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Navigating the Benefits, Access to Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer

July 13th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Palliative care can benefit patients with advanced cancer by integrating advanced care planning, pain and symptom management and counseling, among other aspects.

Heart-Related Toxicities May Still Occur in AYAs With Kidney Cancer

July 11th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Adolescents and young adults undergoing VEGF treatment for nonmetastatic, high-risk renal cell carcinoma may still experience heart-related conditions like left ventricular systolic dysfunction and high blood pressure.

Inflammation May Affect Depression, Activity, Regardless of Cancer

July 10th 2023

While inflammation may not be associated with certain cancer-related symptoms, it can impact depression and physical activity levels in anyone, recent research showed.

Cryotherapy During Chemo for Breast Cancer May Reduce Neuropathy

July 4th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Cryotherapy may reduce the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy with paclitaxel and nab-paclitaxel, according to recent findings from an analysis.

Cannabis Helped a Survivor Maintain Weight, Be Pain Free During Chemo

July 3rd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Kim Stuck credits her cannabis use to the fact that she maintained her weight, was able to work out and was not in pain during breast cancer treatment.

Beau’s Lines: Another Cancer Side Effect They Don’t Tell You About

June 29th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

After chemo treatment, my nails were like tree trunks — showing ages and environmental stress with ridges.

Survivor Says Cannabis Use ‘Was the Best Thing’ During Cancer

June 27th 2023

By Alex Biese

Kim Stuck, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, says she "couldn’t even imagine not having cannabis during that time."

Runny Nose: Another Unexpected Side Effect from Cancer Treatment

June 26th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

Lymphoma treatment came with a number of unexpected side effects for me, including a runny nose.

The ‘New Normal’ of Food After Chemo

June 17th 2023

By Doris Helene White

While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.

Chemo Side Effects They Don’t Always Tell You About

June 13th 2023

By John Smelcer, PhD, CAGS

When starting chemotherapy, I was expecting hair and weight loss, but was caught off guard when my mouth began to hurt.