After cancer treatment, life isn’t the same as before. Pain, fatigue, depression and other symptoms may continue for months or years.
As the Healthy Balance editor, I thought we published some particularly great research and health articles this year. Check out 20 of my favorites — my personal top stories of 2019.
Since HIV and cancer treatment may both weaken your immune system, how does that affect your plan? Here's what you need to know.
Each year, only about a thousand people are diagnosed with large granular lymphocyte leukemia (LGLL). A rare disease like this presents challenges because there’s no standard treatment protocol.
While dealing with cancer treatment, you may find yourself contending with an unexpected side effect: disappearing friendships or otherwise changing relationships. You finally worked up the courage to tell your friends, and maybe even post on Facebook about your diagnosis. But after you read through the comments of love and…
Take care of the skin on your head after you lose your hair to chemo. Check these tips for bald head maintenance to avoid burning or damaging your skin.
Lately, there has been talk about the link between alkaline water and cancer, and you may be wondering if you should start adding this type of water to your diet.
Regaining your strength after chemo is an essential part of the recovery process. Read on for ways to incorporate strength training into your routine.
While long-term exposure to the sun’s harmful rays can pose health risks, going through chemotherapy can make your skin even more sensitive to the sun.
Can you donate an organ or blood if you've had cancer? If you're living with cancer or have a history of cancer, what are organ and blood donor disqualifications and qualifications? Here's what you need to know.
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