Managing side effects like chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), can be challenging and painful. This condition affects up to 60% of people receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy and can significantly impact quality of life. But what if there was a simple, non-invasive way to potentially reducen CIPN symptoms? Enter the Quell device.
Read MorePracticing self-care is an absolute must for everybody. Now that summer is approaching, incorporating self-care into our daily routines has become a little bit easier. But, in stressful or challenging times, our previously adopted self-care strategies can prove ineffective. New situations sometimes require new solutions.
Read MoreWhen the body is challenged by various pathogens, the inherent immune system initiates a series of actions to recognize the specific molecules and uprise a defense against the intruders. When it comes to cancer immunotherapy, much of the focus has been on the adaptive immune system, especially the T cell that is able to precisely target and eradicate tumor cells. This is why it’s so important to raise awareness of immunotherapy.
Read MoreRadiation therapy plays an important role in treating cancer. Like medications, radiation therapy can also cause possible side effects. Some of these side effects happen on the skin. Moisturizing is very important. Dr. Shyamali Singhal recommends hydrating products.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is in full-swing, and there is a lot to talk about. Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer affecting men in the United States and there are more than 2 million survivors of prostate cancer across the country.
Read MoreProperly dealing with the stress of cancer diagnosis and treatment is an essential part of the recovery process. Find out how to develop the knowledge and tools to overcome stress as a cancer patient.
Read MoreCancer is the ultimate wake-up call. Not only that the patient's body is sick, but their spirit as well. Dr. Shyamali Singhal knows that a diagnosis of cancer is devastating, but it can also be an enormous opportunity to achieve true healing.
Trauma that involved physical injuries or disease, can affect the way cancer patients interact with people around them. To overcome this, it is crucial for cancer patients to have a support system to help them through these hard times in their lives.
Read MoreCancer during pregnancy is not very common. Cancer itself rarely affects the growing baby directly. Dr. Shyamali Singhal said we expect that the number of women diagnosed with cancer while pregnant will increase in years to come.
We are safe to say that the first step for a cancer patient's recovery is finding the right physician for themselves. This takes into account the definition of health and our goals for healing and wellness. The best physician is one who shares our perspective on health so that they can give us guidance and recommendations that are in accordance with how cancer patient wants to care for their body.
Meeting new partners can be a challenge, even for people who are in perfect health. This is much harder for cancer patients, who are trying to balance dating and demanding therapy schedules.
Targeted cancer therapy drugs sometimes have side effects. Symptoms are various, from rashes and even blisters, with skin feeling sunburned and itchy, to fragile and weak nails and hair loss. Relieving those side effects can aid cancer patients recovery after the treatment. Dr. Singhal, Oncologist, recommends using Chemo Companions skin, nail and hair care products, to ease the unpleasant symptoms.
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