It's common to have intravenous (through your vein) chemotherapy in a hospital or clinic. Sessions may last 30 minutes to several hours. (Photo Credit: Shutterstock) What Does Chemotherapy Do? The effect of chemotherapy depends on the kind of cancer you have and how far along it is. ...
TC chemo is given intravenously through a catheter (IV) in the arm or hand or through a chemotherapy port. A chemo port is surgically implanted under the skin, usually in the upper chest, and connects to a vein to allow blood draws and chemotherapy treatments without needle sticks. The port...
Countless cancer patients swear by hypnosis, claiming that it helps to manage the pain of chemotherapy, and some former patients credit their recovery to hypnotherapy. The success of hypnotherapy is undeniable, but many doctors argue that the hypnotic trance is not actually responsible for the ...
12 Fun Ways to Exercise (without being miserable) Take regular walks with family, friends, and pets Jump on a mini-trampoline while watching TV Playing with your kids in the pool or at the beach Turn “meeting over coffee” into a walk Housework (yes, it really works) Yoga, tai chi, ...
Another bonus: Getting sweaty is also tied to better outcomes during cancer remission. An April 2020 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found people with breast cancer who followed national physical activity guidelines before they were diagnosed and after chemotherapy treatment...
Another bonus: Getting sweaty is also tied to better outcomes during cancer remission. An April 2020 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found people with breast cancer who followed national physical activity guidelines before they were diagnosed and after chemotherapy treatment...
Both of the quarterback’s parents tested positive. But Brady’s mother, Galynn, who underwent chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer during the 2016 season, developed more mild symptoms. Senior could hardly talk, lift his head or concentrate for more than a few minutes. He spent most of...
I was 13 weeks pregnant and had to decide if I was going to have an abortion and lose the last child the doctor told me I would be able to have or go through an adjusted chemotherapy protocol while pregnant that could possibly increase my risk of dying. My husband and I had a 20-mo...
Although mastectomy is the standard treatment modality for breast cancer patients in Ethiopia, our previous study revealed that one in five patients do not receive the recommended procedure, half due to patient refusal or lack of returning to the hospita
Chemotherapy drugs Blood pressure medications Fix It If you suspect your medicine is lowering your libido, talk to your doctor. “This is where it’s important to work with your doctor to find a type of medication and dose that help you feel well, but also reduce any other sexual side eff...