I have multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer. I do not think I should feel proud of that. I am not sure pride and cancer belong in the same sentence. Cancer came without warning. At first, I felt tired. Then I felt worn down. Before long, my body began to lose ground. A long time…
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There are many reasons someone may fear going into a cancer treatment center. Treatment can bring physical and emotional stress, including nausea, tiredness, and hair loss. It can also take a lot of time and change daily life in ways that feel overwhelming. These concerns are tied to side effects. Side effects are real, they are common, and they should be discussed honestly.
There are many reasons someone may fear going into a cancer treatment center. Treatment can bring physical and emotional stress, including nausea, tiredness, and hair loss. It can also take a lot of time and change daily life in ways that feel overwhelming. These concerns are tied to side effects. Side effects are real, they…
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What a Port Is and How to Care for It During Cancer Treatment
A port is a small device placed under the skin, usually in the chest, to give treatment, draw blood, or do both. It can make cancer treatment easier on your body because it cuts down on repeated needle sticks. A port has two parts, a small chamber under the skin and a thin tube that…
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Understanding Curative vs Palliative Care in Plain English
A diagnosis can change the air in a room. Then come the medical words, fast and heavy, and two of them often land hard: curative and palliative. If you have heard these terms while navigating a serious illness or a terminal illness, you might wonder what they say about your future. Do they mean hope…
Read moreNeulasta Bone Pain Relief That Helps You Sleep
Some nights, the shot that protects you from infection is the same thing that keeps you awake. If you’re dealing with bone pain after Neulasta, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not weak for feeling worn down by it. Cancer treatment already asks enough of your body. When pegfilgrastim-induced bone pain settles into your back,…
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