Cancer is one of the most critical health problems worldwide today. Studies by different researchers have shown that disease can reduce people's ability to self-care. Throughout her career as a surgical oncologist, Dr. Shymali Singhal, founder of H&B, has had the opportunity to see many women fight hard not to lose themselves to the various pieces of their lives.

Every year more than an estimated 1.8 million people in the US are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer always takes its toll on patients’ looks, not necessarily in the form of the disease itself but in the side-effects of treatment. “It is vital for people to know that there are various things that they can do to fight these side effects,” says Dr. Singhal.

Chemotherapy affects all cells that grow and divide quickly in the body. Fast-growing cells are affected the most. Everyone handles cancer treatment differently. Some cancer patients may feel sick during and shortly after each treatment but recover quickly between treatments.

Cancer is the ultimate wake-up call. Not only that the patient's body is sick, but their spirit as well. Dr. Shyamali Singhal knows that a diagnosis of cancer is devastating, but it can also be an enormous opportunity to achieve true healing. 

If a person has an early stage cancer and is getting chemotherapy to prevent a recurrence, oncologists usually follow established treatment protocols closely because there are clear data to support those protocols. Dr. Shyamali Singhal encourages patients with more advanced cancers to talk with their oncologists about what they want in the months and years ahead.

Once a cancer patient is released from the hospital after cancer surgery, their recovery is essentially now in their own hands. Healing is as much a mental process as it is physical so it’s important to prepare your body, mind and house for rest and relaxation.

Self care for cancer patients and those undergoing chemotherapy treatment is one of the most important factors in getting healthy again. From dry skin to hair loss this is the most effective ways to care for your body.