The side effects of cancer treatment

Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting in chemotherapy

What is Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting? Anticipatory nausea and vomiting is widely believed to be a learned response to chemotherapy that 25% of patients develop by the fourth treatment cycle. T...

Lymphoedema & Skincare

What is lymphoedema? The lymphatic system plays a very important part in the way that the body functions. It acts as a waste disposal unit to help drain away fluid, proteins and waste matter from ...

Lymphoedema Treatment

It is comforting to know that there are techniques to reduce lymphoedema's side effects, despite the fact that it is a chronic illness. In order to prevent Lymphoedema from progressing to its most...

Lymphoedema: Causes and symptoms

What is lymphoedema? As the name suggests, lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic system is damaged. It can be caused by either primary lymphoedema, which occurs when genes responsible for lymphat...

The picc line procedure for chemo

what is a picc line? PICC stands for 'Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter', and will prevent you from having a needle inserted in a vein each time you need medicine. It is usually inserted into ...

Aromatherapy: what are essential oils used for & how to use them

What are essential oils? Essential oils are highly concentrated natural extracts produced by plants, derived from leaves, flowers, and stems, which are used in aromatherapy. It takes a large amou...

The importance of Rest & Recovery During Cancer Treatment

Why is rest is vital to recovery? The body needs rest to eliminate toxins that accumulate during cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. When the body is rested, it can remove these...

How to Improve your Physical Health

As a result of cancer treatment, many people experience physical and mental exhaustion. Sitting for too long can result in loss of body function, muscle weakness, and reduced range of motion, maki...

How to Treat Nausea Naturally: Peppermint

Treat chemotherapy nausea naturally with peppermint. This blog post delves into the reasons peppermint is effective at reducing nausea. It highlights its numbing and calming properties that relax s...

Ultimate Chemo Care Kit Guide: Comfort and Relief During Chemotherapy Days

When it comes to chemo, we know that the experience can be overwhelming. However, packing a chemo kit with soothing items will really help to reduce your anxiety levels, making it easier to manage ...