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Women Should Know Their Options, Risks for Future Fertility Before Starting Cancer Treatment

December 1st 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer can negatively affect fertility after treatment, and women should talk with their doctor about their personal risk and preservation options.

Chronic Hiccups May Represent Another Side Effect from Chemotherapy in Patients With Cancer

November 30th 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

A recently conducted study found that for some patients, chemotherapy-induced hiccups were worse than nausea and vomiting.

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.

How Patients With Cancer Can Best Use Diet, Exercise to Manage the ‘Life-Altering’ Effects of Fatigue

October 26th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Cancer-related fatigue can be debilitating for many patients and survivors of cancer, but tactics like diet, exercise and other holistic approaches may provide relief for a side effect that effects every part of life.

Silicone Film Skin Dressings May Prevent a Certain Side Effect in Patients With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation

October 25th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Mepitel Film skin dressings reduced rates of radiation dermatitis — a type of skin-related side effect — compared to standard of care in women undergoing radiation for breast cancer, according to recent research.

How Cancer Survivors, Patients Can Better Optimize Sleep

October 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

An expert recommends that cancer survivors and patients take several actionable steps to improve their quality of sleep.

How Breast Cancer Survivors, Patients Can Cope With Sensation Loss and Numbness After a Mastectomy

October 19th 2022

Chest numbness following a mastectomy can be truly daunting, but patients with breast cancer don’t have to suffer in silence — and it may not be something they have to live with.

Patients With Cancer Speak Up About the Types of Independence They Lost Because of Their Disease

October 4th 2022

By Sailaja Darisipudi

CURE® surveyed its audience to see how cancer-related pain or treatment-related side effects interfered with their ability to be independent. Here’s what they had to say.

From Hair Loss to Menopause, a Look at the ‘Good Stuff’ From Cancer Treatment

October 1st 2022

Cancer tried to kill me, but I came back even stronger than ever.

‘Freezing’ Nerves May Effectively Treat Post-Mastectomy Pain in Breast Cancer Survivors

September 29th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

A procedure that targets and freezes nerves that were damaged during a mastectomy may be a safe and effective method of relieving pain in breast cancer survivors.

Acupuncture Is a ‘Worthwhile’ Approach to Decrease Cancer-Related Pain, Expert Says

September 28th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Acupuncture has been shown to decrease cancer-related pain, and it most recently was recommended by several organizations for certain patients with breast cancer.

Shining a Spotlight on What Lies in the Shadows of Cancer

September 23rd 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

From a rare malignancy to sexual dysfunction, this special issue explores some of the less talked about aspects of cancer.

Blood Test Results May Offer Clues to Neurotoxicity Risk After CAR-T Cell Therapy in Cancer

September 22nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Patients with blood cancer who have higher levels of neurofilament light chains — which indicate brain injury — were found to be more likely to develop neurotoxicity after CAR-T cell therapy, according to recent research.

FDA Approves Pedmark to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Hearing Loss in Children

September 21st 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The Food and Drug Administration approved Pedmark for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced hearing loss in pediatric patients with localized, nonmetastatic solid cancers.

My New, Side Effect-Free Cancer Treatment Makes Me Feel Like 'a Kid in a Toy Store'

September 14th 2022

By Jane Biehl Ph.D.

My new cancer treatment hardly has any side effects, making me wonder if researchers are focusing on making their drugs more tolerable for patients.

New Drug to Be Investigated for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

September 2nd 2022

By Brielle Benyon

ATX01, a new topical treatment for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, will be investigated in a phase 2 trial.

FDA Approves Imbruvica for Potentially Serious Complication in Children With Cancer

August 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The FDA approved Imbruvica for children over the age of 1 who are experiencing chronic GVHD that has already been treated by one or more prior therapy.

Patients With Cancer Should Speak Up About Mental Health Struggles if They Don’t Feel Heard, Expert Says

August 15th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

A psychiatrist advises patients with cancer to speak up about their mental health concerns during cancer treatment, as there are tools that can guide best next steps.

Use of Potentially Inappropriate Medications Associated With Increased Risks for Poor Outcomes in Older Patients With Cancer

August 11th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The use of five or more medicines — as well as some drugs that could be deemed inappropriate — may put older patients with cancer at a higher risk for complications, such as weakness.

Few Patients With Breast Cancer Are Educated on Treatments' Affects on Sexual Health

August 8th 2022

By Miranda Lankas

Although very few patients are informed about the effects that breast cancer treatments may have on their sexual health, many patients expressed wanting that information throughout all stages of their treatment, according to study findings.

Cancer-Related Pain Linked to Poor Employment and Financial Outcomes in Survivors

August 4th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Cancer-related pain, especially when severe, is associated with negative effects on patients’ employment and financial status, recent findings showed.