176 Posts
July 21, 2020
Animal-assisted therapy for cancer patients may help ease stress, lift spiritsStudies have shown that animal-assisted therapy can decrease anxiety and pain, lower blood pressure and help alleviate depression.
June 30, 2020
Tips to help maintain a healthy weight during cancer treatmentHaving cancer may make it difficult for patients to maintain a healthy weight.
June 17, 2020
COVID-19 may compound sleep issues for cancer patientsMillions of Americans had trouble sleeping even before the stresses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 10, 2020
How to stay hydrated during cancer treatmentAs important as it is to stay hydrated when you’re well, studies show it’s essential during cancer treatment.
June 2, 2020
Taking care of your skin and nails during cancer treatmentChanges to the skin and nails are common in patients during cancer treatment.
June 1, 2020
12 tips for coping with cancer-related mouth sores and drynessOral problems are common in people with cancer, particularly in patients with head and neck cancers.
May 27, 2020
How to manage your blood pressure during cancer treatmentIt is common for cancer patients to have high blood pressure because some cancer treatments, including certain types of chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapy, may have side effects on the cardiovascular system.
May 18, 2020
Integrative care an important tool for patients with esophageal cancerStaying nourished may be a challenge for esophageal cancer patients. Integrative care may help.
May 11, 2020
Researchers find potential causes of ‘chemo brain’ and exercises that may helpMany chemotherapy patients know the feeling all too well: a mental fogginess that permeates the brain and can disrupt even the most routine tasks. It is popularly known as “chemo brain.”
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