Incontinence
Incontinence indicates involuntary control over passing of urine, faeces and flatus. These are termed as urine incontinence and faecal/bowel incontinence respectively. The person loses control over bladder and…
Category: <span>Side Effects</span>
Hot flashes and sweating
Hot flashes and sweating are common side effects in cancer patients. Hot flashes is experienced as a sudden warmth on face, neck and chest. The skin turns red…
Hiccups and Heartburn
Hiccups and heartburn are a common problem that we experience in normal life. It occurs and goes away without any need of medical intervention. In case of cancer…
Hair loss
Hair loss as a side effect of cancer is very common and known to most of us. It is a result of damage caused to the cells responsible…
Fever
A normal person with fever will not visit the doctor soon. However cancer patients having fever must visit the doctor without any delay. In a cancer patient, the…
Fertility and sexual concerns
Many are diagnosed with cancer each year. Not all are comfortable in talking about fertility and sexual concerns related to cancer. Cancer medication, surgery and other types of…
Fatigue and weakness
By the end of a day, it is common to feel tired. Feeling weak due to tiredness is common and it goes away with proper sleep and meal.…
Emotional, mental health and mood changes
A person diagnosed with cancer need to be mentally healthy. Mental well-being is important to overcome the physical health. While undergoing cancer treatment, a cancer patient suffers from…
Emotional, mental health and mood changes
Drinking and eating changes
Drinking and eating changes are observed in people fighting cancer disease. Loss of appetite, difficulty in eating and drinking is commonly observed as a side effect of cancer…