Receiving a cancer diagnosis as a young adult can be overwhelming. On top of processing treatment plans and survival outcomes, many face a deeply personal and life-altering question: Will I be able to have children in the future? The truth is, some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, can affect fertility. But thanks…
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Gastrointestinal (GI) motility refers to the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. When this process is disrupted, it can lead to a range of uncomfortable and sometimes serious symptoms, such as bloating, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, or difficulty swallowing. To diagnose the root of these symptoms, healthcare providers often turn to…
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Surviving cancer is a monumental achievement, one that often leads to questions about what comes next, including family planning. Many young adults and people of reproductive age who undergo cancer treatment want to know if pregnancy is possible afterward, and if so, what challenges or risks may come with it. This educational article explores the…
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Nausea is one of the most common and distressing symptoms for people undergoing cancer treatment or living with chronic illness. Whether caused by chemotherapy, radiation, medications, or the illness itself, persistent nausea can interfere with eating, sleep, emotional health, and overall quality of life. When traditional anti-nausea medications fall short, many patients and providers have…
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Nausea is an unpleasant sensation that can stem from a wide range of causes, like motion sickness, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, pregnancy, medications, or treatments like chemotherapy. Fortunately, modern medicine offers several types of anti-nausea medications, known as anti-emetics, each tailored to specific causes and mechanisms of nausea. Here is a comprehensive list to the major…
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For many patients, educating themselves on their type of cancer and how it will impact their lives becomes a top priority. Knowledge truly is power and learning how to help our bodies heal in the most beneficial and natural ways are often the most wanted and needed thing to a patient. Below you will find…
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Cancer and neoplasia in our pets are very common. More than half of elderly pets will face cancer, while only some take treatment to attempt to fight the disease. Many are simply too old to handle the treatment load and side effects. Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells or tissues within the body, and…
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At some point in your life, you have most likely experienced nausea and vomiting. Maybe they came together, or maybe you experience both in a myriad of ways, but these common issues are linked to many-an illness. Cancer and cancer treatments like chemotherapy and many of the pill-form treatment medications all lead to very high…
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