THANC GuideSupportive care involves diet and nutrition, managing side effects and pain, as well as methods to help breathing and eating and wound care. Here you’ll find tips that can help with the distressing aspects of treatment, making eating easier and more comfortable, as well as improving your overall quality of life.
Prior to a radioactive iodine scan or treatment, patients must consume a low iodine diet. Depriving the body of iodine makes the RAI treatment more effective. Learn more.
Patients with head and neck cancer require special attention to their nutrition, due to the severe impact their disease can have on their ability to swallow liquids and consume solid food. Learn more.
Unfortunately, pain is a common side effect of cancer treatment. Find out how to manage your pain and learn about common causes of cancer-related pain. Learn more.
The side effects of cancer treatment can last long after your treatment has ended. Learn about the most common side effects and how you can work around them. Learn more.
Many head and neck cancer patients experience difficulty breathing and eating. There are a few treatment options if this leads to severe complications or a reduced quality of life. Learn more.
The human body has many processes to help wounds heal and to fight infection. Learn ways that doctors, nurses, patients and caregivers can help. Learn more.
