Most people will experience side effects during breast cancer treatment, but for some people these side effects can become ongoing or even develop months after treatment has ended. Kellie Curtain talks to breast cancer survivor Pauline Prebble and to oncologist and clinician scientist at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute Dr Belinda Yeo about what to watch for and what you can do to avoid or minimize the side effects of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy.

RESOURCES:

• BCNA's My Journey Online Tool
• BCNA Online Network
• Managing symptoms and side effects (bcna.org.au)
• Chemotherapy and side effects (bcna.org.au)
• Radiotherapy and side effects (bcna.org.au)
• Hormone blocking therapy - is it worth it? (BCNA webcast)
• Hair loss during breast cancer treatment (BCNA fact sheet)
• Sleepless nights (BCNA fact sheet)
• Exercise and breast cancer (bcna.org.au)
• Lymphoedema (bcna.org.au)

Upfront About Breast Cancer is a production of Breast Cancer Network Australia. Our theme music is by Tara Simmons, and this episode was made possible through the Supporting Women In Rural Areas Diagnosed with Breast Cancer program, funded by the Australian Government through Cancer Australia.

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