Puede experimentar cambios físicos y emocionales durante el tratamiento y después de este. Estos pueden afectar su deseo y capacidad para tener relaciones sexuales. Incluso los tratamientos que no están dirigidos a los órganos reproductivos pueden afectar lo siguiente:
la imagen corporal;
el estado de ánimo;
el nivel de energía;
el sentido de bienestar.
TeMaya Eatmon’s friendship with a fellow breast cancer patient inspired her in ways she never imagined possible. Learn how heartbreaking loss led to a life-changing role as an advocate.
The mouth is a complex body part, and cancer treatment can affect it. Here are some tips for oral hygiene and keeping your mouth healthy before and during treatment.
In this podcast from the ASCO Educational Book, Dr. Judith A. Paice discusses the risks and benefits of using opioids for pain caused by cancer and its treatment.
Music therapists provide personalized music-based interventions to address patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs.
Stretching and strengthening are essential to a strong recovery after cancer treatment. Cancer Exercise Specialist Carol Michaels shares how to do them safely.
Acupuncture continues to grow in popularity, but is this form of traditional Chinese medicine safe and effective during and after cancer treatment? Dr. Scott Ling writes about what it is and how it is used to manage symptoms for people with cancer.
In this month’s From the Editor’s Desk, Dr. Schapira writes about why individualized pain management is essential for a person’s quality of life and well-being.
Many people have pain during and after cancer treatment. It may help to know that cancer pain can usually be treated successfully. Learn about causes of pain and how it can be managed.
