living with cancer (Page 4)

[caption id="attachment_16139" align="alignright" width="350"] Most blood cancers happen in people 60 or older.[/caption] There’s a lot more to your blood than meets the eye, especially if you’re over 50. Blood (hematologic) cancer is a broad term used to describe cancers of the blood. Blood contains red blood cells that carry…

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.

Cancer patients and their caregivers deal with emotions they'd never felt before the cancer journey. Feelings fluctuate constantly, especially with the stages of disease. Be mindful of where you are emotionally so you can get the support you need.

Dealing with cancer is hard on you and those around you. Cancer and divorce don’t necessarily correlate, but it can feel like the disease brought about the end. If you’re dealing with divorce during cancer treatment, you have a whole new layer of challenges. Cancer tends to intensify problems already…

Chemo rash is temporary and usually clears up quickly after chemotherapy treatment has ended. These tips can help alleviate the irritation.

If your loved one or friend is going to chemotherapy treatments, it’s helpful to volunteer to accompany him or her to the visit. You can simply offer to drive to and from the appointment, or you can make chemo a bit more tolerable for your friend. To best equip you…

Going through cancer treatment can feel stressful. You might want to drink alcohol to manage. But will drinking hurt your chances to heal? Find out the risks.