It’s important in these Covid-19 times to avoid being in public, social distance and wear a mask. One of the most common ways that cancer patients get infections is through the air by breathing them in. Other ways include the skin being damaged or through the mouth from things they touch or eat. Patients can also get …
Hand washing is more important now than ever with health authorities constantly urging us to pay attention to our hand hygiene in the fight against the coronavirus. For a cancer patient it’s a constant fight against infection and your skin needs gentle products that minimize the chance of skin aggravation during both chemotherapy and radiation …
Spring means its sneezin’ season. Asthma and hay fever sufferers are being urged to take care. There is also a risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma that can cause breathing difficulties and can, in some cases, be life threatening. Rye grass is mostly to blame for flare-ups in thunderstorm asthma. The Thunderstorm Asthma Alert System runs from October 1 …
Sometimes at home, in hospital or radiology you just want to zone out. Headphones are a great way to block out hospital sounds, which are a real source of stress for many patients. Pop your earphones in even without music, and you will find, people will give you that space you need. Please don’t be tempted to …
Infections are caused by germs, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. One of the most common ways that cancer patients get infections is through the air by breathing them in. Other ways include the skin being damaged or through the mouth from things they touch or eat. . Patients can also get infections from other people with illnesses …
As children we are taught to share, even when we didn’t want to give up our prized possessions. Now I am saying “Avoid infection, don’t share!” Don’t share food, shared plates, drinking cups, cutlery or any other utensils you eat with. Don’t share personal items such as toothbrushes, towels, lipsticks, lip balms phone, pens etc. If …
People with weak immune systems should avoid visitors who have a cold or another infection. Cancer patients with a compromised immune system are at risk of infection as a result of their underlying disease or from chemotherapy. Viruses and other infectious illnesses can spread from person to person through close contact and the water droplets that a person …
Treat yourself to fresh clean dry towels this Winter. Bath towels have the ideal breeding ground for growing germs. If hanging damp in the bathroom the towel can remain wet, retaining moisture allowing bacteria to breed. If they develop a smell, that’s actually bacteria, fungus, and mildew. To avoid the spread of illness-causing germs change your towels often …
It’s important to protect your skin from even small cuts, grazing or scraping. your skin. Your body will not be able to fight germs off as well as it normally would while you are going through chemotherapy. These are easy ways for germs to enter your body causing infection. Keep cuts and scrapes clean, dry and covered. Don’t just …
To avoid injury and germs wear shoes at all times outdoors, at home and especially if you are in hospital. Your feet are prone to infection. Wearing correct footwear helps you avoid injury and keep germs off your feet. Chemotherapy and radiation cause many changes in the body as they destroy cancer cells. One major …
