Bacteria in the mouth is what gives off a bad smell. Bacteria multiplies quickly in a dry environment, which is why dry mouth and chemo bad breath go hand-in-hand. If you suffer from nausea or vomiting, this can also make it difficult to maintain fresh breath. Besides staying hydrated, ...
What are the risks of IT chemo?IT chemo may cause a headache, fever, nausea, or vomiting. It may also cause your eyes to be sensitive to light. Spinal fluid may leak from the LP site. Your nerves or spinal cord may be damaged during an LP. If you have an Ommaya reservoir, it ...
The carbonation in Carbonated drinks isnt what is bad for you. I am so sick of hearing it. Carbonated beverages can be good for you. Especially for nausea and headaches. Reply March 14, 2016 at 12:39 AM While I believe the 10 items could help prevent cancer, there was no proof or ...
The side effects vary from person to person, even if you have the same type of cancer and get the same treatment as someone else. Some of the most common issues are: Fatigue Vomiting Nausea Diarrhea Hair loss Mouth sores Pain Chemotherapy can sometimes cause long-lasting side effects, like ...
Nausea can be difficult to describe as it is a very uncomfortable feeling. It can be associated with the urge to vomit or distaste for food. It is very important to know what causes your nausea as many factors can contribute on its occurrence. Seek medical help when you think your ...
Chemo-induced flushing is just one more chemo side effect to be aware of and possibly ask about. Depending on the drugs used and how your body reacts, some will experience it, and some will not. Like usual, if you know something might happen, it’s not quite as frightening if and whe...
Chemo side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. You can also get infections more easily. You can take medicine to help with some of these problems. Most of these side effects peak 3 to 5 days after you get chemo and go away after your treatment ends, though some last...
Well, I’ve broken on through – the first of four chemo sessions (with week three OFF), session one ostensibly the worst! Or at least the longest… 0730 to 0430yesterday (Tuesday). Two different flavors, plus the anti-nausea meds (which had the worst of the side-effects thus far!) ...
Thankfully theside effects of my current “chemo cocktail” are not too bad. Seriously,they’re not. But poison is poison – usually nausea starts to hit within15 minutes after the infusion. I spend the rest of my Tuesday first on anacupuncture bed (I can’t explain it scientifically,but...
She battled her cancer and the accompanying chemotherapy, bone pain, nausea, exhaustion, and so many other miseries and indignities…with a grace and power that was breathtaking for her family to witness firsthand. At one particularly hard time, Scott asked Cindi in the middle of the night, ...