Domestic violence can happen to anyone. It affects all races, ages, educational levels, socioeconomic classes, genders and sexual orientations. It can even happen to cancer patients.

So, how do you deal with domestic violence when you’ve also got a cancer diagnosis? Are there particular steps you can take with your medical team to reduce your risk of future harm? And, is there anything else you should keep in mind while undergoing...

Amputation surgeries are sometimes used to treat cancer that affects an extremity, including toes, fingers, legs and arms. When a limb is removed from the body, it can be difficult for the brain and nervous system to readjust after the loss. 

“The brain will send signals out to try to find the missing appendage and it won’t get signals back, which can lead to pain for amputees,” explains plastic surgeon Margaret Roubaud, M.D...