Am I allowed to blame Covid-19 for the unfortunate change to my body mass index over the past year? I think it’s warranted! Yes, I know I’ve been responsible for putting food into my own mouth regularly. And I realize I could possibly have pushed a little harder to get more exercise. But wait! Hear…… Continue reading The Curse of the Covid Weight Gain
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Chemo Brain: It’s Real, Folks
I remember the first time I heard the term chemo brain. I was at work having a conversation with a colleague. We were discussing a project, and I had an unexpected lapse of memory. It was a quick little hiccup, something that happens to people all the time. My colleague, who had evidently seen a…… Continue reading Chemo Brain: It’s Real, Folks
Swelling (Lymphedema) and Cancer
As the title suggests, lymphedema is swelling. It usually occurs when lymph nodes are removed or the lymphatic system is damaged in some way. Damaged or blocked lymph nodes are unable to process the lymph (lymphatic fluid) that flows throughout our bodies normally, and the liquid begins to collect. Thus, we get swelling. How is…… Continue reading Swelling (Lymphedema) and Cancer
Peripheral Neuropathy: A Patient’s View
I don’t think I’d ever heard of peripheral neuropathy until I was thrown into the world of cancer treatment and cancer care. I know now it’s a common side effect of diabetes, but I’d not previously had any experience with that condition. These days, I’ve had plenty of experience with it – neuropathy, that is…… Continue reading Peripheral Neuropathy: A Patient’s View
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