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How Patients With Cancer Can Best Care For Their Chemo Port

June 23rd 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Care teams often implant a chemo port into patients with cancer to provide easy access for blood draws and to deliver treatments such as chemotherapy and antibiotics. Here, as part of its Heal at Home series, CURE® works with a nurse to provide a guide for patients to care for their port.

How the Treatment of Cancer Side Effects Has Evolved Over the Past 2 Decades

June 17th 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

Two cancer survivors shed light on how they adjusted their daily routines to deal with the debilitating pain from neuropathy.

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The Invisible Side Effect

June 14th 2022

By Lindsay Modglin

Although there is little relief available to cancer survivors experiencing neuropathy, hope may be on the horizon.

After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis, I Didn’t Think About Oral Health, Though I Should Have

June 10th 2022

By Martha Carlson

Cancer and its treatments can affect oral health, though when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the thought of seeing the dentist slipped my mind.

New Drug May Mitigate Incidence, Severity of Chemotherapy-Related Oral Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

June 4th 2022

By Lindsay Fischer

Avasopasem manganese is the first drug that has been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of chemotherapy-related oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer, research showed.

FDA Approves Fylnetra, a Biosimilar for Neulasta, to Treat Neutropenia in Patients With Cancer

June 1st 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The FDA approval of Fylnetra, a biosimilar for Neulasta, has the potential to offer patients with cancer a neutropenia treatment option at a lower cost.

Oncology Rehabilitation: An Integral Part of Integrative Care for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

May 26th 2022

By Jennifer Cargile, Med, CCC-SLP

Head and neck cancer treatments and the subsequent side effects can be overwhelming for patients and their caregivers due to the impact they have on routine activities, writes a speech-language pathologist at Cancer Treatment Center of America Atlanta. However, the expert notes, there are plenty of specialists who can help improve patient quality of life.

Chemotherapy Hair Hacks: From Lint Rollers to Duct Tape

May 24th 2022

By Chelsey Gomez

Losing my hair due to cancer treatment was mentally and physically painful, but I learned a few tips and tricks along the way.

Myelofibrosis Symptom Management Is ‘Incredibly Important’ to Preserve Quality of Life

May 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Myelofibrosis may cause major impairments to a patient’s quality of life, which is why it is pertinent that patients work with their clinicians to address these side effects.

Can a Virtual Reality Program Reduce Chronic Pain From Cancer?

May 10th 2022

By Ryan McDonald

Researchers are set to launch a new study to examine the feasibility of using an in-home virtual reality-guided mindfulness program to mitigate the effects of chronic cancer-related pain in patients and cancer survivors.