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Cancer Survivors and the Art of Napping

February 8th 2019

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

My animals have taught me how to accept aging and managing the side-effects of chemo with dignity, as well as how to enjoy naps without feeling guilty.

Lymphedema Awareness

January 30th 2019

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

Lymphedema can occur years after cancer, but exercise and lymphatic massages can help relieve symptoms.

One of These Legs Is Not Like the Other

January 30th 2019

By Sarah DeBord

I vaguely knew what lymphedema was, and assumed it was something that only happened to breast cancer patients. But you know what they say about making assumptions.

Fatigue, Chemo Brain and Other Cancer Symptoms

January 27th 2019

By Brielle Benyon

One expert discusses how cancer and its treatments can have many lasting side effects on patients, from depression to peripheral neuropathy.

Cancer and Peripheral Neuropathy

January 26th 2019

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I keep fumbling and dropping lids to water bottles and other items. When I climb the stairs to my apartment, I often feel like I am going to fall backwards and grab the rail. If I go out in the cold air, my fingers tingle for hours afterwards. What in the world is wrong with me?

Loneliness, Social Constraints May Increase Cancer Symptom Burden

January 23rd 2019

By Brielle Benyon

Loneliness may play a key role in an individual’s social constraints following a cancer diagnosis and its treatment, which in turn, may worsen symptom burden, according to recent research.

Insomnia and Cancer

January 22nd 2019

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

I am a person who always was able to sleep and would generally be out before my head ever hit the pillow. Now I found myself tossing and turning for hours at a time.

Cold Weather Tips For Peripheral Neuropathy

January 21st 2019

By Martha Carlson

Winter can aggravate this chemotherapy side effect that causes hands and feet to feel numb, tingly and painful.

Staying Vigilant to Manage Treatment-Related Side Effects in Kidney Cancer

January 14th 2019

By Brielle Benyon

Treatment side effects are typically manageable for patients with metastatic kidney cancer, but patients must have open communication with their health care team about them.

Lymphedema Care During Winter Months

January 14th 2019

By Bonnie Annis

Limbs affected by lymphedema require specialized care, but during months where temperatures can be extreme, a little extra effort is necessary.