Chemotherapy (chemo for short) is a type of cancer treatment involving the administration of drugs, which are injected or taken orally, either in pill or liquid form. This form of therapy is targeted to stop the growth of cancer cells or slow down its progression. The most common side effects of chemo are digestive upset (including nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), hair loss, and fatigue. If your oncologist has recommend chemotherapy to treat your cancer, he or she may may also recommend ways to avoid any unpleasant side effects during your treatment.…
Radiation therapy can save your life if you have cancer. Whether used alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy or surgery, radiation therapy can shrink your cancer and add months or years to your life. While you know the importance of keeping up with your appointments, you also know that the treatment can cause a lot of discomfort while it’s doing its job. One common ailment caused by radiation is a skin condition called radiation dermatitis.…
Tendonitis, an inflammation or an irritation of the tendon, can make even the simplest of day-to-day tasks difficult and painful. If you are living with tendonitis, you don’t have to live in pain. You can visit a physical therapist for treatment, as well as do some things at home to help you treat this painful condition.
Initial Treatment and Ongoing Treatment
The initial treatment of tendonitis is generally quite simple. It revolves around rest, determining the cause of the tendonitis and taking anti-inflammatory medications to reduce the amount of pain and swelling that it caused by tendonitis.…
