http://www.cancercenter.com/ The CancerCenter Newsletter features a different cancer topic each month in an easy-to-understand format. To listen to newsletter podcasts, visit our site today. Thursday, 7 Aug 2008 18:37:00 GMT @copy; Copyright 2008, Rising Tide, KFT. All Rights Reserved. en-us http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter33.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter33.mp3 Tuesday, 29 Sept 2009 16:55:00 GMT [CDATA[ Facing a cancer diagnosis is a challenge that no one should have to face alone. When you are told you have cancer, the diagnosis affects you and your family and friends. No one handles a cancer diagnosis in the same way. After you find out you have cancer, you may feel afraid, anxious, angry or overwhelmed. You may even feel numb or confused. It might be hard to listen to what the doctor is saying or remember what people tell you to do. You probably have many questions and may not know where to begin or how to cope. Your own personal beliefs and experiences will help you face the disease and figure out how to handle it. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter32.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter32.mp3 Wednesday, 26 Aug 2009 16:55:00 GMT [CDATA[ There are many ways to be a cancer advocate. You may decide to advocate for your own care or for the care of others. For example, you may support other patients and caregivers by sharing the lessons you learned. You may want to raise awareness about a specific disease, or lobby for increased funding for cancer research. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter31.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter31.mp3 Friday, 10 Jul 2009 16:55:00 GMT [CDATA[ Tasting and enjoying food is an important part of life. Yet, treatment for cancer, and cancer itself, can affect your sense of taste. Sense of taste involves the flavor, texture and smell of food. Influenced by taste buds located mainly on the surface of the tongue, the four main types of taste are sweet, sour, bitter, and salty. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter30.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter30.mp3 Friday, 19 Jun 2009 14:47:00 GMT [CDATA[ When cancer enters your life, it is normal to grieve over the changes it brings. Sometimes dealing with the emotions of cancer, such as sadness, can be even more difficult than coping with the disease itself. It is important to distinguish between normal feelings of sadness and actual depression. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter29.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter29.mp3 Monday, 18 May 2009 15:41:00 GMT [CDATA[ At some point in your cancer journey, you will likely have a reason to travel. You may choose to travel for business, pleasure, treatment, or other reasons. It is important to make travel preparations that will promote your comfort and maintain your safety as much as possible. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter28.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter28.mp3 Monday, 20 Apr 2009 13:30:00 GMT [CDATA[ Shortness of breath can be very physically and emotionally troubling, particularly when you are battling cancer at the same time. Not only can shortness of breath be uncomfortable, it can also interfere with your usual activities, making it difficult to eat, sleep, or socialize with family and friends. It is important to find ways to manage dyspnea to improve your breathing and your quality of life. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter27.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter27.mp3 Thursday, 19 Mar 2009 17:25:00 GMT [CDATA[ A good night’s sleep is important for everyone. If you have cancer, quality sleep can be a challenge. Many people with cancer experience sleep disturbances, such as insomnia. People with insomnia have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, and/or sleeping soundly. Insomnia may persist for less than a week, a week to a month, or more than a month (chronic insomnia). ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter26.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter26.mp3 Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009 17:25:00 GMT [CDATA[ A common side effect of cancer treatment, neutropenia can lead to delays in treatment and reductions in treatment dosage. In addition, for a person who is neutropenic, even a minor infection can quickly become serious. While it may be difficult to prevent neutropenia from occurring, particularly if you are undergoing chemotherapy (which can lower WBC counts), it helps to know ways to reduce your risk of getting an infection when your neutrophil count is low. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter25.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter25.mp3 Monday, 26 Jan 2009 13:23:00 GMT [CDATA[ If you or a loved one has advanced cancer, many new questions and concerns arise. One of the biggest challenges during this time is uncertainty about what’s ahead. It helps to understand advanced cancer, the options available, and ways to cope. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter24.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter24.mp3 Monday, 15 Dec 2008 13:23:00 GMT [CDATA[ The holiday season is typically a time of traditions, celebrations and renewed connections with relatives and friends. It can also be a demanding time of family obligations and stress. If you have a loved one with cancer, the holidays become even more complicated. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter23.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter23.mp3 Wednesay, 19 Nov 2008 15:23:00 GMT [CDATA[ Cancer doesn’t just impact one person, it impacts an entire family. If you have children, your natural instinct may be to protect them from the news of your diagnosis. Yet, cancer is not something you can easily hide, nor should you do so. Keeping such a secret can cause additional strain on you and your family at a time when you need to focus on healing. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter22.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter22.mp3 Tuesday, 21 Oct 2008 15:23:00 GMT [CDATA[ Lymphedema is a condition in which excess lymphatic fluid collects in the interstitial tissue. This abnormal build up of fluid causes swelling in specific areas of the body, usually in the arms or legs. Fortunately, with proper care and treatment, some of the symptoms of lymphedema may be prevented or controlled. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter21.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter21.mp3 Tuesday, 16 Sep 2008 16:23:00 GMT [CDATA[ If you notice changes to your skin during or after radiation therapy, you are not alone. One common side effect of radiation therapy is skin irritation, such as redness or sensitivity, in the treated area. These and other changes can be uncomfortable and upsetting. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter20.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter20.mp3 Wednesday, 27 Aug 2008 15:14:00 GMT [CDATA[ You should be able to fight cancer without having to deal with unpleasant side effects, like nausea and/or vomiting, along the way. Finding ways to control CINV is important not only to your quality of life, but also to ensuring that your treatment regime goes uninterrupted. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter19.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter19.mp3 Wednesday, 03 Jun 2008 15:38:00 GMT [CDATA[ Peripheral neuropathy can be an upsetting complication of cancer. It can make daily activities, such as walking, standing, picking up objects, and buttoning clothing difficult. Thus, it is important to find ways to manage peripheral neuropathy. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter17.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter17.mp3 Thursday, 07 Aug 2008 18:37:00 GMT [CDATA[ Just when you started to move on with your life, you find out that the cancer you thought was gone has come back. You may have been worrying about recurrence since you completed treatment. This news probably leaves you with a lot of new questions and concerns. One of the biggest challenges during this time is uncertainty about what’s ahead. It helps to first understand what cancer recurrence is and how it is treated. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter15.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter15.mp3 Wednesday, 03 Jun 2008 15:38:00 GMT [CDATA[ Cancer and cancer treatment can impact your physical abilities and normal daily routine. You may experience changes in your physical mobility, posture, balance, speech, and/or bodily and reproductive functions. Naturally, it can be difficult to adjust to these changes. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter14.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter14.mp3 Friday, 22 May 2008 16:40:00 GMT [CDATA[ Chemotherapy-related cognitive dysfunction is known as “chemobrain” among cancer patients. Although cognitive side effects may be subtle, chemobrain can be upsetting, frustrating and scary for those who experience it. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter16.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter16.mp3 Thursday, 07 Aug 2008 18:37:00 GMT [CDATA[ You can’t fight cancer alone. You need help from a team of cancer specialists. In addition to oncologists, your health care team will likely include other clinicians, such as nutritionists, pain management specialists, psychologists, and/or rehabilitation therapists, to address your other needs throughout treatment. In addition to finding an experienced, multidisciplinary care team, it's important to find one that treats you as an individual and makes you a partner in your care. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter2.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter2.mp3 Friday, 15 May 2009 14:13:00 GMT [CDATA[ When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it changes things for everyone involved. These changes do not come easily for the patient or the caregiver. The daily struggle caregivers face in caring for a loved one with cancer can be overwhelming. Often, caregivers feel alone and unprepared for this new role. In fact, caregiving duties may include several different roles at once: nurse, counselor, motivator, gatekeeper, medical advocate, etc. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter7.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter7.mp3 Monday, 20 Jul 2009 15:21 GMT [CDATA[ Just as it is important to address the disease itself, your mind and spirit are also in need of care. Addressing your psychological well-being may help you feel more relaxed and in control, cope better during your treatment regime, and enjoy a better quality of life. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter6.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter6.mp3 Tuesday, 14 Jul 2009 14:01 GMT [CDATA[ Becoming an empowered cancer survivor means taking an active role in your cancer care. It means taking back the power that cancer has tried to take away. It means you become your own advocate for your health and your life. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter4.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter4.mp3 Friday, 22 May 2009 08:54:00 GMT [CDATA[ Pain is subjective. It affects each person differently, depending upon factors such as age, personality, perception, pain threshold and past experiences with pain. If you have cancer, it does not necessarily mean you will have pain. However, if you do experience pain, it should be acknowledged. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter3.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter3.mp3 Friday, 22 May 2009 08:54:00 GMT [CDATA[ Western medicine has become focused on "the body" as a singular object, thereby treating a disease or symptom in isolation. Your oncologist may be busy planning your conventional treatments, such as surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. ]] http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter1.mp3 http://media.cancercenter.com/audio/Newsletter1.mp3 Friday, 1 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT [CDATA[ Maintaining optimal nutrition during cancer treatment is essential to keep you strong, enhance the effectiveness of treatment and ensure that your treatment goes uninterrupted. Adequate nutrition and prevention of malnutrition is very important during this time. Your body needs more "fuel" than normal, because it will need to repair rapidly from the effects of cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy. ]]