Sound Healing for Breast Cancer Patients
As you navigate your way through breast cancer treatment and survivorship, finding ways to effectively manage your individual side effects is key. One ancient healing technique gaining in popularity is Sound Healing. According to Cancer Wellness, sound healing has been found to impact our bodies physically, mentally and emotionally.
Oral Hygiene and Breast Cancer Treatment
There are many factors that relate to breast cancer that you may have never realized. Practicing the recommended oral hygiene routine can have many positive impacts other than keeping your gums and mouth healthy. Good oral hygiene can not only reduce your risk of breast cancer, it can also play a role in reducing additional health complications during chemotherapy treatments.
Key Nutrients for a Cancer Patient’s Diet
When going through treatment and recovery, your body is impacted in so many different ways. During and after treatment it is important to nourish your body with foods that promote healing and nourish you down to the cellular level. A healthy diet is especially important for cancer patients and survivors because of late and long-term effects of treatment, such as damage to the gut, low energy, weakened bones, and impacts on the immune system.
Importance of Regular Breast Cancer Screenings
Breast cancer is one of the leading types of cancer in females and accounts for nearly 25% of new cancer cases in women. Screenings work to catch abnormalities sooner and when breast cancer is caught early, survival rates increase significantly. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, “if breast cancer is caught in the beginning stages and before it spreads beyond the breast, the 5-year survival rate for women is 99%.” There are different national agencies that set guidelines for breast cancer screenings and since their recommendations vary, it has caused confusion about who starts screening when. There are several factors that play a role in determining how often and what age you should be getting screened.