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Introduction The joy and relief that comes with defeating cancer cannot be overstated. After the uncertainty and the emotional turbulence, a return back to a cancer-free life is often seen as a second shot at life. Hence it can be overwhelming to be told that the battle isn’t over, and you have to fight all …

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Fatigue is one of the most disturbing symptoms of cancer. It is a form of physical and emotional exhaustion that cancer patients feel during the cancer crisis. Fatigue should not be mistaken for common tiredness which can be cured with a good night sleep or adequate rest. It renders cancer patients powerless, leaving them unable …

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Living with cancer can be a challenging and draining experience. You may have a million questions floating around your head, ranging from questions about your future to those about survival.  One way for you to increase your chances of survival is by maintaining a healthy lifestyle while living with cancer. Doing this is not as difficult …

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Cancer and cancer treatment can take a significant toll on the body. People experience changes in their energy level, weight, bodies, and changes in their sexual functioning. Sexual dysfunction is a normal part of cancer treatment. It affects not less than half of the patients treated for pelvic tumours and more than a quarter of …

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Cancer is a disease no one wants to experience in life. Being a terminal disease, it has no known cure. However, there are treatments prescribed for cancer patients. These treatments either slow the growth of the cancerous cells or wipe them out. Prominent among these treatments are chemotherapy and radiation. As relieving as the idea …

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I just got diagnosed and I am confused. How do I deal with a cancer diagnosis? It is a terrible feeling to be diagnosed with cancer. At the initial stage, you feel overwhelmed and afraid; after a while, this leads to anxiety. Nonetheless, it is possible to stay positive and vibrant when you have just …

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A healthy diet remains a central part of wholesome living. As a person living with cancer, eating right becomes even more pressing, especially if you were not doing so before. Living with cancer may come with its peculiar challenges that may require you to adjust your diet. So, eating right for some cancer patients may …

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Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases in Nigeria. An average Nigerian will consider a cancer diagnosis as a death sentence. While this may be linked to the debilitating symptoms associated with it, it is also because there are little or no chances of survival based on the country’s healthcare system. In a country …

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Cancer, in its dreadful nature, affects the physical and mental health of patients. Apart from the debilitating nature of the disease, patients are faced with many negative emotions born out of a cancer diagnosis. However, like any problem, there is a solution to the mental tussle caused by cancer in its patients. In this article, …

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