One evening several years ago, MiKaela Olson, D.N.P., sat on her porch with a neighbor and spoke firmly and frankly to her as both a friend and a professional. Olsen, a Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center clinical nurse specialist, was concerned. The neighbor, a mother of two young children, had breast cancer and was strongly(...)
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4 Tips to Reduce Hair Loss
Posted by Michelle Potter | Issues & Perspectives, treatmentSome types of chemotherapy damage cells that cause hair growth. For some patients, losing their hair is one of the most emotional and upsetting parts of undergoing treatment. The good news is that hair almost always grows back 2 to 3 months after chemo is over. Since it usually takes about one or two weeks(...)
Jun 2, 2011 No comments
7 Surprising Ways to Manage Chemo Side Effects
Posted by Michelle Potter | treatmentChemotherapy, designed to kill fast-growing cancer cells, can also affect healthy cells – in fact damaged healthy cells cause side effects during your chemo. Here are 7 surprising ways to manage side effects during chemo treatment: 1. Rest doesn’t always help you fight fatigue. Exercise has been shown to reduce fatigue, but you may need(...)
Apr 21, 2011 2 comments