Monthly Archives: November 2021

Coping With Hair Loss

Coping With Hair Loss

Hair is constantly growing, with old hairs falling out and being replaced by new ones. Some cancer treatments make people lose some or all of their hair, most often in clumps during shampooing or brushing. It’s normal for both men and women to feel upset about losing their hair. It helps to know that hair […]

The importance of skin care during cancer treatment

The importance of skin care during cancer treatment

Chemotherapy, radiation and other cancer treatments can cause skin reactions, such as: Dry / Itching Skin Face Rash Radiation Recall Hand-Foot Syndrome Fingernail Issues Dark, Puffy Under-eye Issues Don’t leave your skin untreated because you think it’s “just part of the treatment” or that it will get better on its own; or even worse, try […]