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Can a Virtual Reality Program Reduce Chronic Pain From Cancer?

May 10th 2022

By Ryan McDonald

Researchers are set to launch a new study to examine the feasibility of using an in-home virtual reality-guided mindfulness program to mitigate the effects of chronic cancer-related pain in patients and cancer survivors.

Certain Patients May Be at Higher Risk of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment, Stress, Anxiety

May 4th 2022

By Colleen Moretti

Unrelieved stress may play a part in causing cancer-related cognitive impairment and anxiety, though more research is needed.

Hot Weather, Hot Flashes, Hot Mess: Dealing With Cancer-Related Hot Flashes in the Summer Months

May 3rd 2022

By Liz McSpadden

I used to love spending time outdoors during the warm weather, but when I started getting hot flashes after my cancer-related oophorectomy, enjoying hot days got a bit trickier.

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.

Newer and Unconventional Treatment Methods May Better Manage Breast Cancer Side Effects in the Future

March 4th 2022

By Jackie Collins

From the use of anti-depressants to cryotherapy, researchers continue to explore potential ways to mitigate the side effects that are associated with breast cancer therapy.

Listen Up: Hearing Loss Among Cancer Survivors Often Overlooked and Understudied

March 3rd 2022

By Heather Stringer

Significant challenges include improving detection and response to inner ear side effects among cancer survivors following the use of certain drugs and therapies.

My Daughter Chose When — and How — She Was Going to Lose Her Hair to Cancer

February 24th 2022

By Debbie Legault

Chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer would likely cause my daughter to lose her hair, but instead of waiting for her locks to fall out on their own, she took matters into her own hands.

Skin-Related Side Effects From a Certain Cancer Treatment May Indicate Stronger Responses, Survival

January 28th 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Side effects from cancer treatment with immunotherapy, which may include vitiligo and certain rashes, may point to who will respond better to the treatment, although more research is needed to determine how much weight to put on these data.

Know the Risks and Benefits of Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy for Lung Cancer

January 15th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

While robotic navigational bronchoscopy is an exciting advancement in diagnosing and staging lung cancer, the procedure does come with some risks and factors to consider, explained one expert.

Cancer Survivors Share the Unexpected Side Effects Experienced During and After Treatment

January 11th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

From mouth sores to cold sensitivities as well as a continued taste of chemicals, cancer survivors recently shared some of the more unexpected side effects they experienced during and after treatment.

How Bone Strengtheners Led to a Dental Care Nightmare for One Patient With Cancer

January 10th 2022

By Kathryn Foster

A woman living with stage 4 cancer explains her painful experience with dental issues that came as a result of cancer treatment.

What It Was Like to Take the Plunge And Get Acupuncture for Chemo-Induced Neuropathy

December 22nd 2021

By Martha Carlson

A patient with cancer writes about trying acupuncture as another potential tool to lessen the effects of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy and offers advice for other patients on how to possibly deal with the debilitating side effect.

FDA Approves Orencia for GVHD Prevention After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

December 15th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

The Food and Drug Administration approved Orencia, which is commonly used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, to prevent acute graft-versus-host-disease in adults and children who underwent a hematopoietic stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor.

FDA Clears Amma, a Scalp-Cooling Device to Prevent Chemo-Related Hair Loss in Patients With Cancer

December 8th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

Amma was developed by a cancer survivor who wanted an easier — and cheaper — way for patients to preserve their hair during chemotherapy treatment.

Why I View the Cancer Treatment-Related Changes of My Body With Humor

December 7th 2021

By Julie S. Brokaw

An ovarian cancer survivor describes the changes her body endured after treatment and explains why she chooses to laugh at them.

The Ins and Outs of Risk Stratification, Managing Side Effects and Survivorship in Breast Cancer

December 6th 2021

By Colleen Moretti

Patients who understand their roles and responsibilities may better help their care teams understand what they may be at risk for in their cancer survivorship.

FDA Denies Approval for Plinabulin Plus G-CSF in Current Form for Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenia

December 1st 2021

By Colleen Moretti

The FDA issued a complete response letter stating there was not enough sufficient evidence that the combination demonstrated a benefit.

Immunotherapy Side Effects: ‘No Organ System Potentially Unaffected’

November 23rd 2021

By Brielle Benyon

Immunotherapy side effects are a different than those of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. Patients should know when to seek emergency care and what to communicate to clinicians.

Side Effects, Costs Can Be ‘Game Changers’ in Deciding MCL Treatment

November 19th 2021

By Brielle Benyon

With three BTK inhibitors approved for treatment of mantle cell lymphoma, patients and providers should consider side effects and insurance coverage before deciding on a drug.

Certain Cancer Immunotherapies May Lead to ‘Potential Small Risk’ for Myocarditis

November 17th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Although the risk for myocarditis related to immune checkpoint inhibitors is an estimated 1%, findings from a recent study highlight the need for improved ways to screen and treat for this potential side effect.

Patients With Cancer Should ‘Keep Moving Through Treatment’ to Potentially Mitigate Side Effects

November 9th 2021

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Exercising during and after cancer treatment remains important for patients and building up endurance over time can help make goals less daunting, an expert said.

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