Evidence Update: Body Image and Sexuality after Breast Cancer
A recent review of research examined the relationship between breast cancer and body image and sexuality. Breast cancer treatment commonly alters a woman’s reproductive and sexual functioning, body integrity, and the ways in which she self-identifies as a sexual being. Research has shown that women with breast cancer experience significantly greater rates of sexual dysfunction and poorer body image than do healthy […]
Nutrition Q&A: Heart Health
Q: In this, the American Heart Month, what can I do to decrease my risk of heart disease? A: There are risk factors we can assess. February is American Heart Month. Here at TurningPoint, breast cancer s our focus. We are passionate about keeping you in the loop with the latest research on breast cancer and […]
Nutrition Q&A: Fad Diets–How to spot them
Q: Losing weight seems to always show up on my list of New Year’s resolutions. Any advice? A: Fad diets are not the route to go. It’s New Year’s resolution time. For most, losing weight is near the top of the list. Being an ideal body weight has many health benefits especially when it comes […]
Evidence Update: Lymphedema and Shoulder Pain
TurningPoint clinicians have long been aware that there is a relationship between long-standing lymphedema and shoulder pain and problems. In a study published last month, researchers in Korea examined the relationship between lymphedema and shoulder joint changes in breast cancer patients. Forty-seven breast cancer patients with lymphedema were assessed. The duration of the arm swelling […]
