Neuropathy Coping Strategies
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 [...]
Cold Intolerance Coping Strategies
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 [...]
Memory Impairment Coping Strategies – Gleevecbrain
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 [...]
Nausea Coping Strategies
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 [...]
Diarrhea Coping Strategies
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 Coping Strategies
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 [...]
Dry Skin Coping Strategies
Dry skin is a common problem among GIST patients. There are many things that you can do to alleviate dry skin caused by GIST treatment. Keep reading for more info. Dry Skin Coping Strategies: Using [...]
Necrosis of the Jaw Coping Strategies
Necrosis of the jaw has been reported to occur in some patients receiving bisphophonate therapy. There have been several reports of possible drug interaction between sunitinib (Sutent) and bisphophonates that significantly increases the risk of necrosis [...]
Edema Coping Strategies
Between fifty to seventy percent of GIST patients participating in Gleevec clinical trials are reported to have edema according to the Life Raft Group survey (October, 2001) and www.gleevec.com. Edema can develop in different [...]
Mouth Sores – Coping Strategies
Mouth sores, or stomatitis as it is referred to in medical textbooks, can develop as a result of cancer treatment. There are many ways to help prevent and reduce the occurrence of mouth sores. How [...]