Breast Cancer		Telangiectasisas   What are telangiectasias? A common side effect of radiation therapy, telangiectasias are small, red areas that appear on the skin. Telangiectasias are caused by dilation in the skin’s blood vessels. Usually, telangiectasias fade after radiation treatments end. Sometimes, however, telangiectasias can be permanent. Questions Related to Telangiectasisas What are the potential complications associated with a lumpectomy? What are the potential complications associated with a mastectomy? What is lymphedema? Who is at risk for lymphedema? Is there anything I can do to prevent lymphedema? What is a compression sleeve? What are the side effects of radiation therapy? Is there anything I can do to help alleviate skin irritation during radiation therapy? Is there anything I can do to feel less tired after radiation therapy? Will radiation therapy make me feel nauseous? If I have radiation therapy will I still be able to have children? What are the side effects of chemotherapy? Are there any side effects with Tamoxifen? Is there anything I can do to help with the nausea associated with chemotherapy? Is there anything I can do to help control the diarrhea? Is there anything I can do to help with the mouth sores from chemotherapy? What can I do to keep from getting an infection during my chemo treatments? Does Herceptin cause heart failure? I’m having chemotherapy. Is it okay to have the dental work done that I need? How do I deal with hair loss? Where can I buy a wig? Can I exercise while being treated for breast cancer and during the recovery period? Page 1 of 1    | 1 |

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