The side effects of cancer treatment

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

Hair loss during chemotherapy • Men

The goal of Chemotherapy drugs is to kill rapidly developing cancer cells. These drugs unintentionally affect all of your fastest-growing cells, including those in your hair roots. If you have the...