Episodes
In this podcast, we talk about how cancer treatment affects the body and options for men and women to preserve their fertility. We'll end with some questions to ask the doctor that you may want to jot down.
Published 04/17/13
Pain relief is an important part of your overall cancer care. In this “Moving Forward” video from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn about this common side effect from medical experts and young adult survivors.
Published 11/21/12
Cancer and its treatment can change how your body looks, feels, and performs. In this "Moving Forward" video from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn more about coping with such changes from medical experts and young adult survivors.
Published 08/07/12
Cancer and its treatment can change how your body looks, feels, and performs. In this video from ASCO and the LIVESTRONG Foundation, learn more about coping with such changes from medical experts and young adult survivors. For more information on the "Moving Forward" video series, vist http://www.cancer.net/movingforward
Published 08/07/12
Cancer and cancer treatments may cause side effects that require the immediate attention of your doctor and health care team. But knowing when to call the doctor during treatment can be difficult.
Published 05/10/12
In this podcast, we’ll review why people with cancer have a higher risk of dehydration, what symptoms to watch out for that may signal dehydration, and offer five simple ways to help keep your body’s fluid supply in balance.
Published 05/10/12
In this podcast, Dr. Gary Lyman discusses nausea and vomiting. Some cancer treatments, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy, may cause these types of side effects. The best way to treat vomiting is to prevent it with medications called antiemetics. To help doctors give their patients the best possible care, ASCO has developed evidence-based recommendations for the use of drugs that prevent vomiting. These guidelines were updated in 2011 to reflect the latest research, and the purpose...
Published 05/10/12
In this new video, Dr. Lynn Schuchter discusses medical advances in relieving side effects of this cancer treatment, as well as what patients should ask before chemotherapy begins.
Published 05/10/12
How to cope with the fear of side effects before starting cancer treatment.
Published 05/10/12
Published 05/10/12