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Adjuvant Therapy Side Effects

Adjuvant Therapy Side EffectsFor most breast cancer patients, adjuvant therapy is a crucial part of treatment. Like many successful drug therapies, however, adjuvant therapy can cause a number of side effects. Join Dr. Hope Rugo as she discusses these side effects and how doctors keep them from outweighing the benefits of therapy.

Keywords: breast cancer, treatment, therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, medication, adjuvant therapy, epirubicin, adriamycin, anthracycline, cytoxan, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, taxol, taxane, taxotere, herceptin, diagnosis, stage, staging, lymph node, risk factor, hormone receptor, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, HER2, side effects, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, anemia, weakness, fatigue, numbness, tingling, heart, cardiomyopathy, infection

Side Effects

Side EffectsThe benefits of HIV treatments often come with side effects, some of them strong enough to keep people from taking their medications. Join Drs. Richard Elion and Brian Boyle as they discuss some of the side effects that HIV patients may encounter, and offer their advice on how to cope with them successfully.

Keywords: HIV, AIDS, HIV-positive, HIV treatment side effects, risk factors, NRTIs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, RNA, DNA, protease inhibitors, PI, lipoatrophy, lipodeposition, anemia, weakness of muscles, neuropathy, pancreatitis, muscle aches, headaches, diarrhea, gastrointestinal side effects, AZT, Retrovir, zidovudine, antiretrovirals, adherence

Stroke Warning Signs

Stroke Warning SignsA stroke can be a life-altering event but its warning signs can sometimes be difficult to identify. Experts discuss the exact steps to take when you suspect you're suffering a stroke.

Keywords: Stroke, high blood pressure, hypertension, heart conditions, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant, Coumadin, cigarettes, cigarette smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, cholesterol, lipids, obesity, antiplatelets, antiplatelet agents, aspirin, Plavix, TIA, transient ischemic attack, tPA, hemorrhage, blood clot, clot buster, stroke symptoms, anti-coagulation, weakness, slurring, dysarthria, aphasia, mini-stroke

What Is a Hysteroscopy?

What Is a Hysteroscopy?For many women, any gynecologic procedure is an unattractive prospect, and something with a name like "hysteroscopy" sounds downright frightening. In fact, hysteroscopy is a quick and comfortable procedure for treating various uterine conditions, and has many advantages over traditional gynecologic techniques. What is hysteroscopy, and when should it be used? Join our panel of experts as they discuss this important

Keywords: Uterine fibroids, submucosal fibroids, submucus fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular bleeding, functional bleeding, uterine polyps, dysfunctional bleeding, hormonal irregularities, anemia, physical causes of weakness and tiredness, low hemoglobin, transfusion, menstruation, menstrual periods, heavy bleeding, clots, sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, asymptomatic fibroids, gynecologist, hysterectomy, myomectomy, hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic myomectomy, hysteroscope, ultrasound, hysterogram, Lupron, resectoscope, anesthesia for hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, uterine cancer, uterine perforation, glycine absorption, hyponatremia

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal Uterine BleedingAs many as 20 to 50 percent of all women develop fibroids. These benign muscle tumors usually grow in the uterus, and can cause pain, and in some cases, infertility. Join our panel as they discuss abnormal bleeding and fibroid concerns.

Keywords: Uterine fibroids, submucosal fibroids, submucus fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular bleeding, functional bleeding, uterine polyps, dysfunctional bleeding, hormonal irregularities, anemia, physical causes of weakness and tiredness, low hemoglobin, transfusion, menstruation, menstrual periods, heavy bleeding, clots, sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, asymptomatic fibroids, gynecologist, hysterectomy, myomectomy, hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic myomectomy, hysteroscope, ultrasound, hysterogram, Lupron, resectoscope, anesthesia for hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, uterine cancer, uterine perforation, glycine absorption, hyponatremia

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal Uterine BleedingAs many as 20 to 50 percent of all women develop fibroids. These benign muscle tumors usually grow in the uterus, and can cause pain, and in some cases, infertility. Join our panel as they discuss abnormal bleeding and fibroid concerns.

Keywords: Uterine fibroids, submucosal fibroids, submucus fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular bleeding, functional bleeding, uterine polyps, dysfunctional bleeding, hormonal irregularities, anemia, physical causes of weakness and tiredness, low hemoglobin, transfusion, menstruation, menstrual periods, heavy bleeding, clots, sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, asymptomatic fibroids, gynecologist, hysterectomy, myomectomy, hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic myomectomy, hysteroscope, ultrasound, hysterogram, Lupron, resectoscope, anesthesia for hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, uterine cancer, uterine perforation, glycine absorption, hyponatremia

What is a Hysteroscopy?

What is a Hysteroscopy?If you are suffering from abnormal bleeding, you may have submucus fibroid tumors. These tumors can cause severe cramping, fatigue, heavy menstrual periods and bleeding in between periods. Fortunately, they can be removed by your gynecologist with a hysteroscopy. Join us as gynecologist Martin Goldstein, MD and a hysteroscopy patient discuss this important procedure.

Keywords: Uterine fibroids, submucosal fibroids, submucus fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, irregular bleeding, functional bleeding, uterine polyps, dysfunctional bleeding, hormonal irregularities, anemia, physical causes of weakness and tiredness, low hemoglobin, transfusion, menstruation, menstrual periods, heavy bleeding, clots, sanitary napkins, sanitary pads, asymptomatic fibroids, gynecologist, hysterectomy, myomectomy, hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic myomectomy, hysteroscope, ultrasound, hysterogram, Lupron, resectoscope, anesthesia for hysteroscopy, endometrial biopsy, uterine cancer, uterine perforation, glycine absorption, hyponatremia

What's Keeping You Up?

What's Keeping You Up?Sometimes we know what is standing in the way of a good night's sleep. But sometimes we don't. So what's keeping you up? The answer may surprise you.

Keywords: Sleep, insomnia, sleep hygiene, sleep diary, caffeine, alcohol, heartburn, spicy foods, nocturnal urination, sleep apnea, hypoxia, exercise, sex, body temperature, sleep hygiene, restless leg syndrome, benzodiazepines, non benzodiazepines, sleep aids, sleeping pills, sleep disorders, Ambien, Sonata, Valium, Ativan, Librium




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