Nausea: How to curb this cancer treatment side effect quickly
One of the most common side effects of cancer treatment is nausea. It can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy and even anesthesia. Dehydration and constipation can play a big part, too.
Several medications are available now to help you manage nausea. But is there anything else you can do to control this uncomfortable and unpleasant side effect? Which one works the fastest?
We spoke with Clinical Dietitian...
Cachexia (wasting syndrome) in cancer patients: What to know
Losing weight when you’re not trying to can be frustrating. But it may also be cause for concern.
Cachexia, sometimes called wasting...
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...
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: spending too long in the sun with too little to drink, a sweaty workout without a break to refuel, or even illnesses like diarrhea.
Dehydration is also a side effect of some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, surgery or radiation. Treatment can trigger...
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...
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...