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ACE Inhibitors May Not Prevent Chemo-Related Cardiotoxicity

April 16th 2024

By Alex Biese

The blood pressure medication enalapril did not prevent cardiotoxicity among patients with cancer being treated with chemotherapy.

Orgovyx Manages Testosterone, Reduces Side Effects in Prostate Cancer

April 15th 2024

By Alex Biese

Compared to other treatments, patients’ testosterone levels return to baseline levels faster following treatment with Orgovyx.

‘Tailored’ Exercise in Advanced Breast Cancer Improves Quality of Life

April 10th 2024

By Ashley Chan

Exercise and physical activity can help patients with advanced breast cancer, especially with quality of life, two experts told CURE®.

Chemotherapy-Related Kidney Injury More Likely in Certain Patients

April 1st 2024

By Brielle Benyon

Certain patient characteristics may put them at an increased risk for chemotherapy-related kidney injury, recent research found.

Supportive Care Matters ‘The Minute You Get Diagnosed’ With Cancer

March 28th 2024

By Alex Biese

Experts from City of Hope explain the importance of symptom management and care planning during cancer.

Music Therapy Helps Children With Cancer, Eases Caregiver Burden

March 26th 2024

By Ashley Chan

Musical play engages children with cancer, which relieves stress for them and their parents/caregivers, an expert said.

Managing Chemo-Related Hand-Foot Syndrome

March 26th 2024

By Ashley Chan

Certain oral chemotherapies may cause hand-foot syndrome, but reducing the dose of the drug allows it to heal, an expert told CURE®.

Addressing Side Effects of Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment With Open Conversations

March 20th 2024

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

During the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit, an expert discussed her professional and personal experience with side effect management in metastatic breast cancer.

Food Items Patients With Cancer Should Buy, Items to ‘Put Down’

March 19th 2024

By Ashley Chan

It’s key for patients with cancer to avoid certain food items, such as artificial sweeteners, as they increase junk food cravings, an expert said.

What to Expect: Hormonal Side Effects from Breast Cancer Treatment

March 8th 2024

By Brielle Benyon

An expert gives an overview of common endocrine-related side effects that premenopausal women with breast cancer may experience — and what can be done to address them.