Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Whether it\u2019s doing a yoga class in the park, going for a walk in the woods or relaxing by the pool or lake, there are several ways to enjoy the beautiful weather! That said, during or after breast cancer treatments you can\u2019t forget to take precautions to avoid complications related to the sun and heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Taking precautions during hot and sunny periods is recommended for everyone, but it becomes even more important during and after breast cancer treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certain<\/span> molecules used for breast cancer treatment<\/span>s<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, <\/span>especially<\/span> chemotherapy<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> make the skin more sensitive to the effects of the sun<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/span> In addition, <\/span><\/span>radiation<\/span><\/span> make<\/span>s<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>the treated area more <\/span><\/strong>vulnerable<\/strong>,<\/span><\/span> and this can continue for several months after the treatments have stopped<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> Don\u2019t worry, you can still enjoy the sun<\/span>; y<\/span>ou just have to protect yourself well<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve probably heard it before: in the summer, you should apply sunscreen and stay hydrated. But that\u2019s not all! There are many other ways to protect yourself from the sun and extreme heat during the summer. These are strongly recommended for people who are currently undergoing treatment or have recently completed it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n While<\/span> it<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s important to <\/span>be careful about<\/span> sun<\/span> exposure<\/span> during<\/span> and <\/span>after breast cancer treatments<\/span>, it<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s also recommended <\/span>to take<\/span> extra<\/span> precautions<\/span> during periods of <\/span><\/span>extreme<\/span> heat<\/span><\/span>:<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With these many ways to protect yourself, you\u2019re finally ready to enjoy summer safely! Note that these measures are complementary; the more of them you apply, the more you\u2019ll lower your chances of complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For<\/span><\/span> any<\/span> questions<\/span> about <\/span>the <\/span>aforementioned <\/span>measures <\/span>or for any other questions related to breast cancer, <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> hesitate to speak with your doctor or <\/span><\/span>contact us at 1<\/span> 855<\/span> 561-ROSE.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Canadian Dermatol<\/span>o<\/span>gy Association<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Canadian Cancer Society<\/span><\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Breast cancer now<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n CHU de Qu\u00e9bec<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sant\u00e9 Mont\u00e9r\u00e9gie<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n iucpq<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Solar Burns to the Reconstructed Breast: A\u202fRare Complication following Breast Reconstruction<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nSo how<\/span> do you protect yourself<\/span> from the <\/span>sun?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to do during <\/span>extreme<\/span> heat ?<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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