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Thai Life Insurance commercials put American cinema to shame.

I felt more emotions in this three-minute spot than I do for most television shows. Be inspired to do a small random act of kindness today. I know I am.
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This kid apparently belongs on TV.

This adorable kid gives a better interview than most adults!
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Chemotherapy and your nails

Chemotherapy takes a toll on your nails. Plus, if you've had underarm lymph node dissection (with mastectomy or lumpectomy), taking care of the nails on your affected hand may prevent lymphedema. What chemotherapy does: 1. Dries out and makes your nail more brittle. 2. Your nail may even separate from the nail bed. Be extremely careful with hand hygeine; developing an infection in the exposed nail bed or underneath a loose nail may lead to lymphedema. 3. Cuticles will become loose and dry. 4. Nails will develop lines corresponding with chemotherapy treatment
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Skin care during treatment

Radiation treatment causes changes to the skin. 1. Your skin color will change. Pale skin will turn red, dark skin will become darker or become ashen in patches. There may be itchiness, burning, and tenderness of skin. 2. Women with larger breasts may experience "wet peeling", which is like blisters. 3. The skin usually heals quickly and completely. 4. Freckles and moles will become darker, but will return to their original color or disappear completely after chemotherapy. What can you do to ease these symptoms?
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5 tips for exercising after breast cancer

Exercise is essential to a healthy lifestyle, but some guidelines should be applied in order to exercise safely after breast cancer. 1. Talk to your doctor about your decision to start exercising. Ask: - Do I need to take any specific precautions to avoid lymphedema? - I'm thinking of doing these kinds of exercises. Will they be too much for me? - How can I modify my exercise to make sure I don't overwork myself? - What are some movements I should avoid?
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A summary of keeping a complete medical record

Though you're not required to keep tabs on all of these things, having all of these documents in order can keep you informed on what you have done so far in terms of treatment, and help your future doctors or emergency medical staff decide the best course of action for you. Some recommend to keep these records in a binder so that they can be easily carried around; others store them in folders and filing cabinets to be more organized. Do whatever works best for you.
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Remembering to show up for appointments

If you find yourself constantly forgetting about appointments, here are some tips to get your treatment schedule on track. 1. Use a calendar to record treatment sessions or other medical appointments, AND family, community, and work-related events. Keep this calendar up to date. 2. Consult your calendar at a set time each day, i.e. during breakfast, while brushing teeth, etc. 3. If you need frequent appointments for radiation, chemotherapy, or other treatment, plan them for the time of the week that works best for you. Having treatment the same time each week keeps you from forgetting. 4. Find a friend, family member, neighbor, or other support person to go with you to your appointments. 5. Talk with your doctor if you have a conflict with an event that can’t be changed, such as a family occasion or vacation.
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Keeping a pathology report history

Your pathology report is a microscopic analysis of the cells in the breast cancer. The report should include your name, the date of the surgery that removed the sample, and the type of sample removed (tissue, cells). If these aren't clear, make a note of them. Keep copies of: 1. all pathology reports 2. all second opinions 3. all imaging reports done before and after surgery
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