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 syndrome, is a syndrome characterized by unintentional weight loss and a significant loss of muscle. It could be a sign of cancer or a side effect of cancer treatment. Or, it could be caused by other health conditions. The sooner cachexia in cancer patients is diagnosed and treated, the better their...
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...
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 do you reclaim your sense of self when you can no longer enjoy the things you used to do, spend time with others, or pursue a profession in quite the same way as before?
How do you thrive when you’re dealing with chronic pain, depression or even self-consciousness about changes in your...
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...
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...