Caring for a loved one with a serious disease can be both a deeply rewarding and stressful experience. Use the tips and information below to help you through the process. Give yourself and your loved one time to adjust to the diagnosis. A positive attitude is beneficial for you and your loved one. Giving care […]
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Living with a serious disease is not easy. Try these 25 practical tips to help you throughout your treatment. Adopt a fighting spirit. It’s okay to discourage false cheerfulness and to share how you’re feeling. Seek support from your family and friends. As a member of your health care team, learn about your disease and […]
Living with a serious disease is not easy. Try these 25 practical tips to help you throughout your treatment. Adopt a fighting spirit. It’s okay to discourage false cheerfulness and to share how you’re feeling. Seek support from your family and friends. As a member of your health care team, learn about your disease and ask […]
Cancer is a genetic disease—that is, cancer is caused by certain changes to genes that control the way our cells function, especially how they grow and divide. These changes include mutations in the DNA that makes up our genes. Genetic changes that increase cancer risk can be inherited from our parents if the changes are present in germ cells, […]
Conventional cancer treatments have been through a rigorous testing process to see how safe and effective they are. New treatments are first tested in laboratories and then on large groups of people in what is called a clinical trial. The strongest evidence comes from clinical trials that involve two groups of people. One group is […]
The end of cancer treatment does not mean the end of seeing your cancer care team. Long-term follow-up visits and tests will likely continue for many more years. You’ll also need routine check-ups and health screenings. Here are some things you can do and things you should know. You already know that having cancer costs […]
Managing your health care records can be complicated, especially if you’re juggling information from several different medical providers and other sources, such as pharmacies. But keeping copies of your records and knowing how to find them is an important way to improve the quality of care you receive, especially if you change doctors. Why should […]
Most eating-related side effects of cancer treatments go away after treatment ends. Sometimes side effects like poor appetite, dry mouth, change in taste or smell, trouble swallowing, or weight changes last for some time. If this happens to you, talk to your cancer care team and work out a plan to deal with the problem. As you begin to feel better, you may […]
The end of treatment can be both stressful and exciting. You’ll be relieved to finish treatment, yet it’s hard not to worry about cancer coming back. This is very common among people who have had cancer. For years after treatment ends, you’ll need to see your doctor for follow-up. These visits may include physical exams […]
Radiation therapy can damage healthy body tissues in or near the area being treated, which can cause side effects. Many people worry about this part of their cancer treatment. Before treatment, talk with your cancer care team about what you might expect. You need to take special care of yourself to protect your health during […]
