Managing Treatment
Symptoms, side effects, and what may help.
Hair loss during chemotherapy
Some chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss, usually temporary, with several ways to prepare and cope.
4 min readManaging fatigue during treatment
Cancer-related fatigue is common during chemotherapy and radiation, and often doesn't fully resolve with rest alone.
4 min readManaging menopausal symptoms during treatment
Chemotherapy, ovarian suppression, and hormone therapy can all bring on or worsen menopausal symptoms, with care-team-guided ways to manage them.
4 min readManaging nausea during chemotherapy
Nausea from chemotherapy is often manageable with anti-nausea medication and some day-to-day adjustments.
4 min readUnderstanding neuropathy
Neuropathy is nerve-related tingling or numbness that can be a side effect of some chemotherapy drugs.
4 min readUnderstanding neutropenia
Neutropenia is a drop in a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection, and can be a chemotherapy side effect.
4 min readManaging mouth sores
Some cancer treatments can cause mouth sores or dryness, which oral care habits can help manage.
3 min readSkin changes during radiation
Radiation can cause redness, dryness, or peeling in the treated area, similar to a sunburn.
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