Chemotherapy can be an effective tool to treat cancer. But it can also cause side effects. Depending on how serious your side effects are, your provider might delay your chemo treatment for a short time. Read on to learn more.
When your loved one has cancer, a time might come when it can no longer be controlled. In that case, your loved one will stop testing and treatment. The focus will turn to giving your loved one comfort and emotional support, and planning what comes next.
You may need to travel away from home to get the cancer care that’s best for you. So it might make sense to find a place to stay nearby while getting treatment. Here's a look at some housing assistance programs that help families like yours find a home away from home during treatment.
Having the right providers in place will keep you healthy and ready to tackle your future.
It’s difficult when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. But you can play a vital role in helping them get through treatment, no matter where they are in their journey.
Targeted therapy is a form of treatment that uses medicines to “target” specific proteins that help cancer cells grow and spread. It doesn’t harm normal cells.
Your healthcare provider may suggest this treatment if the cancer has spread beyond your kidney or comes back after other treatment.
Taking care of a family member who is sick can be tough, especially when you also have to work. The good news is that there is a law called the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) that can help caregivers.
Depending on your cancer and treatment plan, you may be able to keep going to school. Or you may need to take time off for your health.
The truth is that life after cancer will be different, maybe even challenging in unexpected ways. Here are some tips to help you navigate this next chapter.