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The survivorship stage of your journey occurs when you’ve finally reached the end of treatment, and you’re ready to focus on life post-cancer.  Maybe you’ve had a successful surgery.  Perhaps your chemotherapy or radiation treatments are finally over.  Maybe you’ve even done all three.  Whatever the case, you’re finally through with cancer treatment, and ready…

Skin and nail changes are a common side effect of cancer treatment that can typically be managed with some advanced preparation and special attention to these areas while going through treatment. Your oncology team will guide you on what you’re most likely to experience based on the treatment(s) planned. Keep reading for more information on…

Cancer and cancer treatments can cause a variety of side effects, including changes in your sexual life. While we can’t answer every question, we hope to provide you with enough information that will help you feel confident in talking with your partner and your cancer care team about intimacy and sex. During and after cancer…

Not all cancer patients experience pain as a result of their treatments. However, if you have pain from either the cancer itself or the treatments, you know that it affects every aspect of your life. You may find: Normal daily activities, such as sitting, standing, walking, getting to the bathroom, getting dressed, and other common…

Nausea and vomiting are potential side effects of many cancer treatments, affecting approximately 80% of cancer patients. Feeling like you’re going to throw up and/or actually vomiting make life with cancer much more difficult. Thankfully, there is good news: nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatment can be controlled and even prevented. Causes of Nausea…