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It's important to care for your access to help it last. A problem such as an infection or a blood clot may make your access unusable. Follow these guidelines to help protect your access.

Your body needs plenty of iron to make red blood cells. Because of this, most people who take epoetin alfa (EPO) need extra iron. EPO is the injection that people with kidney disease take to boost their red cells. Iron can be given in pill form or by I.V. Some people receive it both ways.

Choosing the right type and amount of proteins you eat is important when you have chronic kidney disease. It can affect your overall health and kidney function.

If your kidneys can't filter wastes from your blood normally, the BUN (blood urea nitrogen) level increases. If the level gets too high, you can become sick. Because of this, you need to control the amount of protein you eat each day. Use this sheet to help you.

Although common during pregnancy, some discomforts may seem worse in the final weeks. Simple lifestyle changes can help. Take care of yourself. And ask your partner to help out with small tasks.

The truth is that life after cancer will be different, maybe even challenging in unexpected ways. Here are some tips to help you navigate this next chapter.

An inpatient stay can be overwhelming for the whole family. You and your child will have to navigate a new and unfamiliar place.

Consider this your cheat sheet for cancer treatment choices. It’s a good starting point for understanding what might come next. But remember, just like in school or at your job, there’s never a silly question.

It isn’t always clear why men develop breast cancer. But experts know that certain risk factors can play a role.