Side effects of breast cancer can be hard to manage, both during and after treatment. While our “Look Good...Feel Better” class at Prairie Lakes will discuss some methods of coping with physical changes, here are a few useful tips to help you get started.
Breast Changes: Treating breast cancer may mean removing the entire breast or part of it. Before rushing to breast reconstructive surgery, consider breast prosthesis. There are many varieties of prostheses that you can try. This will make you feel more comfortable and confident.
Hair Loss: Chemotherapy kills hair follicles leading to loss of hair. This can be a difficult side effect to manage, especially for women. Shop for wips and pick a few of your favorites. Take them to your hair stylist to see which best suits you.
Weight Management: Loss of weight during radiation or eating more and being less active a common in cancer patients. This is not the time to start dieting, but rather the time for you to eat a well-balanced diet, with nutritious foods to maintain energy and help you heal.
The emotional effects of breast cancer are enough, don’t let the physical side-effects bring you down. Join us on Monday, July 14th at 4:30 pm for the “Look Good...Feel Better” class.