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...
Huntsman Cancer Institute dietitian Joan Elizondo explains the importance of proper nutrition before, during, and after chemotherapy. Learn what foods can help ease side effects and what you can do...
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...
When people hear the word "steroids", they may think of "roid rage" or athletes using them to enhance their performance. But steroids are actually natural hormones that have multiple functions...
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...
Cancer medications and treatments often cause nausea and vomiting. There are many ways to help treat nausea, including medicine, integrative treatments, and home remedies. Your care team can help you...
Huntsman Cancer Institute patient Pam Montgomery suffered hair loss after chemotherapy treatment for stage III breast cancer. Some humor from her husband and a visit from a fine-feathered friend helped...
Normal life can sometimes be a struggle. Adding cancer to the equation can make it seem impossible. However, as Huntsman Cancer Institute patient Pam Montgomery points out, it’s the little...
Cancer-related fatigue is very common. This type of fatigue goes beyond being really tired. It can have a major impact on your daily life. Cancer-related fatigue is caused by several...
Cancer and cancer treatments can increase your risk of falling. Learn how to avoid falls so that you can avoid injury and get through cancer treatment safely.