What is phantom limb pain? 5 questions, answered
Amputation surgeries are sometimes used to treat cancer that affects an extremity, including toes, fingers, legs and arms. When a limb is removed from the body, it can be difficult for the brain and nervous system to readjust after the loss.
“The brain will send signals out to try to find the missing appendage and it won’t get signals back, which can lead to pain for amputees,” explains plastic surgeon Margaret Roubaud, M.D...
Standardized uptake value (SUV) numbers on PET scans: What do they mean?
An FDG PET scan uses a radiotracer to measure things like blood flow, oxygen use and sugar metabolism in your body. It shows how your tissues...
Richter transformation: What chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients should know
Richter transformation, historically called Richter syndrome, can affect patients who have or have not been treated for chronic lymphocytic...
Magnesium supplements and mocktails for better sleep: Do they work?
You may have seen “sleepy girl mocktail” recipes making the rounds on social media, promising deep and restful sleep. Usually, these non-alcoholic beverages include a combination of tart cherry juice with other ingredients, like a magnesium supplement powder.
We spoke with wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford to understand more about how these ingredients impact sleep and what cancer patients should know.
How...