Archive for the ‘Cancer’ Category
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER GUIDE: IMPACT OF CANCER ON SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Although it is easy to blame ‘cancer’ for everything that is amiss in one’s life after treatment is finished, it must be recognized that sexual activity and intimacy may be disrupted, in most cases for a short time, after surgery or treatment.Some women are hesitant to resume normal patterns of intercourse due to a lack [...]
COPING WITH SIDE-EFFECTS OF DIET THERAPY FOR CANCER: NAUSEA
Nausea, with or without vomiting, is a common side-effect of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and biological therapy. The disease itself, or other conditions unrelated to your cancer or treatment, may also cause nausea. Whatever the cause, nausea can keep the patient from getting enough food and needed nutrients. Some ideas that may be helpful are [...]
PRIVATE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH BREAST CANCER: ADMISSION TO HOSPITAL.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION Admission to hospital When you arrive at the hospital, the receptionist will contact the admissions department, and a ward receptionist will come to collect you. If you are paying for your stay in hospital yourself, you will probably be asked to pay your bill in advance at this stage if you have [...]
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