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Self-Care During Breast Cancer Treatment: How to Fight Side Effects

In this video, Amy Tiersten, MD, explains what patients with breast cancer should do to get support for side effects and mental health during breast cancer treatment.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on December 7, 2025
Featuring Amy Tiersten, MDReviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | December 7, 2025

Treatment for breast cancer can be difficult for many reasons. One challenge is that you may struggle with certain side effects.

In this video, learn self-care tips to help cope with side effects from breast cancer treatment, according to Amy Tiersten, MD, Oncologist and Hematologist at Dubin Breast Center, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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