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Anthracyclines May Increase Heart Failure in Patients with Breast Cancer, Lymphoma

February 20th 2023

By Colleen Moretti

Patients with cancer should keep a healthy heart during cancer treatment by exercising regularly and eating healthy, an expert emphasized.

Oral Mucositis Drug Is Under Review by the FDA

February 15th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

The Food and Drug Administration agreed to speed up the review of avasopasem to treat severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer.

Protecting Heart Health During, After Cancer Treatment and Into Survivorship

February 14th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiation may increase a patient’s risk for heart disease, and being mindful of some of the symptoms may be one of the steps for prevention, one expert said.

Cancer-Related Muscle Aches May Not Be Fatal, But Are Quite Bothersome

February 7th 2023

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

Muscle aches related to cancer treatment were having a major impact on my life.

Physical Function May Decline in Women After Cancer Diagnosis, Throughout Survivorship

February 7th 2023

By Miranda Lankas

Postmenopausal women cancer survivors, including lung, breast, colorectal and endometrial cancer, may have a greater physical function decline than is generally expected at their age, which may lead to lower quality of life after treatment.

Drug Offers Long-Term Heart Protection for Childhood Cancer Survivors

February 6th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

When children with cancer received dexrazoxane alongside their chemotherapy, they tended to have fewer heart complications in the short and long term.

Momelotinib Continues to Demonstrate Symptom Benefit for Patients With Myelofibrosis

February 3rd 2023

By Colleen Moretti

If approved by the FDA later this year, momelotinib could fulfill an area of unmet need for patients with myelofibrosis, according to an expert.

Teaching Children — and the World — to Use Breathing Techniques for Cancer-Related Pain

February 2nd 2023

By Brielle Benyon

In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, “Rabbi G” discusses his global travels to teach breathwork to children with cancer, and gives an exercise listeners can use to decrease their pain and anxiety.

Prostate Cancer Symptoms Can Be Managed Years After Treatment

January 31st 2023

By Miranda Lankas

An expert on urological side effects of cancer treatments most often associated with prostate cancer discusses options, even for those decades past initial treatment.

Acknowledging Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment May Be Best Treatment for Breast Cancer Survivors Versus Physical, Mindfulness Exercises

January 26th 2023

By Miranda Lankas

When comparing mindfulness activities with physical exercise and no exercise to treat cancer-related cognitive impairment, breast cancer survivors showed similar outcomes across the board, leading researchers to suggest acknowledging the side effect may help patients cope.