Numbness, tingling or burning in your hands and feet can be frustrating during or after chemotherapy. These symptoms may be related to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a type of nerve problem that can occur with some cancer treatments. Some...
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Cancer-related pain can be difficult to manage, and it can affect people in different ways. Pain may be related to the cancer itself, or it may occur during or after treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Some people...
Nausea is a common concern for some people receiving chemotherapy. It can affect appetite, hydration, sleep, daily activities, and overall quality of life. Medical treatments, including anti-nausea medicines prescribed by your oncology team, are the main approach to preventing...
Chemotherapy can be an important part of cancer treatment, but it can also come with difficult side effects. One of the most common concerns is nausea. You may feel sick during treatment, shortly after chemotherapy, or even several days...
Starting IVF can feel like a race against time. You may already have your appointments booked, medications organised, and a treatment plan from your fertility specialist. Then you start wondering: “Should I have started acupuncture earlier?” Or perhaps: “Is...
Many women think that as long as they have a period every month, their cycle is “normal.”But cycle length can tell us much more than simply when your next period is due. One question we often hear is: My...
You fall asleep…but then suddenly wake up at 3am. Your eyes open.Your mind starts thinking.And no matter how tired you are, you just can’t get back to sleep. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people experiencing insomnia...
After months of tracking ovulation, adjusting your diet, taking supplements, and hoping for good news each cycle, it can be incredibly frustrating when pregnancy still hasn’t happened. One of the most common questions we hear is: “We’ve been trying...
Starting IVF often comes with hope. You follow every instruction.You attend every appointment.You do everything “right”. And yet… the result isn’t what you expected. If you’ve been through IVF and felt disappointed or confused, you’re not alone. One of...
Why Falling Asleep Isn’t Just About Being Tired It seems logical that if you’re tired, you should fall asleep quickly. But sleep doesn’t work like that. Falling asleep requires your body to shift from an active state into a...