Women may experience changes to their menstrual cycle while undergoing chemotherapy. PMS and periods during chemo may become irregular or unbearable, but there are tips you can follow to make them more manageable.
Almost 90% of adults show signs of a current or past Epstein-Barr virus infection. While it usually doesn't lead to another serious concern, EBV has connections to certain cancers, including breast cancer.
Even when you’re a full-fledged adult, hearing a parent has cancer is devastating. Depending on your relationship, you may feel a flood of emotions. No matter what emotions come forth, what you’re feeling is both natural and manageable.
Read the remarkable story of a family's history of kidney transplants, focused ultrasound as a treatment option for essential tremor, the recovery of actor Mark Ruffalo from a rare brain tumor and more in the latest issue of Vim & Vigor.
Probiotics are good bacteria that live in your intestines. Foods like yogurt have live cultures that keep your immune system healthy. Add probiotics to your diet to reap their benefits, which include potential cancer prevention.
The latest UVA research, Jan 2017: Obamacare's impact on cancer screening, new treatment for dry eye, reducing pain and opioid use, and more.
During cancer treatment, it’s common to feel like you need a break from medicine. Using essential oils for cancer side effects may help you feel better without more prescriptions.
Clinical trials are scientific studies that test the effectiveness of a treatment, device or drug. Although many are hesitant to consider participating, new treatments wouldn't become available to patients without the trial process.
I’ve always thought that I had fairly healthy, normal skin — some mild eczema, but nothing serious or obvious. But one winter day, I was in a natural foods store picking out shampoo, and a vendor who had a table nearby stopped me.
Listening is the first step to understanding a loved one's choice to refuse cancer treatment. If you have a loved one refusing cancer treatment, begin by talking and listening to the reasons why.
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