Melanie Haiken
Caring.com senior editor
- About
Melanie Haiken, Senior Editor of the Cancer channel, discovered how important it is to provide accurate, targeted, usable health information to people facing difficult decisions when she was health editor of Parenting magazine. She has written about health and family-related issues for magazines such as Health, Real Simple, Woman's Day, Yoga Journal, and websites such as BabyCenter.com, WebMD, and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield websites (aHealthyMe.com, aHealthyAdvantage.com) managed by Consumer Health Interactive. Melanie has held positions as Executive Editor at the Industry Standard and BabyCenter.com, and Managing Editor at San Francisco magazine. She has also worked for San Francisco's renowned Center for Investigative Reporting. She has a master's degree in Journalism and a B.A. in English, both from the University of California at Berkeley.
Melanie cared for her father while he battled esophageal cancer, which ended his life much too soon. She currently cares for her mother, who has multiple health problems including low vision. Melanie is a single mother of two daughters, so she understands the complicated pressures on the so-called "sandwich generation."
Recently Published on Caring.com
Wednesday September 03, 2008
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Blog Post - An Unpopular Idea: Worried About Cancer? Cut Back on Drinking
More studies are showing that alcohol causes cancer, yet doctors are hesitant to suggest that patients cut back on drinking.
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Wednesday August 27, 2008
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Blog Post - New Lung Cancer Vaccine Quadruples Survival Time for Some
A vaccine called Lucanix starting clinical trials in August 2008 may help patients with Stage III or IV non small-cell lung patients live longer with few side effects.
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Thursday August 21, 2008
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Article - Hair Loss: All Is Not Lost
Find out which chemotherapy drugs cause complete hair loss and how to use wigs and scarves to help you cope with chemo drug induced hair loss.
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Question - Answer to Can You Drive a Car While Having Chemo Question
Driving while having chemo is a personal decision based on how the cancer patient if feeling and whether fatigue and other symptoms might interfere with driving.
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Wednesday August 20, 2008
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Blog Post - R. I. P. Leroy Sievers, Who Taught Us to Talk About Cancer
The legacy of NPR blogger Leroy Sievers, who died this week, is that he taught us to talk about cancer openly and honestly.
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Thursday August 14, 2008
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Community Post - What I wish I'd known...
Gosh, so many things fall under this category, but...
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Wednesday August 13, 2008
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Blog Post - Cancer and the Single Patient: A Special Need for Help
Caring for someone with cancer who doesn't have a partner is a special challenge, and a very important type of caregiving.
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Thursday August 07, 2008
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Blog Post - Exciting Clinical Trials for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Late-stage prostate cancer patients now have new drugs available through clinical trials that are now recruiting.
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Friday August 01, 2008
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Answer - Which chemotherapy drugs require a muga scan before they can be administered?
It's important to understand why a MUGA scan may be necessary when taking certain chemotherapy drugs that can affect the heart.
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Answer - Is there any treatment for, "Charles Bonnet Syndrome"?
Charles Bonnet Syndrome, which causes visual hallucinations, may be treated though the best treatment may be understanding.
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Thursday July 31, 2008
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Answer - Can you tell me about a drug called Sumitinib?
Sunitinib, or Sutent, is one of three new biologic drugs that are giving new hope to patients with advanced kidney cancer
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Answer - Can Taxol cause severe ankle, leg, knee and hip pain?
Taxol chemotherapy for cancer can cause joint pain.
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Answer - Are there side effects associated with Taxotere?
Side effects from taxotere (Taxol) include bone pain and neuropathy.
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Answer - I HAVE HEARD WOMENS BODY'S CHANGE AFTER CHEMO. I CAN'T SEEM...
Chemotherapy can cause some longterm changes, such as bringing on menopause, though most problems are short-term.
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Wednesday July 30, 2008
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Blog Post - The World Mourns Randy Pausch's Death From Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer patient Randy Pausch gained worldwide fame with his "Last Lecture" video and book, a legacy that hopefully will translate into new treatment options for deadly pancreatic cancer.
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Wednesday July 23, 2008
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Blog Post - Vision-Impaired Can Enjoy Walking and Reading With New Tools
Seniors with low vision can keep reading and walking thanks to new low vision aids out this summer.
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Saturday July 19, 2008
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Answer - Why does my mother have sores on her skin after receiving one chemo treatment and what can be done about them?
Sores on the hands and feet indicate hand-foot syndrome, a reaction to chemotherapy drugs that needs to be brought to your doctor's attention.
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Wednesday July 16, 2008
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Blog Post - Prostate Cancer Therapy May Do More Harm Than Good
Treating prostate cancer with hormone therapy, also called androgen deprivation therapy, may not have any benefit, new research says.
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Wednesday July 09, 2008
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Blog Post - Red Wine -- Or Resveratrol Pills -- May Prevent Cancer Says Strong New Research
Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in red wine and blueberries, may prevent breast cancer and other types of cancer.
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Tuesday July 08, 2008
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Answer - What is the prognosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer as far as life span from prognosis to recurrence?
Ovarian cancer, when it has reached Stage IV, is very serious, but there are treatment options and no one can offer a prognosis for a specific case but the oncologist.
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Wednesday July 02, 2008
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Article - Clinical Trials: How to Get Your Parent Accepted and Enrolled
How to get a parent with cancer accepted and enrolled in the best clinical trial available.
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Blog Post - Cancer Patients Tell It Like It Is
Cancer patients beg doctors to speak plainly about cancer prognosis and treatment.
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Wednesday June 25, 2008
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Blog Post - Catch Ovarian Cancer Early With a Simple Symptom Screening Test
Catching ovarian cancer early: A new screening tool for three key symptoms can help identify 80 to 95 percent of ovarian cancer cases.
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Tuesday June 24, 2008
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Checklist - 15 Questions to Ask About Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
These fifteen questions about radiation therapy for breast cancer will help you make good decisions about your parent's treatment.
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Thursday June 19, 2008
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Community Post - Advice from someone's who's been there: how to get your parent's doctor to give you the 'nitty gritty' version.
What Lola said was very true when I was caring for...
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Wednesday June 18, 2008
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Answer - How can my patient get relief from the symptoms of neuropathy?
There are many ways to relieve neuropathy or nerve damage from cancer chemotherapy.
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Blog Post - Tired No More: New Drug Can Treat Cancer Fatigue
New research shows that the narcolepsy drug Provigil can treat cancer fatigue.
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Thursday June 12, 2008
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Blog Post - Cancer Patients Fight for Access to New Drugs
Access to experimental cancer drugs and treatments can save the lives of cancer patients, and the issue has become a heated one.
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Monday June 09, 2008
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Article - Cancer and Mouth Sores
Mouth sores are one of the most common side effects of cancer and chemotherapy. Learn how to prevent, treat and reduce the pain of chemo mouth sores.
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Thursday June 05, 2008
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Blog Post - Cancer Research Breakthroughs Offer New Cancer Drug Options
New cancer drugs offer hope for those with breast cancer, lung cancer, brain tumors, and pancreatic cancer.
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Wednesday May 28, 2008
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Answer - What can I do to relieve scalp sensitivity after chemotherapy?
After chemotherapy-induced hair loss, the scalp can become very sensitive and needs extra attention.
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Blog Post - Cancer News We Can Use
New research presented at ASCO offers news for those with breast, colorectal, and lung cancer.
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Friday May 23, 2008
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Answer - Can chemo cause side effects for those exposed to the patient receiving it?
Chemotherapy drugs are systemic agents within the cancer patient's body and cannot affect other people exposed to the cancer patient.
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Thursday May 22, 2008
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Answer - Why would chemo cause stomach pain for my dad, who has stage 4 colon cancer?
chemotherapy drugs damage the fast-growing cells that line the stomach and intestine, which can cause stomach pain as well as nausea.
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Wednesday May 21, 2008
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Blog Post - Macular Degeneration: All Eyes Are on Hormone Therapy
New research shows that taking hormones cuts a woman's risk of macular degeneration in half. But hormone therapy raises the risk for other health conditions.
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Tuesday May 20, 2008
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Blog Post - Kennedy's Cancer Has Everyone Talking About Brain Tumors
The announcement about Senator Edward Kennedy's brain tumor has the world talking about gliomas.
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Thursday May 15, 2008
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Answer - How does drinking alchohol affect chemotherapy?
Drinking alcohol during chemotherapy treatment can cause problems mixing with prescription drugs and can also contribute to liver issues, if there are any.
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Answer - What is the chemo treatment referred to as "CHOP"?
CHOP chemo is a regimen of four drugs used to treat lymphoma and other cancers.
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Answer - Will chemo take away quality of life for my mother, who has Alzheimer's?
Weighing the pros and cons of chemotherapy for cancer and its effects on Alzheimer's is an important conversation to have with the doctor.
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Answer - Should we see an ear, nose and throat specialist for my mother's issues with taste?
Taste issues after cancer treatment could be symptoms of underlying health issues.
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Answer - Where does the blood go that has to be replace due to chemo treatments?
Transfusions during cancer treatment are likely a response to low red blood cell or platelet counts.
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Answer - What can be done about the swelling of the legs and feet from chemo?
There are techniques to reduce chemo-induced edema, or swelling and make feet and legs more comfortable.
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Answer - I had chemo a year ago. My eyelashes grow in and then fall...
When hair and eyelashes and eyebrows grow back in after chemotherapy, there are often longterm changes.
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Answer - Where can I get a bracelet that helps with nausea due to chemo?
Chemotherapy drugs damage the cells in the bone marrow that generate new red and white blood cells.
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Answer - what kind of meals should i feed my dad to help him...
Loss of appetite and weight loss are a big issue during cancer treatment but there are many things you can do.
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Answer - Does anyone know the approximate cost of chemo treatment for non-hodgkins lymphoma?
I'm afraid this question is too hard to answer specifically...
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Wednesday May 14, 2008
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Answer - What types of foods are healthiest for chemo patients?
While undergoing chemotherapy, patients need to combat nausea and loss of appetite and keep up their weight.
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Answer - Is it okay to share a bathroom with someone going through chemo?
Chemotherapy is not contagious so there should not be a problem sharing a bathroom.
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Answer - How effective is Dioxil in treating sarcoma?
Doxil is considered one of the first-line treatments for some types of Sarcoma; however, effectiveness depends on the stage and aggressiveness of the disease and other factors.
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Blog Post - Call Us Cancer "Carepartners"
When you're helping someone you love battle cancer, you're right there on the front lines with them.
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Wednesday May 07, 2008
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Answer - How long is it possible to go without chemotherapy without your cancer gaining a foothold on your body?
Without chemotherapy, cancer can metastasize throughout the body, but it depends on age and type of cancer.
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Answer - Can you get pregnant if your husband has leukemia?
Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat certain kinds of leukemia cause infertility.
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Answer - What can be done for sore hands and feet as a result of chemo?
Hand-foot syndrome is the name for a condition in which chemo drugs cause pain, sensitivity, and peeling on the palms, soles, and fingertips.
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Answer - Does chemotherapy shrink tumors while waiting for surgery?
Yes. Chemotherapy drugs are systemic, and travel throughout...
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Answer - A friend tells me I am emotional over having ovarian cancer. How can you not be emotional facing recurrances or dying?
It's natural to feel extremely emotional during cancer treatment, and the best place to discuss this is with a support group.
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Answer - Are thre supplements to rejuvenate white blood counts during chemo?
There is a drug, neulasta, that boosts white cell count.
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Blog Post - New Test Can Spare Breast Cancer Patients from Chemo
The new test Oncotype DX spares many women with early stage breast cancer from chemo by revealing which cancers are low risk.
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Tuesday May 06, 2008
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Answer - Can cancer be treated as aggressively if you have COPD?
Studies show cancer can be treated similarly in patients with COPD but outcome isn't as good.
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Friday May 02, 2008
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Article - Understanding Low Red Blood Counts
Chemotherapy can cause low red blood cell (RBC) counts. Understand the RBC tests, low red blood count symptoms and what to do about them.
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Thursday May 01, 2008
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Answer - When do side effects from chemo start?
Side effects usually start a few days after the first chemo treatment but it depends on what kind of chemotherapy regimen.
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Answer - How do I help my sister cope with chemo?
Suggestions for coping with side effects from chemotherapy.
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Answer - Is it normal for blood cells to become enlarged after chemo?
Enlarged blood cells not a common side effect of chemotherapy.
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Answer - Using VP160 on a 79 year old father for his lung cancer
Carboplatin chemotherapy is commonly used for lung cancer and can affect blood counts.
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Answer - How many months/weeks is the usual length of chemotherapy?
chemotherapy is given in cycles, usually weekly, or every two or three weeks.
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Wednesday April 30, 2008
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Blog Post - A Promising New Lung Cancer Vaccine
This week brought welcome news for people with non-small cell lung cancer: Long-term results from a clinical trial showed that a new immune-boosting treatment worked as well or better than chemotherapy at reducing relapse.
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Monday April 28, 2008
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Answer - Why would my brother-in-law take chemotherapy pills for a skin rash?
Chemotherapy is not usually the treatment for a skin rash but can cause a rash.
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Answer - How do I treat a chemical burn associated with chemo?
Chemical burns are rare in chemotherapy treatment but can occur when the drug leaks into tissues.
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Answer - Is it normal to be burned severely during chemo and radiation?
Burns do occur as a result of radiation treatment, but severe burns are not normal and must be discussed with the doctor.
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Answer - Is there a limit on how much chemotherapy one patient has?
There is not a limit on chemotherapy per se, but there are times when it ceases to be effective.
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Friday April 25, 2008
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Article - Coping With the Psychological Issues of Hair Loss
Hair loss from cancer treatment is a difficult issue for aging parents. This article offers guidance to help them cope.
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Thursday April 24, 2008
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Answer - What can be done to treat mouth and vaginal sores due to chemo?
Mouth and vaginal sores are a common side effect of chemotherapy and can be treated with rinses and medications.
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Wednesday April 23, 2008
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Answer - Is blurred vision a common chemo side effect?
Blurred vision is not a common side effect of chemotherapy but certain chemotherapy drugs can cause it.
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Answer - Is it okay to resume tanning after having chemo?
Tanning increases the risk of skin cancer so it's not a good idea for anyone, particularly those who have already had cancer.
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Answer - What can I expect when my mother being receiving chemotherapy?
Your mother is receiving chemotherapy to kill the cancer...
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Answer - What could be causing a low white and red blood cell count and low platelet count in a former cancer patient?
Low red blood cell and platelet counts can be caused by chemotherapy, but if chemo isn't the cause, talk to the doctor.
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Answer - What are the side affects from having chemo abraxane/avactin when you take blood thinners warfin?
Abraxane and Avactin are chemotherapy drugs that may interact with warfarin, a blood thinner, so discuss with your doctor.
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Answer - How fast does hair fall out after three treatments of chemo?
It's difficult to predict hair loss as it varies by chemo drug and individual.
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Answer - Is it safe for a patient doing chemo get a tattoo?
Tattoos are not a great idea during chemo because of infection risk.
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Tuesday April 22, 2008
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Blog Post - A Powerful New Weapon in the Fight Against Cancer
Can something this simple really be this powerful...
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Friday April 18, 2008
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Answer - Does chemo make you so weak that you can not get out of bed?
Chemotherapy can make some patients very weak, but check with your doctor.
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Answer - If I stop chemo, my doctor says my colon cancer will return. When?
colon cancer is likely to recur without chemotherapy.
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Tuesday April 15, 2008
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Blog Post - Telling Our Stories: The Importance of Personal Cancer Blogs
These great cancer blogs help those fighting cancer learn from others' stories.
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Tuesday April 08, 2008
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Blog Post - Aging Smokers: Who's Going to Get Lung Cancer?
It's a medical fact that smokers are at much greater risk for lung cancer than nonsmokers, but it's long been a mystery why some smokers remain cancer free. New research breakthroughs provide answers about lung cancer risk and diagnosis.
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Tuesday April 01, 2008
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Blog Post - Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors -- the Last Taboo Subject
Alcohol abuse among seniors still tends to be secret, but new data show it's more common than most people suspect. A guide to how to talk about it.
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Wednesday March 26, 2008
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Answer - Can breast cancer that has metasized to the spine spread to the brain?
Breast Cancer has a typical pattern of metastasis, but can spread to many areas of the body.
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Answer - Are there any long term effects due to M.O.P.P. chemotherapy which could effect your cardiovascular system?
The chemotherapy regimen known as MOPP used to treat Hodgkin Disease can have long-term effects but not on the heart.
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Tuesday March 25, 2008
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Blog Post - Overweight Women at Greater Risk for Cancer But Receive Fewer Screenings
Being overweight is a risk factor for many types of cancer, but new research shows that overweight women are less likely, rather than more likely, to receive recommended screenings.
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Tuesday March 18, 2008
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Blog Post - New Research May Predict Risk of Cancer Recurrence
Cancer researchers have discovered clues to identify which lung and breast cancers will spread, suggesting possible tests and cancer treatments.
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Saturday March 15, 2008
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Answer - How soon can we expect the nausea to hit after a chemo treatment and how long does it last?
A discussion of the typical timing of nausea attacks during chemotherapy.
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Friday March 07, 2008
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Answer - How long does it take for hair loss to return after chemotherapy?
An explanation of when cancer patients can expect to see their hair grow back after chemotherapy.
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Answer - How long will chemoembolization last?
Chemoembolization, a combination of site-specific chemotherapy and cutting off blood vessels, is a procedure used to treat liver tumors.
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Blog Post - Media Focus on Patrick Swayze's Cancer Begs the Real Questions
The sudden media attention on Patrick Swayze's diagnosis...
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Wednesday March 05, 2008
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Community Post - Breast cancer: treatment, prognosis, chemo
It sounds like your friend is still waiting to find...
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Tuesday March 04, 2008
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Community Post - Should I talk to my dad about his drinking? I think he's in denial.
Hey Rebecca, Boy have I been there. I think you could...
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Monday March 03, 2008
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Blog Post - Should Cancer Patients Take a Chemo Vacation?
Most news headlines about cancer treatment trumpet...
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Wednesday February 27, 2008
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Answer - Exactly which chemotherapy drugs are cardiotoxic?
A review of which chemotherapy drugs are known to damage the heart muscle.
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Tuesday February 26, 2008
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Answer - Is chemotherapy a common treatment for Rhumatoid Arthitis?
Chemotherapy drugs are often used to treat the inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Answer - What is the red chemo that is administered by a large needle over a 15 minute time span and what are the side effects?
Adriamycin, aka the "Red Devil," is a chemotherapy...
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Sunday February 24, 2008
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Answer - What happens to patients on chemo if they catch a cold or the flu?
Because chemotherapy compromises a cancer patient's immune system, colds and flus can be more serious.
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Answer - What is platinum chemo?
A description of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs and their uses in cancer treatment.
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Friday February 22, 2008
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Answer - Chemotherapy and parrots in the home?
Parrots can transmit bacteria so caution is needed in immune-compromised cancer patients.
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Answer - Is it safe for a chemo patient who has now grown back their hair to get a perm?
Hair that regrows during or right after chemo may be too delicate to tolerate a perm.
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Article - Breast Cancer Risks
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among older women. Here's how to assess your mother's risk factors for breast cancer.
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Article - Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment: A Beginner's Guide
A clinical trial may offer your parent an effective cancer drug or treatment. Learn the pros and cons of clinical trials, and how to find one.
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Saturday February 16, 2008
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Article - Colorectal Cancer Risks
Some risk factors for colorectal cancer may come as a surprise. Learn the most common colorectal cancer risk factors that could affect your parent.
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Friday February 15, 2008
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Article - Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to find and enroll your parent in a clinical trial.
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Tuesday February 05, 2008
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Article - Radiation Therapy: A Beginner's Guide
Help your parent understand cancer treatment options with this guide to radiation therapy -- what's available and how the different therapies work.
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Article - Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy and the Latest Technology
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) offers new cancer treatments. A guide to different IMRTs, how they work, and what each does best.
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Tuesday January 29, 2008
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Article - Managing Treatment for Low White Blood Cell Count
When your parent's immune system is weak due to a low white blood cell count (neutropenia), follow these precautions to lower the risk of infection.
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Monday January 21, 2008
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Article - Managing Treatment for Low Platelets
Find out how to protect your parent from the dangers of uncontrolled bleeding caused by a low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
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Article - Managing Low Red Blood Counts
How to help your parent cope with fatigue, weakness, dizziness, and other symptoms when he has anemia due to a low red blood cell count.
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Tuesday January 15, 2008
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Article - Cancer Symptoms: A Beginner's Guide
Early detection matters -- learn the symptoms of the most common cancers among older adults, including prostate, lung, breast, and ovarian cancer.
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Article - Cancer Treatment: A Beginner's Guide
Learn about the basic types of cancer treatments, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
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Thursday January 10, 2008
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Checklist - Preparing for Hair Loss: A To-Do List
A list of 18 items that will come in handy when you expect your parent's cancer treatment to result in hair loss.
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Wednesday December 19, 2007
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Article - Understanding Low White Blood Cell Counts
Understanding a Low White Blood Cell Count: What a low white blood cell count means for your parent’s health and how their doctor might treat it.
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Tuesday November 20, 2007
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Article - How Blood Test Results Can Affect a Chemotherapy Session
Blood Test Results and Chemotherapy. When undergoing chemotherapy, a lot hinges on the blood test results that precede each chemotherapy session.
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Sunday November 18, 2007
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Article - Understanding Low Platelets
Why chemotherapy, radiation, and some cancers lower your elderly parent's platelet count, and how a low platelet count might affect her treatment.
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Friday November 16, 2007
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Article - 6 Things Not to Say to Someone With Cancer
What do you say to someone with cancer? Don't say 'everything is going to be all right.' Learn about the 6 things not to say to someone with cancer.
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Sunday November 04, 2007
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Article - How to Deal With Hair Loss From Chemotherapy or Radiation
How to Deal With Hair Loss From Chemotherapy. Take care of your scalp, shave, use sunscreen, treat hair gently and protect eyebrows and eyelashes.
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Thursday November 01, 2007
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Checklist - Pain Evaluation Checklist: 10 Ways to Help Your Parent Describe Pain
Pain is subjective and difficult to describe or explain. Use this checklist to record your parent's pain and communicate the facts to doctors.
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Monday October 22, 2007
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Article - How to Create a Strong Cancer Support Team
A set of guidelines for assembling a cancer support team -- from professional caregivers to family helpers.
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Thursday September 20, 2007
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Article - 12 Ways to Cope with "Chemo Brain"
Strategies for helping your parent who's being treated for cancer with issues of memory, concentration, and organization.
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Sunday September 16, 2007
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Article - How to Have Strong Communication With Your Parent's Medical Staff
Basic approaches to getting the information you need to make good decisions about your parent's medical care.
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Wednesday September 12, 2007
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Article - How to Get the Help You'll Need to Care for Your Parent With Cancer
Comprehensive information on getting help when caring for a parent with cancer. Related information is available in the cancer section of Caring.com.
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Article - How to Ask for Help With Cancer Care Giving
Get support you can use in caring for a parent with cancer with this guide to how to ask for assistance and ways to help you may not have thought of.
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Sunday September 09, 2007
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Article - Nausea: Helping Your Parent Keep Up His Appetite
An action plan for helping your parent with cancer boost his appetite so he can get the nutrition he needs.
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Thursday September 06, 2007
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Article - Nausea and Cancer Treatment: What You Can Do
Chemotherapy is the number one cause of nausea in cancer patients. The first step to preventing nausea is to take the threat of nausea seriously.
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Article - Neuropathy and Chemotherapy: What You Can Do
Chemotherapy can cause neuropathy, the medical term for nerve damage. Here's what you can do to prevent and minimize neuropathy and nerve damage.
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Tuesday September 04, 2007
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Article - How to Find Out Exactly What Kind of Cancer Your Parent Has
Learn which questions to ask to understand your parent's cancer diagnosis, so you can help her make the best treatment decisions and get the care she needs.
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Article - Documents to Bring to the Oncologist's Office
Be prepared: The ten crucial pieces of Information you need to have when you visit your parent's cancer doctor.
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Article - Questions to Ask Your Parent's Oncologist About the Diagnosis
The 20 essential questions to ask the oncologist when your parent is diagnosed with cancer.
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Checklist - 10 Things You Need to Know When Your Parent Is Diagnosed With Cancer
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Thursday August 30, 2007
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Article - Defining Your Role as a Cancer Caregiver
Before you take on the role of caring for a parent with cancer, read this comprehensive look at what the job entails -- how to best care for your parent and how you can avoid burnout.
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Saturday August 25, 2007
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Article - Getting a Second Opinion When Your Parent Is Diagnosed With Cancer
Guidance from Caring.com on when, why, and how to get a second opinion on your parent's cancer diagnosis.
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Article - How to Make Sure You Understand Your Parent's Cancer Prognosis
This article helps you understand the implications of your parent's cancer prognosis.
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