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...
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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 tum...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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