August is a vital month for spotlighting lesser-known cancer causes. This month highlights Appendix Cancer Awareness and campaigns promoting palliative care and cancer pain management. Discover why these initiatives are essential and how you can support them.

A global review found chronic nerve pain in about four in ten people already diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The estimate does not apply to every chemotherapy patient, varied widely across studies, and was based on very low-certainty evidence.

Severe chemotherapy-related mouth sores can make it difficult for children to eat and drink, require hospitalization, and sometimes lead oncology teams to reduce, delay, or discontinue treatment. A study of 200 hospitalized pediatric cancer patients shows why early reporting and supportive care matter.

A new study highlights how fructose, a common sugar found in processed foods, fuels liver tumor growth by increasing lipid production. Learn how dietary choices can impact liver cancer risk and what you can do to protect your health.

Cancer develops when normal cell growth and repair processes break down, leading to uncontrolled cell division and tumor formation. Understanding the causes and risks of cancer can help us better support ongoing research and improve outcomes for those affected.

Digital check-ins can help cancer patients track symptoms like pain, nausea, fatigue, mouth sores, appetite changes, and emotional distress between appointments. Learn how symptom tracking may improve communication with your care team and help caregivers know when to call.

Cancer treatment can make eating and drinking difficult. This practical guide explains how to manage poor appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, mouth sores, dehydration, and weight loss while adjusting nutrition and hydration to each patient’s treatment plan and medical needs.

Chemotherapy can affect digestion, hydration, the intestinal lining, and the gut microbiome. This guide explains common digestive side effects and practical supportive steps, while emphasizing that food, fluids, medications, and supplements should be adjusted to each patient’s symptoms, immune status, and treatment plan.

Cancer staging explains how much cancer is present, where it is located, and whether it has spread. This guide breaks down cancer stages 0 through IV, the TNM system, tumor grade, prognosis, and the key questions patients and caregivers should ask their oncology team.

Mouth sores can be a painful side effect of cancer treatment, and recent cancer news shows they remain an important issue with some newer therapies. This guide explains what patients and caregivers should watch for, when to call the oncology team, and how HuMOLYTE may help support mouth comfort during treatment.

A new FDA approval may help some multiple myeloma patients spend less time in the infusion chair. Learn how wearable cancer drug injectors work, why treatment burden matters, and what questions to ask your oncology team.

Chemo drug shortages can be frightening, especially when treatment timing matters. This guide explains what patients and caregivers should ask their cancer care team about drug availability, possible delays, safe alternatives, and how to stay informed without changing treatment on their own.

A new peer-reviewed study published in Frontiers in Nutrition looked at whether HuMOLYTE®, a medical food containing 2′-fucosyllactose HMO and electrolytes, could help protect the gut during chemotherapy. The study was done in rats and lab-grown intestinal cells, so more research in cancer patients is still needed. But the results are promising: HuMOLYTE® reduced diarrhea, weight loss, oral tissue injury, and intestinal inflammation caused by several common chemotherapy drugs.

July highlights several important cancer awareness campaigns, including Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, UV Safety Awareness Month, GIST Awareness Day, and World Head and Neck Cancer Day. This guide explains what patients and caregivers should know about symptoms, prevention, hydration, nutrition, and supportive care during cancer treatment.

IGH Naturals announced the publication of a peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Nutrition evaluating HuMOLYTE®, a medical food formulated with 2′-fucosyllactose, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. The preclinical study reported reduced chemotherapy-induced mucositis markers in Wistar rats and supported further investigation of HuMOLYTE® as a supportive nutrition strategy during cancer treatment.

A breast cancer diagnosis brings more than medical decisions. It can bring anxiety, poor sleep, side effects, caregiver stress, and daily overwhelm. Early palliative care gives patients and families an added layer of support while treatment is still active. Here’s why asking for it early can make cancer care feel less frightening and more manageable.

Juneteenth marks more than the end of slavery in Texas. It tells the story of a promise made in 1863 and a reality delayed until June 19, 1865. This article explores the history of Juneteenth, the role of the Emancipation Proclamation, and why the holiday still matters today as a reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equity.

Chemo brain is real. Many cancer patients and survivors experience memory problems, brain fog, and trouble focusing during or after treatment. New research suggests some chemotherapy drugs may affect the brain’s hidden waste-clearance system, which could help explain why thinking changes happen. Learn what chemo brain feels like, when to tell your care team, and how patients and caregivers can manage daily life with more confidence.

Cancer-related fatigue is more than normal tiredness, and sleep alone may not fix it. This guide explains how a gentle daily walking protocol can help cancer patients and survivors rebuild energy over time. Learn how to start small, track progress, involve caregivers, and stay safe during recovery.

Talking to children about cancer can feel overwhelming, but silence often makes the unknown feel even scarier. This gentle guide helps cancer patients, parents, and caregivers explain a diagnosis with simple, age-appropriate honesty. Learn how to start the conversation, answer hard questions, explain treatment, and keep routines steady so children feel safe, loved, and included..