Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Urinary Incontinence-Distressing Symptoms-Menopausal Symptoms

Non-drug treatments help alleviate symptoms of treatment-induced menopause in breast cancer patients

(ECCO-the European CanCer Organisation) Researchers from the Netherlands have found that the menopausal symptoms caused by giving chemotherapy or hormonal therapy to younger women with breast cancer can be ameliorated considerably through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy and physical exercise. These interventions can be effective in dealing with such distressing symptoms as hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, urinary incontinence and sexual problems, the researchers say. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health) read more..

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Bartow Teen Fought Cancer and Is Back in Class

A 14-year-old Bartow teenager, Bustos-Fernandez thought she'd be running up and down a soccer field or sitting in a classroom tackling middle school math.But that didn't happen.Cancer ... read more..

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