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June 11, 2024
Why breast cancer doesn’t have to mean an end to intimacyStudies have found that patients report having a better quality of life and feeling more attractive when they have a supportive partner they can trust with intimate details.
April 18, 2024
Tips on living with a tracheostomyThose with cancer may require a tracheostomy after certain therapies or treatments to help with breathing and maintain quality of life.
April 11, 2024
Acupressure may help relieve nausea, vomiting in cancer patientsAn experienced therapist can use acupressure to treat nausea and vomiting, or, with training and practice, patients may be able to self-administer the therapy as needed.
March 12, 2024
Why thyroid cancer patients may require a low-iodine dietTo help improve the effectiveness of radioactive iodine therapy, patients are often asked to significantly reduce the amount of iodine in their diets before starting treatment.
February 15, 2024
Why you may need a psychiatrist on your cancer care teamWhile not the first doctor you may think of when facing a cancer diagnosis, a psychiatrist may play an important role in treating stress, depression and other cancer-related side effects.
January 30, 2024
Try foods easier to digest while coping with cancer symptomsFor a cancer patient with an upset digestive system dietitians may recommend foods that are easy to digest.
January 25, 2024
Cooling caps may help reduce hair loss during and after chemotherapyTo battle hair loss caused by chemotherapy, some patients, hospitals and infusion centers are turning to cooling caps to help protect hair cells during and after treatment.
December 13, 2023
Managing pain caused by advanced cancerYou shouldn’t accept cancer pain as an inescapable consequence of the disease. It’s often highly treatable—and not just with medicine.
November 1, 2023
What is a cytokine storm and how do doctors treat it?Cytokine release syndrome may occur as a reaction to immunotherapy drugs for cancer.
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