40 Posts
March 30, 2022
Why me? Addressing spiritual distress during a cancer journeyIf you find that you’re unable to work through questions about your cancer diagnosis, or anxiety about them is disrupting your life, you may be experiencing spiritual distress.
March 23, 2022
For prostate cancer patients, it’s always good to know the scoreThe Gleason score is a critical calculation designed to help determine the extent of the disease, the aggressiveness of the cancer cells and how it may be treated.
September 27, 2021
Unsatisfied with your breast reconstruction? Corrective surgery may be an option for youMany issues that cause patients to be unsatisfied with their breast reconstruction results after mastectomy may be improved with corrective reconstructive surgery.
January 18, 2021
Neutropenia: A side effect cancer patients should work to prevent, especially during a pandemicNeutropenia is a common side effect of cancer or cancer treatment that patients should be especially vigilant about.
January 11, 2021
Can cancer treatments lead to a second cancer?About one in six cancer patients are diagnosed with a second primary cancer years later.
December 7, 2020
Why chemotherapy may cause nausea and vomitingKnowing what to expect from your chemotherapy treatment may help you prepare for the digestive issues that may follow.
November 18, 2020
Continued smoking may affect cancer patients’ treatments, symptoms and side effectsA cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to quit smoking.
October 23, 2020
12 tips for coping with cancer-related hair lossFor some cancer patients, hair loss may be one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment.
September 28, 2020
Urinary incontinence is more common than you thinkUrinary incontinence is a common side effect of some cancers and treatments and many adults have some form of the condition.
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