Taste and smell changes are common before, during, and after cancer treatment. These changes are often caused by the location of the cancer, chemotherapy or other medications, as well as changes in saliva or tissues in the mouth during certain types of radiation treatment. Many people experience taste or even the desire for certain foods…
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Don’t let cancer stop you from seeing the world. When you have cancer, you may be tempted drop everything to cross a destination off your bucket list or perhaps you need to travel for treatment itself. Here are some tips to ensure you travel safely: Talk to your doctor before you travel. They will let…
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People sometimes develop what is called chemo brain or brain fog during or after treatment. Chemo brain is a cognitive change where patients can be more forgetful, have difficulty focusing, may be slower to respond and have trouble finding words. This can be caused by chemotherapy, radiation, or the cancer itself. These symptoms can fade…
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Fatigue is perhaps the most common symptom cancer patients experience. You might be asking yourself, “If I am done with all of my treatments and am cancer free, why am I so tired?” It is normal to experience fatigue during treatment and for a period following treatment as you recover from surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation….
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Rehabilitation isn’t only for older people or those who are recovering from injuries. Rehabilitation can benefit you in many ways through physical, occupational and speech therapies. During the course of your cancer journey, you may experience a lot of changes, some physical and some mental. Specialized cancer rehabilitation can help assist you in moving forward…
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