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Older Patients With Prostate Cancer at a Higher Risk for Heart Complications After Androgen-Deprivation Therapy

May 3rd 2022

By Colleen Moretti

While a higher risk of heart issues was found in older men years after androgen-deprivation therapy, it is unknown if the risk comes from the treatment or other age-related comorbidities.

Scalp Cooling Is a Feasible Way to Preserve Hair During Cancer Treatment

May 2nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

One of the most feared side effects from chemotherapy treatment is hair loss, but scalp cooling can help patients maintain their locks.

Non-Drug Therapy Can Help Insomnia in Cancer Survivors, But More Research Is Needed in Those Undergoing Treatment

May 2nd 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cognitive behavioral therapy has been proven to improve insomnia in cancer survivors, but research is lacking in patients who are currently undergoing treatment or who have advanced disease.

Combating a Cancer Treatment Side Effect Turned Me Into a 'Calcium Junkie'

April 25th 2022

By Marissa Holzer

After my breast cancer metastasized to my lungs, I was put on a PARP inhibitor, which caused an unexpected side effect that, unfortunately, happens like clockwork.

Post-Chemo Fatigue is Nothing Like Your Typical Tiredness, It Can Stop You Dead in Your Tracks

April 21st 2022

By Michelle Velez

I can’t plan anything without planning time to rest. I literally have to schedule my whole day around when I can lie down to nap.

Certain Blood Types Associated With Increased Blood Clotting Risk in Patients With Cancer

April 20th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

An expert noted that despite the results, all patients with cancer should be aware of their increased risk for developing blood clots.

Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Older Age May Be Associated With Increased Risk for Rare Skin Condition from Immunotherapy Treatment

April 19th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Patients within the study who developed the rare skin condition were more likely to experience better tumor responses than those who did not develop the side effect.

Can a Skin Patch Effectively Control Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea, Vomiting?

April 6th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

An upcoming phase 2 study will explore if the transdermal (through the skin) delivery of a drug commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting will result in no nausea, no vomiting and no use of rescue medicines in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy.

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Cannot Be Cured, But There Are Many Ways Patients Can Reduce its Severity

March 11th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The pain and numbness from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy — commonly referred to as CIPN — can severely impact the lives of patients with cancer, though there are ways that patients can mitigate the intensity or live better with the condition.

Why I Advocate During Lymphedema Awareness Month

March 6th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

I was frustrated when I developed lymphedema after my 2014 breast cancer surgery, but have since turned those negative feelings into advocacy for others who may be affected by the condition, too.