• May 22, 2021
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Overview Infection is a term used when micro-organism enters the body and gives rise to disease. In cancer patients the immunity is low, as a result, the body is at...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Cancer treatment administered intravenously can cause infusion and immune reaction. The treatment used can be in the form of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy.The risk of infusion reaction depends...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Leg cramps are painful that occur due to involuntary spasm and contraction in the muscles. It retards the function of the affected leg. Leg cramps usually occur while sleeping...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Loss of appetite or anorexia is a lack of desire to eat food. It is commonly observed in cancer patients. Loss of appetite can occur due to cancer disease...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview In cancer patients, the blood counts are closely monitored because low blood counts can cause serious health issues.Causes of low blood count in cancer patientsLow blood count due to...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview The abnormal collection of fluids in soft tissues due to blockage in the lymphatic system is called lymphedema.Lymph is a colorless fluid containing white blood cells. The lymphatic system...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Mouth sores or mucositis is the inflammation of the mucous lining extending from the mouth up-to-the stomach. Some of the medicines used in cancer treatment result in painful mouth...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Cancer treatment damages and changes the nails. Different cancer treatment affects the nails in different ways. Changes may occur soon after the treatment or few weeks to months after...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Nausea is an unpleasant feeling when a person feels a need to vomit. Vomiting is a forceful expulsion of the content in the stomach through the mouth.Nausea and vomiting...

• May 22, 2021
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Overview Certain drugs used in chemotherapy and other cancer treatment has a damaging effect on the nerves supplying both the extremities. The peripheral nerves carry the message from the brain...