
Why Cancer Treatment Causes Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is one of the most common side effects from cancer treatment. These symptoms can be mild or severe, depending on certain factors. These cer...
Read moreChemotherapy 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 tum...
Read moreDysphagia 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...
Read moreDuring radiotherapy your cells are damaged by destroying the genetic material that controls how cells grow and divide. Whilst both healthy an...
Read moreChemotherapy kills regular cells, as well as cancer cells, and this is why side effects occur. Some side effects are mild and easily treated, whil...
Read morePeripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These nerves carry sensations to the brain and control the moveme...
Read moreGinger is the thick stem (or rhizome) of the flowering Zingiber officinale plant, and belongs to the same family as turmeric and cardamom. Ginger...
Read moreCancer treatment causes skin changes because the drugs used for cancer treatment attack fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. Unfortunately, some...
Read moreYou 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 ...
Read moreRadiotherapy is one of the most common and effective ways to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours, but depending on what treatment you are havi...
Read moreExercising the brain to improve memory, focus, or daily functionality is a top priority for many people, especially during cancer treatment. Your...
Read moreMost synthetic skincare products have ingredients that can cause cancer treatment side effects to worsen. However, plant-based skincare can improv...
Read moreKnowing 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...
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