On December 21, 2021, I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. My treatment plan begins with 8 rounds of chemo. This …

As a last resort to cure her leukemia, Jenny (Marian Rivera) must undergo chemotherapy sessions. Will her parents agree to the doctor’s …

Chemo brain means changes in memory, concentration, and the way a person is able to think.

CDC (the Center for Disease Control and Prevention) recommends that you wear masks in public settings around people who don’t live in your household and when you can’t stay 6 feet away from others. Masks help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others.

I have long been a believer in the benefits of visualization for stress reduction and relaxation. The key components of a good …

Chemotherapy (chemo) leaves your body through your urine, bowel movements, sweat, tears, blood, semen, vaginal secretions and vomit. Body fluids that get on your skin or another's skin may cause damage. You can follow certain steps to keep you and others safe. follow these steps for 48 hours after you get chemo or as directed by your healthcare provider. I

IV chemo is medicine used to shrink a tumor or kill cancer cells. IV chemo is injected into your blood through an IV. Chemo can help cure cancer, prevent cancer from spreading, and relieve symptoms caused by cancer. You may be given 1 or more types of chemo. You may get chemo at home, in your healthcare provider's office, in a clinic, or in a hospital.

As someone who has battled 4 different cancers on three separate occasions, I have heard the good, the bad, and the ugly from folks who all meant well. For every kind comment made to someone battling cancer, there is one that has the opposite effect.

Anxiety was linked to fatigue in chemotherapy patients in a 2008 study published by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Try journaling or blogging about your experience a few times a week, she advises. You can also participate in online forums for folks undergoing cancer treatment. Share fears and uplifting info with others.

Your treatment team will work to help you and to protect you from Coronavirus. Talk to your doctor or Nurse Practitioner if you have concerns about the virus. Try writing down all your concerns so you can get all of your questions and concerns addressed.

Why the name Fun With Chemo? Am I making fun of chemo for cancer care? The name comes from the attitude I developed during three seperate cancer treatments for 4 separate cancers. I tend to be a bit quirky and found that my experience was much easier when I approached it with a bit of humor. Cancer treatment is no laughing matter but it can be made a better experience when approached with a less stressful, more fun, relaxed attitude. I will not be telling cancer jokes (unless I find a few good ones... joking - smile...). I do not recommend party hats or party favors (except on your last day of chemo - all the stops are pulled out for this day).