Posted 3 years ago

Chemo Brain

Many patients going through chemotherapy treatment report having chemo brain, other cancer treatments like radiation, as well as the cancer itself, can cause similar symptoms that produce problems with memory and thinking.  The term chemo brain or brain fog generally describes a variety of troublesome symptoms that include feeling spacey, having difficulty processing information as well as trouble with word recall and short-term memory.  These symptoms can interfere with your ability to function at work or home. They generally will subside within months of completing treatment, but some may be affected for many years after treatment is complete.  

Posted 3 years ago

Can I get the Caretaker Special?

Let’s set the scene. Your loved one comes home and is nauseous, fatigued, and hasn’t eaten anything all day. You want to help, so you whip up their favorite dish and serve it to them. They take two bites and say “I’m not hungry” or “this tastes awful”. It is hard enough dealing with the schedules, the side effects, and the worry that comes with taking care of a loved one with cancer; but, when you can’t show your love and support through food, it can be disheartening.

Posted 3 years ago

What are the BRCA Genes?

It’s breast cancer awareness month, and with that comes an opportunity to provide education and recognition about the…

Posted 3 years ago

The Power of Pumpkin

It’s October! Which means time for pumpkins and Christmas Decorations Is it a fruit or a vegetable?  It’s…

Posted 3 years ago

Cool Cap for hair loss

One of the challenging side effects of some chemotherapies used to treat cancer is hair loss. Not all chemotherapy treatments cause an individual to lose their hair or have hair thinning.  This can be very emotional and distressful for a patient.

During conversations with your Oncologist prior to beginning treatment, they may mention cooling caps as an alternative to hair loss.  There are no guarantees that the products will work and cooling caps are not covered by your insurance.  Patients can seek out the caps and pay for them on their own for use at Ironwood.  We would like to take a moment to share some facts and research on the use and success of these products.

Posted 3 years ago

Care, Interrupted

Since the beginning of 2020 and the genesis of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much concern about…

Posted 3 years ago

Your Guide to Protein

Every diet, whether having cancer, going through active treatment, living an active lifestyle, or living day-to-day requires protein…

Posted 3 years ago

Share Your Story | David

David was the husband and caregiver to his wife that battled cancer for several years. She had breast…

Posted 3 years ago

Family fun month with cooking “therapy”

August is Family Fun Month which makes it the opportune time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities! So why not start a tradition and make some memories with cooking? When you cook together, it’s a chance to press pause, tune out distractions, and tune into each other with the added benefit of exploring new recipes, ingredients, flavors, all while producing a scrumptious end product of nourishment.

Posted 3 years ago

Eat your Water!

I doubt you knew you could eat your water, but there are so many foods rich in fluid…

Posted 3 years ago

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers to Break Ground in Goodyear

The City of Goodyear and Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers are excited to announce the groundbreaking of its newest healthcare facility in Goodyear, Arizona. 

The new 28,634 -square-foot facility is specially designed on 6 acres, located at NWC of 159th Ave & McDowell. This project will employ approximately 52 full-time positions.

Posted 3 years ago

Peer Support Groups

You do not have to feel alone on this journey with cancer. A great way to connect with…