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 ...
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The 'New Normal'
The end of treatment is a time to be celebrated. However, many people say while they felt they had lots of information and support during their il...
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Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
Cancer affects not only the person diagnosed but also family and friends. The biggest impact though can be on the caregiver. Being a caregiver inv...
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Caring for someone with cancer: Beginners Guide
Discovering a loved one has cancer is overwhelming but many people do find personal satisfaction in caring for that person. It may feel good to be ...
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Yoga for Nausea
When nausea strikes, it is hard to focus on anything else or make it through the day. Medications or certain foods can sometimes relieve feelings ...
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How To Boost Feel Good Hormones Naturally
There is no right or wrong way to feel during your cancer journey. Some days will be more positive than others, remember it is okay to have a bad d...
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Using Guided Imagery to Relax
Guided imagery is a type of focused relaxation or meditation. Focused relaxation involves concentrating on a specific object, sound, or experience...
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Herbal Teas Against Tiredness
Fatigue can last for weeks after cancer treatment and during recovery, which can have a huge impact on your life and daily tasks. Drinking coffee ...
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How to Care for your Scalp
Cancer treatment can impact the skin in a range of different ways, and this includes your scalp. You may experience your scalp feeling hot, itchy,...
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How to Care for your Hair During & After Treatment
Hair loss is one of the most dreaded side effects of chemotherapy, which works by targeting the fastest-growing cells in your body. Among the most...
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What Causes Cognitive Changes?
3 out of 4 people with cancer struggle with chemo brain. Also known as cognitive impairment, it is mostly commonly connected with chemotherapy, bu...
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How Exercise Can Help Improve Fatigue
You may be thinking how exercise can help me when I am struggling with everyday tasks. Yes, exercise can drain your energy, but regular consistent...
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Anticipatory Nausea and Vomiting (ANV)
Anticipatory nausea and vomiting is widely believed to be a learned response to chemotherapy that 25% of patients develop by the fourth treatment ...
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