Skin depigmentation, or vitiligo, can occur as a result of a cancer treatment regimen. Very few options exist for trying to cover up and fix the areas of lightly-colored skin. Skin Depigmentation Tiops One of [...]
Caution:It is important for patients to report side effects and discuss their management with their doctor. The material presented here is for information purposes only; it is not a substitute for talking to your [...]
Peripheral neuropathy is characterized by sensations of pain, tingling, burning, numbness, or weakness that usually begin in the hands or feet. It can be caused by certain illnesses. It can also be a side effect [...]
GIST and its treatments often cause loss of appetite. There are some things that can be done to help stimulate your appetite. Cooking and eating methods to prevent Loss of Appetite: Eat small meals. [...]
Cold intolerance is a side effect that may occur when undergoing treatment for GIST. Be sure to discuss your cold intolerance with your physician! Cold intolerance can also be caused by various underlying medical conditions [...]
updated 4/9/2020 There are many reasons for why patients experience fatigue and exhaustion but a major contributor is that Gleevec lowers the red blood cell count, a condition known as anemia. When you take [...]
Loss of concentration and memory impairment, commonly referred to as “Gleevecbrain,” during GIST treatment is very common. This area is currently a hot topic for researchers who are studying a wide range of drugs while [...]
The unpleasant sensations of nausea and vomiting may accompany your GIST treatment. Yet, there are many things that can be done to help make you comfortable with or without prescription medication. One of the most [...]
Unfortunately many people experience diarrhea as a result of following their cancer treatment. Here are a few tips and strategies to help control and possibly even eliminate your diarrhea. Diarrhea Coping Strategies: Eat small meals; [...]
Insomnia, or the inability to fall/stay asleep, can be a side effect of your treatment for cancer. The good news is that there are many options to help insomnia. Insomnia Coping Strategies: Try not to [...]
