Your calcium level can become too high if your cancer has spread to the bones, causing calcium to be released. Or your cancer may release certain hormones that affect the normal systems that control the calcium level in your blood.
To help manage changes in taste, stay away from foods and odors you find unpleasant. Brush your teeth before and after meals to keep your mouth clean.
Good nutrition is important during cancer treatment. Read on to learn how to work with your healthcare team and manage a loss of appetite during your treatment.
Nutritional supplements are available to provide protein, vitamins, and other nutrients your body needs for energy. If you can’t take these supplements by mouth, special tubes can be placed that allow you to receive the necessary nutrients without eating or drinking.
One side effect of cancer and cancer treatment is sleeping too much. This is called hypersomnia, meaning too much sleep.
One common problem in insomnia is that the bed has become connected with things other than sleep. This makes it hard to use the bed for sleep when you want.
A stem cell transplant uses young blood cells, called stem cells, to replace bone marrow that has been destroyed by cancer treatment. It is a complex treatment and can cause serious side effects. Here's what you need to know.
Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancer that uses medicines. Learn more about how it is used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma.
Radiation therapy uses strong X-rays or beams of other types of radiation to kill cancer cells or stop them from growing. Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat Hodgkin lymphoma.
Knowing the stage of your cancer is vital when deciding how to treat it. This helpful guide explains the 4 stages of Hodgkin lymphoma and what they mean.