Some cancer patients suffer constipation but for others their treatment often involves the opposite, diarrhoea. This can result in a sore and tender butt. At the first sign of diarrhoea, protect yourself. We’ve added a tube of ThankYou nappy balm, (we call it butt cream) containing vitamin-E, calendula and zinc together to help create a thick, …
If it’s not constipation then your treatment often involves the opposite, diarrhoea. More frequent bowel motions and diarrhoea are common for cancer patients due to the cancer or its treatment. Inform your medical team as soon as you have the first signs of diarrhoea. They can advise you on how to manage your situation and recommend medication. Severe diarrhoea can …
Many patients on chemotherapy experience nausea and vomiting, some more severely than others. You might not be drinking enough fluids and things get off-balance. Hydralyte is one of the best things to ensure that you replenish all of your electrolytes back into your body if you are dehydrated. Some of the signs of dehydration can …
It’s so easy in the colder weather months not to drink as much water. Dehydration can sneak up on a cancer patient especially if you have nausea or diarrhoea. Water is extremely important for our bodies to function properly, to maintain the bodies temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. Keep track of your water intake …
The Winter months still require us to hydrate. Even in the colder months your body loses water through sweating, sweating, breathing and urinating no matter which season it is. If you feel thirsty, have dry mouth, are light-headed, cannot focus well, feel tired or notice your skin is dry, then you need to drink more water. To …
Your hospital will probably supply food but as you’re there for a while but it’s a good idea to pack yourself a snack pack for chemotherapy treatment day. You may get hungry during treatment so bring a variety of snacks that you enjoy snacking on. Some patients advise not taking your favourite ones as you might end up …
Our hydration needs do not change much during the cooler months. Your body still loses water through sweating, sweating, breathing and urinating no matter which season it is. If you feel thirsty, have dry mouth, are light-headed, cannot focus well, feel tired or notice your skin is dry, then you need to drink more water. To function …
If it’s not constipation then your treatment often involves the opposite, diarrhoea. More frequent bowel motions and diarrhoea are common for cancer patients due to the cancer or its treatment. Inform your medical team as soon as you have the first signs of diarrhoea. They can advise you on how to manage your situation and recommend medication. Severe diarrhoea can make …
During this hot weather spell it’s important to not only stay cool, but also to drink plenty of fluids like like juices, herbal teas, water and Hydralyte to avoid dehydration. We have included Hydralyte in Kit as it is best thing to ensure that you replenish all of your electrolytes back into your body. Some cancer patients …
Dehydration can sneak up on a cancer patient especially if you have nausea or diarrhoea. Water is extremely important for our bodies to function properly, to maintain the bodies temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. The smallest degree of water loss can impair our physical and mental wellbeing. Check the colour of your urine, colourless or light yellow …
