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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide since 2005

How Oncology Social Workers Can Help You During Treament Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Social workers play a critical role in a patient's cancer treatment. Learn how to utilize the services of an oncology social worker and how one may benefit you during treatment.
How can I get assistance with paying for cancer treatment? Created: Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Updated: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Paying for cancer treatment can be just as stressful as having the disease itself! Learn how to pay for medical bills when your insurance has run out.
Do I need to use a condom during sex if I am going through chemotherapy? Created: Saturday, June 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
Should you wear a condom if you are going through chemotherapy? Learn the answer in this FAQ about whether condoms are necessary and what other sexual issues you may face during chemotherapy.
Will I Lose My Pubic Hair If I Have Chemotherapy? Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013
A reader asks whether she will lose pubic hair during chemotherapy. Learn why pubic hair loss may occur and how it may grown back post treatment.
How to Monitor a Breast Lump Video Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Women should always be on the lookout for breast lumps for the sake of their health. This video from About.com will offer some tips on monitoring a breast lump.
How to Eat When Undergoing Chemo Video Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
If you're undergoing chemotherapy, your diet is likely to change quite a bit. This video from About.com will explain which foods are best to avoid or favor when undergoing chemotherapy treatment.
What to Drink When Undergoing Chemo Video Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
Chemotherapy has the potential to wreak havoc on the body. In this About.com video, Dr. Poynor gives us a few tips to stay hydrated and rid the body of the drug after a session.
What to Expect After a Skin Cancer Biopsy Video Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
A skin cancer biopsy is a useful test for determining whether or not you've got skin cancer. This video from About.com will explain what to expect once you've had a skin cancer biopsy.
What Happens During an HPV Vaccination Video Created: Thursday, April 04, 2013 Updated: Thursday, April 04, 2013
An HPV vaccination is a good idea to protect yourself and your loved ones. In this About.com video, Dr. Poynor explains what is to be expected during a HPV vaccine and why this vaccine is recommend...
Shannon Miller's Ovarian Cancer Battle Created: Sunday, September 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
Gymnast Shannon Miller was diagnosed and treated for ovarian cancer at an early age. Learn more about her diagnosis with ovarian cancer and what treatment she had to fight the disease.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms Created: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Updated: Monday, April 01, 2013
Prostate cancer symptoms are often silent until the disease is in an advanced stage. Learning to recognize the symptoms, along with regular PSA tests and rectal exams, allows earlier detection. The...
Pelvic Pain Created: Friday, December 23, 2005 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Pelvic pain is a symptom of many types of cancer, including gynecologic cancer. Learn what ma be causing the pain and what you can do about it.
Radioactive Iodine Treatment Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Learn more about radioactive iodine treatment, a type of therapy used to treat thyroid cancer.
Sofia Vergara: Thyroid Cancer Survivor Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
Learn more about actress Sofia Vergara's battle with thyroid cancer, a type of cancer that affects the thyroid gland.
Top Fun Ways To Prevent Cancer Through Exercise Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Studies have shown that exercising 30 minutes a day, five days a week can help prevent many cancers. A look into the fun ways to exercise, meeting the quota.Remember to always consult your physicia...
Is it normal to have a heavy discharge after a colposcopy and cervical biopsy? Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
What's a normal discharge after having a colposcopy and biopsy?
Tubal Ligation and Ovarian Cancer Prevention? Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Will tubal ligation, or having your "tubes tied" reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer? Learn about the potential cancer protective properties of tubal ligation surgery.
Adjuvant Therapy Created: Thursday, March 08, 2007 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Medical definition of adjuvant therapy in layman's terms.
Will treatment side effects make me feel worse than just having cancer? Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Will the side effects of cancer treatment make you feel worse than having cancer? A reader asks about the side effects of chemotherapy and how it will make her feel and affect her quality of life.
How to long should I wait to have sex after having a colposcopy? Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
How long should you wait to have sex after having a colposcopy? In this reader FAQ learn how long you should wait to resume sexual activity after having a colposcopy.
Symptoms of Mesothelioma Created: Wednesday, August 23, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013
A look into the symptoms of mesothelioma, a type of cancer most commonly caused by asbestos exposure. Learn who is most at risk and what to do if you have been exposed to mesothelioma.
What foods are best to eat when you have diarrhea related to chemotherapy? Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
A reader asks what foods are best to eat when he suffers from diarrhea caused by chemotherapy.
Is it safe to breastfeed after finishing chemotherapy? Created: Monday, December 31, 2012 Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012
In this FAQ, a reader asks whether it is safe to continue breastfeeding after stopping chemotherapy for cancer treatment.
Acne During Cancer Treatment Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Friday, November 30, 2012
Acne can be a common side effect of some chemotherapy medications. Learn if chemotherapy induced acne can be prevented, why it happens, and what you can do about it.
Respite Care for Cancer Caregivers Created: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Respite care is an absolute necessity for people who are caregivers for cancer patients. Whether you are a loved one serving as a primary caregiver or if caregiving is your job, know that respite c...
Cancer Fatigue Created: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Cancer related fatigue is the number one side effect reported by cancer patients. Learn simple tips in reducing fatigue and saving energy.
I am my fiance's caregiver and feel he doesn't appreciate me. How do I cope? Created: Monday, October 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, October 29, 2012
A reader asks advice about being a cancer caregiver and not feeling appreciated. Being a cancer caregiver is a tough job with many emotional roller coasters. Learn more about how to cope with careg...
Throat Cancer Symptoms Created: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Have a cough that won't go away or a sore throat that won't quit? They could be symptoms of throat cancer. Learn what to look for when it comes to throat cancer and when you should see your doctor.
How Bevra Coped with Hair Loss Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Have you experienced hair loss caused by chemotherapy? Share your chemotherapy hair loss journey and read others' stories about it. You can also submit your pre/during chemotherapy photos.
Anaplastic Astrocytoma Patient Story Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with a brain tumor and how treatment has affected your life.
Nancy's Brain Tumor Diagnosis Story Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with a brain tumor and how treatment has affected your life.
William's Throat Cancer Story Created: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Share your story about being diagnosed with throat cancer and how treatment has affected your life.

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