Tag Archives: post-breast cancer treatment recovery

New PTSD App Helps Patients and Families Overcome Trauma of Cancer Diagnosis

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

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Coping With Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery: Postmastectomy Pain Syndrome

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Nearly half of all women experience pain or physical limitations after breast cancer surgery, a condition known as postmastectomy pain syndrome, or PMPS. However, many women find relief with treatments that include medication, physical or occupational therapy, and lymphedema therapy, … Continue reading →

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Lily: A Film About A Young Artist With Breast Cancer, And What’s Next In Her Life

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Most cancer patients aren’t celebrities. And maybe that’s exactly why LILY, an indie film about a young woman who happens to have breast cancer, has value, as discussed in this report from Forbes. The opening is spot-on: the patient’s face, … Continue reading →

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Life After Breast Cancer: Rather Than More Anxiety, Congratulations Might Be Nice

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

A columnist who has had breast cancer – and who hates the word “survivor” – offers this perspective in The Guardian: I’ve been through the chemo and the radiation. And what awaits me? A whole new world of post-cancer scaremongering. … Continue reading →

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After Breast Cancer: Swimwear Line Proves You Don’t Need 2 Breasts To Look Sexy

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Monokini, described as a social art project focused on swimwear designed for women who have had a mastectomy, asks the question: Who says you need two? As reported in the Huffington Post, Monokini says: “We want to incite a positive … Continue reading →

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How to Deal With Self-Esteem and Body Image Emotions After Breast Cancer

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Mary Jane Massie, M.D., a psychiatrist who specializes in the psychological treatment of people with breast cancer and their families at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses self-esteem issues that often arise as the result of a breast cancer diagnosis … Continue reading →

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Is a Woman’s Beauty Tied to Her Breasts? Redefining Beauty After Breast Cancer

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

Catherine Musinsky had always had a complicated relationship with her body. A dancer since childhood, she spent hours upon hours rehearsing in front of mirrors, surrounded by lithe, lean ballerina-types. Later, she developed serious body-image issues that led to a … Continue reading →

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Lingering Pain One Year After Breast Cancer Surgery A Significant Issue

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Dr. Jay Harness Staff

One year after treatment for localized breast cancer, 50 percent of women had mild pain and 16 percent had moderate to severe pain in a study from Finland, as reported by CBS News: “I believe many doctors do know of … Continue reading →

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