About Breast Cancer: Summer and Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life 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. See More About:  side effects  chemotherapy treatments  photosensitivity 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? See More About:  chemotherapy treatments  side effects  photosensitivity 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. See More About:  chemotherapy  breast cancer treatment  chemo ports 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. See More About:  chemotherapy treatments  breast cancer treatment  travel Breast Cancer Ads Kids Summer Camps Summer Dresses Breast Cancer Summer Activities Summer Holidays Featured Articles Treatment Options for Breast Cancer Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics   More from About.com Managing Chronic Fatigue These 10 important lifestyle changes can help you better manage fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. More> When to Go on Safari Plan your safari around the seasons to ensure viewing conditions are good and the animals plentiful. 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 © 2011 About.com   More Summer Tips Wigs And Summer Heat How To Pack Your Wig For Travel Cope With Hot Flashes Advertisement