Cancer care is changing. Alongside surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, a new approach is gaining ground: integrative oncology. This patient-centered field combines conventional treatments with personalized options to improve treatment outcomes.
Researchers found tumors release a protein that triggers an immune attack on brain cells, which causes rapid cognitive decline. This discovery could lead to new treatments for this serious complication.
Natalia Garcia dealt with physical agony after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Her care team worked with her to personalize treatment and make her remaining days more comfortable.
Researchers find way to decrease cancer deaths among Black people, begin new lung cancer clinical trial, use app to help people manage cancer, and employ games to reduce chemotherapy after-effects.
Hair loss can be an emotional journey. Some people donate hair to help create wigs. Learn about the requirements for donating hair and find resources for those experiencing hair loss.
What is music therapy? What are its benefits? How can the Wellness and Integrative Health Center help? Mackenzie Oprean, music therapist at Huntsman Cancer Institute, answers these questions and more.
In the second installment of a three-part series about managing cancer pain, we look at massage therapy. What is it? What are its benefits? How can the Wellness and Integrative...
In the first installment of a three-part series about managing cancer pain, we look at acupuncture. What is it? What are its benefits? How can the Wellness and Integrative Health...
Sex can feel like a taboo topic, but it is an important part of a relationship, including for people with cancer. A cancer diagnosis and certain treatment options can have...
Dietitians emphasize that good nutrition is crucial throughout all stages of chemotherapy. Learn what foods ease side effects and what to do you if you lose weight.
Some treatments for cancer, like radiation and certain chemotherapy drugs, can make your skin more sensitive to the sun. You can still enjoy summer days by planning ahead to protect...
Steroids are often prescribed during cancer treatment. Learn more about steroids, their role in cancer treatment, and how to deal with the most common side effects.
Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. If you’re on chemo, you may wonder whether you will lose your hair, whether it will grow back, and what happens...
Anyone can have a few sleepless nights, but when you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep most nights, you may have insomnia. Cancer patients have an increased risk of insomnia...
The lymph system moves fluid throughout the body. Lymphedema can happen if lymph vessels are damaged or if lymph nodes were removed during surgery. It can also be a side...