Posts tagged self care
Maintaining Your Looks During Chemotherapy

Every year more than an estimated 1.8 million people in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer always takes its toll on patients’ looks, not necessarily in the form of the disease itself but in the side-effects of treatment. “It is vital for people to know that there are various things that they can do to fight these side effects,” says Dr. Singhal.

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Exercise Guidelines For Cancer Patients

 If cancer patients have been newly diagnosed with the disease or are undergoing treatment, it's essential that they take proper care of themselves. Researches show that one of the most reliable ways to do this is to stay physically active. Exercise individually as further therapy for patients undergoing cancer treatment has been well-studied and linked with many advantages.

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4 best gifts for men undergoing chemotherapy or radiation

From the instant we hear that someone we know or care about has been diagnosed with cancer, the first thing that appears in our mind is a want to help them. Giving a considerate gift is one of the several ways you can show care to a loved one going through cancer treatment.


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Don’t Hide Your Scars - Your Healing Journey Matters

Cancer 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. 


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Self Care For Cancer Patients During Vacations

If a person has an early stage cancer and is getting chemotherapy to prevent a recurrence, oncologists usually follow established treatment protocols closely because there are clear data to support those protocols. Dr. Shyamali Singhal encourages patients with more advanced cancers to talk with their oncologists about what they want in the months and years ahead.

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