Cancer: Managing Fatigue

Extreme tiredness, called fatigue, is common. It can be caused by worry, lack of sleep, or low appetite. Fatigue can also be a sign of anemia, a shortage of red blood cells. Read on for some tips to help you feel better.

Cancer Care- Controlling Diarrhea

A common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is diarrhea. This is when you have loose, watery stools or pass stool more often than usual. To help limit this problem, try these tips.

Cancer Care- Controlling Constipation

Difficulty passing stool (constipation) is a common side effect of chemotherapy and pain medicine. It can also occur if you're not getting enough exercise and nourishment. These tips can help.

Understanding Heel Pain

Your heel is the back part of your foot. A band of tissue called the plantar fascia connects the heel bone to the bones in the ball of your foot. When you feel pain in the bottom of your heel, the plantar fascia may be inflamed.

What Are Neuromas of the Foot

When a nerve in the ball of the foot becomes pinched, it swells and becomes painful. The painful, swollen nerve is called a neuroma.

What Is Emphysema?

Emphysema is a type of lung disease. It limits the movement of air into and out of your lungs, making it harder to breathe.