Side Effects

Cancer Cachexia PFDD Meeting

Watch a virtual meeting about the impact of cancer cachexia on patients and caregivers. This condition causes weakness, muscle loss, and drastic unintentional weight loss.
Cheesy Chicken Millet Bake
Read August 11, 2023

7 Recipes to Ease Common Cancer Side Effects

Cancer treatment can cause a variety of side effects. Sometimes this can impact the desire or ability to eat. Eating problems may include nausea, constipation, diarrhea, weight loss, and more. If you are experiencing these or other eating challenges, we share healthy recipes that may help you cope.
A woman wearing a colorful head scarf embraces her sister along the bank of a sunlit river
Read February 16, 2023

How Can Cancer-related Side Effects Impact Mental Wellness?

Cancer-related side effects can be hard on patients physically, mentally, and emotionally. Our research uncovered one surprising explanation about the link between pain & nausea intensity and psychological well-being. Keep reading for more details and ways to cope.
Wig designer and cancer hair loss consultant Amy Gibson wears a wig of long and wavy golden-brown hair
Read March 5, 2022

How to Choose a Wig You’ll Love After Cancer Hair Loss

Wig designer and cancer hair loss consultant Amy Gibson works with women who are facing temporary hair loss from breast cancer treatment. One of the first things Amy asks is, “Did you like your hair?” Women often respond, “It was okay,” or “I did, but I’ve just never gotten the color right.” “Well, this is the time we can get it right and make you rock!” says Amy. Keep reading for some tips from Amy on finding and selecting a wig that fits your tastes and feels comfortable, too.
A store window features women mannequin heads with different wig styles
Read October 9, 2021

Learning to Cope With Cancer-related Hair Loss

Temporary hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. For women who are undergoing breast cancer treatment, it can be an upsetting experience. Read on for some tips from wig designer and cancer hair loss consultant Amy Gibson to help you through the process.