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Chemotherapy-Induced anaemia: Symptoms and treatment

Chemotherapy-Induced anaemia: Symptoms and treatment

Chemotherapy may cause anaemia, which is a common side effect that is not often spoken about. One study found that 89.5% of people with solid tumo...

How to manage swallowing problems during radiotherapy

Dysphagia is the medical term for having trouble with swallowing. You may experience this side effect caused by the tumour itself or as a side eff...

what you need to know about radiotherapy side effects

During radiotherapy your cells are damaged by destroying the genetic material that controls how cells grow and divide. Whilst both healthy an...

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What you need to know about chemo side effects

Chemotherapy kills regular cells, as well as cancer cells, and this is why side effects occur. Some side effects are mild and easily treated, whil...

Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry sensations to the brain and control the moveme...

Treat Nausea Naturally with Ginger - Cancer Treatment tips - Chemotherapy - Radiotherapy

How to treat nausea naturally: Ginger

Ginger is the thick stem (or rhizome) of the flowering Zingiber officinale plant, and belongs to the same family as turmeric and cardamom. Ginger ...

My top 6 Skincare Ingredients to Avoid During Cancer Treatment

Cancer treatment causes skin changes because the drugs used for cancer treatment attack fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. Unfortunately, some...

What happens after surgery

You may be wondering what happens after surgery and how well you may or may not be. Surgery can be physically and emotionally stressful, so it is ...

Radiotherapy safety in the home

Radiotherapy is one of the most common and effective ways to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours, but depending on what treatment you are havi...

Memory Strategies for Cognitive Changes

Exercising the brain to improve memory, focus, or daily functionality is a top priority for many people, especially during cancer treatment. Your ...

The Oil Cleansing Method

Most synthetic skincare products have ingredients that can cause cancer treatment side effects to worsen. However, plant-based skincare can improv...

How to make your stay in hospital comfortable

Knowing what you can bring and what you need can become a challenge. The best way to start is by packing items from home that bring you comfort. Th...

Preparing for surgery during cancer treatment - Chemotherapy - radiotherapy

How to prepare for surgery

Preparing for surgery can include; taking care of your health, learning as much as you can about the procedure and getting to know the people who ...