The After Cancer Blog

Weight gain during cancer treatment is more common than many expect. This article explains how ovarian, breast, and thyroid cancers can affect weight through fatigue, hormonal therapies, and metabolic changes. Understanding these causes helps reduce guilt and empowers patients with supportive strategies for managing their health.

Chronic stress doesn’t directly cause breast cancer, but it can weaken the immune system, fuel inflammation, and disrupt healthy routines. This article explores how psychological and oxidative stress may influence cancer progression, and offers practical, supportive ways to manage stress and promote emotional and physical well-being throughout treatment and recovery.

Ovarian and uterine cancer can cause pelvic pain through tumor growth, hormonal changes, cysts, or treatment side effects. This article explores how to identify different types of pain, including menstrual and rupture-related, and offers practical, evidence-based strategies for managing discomfort with medical care, lifestyle changes, and emotional support.

Breast cancer pain can stem from the tumor, treatments like surgery or hormone therapy, or metastasis to the bones. This article explains common types of pain, what they may signal, and how to manage them. With practical strategies and compassionate support, we help patients better understand their pain and take steps toward relief and control throughout the cancer journey.

Breast cancer treatment can cause emotional challenges like depression and anxiety. It’s normal to feel fear, sadness, or body image concerns. Seeking support through therapy, mindfulness, and support groups is crucial. Managing emotional health, alongside physical care, is essential for recovery. Professional guidance and emotional support can help patients cope with the emotional toll of treatment and improve well-being.

In this article, Dr. Katrina Heath talks about how cancer related pelvic pain can impact intimacy, and what you can do to manage it.

Breast cancer survivor, Dr. Amanda Kotis, talks about how her diagnosis helped her reevaluate her life, giving her a second chance in life.

In this article, Dr. Lisa Jervis talks about the cause of vaginal dryness for female cancer survivors and some of the way it can be managed

Dr Katrina Heath, a pelvic floor specialist, shares show physical therapy can be helpful in managing sexual health concerns.

Dr. Lisa Jervis, our Program's Medical Director, shares her journey from OB/GYN to Integrative Medical Specialist.