Physical Well-being
A rested person is in a better position to endure the rigors of cancer treatment.
Rx for a Better Night’s Rest
by Edward Stepanski, PhD
Difficulty sleeping, or insomnia, is a frequent problem for people being treated for cancer. People experience insomnia in many different ways: trouble falling asleep at the beginning of the night, waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to return to sleep, or having many brief awakenings throughout the night, leading to unrefreshing sleep.
Protect Yourself From Infection
by Kimberly M. Hinckley, RN, BSN, CIC; Gale M. Liddell, BS, MT, CIC;
and Brahm H. Segal, MD
Infections are illnesses caused by microorganisms (germs) such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. People with cancer may be at increased risk for infections for a number of reasons. The cancer itself may compromise the immune system, which is what protects the body from infection.
In Your Skin
by Sherri Magee, PhD, and Kathy Scalzo, MSOD
Many of us talk about our bodies as if we donʼt fully inhabit them. Because of our busy lives, we often live a short distance from our bodies, not always acknowledging the sensations and changes we experience day to day. Many survivors experience a definite dissociation from their physical bodies after cancer. Your task now is to rediscover your body and to learn to live with it and care for it again. Reclaiming your body and adapting to your new physical self are essential to the recovery process.
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