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Coping with Long-Term Effects

Understanding 'chemobrain' to find better ways to cope


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Nearly all cancer survivors cope with side effects of treatment, such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, peripheral neuropathies, changes in body image and problems with sexual health-to name a few. Others are challenged by feelings of anxiety, depression or sadness. And stil others want to be educated about what they can do to limit or manage long-term treatment effects.

Below is a list of links to articles, audio and video files and web sites which will provide information and support.

Pediatric Cancer Survivors:

Mental Health: see our PsychOncology Clinic

Fatigue: see Clearing the Mind: Coping with "chemobrain"

Chemobrain: see Clearing the Mind: Coping with "chemobrain"

Family Risk/Breast & Ovarian Risk/Genetics:

Erectile Dysfunction/Sexual Health:

Pain: see To Catch a Thief: Why you should address pain -- before it robs you blind

Cardiovascular Long-Term Effects: see Protecting the Heart: Cardiovascular risks decline, but vigilence is warranted

Changing Careers/Priorities: Life, Interrupted: Careers & Finances

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See Also:
Life, Interrupted

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