Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can be a challenging time for cancer patients and their loved ones. Many wonder about intimacy during treatment. You can still engage in hugging and kissing while undergoing chemotherapy. These forms of physical affection are generally safe and can provide comfort and emotional support at a time when you need it most. Let’s take

Infusion reactions to chemotherapy can be very scary. These reactions typically occur during or shortly after receiving chemotherapy through an IV. You may experience symptoms like fever, chills, rash, or difficulty breathing. While alarming, most reactions are mild and manageable. The risk of experiencing another infusion reaction varies, but premedications and slowing down the infusion

Dealing with chemotherapy can be tough, especially when side effects like hand-foot syndrome (HFS), also known as palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, come into play. This condition affects the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet, causing redness, swelling, and sometimes pain. You’ll need to use a combination of topical medications and make some lifestyle

I used to go through this list of side effects from chemo with patients, including risks of severe infections, need for blood transfusions and hospitalization. I get to the end and the patient asks: ‘Will I lose my hair?’ It doesn’t matter if the patient is a man or woman. People like their hair. It’s