Side Effect Management

I urge researchers to look into why side effects occur in cancer drugs and to find ways to mitigate them that doesn’t impact their efficacy.

Summer heat can worsen my lymphedema, but I’ve learned simple ways to stay cool, reduce swelling and protect my arms — here’s what helps me most.

New results from a breast cancer-related lymphedema study show the importance of measuring fluid and body composition before treatment begins.

LUT014, a BRAF inhibitor gel, improved acne-like rashes in patients with colorectal cancer undergoing anti-EGFR therapy, according to UCLA researchers.

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses the importance of seeking early intervention to detect lymphedema following cancer care.

A test to identify higher risk of developing urinary side effects after radiation in patients with prostate cancer was confirmed by data from a new study.

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss discusses lymphedema as a result of cancer treatment and shares resources that exist for patients coping with this condition.

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss explores the challenges patients face in accessing lymphedema compression garments following cancer treatment.

Among patients with cancer, high out-of-pocket costs were found to impact access to health care, adherence to medication, as well as quality of life.

CURE spoke with Leslie Waltke about the importance of physical therapy during a cancer journey.

Researchers have found childhood cancer survivors are at risk of experiencing onset of aging-related disease 17.7 years sooner than the general population.

Although itolizumab did not improve response rates at Day 29 for patients with acute GVHD, the therapy showed significant benefits in long-term outcomes.

Dr. Sheri Prentiss discusses what steps patients can take to ensure they're being screened for lymphedema prior to starting their breast cancer treatment.

Treatment with the T-cell immunotherapy Orca-T improved survival free of moderate-to-severe chronic graft-versus-host disease across leukemia subtypes.

The first patient has been dosed in a phase 2b trial evaluating the first-in-class agent Halneuron for those with neuropathic pain following chemotherapy.

Dr. Deepa Jagadeesh discusses Ordspono's potential FDA approval for relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, highlighting its manageable toxicity and low CRS rate.

The FDA has approved Stoboclo and Osenvelt to address skeletal issues faced by patients with cancer.

Krazati plus Erbitux is well tolerated in KRAS G12C-mutant metastatic colorectal cancer, with manageable side effects and less immune suppression.

Researchers have discovered a strong association between the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors for cancer treatment and a risk of new onset psoriasis.

Fractionated reirradiation is safe and feasible, suggesting higher reirradiation dose may be feasible in patients with recurrent high-grade glioma.

There was no evidence that CAR T directly caused secondary malignancies, despite FDA warnings, citing prior treatments as the cause, according to research.

An expert explained a potential side effect associated with treatment consisting of Itovebi for breast cancer.

Buying a pretty bracelet was healing because it let me look at my lymphedema in a new light.

An expert explains that the GAP regimen did not improve overall survival in advanced biliary tract cancer versus the doublet and increased severe side effects.

Researchers have found Brukinsa to be a potentially safer alternative for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Dr. Megan Menon explains how patients can verify the authenticity of online prescription purchases for their cancer treatment.

It’s a $4 billion a year industry that includes fraudulent anti-cancer drugs and opioid medications. Here is what patients need to know about the risk of counterfeit drugs.

Dr. Petros Grivas discusses what precautions should be considered when treating patients with advanced urothelial carcinoma who have diabetes.

Results also show that reducing the Padcev dose at treatment initiation may benefit older patients with urothelial carcinoma, a type of bladder cancer.

Diagnosed with stage 3B lung cancer in 2018, I joined a support group where I met Jim and Melanie, and learned about Jim's sarcoma diagnosis.