone marrow, and her sister will be her transplant donor.

Robin Roberts Faces New Cancer Challenge
We all know that chemo can knock us for a loop, because it affects every cell in your body. Sometimes it leaves us more vulnerable to new disorders, and that has happened to Robin Roberts. It seems that her chemo saved her from one cancer, only to bring on a rare blood disorder. Here's the lowdown on her new health challenge as well as her plan of battle.

Chemo Can Cause Infertility
Another potential side effect of chemo can be temporary or permanent infertility. If you are still having periods when you are diagnosed, be sure to discuss options to preserve your fertility with you doctor before you start and chemo.

Foggy Brain Can be Caused by Chemo
Chemobrain or chemofog is a real side effect of treatment. It's not just your imagination - it really does affect your memory, your concentration, and your decision-making abilities. But you can cope with it and recover. Here's more info to help you.

Cope With Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are another thing that chemo can cause. It messes with your hormones and whew! you need a personal fan-bearer at all times. But you can cope with these, just be prepared.
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