45 Posts
May 8, 2019
Physical therapy a critical component while recovering from breast cancer surgeryMany patients who undergo surgery often see a physical therapist as part of their recovery plan, especially if the procedure involved arms, legs or parts of the body that move or regulate movement.
April 3, 2019
Cancer patients not immune from opioid addictionWhile media coverage surrounding opioid misuse in the cancer patient population is sparse, research does indicate that cancer patients are not immune to addiction. It is also clear that opioid prescribing rates among cancer patients are substantially higher than those of other patients.
June 21, 2018
Back pain, itchy skin and night sweats: They're more common than cancer patients may thinkUnlike fatigue, nausea, neuropathy and other well-known physical challenges that typically come with fighting cancer, some common conditions don't get as much public attention.
May 31, 2018
10 commonly asked questions about life after breast reconstruction surgeryNo matter how prepared you are for breast reconstruction surgery, you will still have questions for your doctor in the days that follow, and you should make sure to ask them before ever leaving the hospital, experts say.
February 22, 2018
What are environmental risk factors, and how can I avoid them?When it comes to environmental factors that raise the risk of cancer, it may seem like avoiding exposure is as impossible as avoiding the air you breathe. In reality, though, you have more control than you think.
September 19, 2017
Hearing loss: The little-known side effect of some chemotherapy drugsPatients may not associate hearing loss with cancer treatment, but for many, the side effect is all too real. Read more.
July 13, 2017
Experts warn against using soursop to fight cancerExperts warn against using the soursop fruit to treat cancer. While research suggests soursop may fight cancer, it has not been studied in humans. As a result, there is no evidence of its safety or efficacy.
November 8, 2016
How to tie a headscarfMany cancer patients dealing with chemotherapy-induced hair loss have found that headscarves help, offering both comfort and style. But how to tie them?
September 27, 2016
Preventing infections critical for cancer patientsInfections are serious business for cancer patients, who are at greater risk of infections and the consequences that often result.
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