Radiation therapy uses carefully controlled high-energy X-rays or other forms of ionizing radiation to damage the DNA inside cancer cells. Once cancer cells can no longer divide and reproduce, they gradually die, and the body naturally removes them over time. Unlike chemotherapy, which travels throughout the body, radiation therapy is considered a local treatment, meaning…
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Chemotherapy is one of the most effective tools available for treating many forms of cancer. By targeting rapidly dividing cancer cells, chemotherapy can slow disease progression, eliminate cancer, and improve survival outcomes. However, these powerful treatments can also weaken the body’s natural defenses against infection. Among the most serious complications cancer patients may face during…
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Along with choosing the right products, a few changes to your ostomy care routine may help reduce moisture-related problems. Prepare the skin carefully before applying a new pouch Apply the barrier correctly After positioning the barrier, press it gently but firmly against the skin, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Some products benefit from gentle warming with…
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Sexual trauma can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life, including their sense of safety, self-worth, emotional well-being, relationships, and ability to experience intimacy. For those who have experienced sexual assault, sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, or other forms of unwanted sexual experiences, the effects may continue long after the traumatic event has ended.…
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People living with metastatic pancreatic cancer may experience symptoms from the cancer itself, complications caused by its spread, side effects from treatment, or a combination of all three. Symptoms can change over time, so it is important to tell the healthcare team about new problems rather than assuming they are an unavoidable part of the…
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When people think about chemotherapy, they often picture the most visible side effects: hair loss, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. While these effects are certainly real and can be difficult to endure, they represent only part of the story. Many cancer patients discover that some of the most challenging consequences of chemotherapy are the ones that…
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This week’s chemo for week two (02.03.2026) went well, although my labs have shown my liver is not well. But no reactions to the Taxol or Carbo at this point. And other labs and visible changes show my body is soopin’ up the chemo & pushing out white blood cells as it should be. Protein…
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As I write the update for this week, I am uncomfortable and in quite a bit of pain after having my port installed Thursday evening. It would seem true that days 3-4 are the worst after installation, especially when it’s installed on the side you sleep on, throwing off all ability to find peace while…
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