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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.

Novel Drug to Be Investigated for Breast Cancer Treatment-Related Hot Flashes

November 3rd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Patients with breast cancer can enroll on a clinical trial analyzing elinzanetant for endocrine therapy-related hot flashes.

I Shouldn’t Have to Pretend ‘Minor’ Side Effects From Cancer Treatment Don’t Bother Me

October 28th 2022

By Kelly Irvin

Researchers running clinical should be aware of how these new drugs affect our day-to-day lives — not just in the big ways, but also the small ones that take their toll over the long haul.

Lifestyle Changes and Non-Estrogen-Based Therapies May Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms in Women With Cancer

October 27th 2022

By Miranda Lankas

Women who face menopause after a cancer diagnosis may be able to manage their symptoms without relying on estrogen-based therapies, although discussing this with a cancer team will help patients find what’s best for them.

Lower Radiation Dose Spares Patients From Experiencing Side Effects Without Compromising Outcomes in Rare Lymphoma

October 27th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Patients with orbital indolent B-cell lymphoma, a rare type of blood cancer, may be able to have fewer side effects and less cancer treatment costs by undergoing a lower dose of radiation that still has similar responses to the standard.