Amoena Life Autumn 2009
Running on empty

Breast cancer treatment is notorious for its exhausting side effects and, although most women find their energy returns over time, for some that ‘spent’ feeling hangs around far too long.  If you’re still struggling with fatigue, take heart – we’ve got some timely advice.

Great expectations

With more and more young women being diagnosed with breast cancer, the issue of how treatment impacts fertility is becoming increasingly significant.  The good news is that pregnancy is still possible after breast cancer, and treatment can still go ahead if you are pregnant when diagnosed.  Here, three women share their stories.

Taking care

Despite the horror of a breast cancer diagnosis, women in the UK can be confident that they have access to the best treatment and all the aftercare they need.  Sadly, this is not the case for those in less affluent countries.  We look at some of the work that has been going on over the past twenty years to help improve the outlook for these women.