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Dehydration During Cancer Treatment: The Threat No One Talks About

Dehydration During Cancer Treatment: The Threat No One Talks About

Update: 2025-10-10
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Feeling tired, dizzy, or just "off" during cancer treatment? It might not just be the meds - dehydration can seriously affect your recovery. Learn what to watch for and what to do about it. https://bit.ly/4nPAOv0

Why Is Dehydration a Threat for Persons with Cancer? 

Dehydration isn’t just about feeling thirsty-it can seriously impact your cancer treatment, increase side effects, and even become life-threatening if left unaddressed. In this episode, we break down why people living with cancer are at higher risk for dehydration, how to recognize early warning signs, and simple but powerful ways to stay safely hydrated. Whether you’re going through treatment or supporting someone who is, this is vital information you can’t afford to miss.

👉 Featuring tips on:

  • Spotting subtle signs of dehydration
  • When to call your doctor
  • What fluids (and foods) really help
  • Why staying hydrated is part of your treatment

#CancerAwareness #HydrationMatters #CancerSupport #PodcastClip #Dehydration #OncologyEducation #treatmentsideeffects

In this Episode:

  • 01:46 - The Friend: Great New York Scenes, a Great Dane, and Grief
  • 05:25 - Scott Simon’s tweets during the last days of his mother's' life
  • 10:03 - Recipe of the Week - Mission-Style Carne Asada Burritos
  • 11:20 - Dehydration and Cancer - The Threat You Really Need to Know About
  • 14:54 - Treatment for Hydration - First, what is the Cause?
  • 19:08 - Drinks to Maintain Hydration and Electrolyte Balance 
  • 22:19 - Outro

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Dehydration During Cancer Treatment: The Threat No One Talks About

Dehydration During Cancer Treatment: The Threat No One Talks About

Dr. Marianne Matzo, FAAN and Charlie Navarrette