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Pediatric Cancer – covering the cost
I am not a survivor of a pediatric cancer. Though I am a parent and I can’t imagine how difficult it would be to learn that your child had cancer. And then learn of the possible short, long-term
Continue readingInsomnia- Acupuncture, Chamomile
Insomnia is a problem for the cancer patient. Sleep is like nutrition and hydration when you are undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. You need a lot of it. My point is that sleep difficulties are everywhere
Continue readingRevolutionary Treatments: How Immunotherapy is changing the Cancer Game?
Cancer is a disease that affects thousands of people every year. Its not just about the terrible symptoms and side effects; it also affects your body’s ability to fight infections and slows down
Continue readingNatural Anti-Aging Therapies
I begin all post about anti-aging therapies by explaining that I am a cancer survivor who has undergone aggressive chemotherapy and radiation. My goal is to reduce my risk of cancer relapse, reduce my
Continue readingDysphagia – Pill Induced Esophageal Injury
Pill-induced Esophageal injury may present as erosions, kissing ulcers, and multiple small areas of ulceration with bleeding, mainly in the middle third of the esophagus. I never knew that pill-induced
Continue readingImmune Checkpoint Inhibitor- Hyperprogression, Death?
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Hyperprogression, Death?!? Cancer patients only hear about the dramatic success stories of fellow patients who respond remarkably well from ICI’s. But the research linked
Continue readingBreaking the Stigma: Talking About Cancer and Mental Health
Cancer is a disease that affects everyone, even those who don’t have it. When talking about cancer and mental health, we use the term “survivor” instead of “victim.” We encourage
Continue readingOtotoxicity- Chemo-induced hearing loss
Ototoxicity or hearing loss that is caused by chemotherapy is yet another serious side effect that, according to the research linked below, is not well studied or monitored by conventional oncology. Once
Continue readingRadiation Side Effects- Xerostomia, Mucositis, etc.
Caught between a rock and a hard place. Radiation side effects result from therapy that may be curative or simply buy you more time. What is the head and neck cancer (H&N) survivor to do? Anticipate,
Continue readingFoods that Fight Anemia
You’ve been bone-tired for months and you don’t know why. You are diagnosed with a blood cancer called multiple myeloma and your oncologist tells you that you have anemia. Now you are depressed
Continue readingCancer Side Effects “On the Rise!?”
Cancer side effects are on the rise. First, the population is aging in the United State. Older people means more cancer diagnoses. Second, cancer is being diagnosed earlier. Diagnostic testing such as
Continue readingSPPADE = Inflammation
If you are a cancer survivor, I’m guessing that you are familiar with SPPADE side effects. Most of us are. According to the research linked below, most cancer survivors live with some or all of
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