Side Effect Management
Beau’s Lines: Another Cancer Side Effect They Don’t Tell You About
After chemo treatment, my nails were like tree trunks — showing ages and environmental stress with ridges.
Survivor Says Cannabis Use ‘Was the Best Thing’ During Cancer
Kim Stuck, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, says she "couldn’t even imagine not having cannabis during that time."
Runny Nose: Another Unexpected Side Effect from Cancer Treatment
Lymphoma treatment came with a number of unexpected side effects for me, including a runny nose.
The ‘New Normal’ of Food After Chemo
While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.
Chemo Side Effects They Don’t Always Tell You About
When starting chemotherapy, I was expecting hair and weight loss, but was caught off guard when my mouth began to hurt.
Starting Chemotherapy: Balancing Knowledge With Naïveté
Sure, knowledge is power, but there’s comfort in naïveté, too, when it comes to expectations for cancer care.
Acupuncture Reduced Bladder Cancer Pain, Urinary Symptoms
Acupuncture reduced pain “in a very significant way” and urinary symptoms for patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer who were undergoing BCG therapy.
Cancer Treatments — and Its Long-term Effects — Are Like a Bar Fight
As it turned out, I didn't have to die from my long-term cancer side effects. I only had to feel like I was about to for long enough for the medical profession to finally take notice.
My Reluctance to Use Marijuana During Cancer Treatment
Growing up, I thought that only “bad boys” used marijuana, but after my cancer diagnosis, my perception slowly changed.
Life With Cancer: Am I Sick, Lazy or Just Plain Tired?
Sometimes I feel lazy and berate myself instead of admitting that I am ill.