Leukopenia: 6 things to know about a low white blood cell count
Leukopenia is the scientific term for having a low white blood cell count. It’s considered a more general term than neutropenia, which is specific to only one type of white blood cell (the neutrophil).
The Greek prefix “leuko-” means white, while the suffix “-penia” means “too few.” So, it encompasses all types of white blood cells, including neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils....
Dehydration symptoms: What to look for
Dehydration happens when the body loses fluids without replacing them. Anything that causes your body to lose fluids can lead to dehydration...
What is Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
How do you find renewed purpose in life when a cancer diagnosis, its symptoms or treatment has fundamentally altered the way you live?...
How to cope with cold sensitivity due to chemotherapy
Platinum-based chemotherapy drugs — including cisplatin, carboplatin and oxaliplatin — are well-known for causing nerve damage in the hands and feet. This can lead to a side effect called peripheral neuropathy. Patients who experience it often report abnormal sensations of tingling, burning or numbness.
But patients who receive the drug oxaliplatin may also experience something extra: an extreme sensitivity to cold.
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Hypertension and cancer: 9 things to know about high blood pressure
Hypertension is the scientific term for high blood pressure — that is, when the force exerted on the walls of the blood vessels is consistently...
Methylene blue: Should you take it?
Methylene blue is a salt and dye that has been used in medicine for over 100 years. It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant...
Clinical psychologist: 7 ways to reduce excessive screen time
Spending too much time looking at your phone, tablet or laptop? You’re not alone. Excessive screen time is a problem for many of us. But for...
How to lose weight after cancer
Weight loss can feel overwhelming. Cancer survivorship may make it feel even more complex...
How to manage body image concerns after breast cancer surgery
Losing a breast due to cancer treatment can mean different things to different people. It all depends on where you are in your life and how...
Lymph nodes explained: Location, function, swelling and cancer connection
When people get sick with a cold or sore throat, they often say, ‘My glands are swollen.’ What they’re really referring to are the lymph nodes...