Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Scanxiety: Managing Surveillance Anxiety and Rebuilding Confidence After Treatment
Surveillance anxiety - or scanxiety - is a documented clinical experience for most Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma survivors. Evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy and structured lifestyle habits can help reduce its intensity and support confidence between scans.
Cervical Cancer Survivorship and Vaginal Health: Microbiome Recovery and Tissue Healing After Chemotherapy and Radiation
Pelvic radiation and cisplatin-based chemotherapy for cervical cancer can cause lasting vaginal changes, including tissue atrophy, stenosis, and microbiome disruption. This article reviews what the evidence shows about tissue recovery and practical management strategies for cervical cancer survivors.
Oral Cancer Chemotherapy and Xerostomia: Natural Approaches to Dry Mouth and Oral Comfort
Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation for oral cancer. This article reviews evidence-reviewed natural approaches that may help support oral comfort during and after treatment.
Lung Cancer on Immunotherapy: Melatonin Dosing for Sleep, Fatigue, and Immune Support During Checkpoint Inhibitor Treatment
Fatigue and sleep disruption affect a large proportion of people on checkpoint inhibitor therapy for lung cancer. This article reviews how melatonin has been studied, which dose ranges have clinical data behind them, and what questions to raise with your care team.
Newly Diagnosed with Leukemia: Questions to Ask Your Oncology Team and Integrative Care Planning
A leukemia diagnosis can require fast decisions and a rapid intake of unfamiliar information. This guide provides structured questions for your oncology team and an overview of how integrative care planning fits alongside conventional treatment.
Colorectal Cancer Survivorship and Microbiome Recovery: Can Probiotics Help Restore Gut Health After Chemotherapy?
After colorectal cancer chemotherapy, gut bacteria are significantly disrupted. This article examines the clinical evidence for probiotics, prebiotics, and dietary strategies to support microbiome recovery in survivors.
Pancreatic Cancer and Chemotherapy: Supporting Digestion and Appetite with Evidence-Based Supplements
Pancreatic cancer and chemotherapy create overlapping digestive challenges including malabsorption and appetite loss. This evidence-based guide for caregivers reviews pancreatic enzyme replacement, ginger extract, L-carnitine, and fat-soluble vitamin monitoring.
Prostate Cancer and Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Bone Health, Vitamin D Dosing, and Resistance Training
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can reduce bone mineral density by 2 to 8 percent in the first year of treatment. This article examines the clinical evidence on vitamin D dosing and resistance training as strategies to slow that bone loss.
Peripheral Neuropathy from Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy: Does Curcumin Help and at What Dose?
Paclitaxel and carboplatin commonly cause lasting nerve damage in ovarian cancer patients. This article examines the available evidence on curcumin as a supportive compound for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, covering the doses studied, formulation options, and important safety considerations.
Low-Dose Naltrexone for Cancer Pain: Dosing, Evidence, and Safety with Chemotherapy and Hormonal Therapies
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is being studied off-label for refractory cancer-related pain. This article reviews typical dosing, early clinical evidence, and key safety considerations for people on chemotherapy or hormonal therapy.
