The side effects of cancer treatment

Deep breathing exercises to help reduce chemotherapy and radiotherapy side effects and anxiety. Also learn the benefits of deep breathing exercises

It can make a drastic difference during your cancer journey to take a few deep breaths every day. Practicing some deep breathing exercises for a few minutes each day is one of the simplest and mos...

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Skincare & Nails

The effects of cancer treatment on the skin

Why does cancer treatment cause skin changes? When cancer is treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy it is challenging for the drugs to know the difference between cancerous or normal cells....

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Skincare & Nails

Navigating Nail Changes During Chemotherapy: A Guide to Prevention and Care

Discover how cancer treatment can impact your nails and learn about common side effects like subungual lesions, fissures, and hyperpigmentation. Explore effective strategies for managing chemothera...

Chemotherapy safety in the home and symptoms of second hand chemotherapy exposure

Safety Tips

Home safety for chemotherapy

Why is home safety important during chemotherapy? People who handle Chemotherapy drugs or come into contact with them are at risk of exposure to a variety of hazards. Drugs such as these can damag...

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Oral Care

Oral mucositis treatment & symptoms

What is Mucositis in cancer treatment? This condition occurs when cancer treatment destroys the rapidly dividing epithelial cells lining the gastro-intestinal tract (which runs from the mouth to t...

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Oral Care

How to handle Chemo Dry Mouth: Expert Tips for Relief and Prevention

Discover the causes, symptoms, and remedies for dry mouth (xerostomia) during cancer treatment. Learn how to manage this common side effect to improve comfort and maintain oral health throughout yo...

Nausea

Pressure Points • Treatments for Nausea

Acupuncture is an ancient healing method Traditional Chinese medicine practices of acupuncture have been incorporated into acupressure as an ancient healing art. The technique of acupressure invol...

Nausea

How to Treat Nausea Naturally | Lemons | Home Remedies for Nausea

Natural nausea relief for cancer patients is easy when you know this one simple trick! Treatment of nausea is often used by anti sickness medicines that don't always work. In this blog learn how to...

life with a picc line and what it means. Central line insertion

How to Prepare

Adjusting to Life with a PICC Line

What are safety issues with a PICC line? Having a PICC line means you have to do a few things differently. While you'll be able to do most things, you'll need to be careful around certain things, ...

disability passport template for cancer treatment. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy support and advice

How to Prepare

Hospital Passports: How to Create One

What is the purpose of a hospital passport? There is a possibility that your doctors and nurses are unaware of any other disabilities you may have. As you go through your cancer journey, you will...