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Managing physical changes due to secondary breast cancer
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Movement problems
Movement problems
What causes it?
Muscle weakness
Muscle wasting
Pain (especially bone pain)
Nerve problems
Pressure on the spinal cord
How to treat
Finding out what is causing movement problems can help you find ways to improve movement
Physiotherapy
Care to prevent
pressure sores
Pain relief
before any tests or activities that make the pain worse
Last Updated on Friday, 11 September 2009 23:12
Managing physical changes due to breast cancer
Managing emotional changes due to breast cancer
Dealing with practical aspects of a breast cancer diagnosis
Issues for women with secondary breast cancer
Managing physical changes due to secondary breast cancer
Managing pain
Managing symptoms and side effects
Hypercalcaemia
Tiredness (fatigue)
Nausea and vomiting
Loss of appetite
Sleeping difficulties
Constipation
Hair loss
Mouth ulcers
Lymphoedema
Skin changes
Movement problems
Headaches
Pressure sores
More severe symptoms
Questions to ask
Managing emotional changes due to secondary breast cancer
Dealing with practical aspects of a secondary breast cancer diagnosis
When treatment stops
Finding support
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A guide for women with metastatic breast cancer
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