Headache Coping Strategies
In this section we will cover headache coping strategies. Unfortunately, light to severe headaches may be caused as a result of using Gleevec. The good news is that there are many different things that [...]
Joint Pain Coping Strategies
Medications to treat your GIST can sometimes cause joint pain (aka arthralgia). However, there are ways to manage it. An important thing you have to do before beginning any type of treatment is to [...]
Heartburn – Coping Strategies for Acid Reflux
Many people, not just those undergoing cancer treatment, frequently experience heartburn or acid reflux (medical termDyspepsia). Here are some easy tips to help you cope with these symptoms that Gleevec, Sutent and other drugs [...]
Skin Depigmentation Coping Strategies
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 [...]
Rashes and Dry Skin Coping Strategies
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]