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Cognitive Ability May Worsen More With Chemotherapy Plus Endocrine Therapy Versus Endocrine Therapy Alone for Breast Cancer

December 8th 2022

By Miranda Lankas

Patients with breast cancer, regardless of their menopausal status, may face worse cognitive ability with chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, although this may return to its pretreatment level after 36 months.

I Can’t Jump on the Bandwagon of CBD for Cancer Care

December 8th 2022

By Tamera Anderson-Hanna

I am not allowed to use CBD products, so when my oncology team recommended I try them, it gave me pause.

Women Should Know Their Options, Risks for Future Fertility Before Starting Cancer Treatment

December 1st 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer can negatively affect fertility after treatment, and women should talk with their doctor about their personal risk and preservation options.

Chronic Hiccups May Represent Another Side Effect from Chemotherapy in Patients With Cancer

November 30th 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A recently conducted study found that for some patients, chemotherapy-induced hiccups were worse than nausea and vomiting.

Dealing With Delirium: My Experience With Cancer Painkillers as a Recovering Addict

November 21st 2022

By Mary Sansone

As a recovering addict, I was nervous about the painkillers that would come alongside my cancer treatment, but I soon learned that they would be needed.

Stoma Prolapses Are Often ‘Alarming, But Not Dangerous’ After Colorectal Cancer Surgery

November 8th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

After undergoing a colorectal cancer surgery and getting an ostomy, patients may experience a prolapse, but it is not cause to panic, an expert says.

Cosela May Help Prevent Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment

November 6th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Cosela reduced the occurrence of Trodelvy-related side effects in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, according to recent research.

Some Cancer Survivors May Be at Higher Risk for Bone Fracture

November 5th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Factors such as cancer stage, treatment with chemotherapy and smoking status may put cancer survivors at risk of bone fracture.

It’s Tough to Be Vulnerable About Cancer and Other Health Complications

November 3rd 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Cancer attacks your body and puts you in a very vulnerable position.

Altered Taste After Stem Cell Transplants for Multiple Myeloma May Negatively Affect Daily Calorie Intake, Quality of Life

November 3rd 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Stem cell transplants may cause dysgeusia — a disorder that alters a person’s taste —in some patients with multiple myeloma, which is a type of blood cancer. This disorder may have a domino effect on quality of life, although levels may return to normal a few months after the procedure, an expert said.