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Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN

Director of Outreach, Prevention, and Survivorship, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper

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Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, DNP, APN, AOCN, a member of LBBC's Medical Advisory Board, is an oncology advanced practice nurse at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper in Camden, New Jersey.

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She serves as the director for outreach, prevention, and survivorship, and she is bilingual in English and Spanish. She is committed to the cancer education of the lay and professional community.

Evelyn's research interests are in breast cancer, solid tumors, cancer screening and prevention, women's health, and cancer survivorship.

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Bone loss

05/24/24 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Bone loss occurs when bone breakdown exceeds rebuilding, leading to weaker bones and higher fracture risks. Breast cancer doesn't cause it, but treatments may. Learn how to maintain bone health during and after breast cancer.

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 | 9 Min. Read

Neuropathy

02/06/24 | BY: Lori B. Ranallo, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Neuropathy is pain or discomfort caused by damage to the nerves that control movement and sensations in the arms and legs. Some breast cancer treatments cause neuropathy.

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 | 9 Min. Read |

Diarrhea

05/23/23 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Diarrhea is a common condition that can be caused by illness or infection, or as a side effect of medicines, including many breast cancer treatments.

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Nausea and vomiting

08/15/22 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Nausea is a feeling of sickness or discomfort in the stomach that may come with an urge to vomit. It's a common side effect of some types of breast cancer treatment.

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Neutropenia

08/15/22 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Neutropenia is a condition caused by lower-than-normal amounts of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. Chemotherapy and other treatments can cause neutropenia.

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Mouth sores

08/14/22 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Mouth sores, also called mucositis, are a side effect of some cancer treatments that inflame the lining of the digestive system.

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Common fear of recurrence triggers

11/05/19 | BY: Linda Abrams, Beth Meyerowitz, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Hester Hill Schnipper, Ruth Steinman

Certain events, anniversaries, or activities in your life could remind you of cancer and trigger, or bring out, your concerns about recurrence.

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Managing your fear of recurrence

11/05/19 | BY: Linda Abrams, Beth Meyerowitz, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Hester Hill Schnipper, Ruth Steinman

There are many different ways to cope with fears after treatment is over. Try different strategies to find the ones that work best for you.

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Getting support for fear of recurrence

11/05/19 | BY: Linda Abrams, Beth Meyerowitz, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Hester Hill Schnipper, Ruth Steinman

Talking about your fears will help you process them. Still, you may struggle to find someone you feel comfortable sharing your fears with.

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 | 8 Min. Read

Your medical team

07/26/19 | BY: Carey Anders, Jennifer Simmons, Hester Hill Schnipper, Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, Andrea Pedano, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Lillie D. Shockney, Page Tolbert, Frank Vicini, Larry Wickerham

Your healthcare providers are a key part of your support team. Many hospitals take a team-based approach to care, meaning your providers work together to follow your case and meet regularly to discuss your treatment.

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CDK 4/6 Inhibitors Are Important Tools

03/21/18 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, RN, MSN, APN, AOCN, tells readers about CDK 4/6 inhibitors, a class of medicines for metastatic breast cancer that feature in an online tool from LBBC and partners.

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Prescription mouthwash prevents painful sores caused by metastatic breast cancer treatment

08/07/17 | BY: Erin Rowley

In the SWISH trial, women diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and treated with exemestane (Aromasin) and everolimus (Afinitor) had fewer and less serious mouth sores when they used a prescription steroid mouthwash during treatment.

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ACOG supports vaginal estrogen use for difficult symptoms in hormone-sensitive breast cancer

09/09/16 | BY: Robin Warshaw

In a recent committee opinion, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) approved the use of low-dose vaginal estrogen products to relieve vaginal dryness, painful sex and related symptoms in women treated for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

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Bone & joint pain

08/31/15 | BY: Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez

Bone pain is very common in people living with cancer. Many things can cause bone pain during breast cancer treatment, including side effects of hormonal therapies, bone fractures or breaks, and even cancer itself.

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What makes metastatic breast cancer different

08/31/15 | BY: David Euhus, Betty Ferrell, William J. Gradishar, Roz Kleban, Marie Lavigne, Kathy D. Miller, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Danny Welch

There are many people who undergo treatment and never have to deal with cancer again. A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is different because it means you will actively deal with breast cancer for the rest of your life.

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Coping with stress in relationships with metastatic breast cancer

08/31/15 | BY: David Euhus, Betty Ferrell, William J. Gradishar, Roz Kleban, Marie Lavigne, Kathy D. Miller, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Ruth Steinman, Danny Welch

You may be afraid to talk about your feelings or fears with friends and family because you think they will become upset or withdraw from you. Yet you might want and even need those conversations.

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MBC as a recurrence

08/31/15 | BY: David Euhus, Betty Ferrell, William J. Gradishar, Roz Kleban, Marie Lavigne, Kathy D. Miller, Evelyn Robles-Rodriguez, Danny Welch

No matter how long it’s been since you had breast cancer, finding out that the cancer has metastasized, or spread, may bring feelings of shock, disbelief, anger, betrayal, and sadness.

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 | 4 Min. Read