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Sound Advice

How do I reduce the risk of infection during chemotherapy?

My partner is undergoing chemotherapy. What can I do to reduce her risk of infection while she is immunocompromised? JIM BOONYARATANAKORNKIT: Cancer and cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, can impair immune function, which can make people more susceptible to getting viruses or other infections. There is a spectrum of risk. Not all chemotherapy drugs dampen […]

Healthy Habits

Healing Aroma

Lavender can help mitigate cancer side effects.

by Jen Tota McGivney

Healthy Habits

Sleep Well

Cancer treatment makes getting a full night’s rest challenging, but good sleep habits can help.

by Tyler Santora

Your Cancer Guide

Thriving as a Survivor

Learn to live well in the years after cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Chemotherapy Linked to Hearing Loss in Adults

Get your hearing checked periodically if you will be undergoing chemotherapy with neurotoxic effects.

by Sandra Gordon

The Pain of Grief

People affected by cancer often experience intense feelings of loss when those around them die of the disease.

by Charlotte Huff

Forward Look

Tailoring Care for Older Patients

Geriatric assessment minimizes toxic effects of treatment for older patients with advanced cancer.

by Carolyn Bernhardt

Your Cancer Guide

Marking Cancer Milestones

Find unique ways to honor significant dates as you move forward after cancer treatment.

by Hester Hill Schnipper

Forward Look

Breast Cancer and Heart Health

Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer are at greater risk for developing high blood pressure and diabetes, common risk factors for heart disease.

by Kendall K. Morgan