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'Chemobrain'
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause problems with cognitive (mental) functions, such as concentration, memory and the ability to multitask. M…
Sleep Disturbances
Cancer treatment can be exhausting and physically depleting. You should be getting an adequate amount of sleep as you undergo treatment, but for many …
Iron Overload
Some patients may need periodic red cell or platelet transfusions to improve blood cell counts and help alleviate symptoms. People who have ongoing tr…
Skin and Nails
Skin Skin-related side effects from cancer treatment include: Dry skin Redness Itchiness Skin lesions Tell your doctor about any c…
Heart, Kidneys, Liver and Lung Function
Some cancer treatments can affect the function of major organs like the heart, kidneys, liver and lungs. Your doctor will monitor you closely for any …
Dental and Oral Complications
Side effects of cancer treatment may cause a variety of problems affecting the mouth, teeth and jaw, and they impact your quality of life. The side ef…
Peripheral Neuropathy
Cancer treatment, or sometimes the disease itself, can cause peripheral neuropathy (PN) — damage to nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which tra…
Pain
A cancer diagnosis does not mean that you will have pain. Still, many people with cancer do have pain at some point. Good pain control is part of prop…
Disease- and Treatment-Related Pain
People with cancer can have pain caused by the cancer itself, its treatment, or both. They may also have pain caused by other health problems that are…
Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies
Integrative medicine (IM) is a form of medical therapy that combines practices and treatments from complementary medicine (yoga, acupuncture and massa…
Types of Complementary Therapies
An integrative healthcare team evaluates the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient and then recommends specific therapies and lifest…
Choosing a Blood Cancer Specialist or a Treatment Center
Taking an active role in making decisions regarding your treatment can have a positive effect on your health and quality of life. One of your first ch…
Choosing a Treatment Center
Selecting a cancer treatment center may depend on several factors including your specific diagnosis, location and insurance coverage. You will want to…
Printable Question Guides
To download or order copies of the Communicating With Your Healthcare Team series, click here. Before you visit your doctor and other healthcare …
Things to Tell Your Doctor Before Treatment
Whenever your doctor prescribes a treatment, tell him or her if: You've taken the drug before (even if you had no unusual reaction) You had an…
Normal Blood and Marrow
Blood is the main transport system in the body. It is the liquid that flows through a person’s arteries and veins. It carries oxygen and nutrients to …
The Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system is part of our immune system, which helps protect against disease and infection. Parts of our lymphatic system include: Lym…
Preparing for Tests
It's common to feel some stress or anxiety about having a test or receiving results. Discuss any concerns you may have with your doctor and ask questi…
Who's Who on Your Healthcare Team
A number of healthcare professionals are involved with your care. Your team may include: Radiologists — doctors trained to read imaging studies…
Understanding Blood Counts
Blood cell counts give your doctor important clues about the state of your health before, during and after treatment. Blood counts alone can't determi…
Imaging Tests
Imaging or radiology tests pass different forms of energy (x-rays, sound waves, radioactive particles or magnetic fields) through your body, creating …
Lymph Node Biopsy
A lymph node biopsy detects cancer cells in lymph nodes and confirms a lymphoma diagnosis. Surgery is used to obtain all or part of a lymph node (or s…
Fely
Hello, my name is Fely Agustin, I am 38 years old and a mother to two teenagers. One is going to be a freshman in college and another a freshman in hi…
Lumbar Puncture
A lumbar puncture — also known as a spinal tap — is used to collect the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord to detect dise…
Urine Test
A urine test, also called a urinalysis, measures levels of proteins, blood cells and chemicals in the urine. This test can provide information about h…