Cancer Awareness
Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Physical Therapy For Treatment
Chemotherapy is a powerful and effective treatment for cancer, but it is not without its risks and side effects. One side effect of chemotherapy is… Continue Reading
Skin Cancer: Screenings Save Lives
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than two million people are diagnosed and over 10,000 people die… Continue Reading
Fighting Cancer Related Fatigue With Exercise
No longer is a cancer diagnosis a time to stop all physical activity and take it easy. Quite the opposite. Current research is recommending that… Continue Reading
Combating Effects Of Radiation On the Skin
Cancer. That single word evokes a cascade of understandably fearful and anxious emotions. It does so many life-altering things to those affected. It’s natural to focus on… Continue Reading
Local Therapy For Colorectal Liver Metastases
Surgery, radiofrequency and microwave ablation, radioembolization, hepatic artery infusion therapy are some of the options available for metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver. Surgery is… Continue Reading
Cancer-Related Lymphedema Early Detection Is Key
The lymphatic system plays a critical role in the maintenance of fluid balance in the body. It absorbs the fluid that normally collects in the… Continue Reading
What Exactly Is Cancer Rehabilitation?
It has long been understood that medically directed exercise offered by rehabilitation professionals can help greatly after someone has had a stroke, surgery, sports injury, back… Continue Reading
Good News For Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate gland is a male sexual and urinary organ. It is strategically located between the bladder and the penis. It also sits right in front… Continue Reading
Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The standard of care for stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC – locally advanced non-resectable) has been concurrent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. With this combined… Continue Reading
Cancer Related Deconditioning?
Of all cancer treatment complications, one of the most prevalent is cancer related “deconditioning” (loss of physical fitness due to failure to maintain an optimal… Continue Reading
