Long Term Side Effects Of Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy a New Generation of Treatment
Chemotherapy drugs are used to halt the division and reproduction of cancer cells, but can also damage some of the more sensitive normal cells, such as bone marrow, linings in the mouth and digestive system, and hair follicles (which accounts for the classic hair loss). The cancer cells cannot survive after attack by chemotherapy drugs, but the affected healthy cells can. Most of the cellular damage recovers once the chemotherapy regimen is compl Read More... -
Baldness and Chemotherapy
There are some hair care tips that can help reduce hair loss and baldness. The preventive measures for baldness and hair loss include washing the hair daily, gentle massaging the entire scalp using fingertips, and washing hair with warm water. The use of wigs and baseball caps reduces blood circulation in the scalp and prevents the growth of hair. A person needs to eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water to keep his hair healthy. Baldness Read More... -
Breast Cancer - Post-Treatment Side Effects
So you've finished treatment, your hair is starting to grow back and the fog of chemotherapy is slowly starting to lift - what now? One of the issues all breast cancer survivors must deal with is the long-term side effects that can arise post therapy. From a physical standpoint, your body has changed. The after effects of surgery can leave you with a stiff shoulder, so exercise is important in terms of regaining a full rage of motion again. Y Read More...
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