Cancer and Nutrition See All  Nutrition Before Cancer Treatment Begins in Cancer and Nutrition Good nutrition is important even before cancer treatment begins. The main goal is to try to keep your weight constant while eating as many healthy nutrients as possible. Read on to learn more. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Cancer and Nutrition You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.

Bone Loss See All  Osteoporosis in Women with Cancer in Bone Loss If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones. ...more  Osteoporosis in Men with Cancer in Bone Loss Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. Bones in the spine, hip, wrist, pelvis, and upper arm are particularly at risk of fracture in people with osteoporosis.

Diarrhea See All  Diarrhea and Chemotherapy in Diarrhea Your healthcare provider may prescribe a medicine to control your symptoms. Or if symptoms persist, you may need fluid replacement intravenously (IV). It is possible to replace these fluids intravenously on an outpatient basis. When you are having chemotherapy, you should not take any over-the-counter medicines for diarrhea without first talking with your healthcare provider. ...more  Cancer and Nutrition: Foods to Manage Diarrhea in Diarrhea During cancer treatment, you need enough calories and protein.

Fatigue See All  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Fatigue Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Fatigue: Definition in Fatigue Fatigue is a feeling of being tired, weak, or exhausted. It's the most common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. ...more

Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues See All  Chewing and Swallowing Problems During Cancer Treatment in Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues If you have mouth problems, eat soft, soothing foods (at cold or room temperature), and puree cooked foods in the blender to make them smoother and easier to eat. ...more  Chemotherapy-Related Mouth Mucositis in Children in Mouth Sores and Swallowing Issues Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes.

Nausea and Vomiting See All  Nausea and Vomiting with Chemotherapy in Nausea and Vomiting After getting a few treatments, some people feel nausea and begin vomiting in anticipation of the next treatment. The reaction is usually caused by something related to the treatment, like the smell of alcohol or the sight of a medical uniform.

Other Side Effects See All  Hypercalcemia (High Calcium Level in the Blood) and Cancer in Other Side Effects Your calcium level can become too high if your cancer has spread to the bones, causing calcium to be released. Or your cancer may release certain hormones that affect the normal systems that control the calcium level in your blood. ...more  Lung Cancer: Managing Shortness of Breath in Other Side Effects Dyspnea is the technical word for difficulty breathing. It's a common symptom in people who have lung cancer or have cancer that has spread to the lungs.

Pain Control See All  Cancer and Pain Management in Pain Control When you have cancer, it's important to talk about pain management with your healthcare provider. Even if pain can't be prevented, it can often be reduced or controlled. Here's what you need to know. ...more  Pain and Chemotherapy in Pain Control The goal of pain control is to prevent pain that can be prevented, and to treat pain that cannot be prevented. It is possible that you will not have pain from chemotherapy treatments. But if you do, you can take steps to relieve it.

Sexual Issues See All  Life After Cancer: Changes in a Woman’s Sex Life in Sexual Issues Many women have changes in their sex life after cancer treatment. You may have both physical and emotional side effects. ...more  Prostate Cancer: Erectile Dysfunction (ED) after Treatment in Sexual Issues Erectile dysfunction is the inability for the penis to get or stay erect for sex. It's often a side effect of the treatments for prostate cancer. Read on to learn more.

Skin Problems and Hair Loss See All  Skin/Nails and Chemotherapy in Skin Problems and Hair Loss Chemotherapy can affect both the skin and nails. It may cause an increased sensitivity to the sun as well as redness, rashes, itching, peeling, dryness, or acne. Nails may become darkened, yellow, brittle, or cracked, and may also develop vertical lines or ridges. ...more  Hair Loss and Chemotherapy in Skin Problems and Hair Loss People often choose to wear wigs, scarves, or hats while or after losing their hair.