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Category Archives for side effects ID and prevention
Cancer Clinical Trials- Heart Failure?
Cancer clinical trials are said to be the “gold standard” for developing new therapies for cancer patients. Unfortunately, study after study documents deficiencies, bias, and other failings
Continue readingAcupuncture for sciatica
Is acupuncture for sciatica effective? I am a long-term cancer survivor who underwent a lot of radiation during my active therapies in ’94 and ’95. As a result, I have, among other side effects,
Continue readingTherapy-induced Heart Damage Among Breast Cancer
Therapy-induced heart damage among breast cancer survivors is a true long-term and/or late stage side effect according to the study linked below. I say this because only a small fraction of breast cancer
Continue readingManaging Oral Mucositis
Managing oral mucositis isn’t easy. According to research, 90% of all head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemo and radiation develop this side effect. As a cancer survivor who underwent radiation
Continue readingHemorrhagic Cystitis in Pediatric Cancer
According to the research linked below, hemorrhagic cystitis in pediatric cancer patients who undergo a hematopoietic stem cell transplant occurs about 25% of the time if the patient undergoes an allogenic
Continue readingLong-Term Support for Cancer Survivors
Long-term support for cancer survivors is not just about screening and regular check-ups. Numerous studies document both the risks and benefits from screening for all cancers. And there are many risks
Continue readingAtrial Fibrillation with Antioxidants
I manage my atrial fibrillation with antioxidants. Not exclusively antioxidants but nutrition and supplementation are the foundation for my AF care day-in, day-out. I am a long-term cancer survivor.
Continue readingAortic Aneurysm Repair
I am a long-term cancer survivor. I developed chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy in late 2010 . Since then I began undergoing annual echocardiograms. I have noticed both my aortic root and my descending
Continue readingChemothereapy-induced Cardiomyopathy- Metoprolol
I am a long-term cancer survivor who developed a late stage side effect called “chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy (CIC).” In short, cardiotoxic chemotherapy given to me in ’95 to treat
Continue readingChemotherapy-Induced Cardiomyopathy- How Big is the Problem?
My personal belief is that chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy is a large and growing problem for cancer patients- especially pediatric and AYA cancer survivors. Let me tell you why. Conventional oncology
Continue readingEmpower Your Return: Steps to Reclaim Your Career After Illness
Embarking on a journey back into the workforce to reclaim your career after battling a long-term illness may seem formidable yet it is entirely within reach with a structured approach. This guide offers
Continue readingChildhood Cancer Survivors Late Effects?
It shouldn’t come as any surprise that many childhood cancer survivors don’t test for late effects. I say this because, as a long-term cancer survivor, the prospect of treatment-induced late
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