176 Posts
December 15, 2020
Cancer supportive care improves quality of life and symptom managementCancer supportive care uses evidence-informed modalities to prevent and manage the side effects of cancer treatment and to improve patients’ quality of life.
December 14, 2020
Having cancer doesn’t mean you can’t have childrenThere are a variety of options to preserve fertility for individuals affected by cancer who wish to have children.
December 9, 2020
Cancer, COVID-19 and the holidays: Dealing with the stress of the seasonHoliday stress may compound cancer-related stress you may already be experiencing.
December 7, 2020
Why chemotherapy may cause nausea and vomitingKnowing what to expect from your chemotherapy treatment may help you prepare for the digestive issues that may follow.
December 2, 2020
Managing cancer-related pain may require an integrative approachManaging cancer pain is designed to help improve your physical and mental well-being so you may be better able to face upcoming treatments.
November 30, 2020
Why does radiation therapy cause skin reactions?Skin irritation, such as redness or sensitivity, in the treated area, is one of the common side effects of radiation therapy.
November 18, 2020
Continued smoking may affect cancer patients’ treatments, symptoms and side effectsA cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to quit smoking.
November 18, 2020
How does cancer do that? Pancreatic cancer cells find ways to surviveIn recent years, science has cracked open the door on some of pancreatic cancer’s mysteries.
November 4, 2020
Mental health may pose challenges before and after a cancer diagnosisIn addition to physical challenges, your mental health before and/or after your cancer diagnosis, may also need to be addressed.
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