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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' Impacts 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.

‘I Like to Move It’: How Exercise Helped Me Fight Fatigue and Feel Better After Breast Cancer

July 28th 2022

By Bonnie Annis

I was feeling fatigued after undergoing breast cancer treatment, but once I started walking multiple times a week, I noticed that I felt much better.

Trial Will Investigate Drug to Curb Cancer Treatment-Related Anorexia, Weight Loss

July 19th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

ART27.13 may help increase appetite in patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Cosela May Decrease Chemo-Related Blood Complications During Lung Cancer Treatment

July 18th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Cosela tended to decrease myelosuppressive events — when the bone marrow is not working sufficiently to produce blood cells and platelets — in patients receiving chemotherapy for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.

Trial Launched to Analyze Safety of Novel Drug to Treat Severe Side Effect that Occurs in Approximately Half of Patients With Advanced Cancer

July 15th 2022

By Ryan McDonald

The first patient enrolled onto a phase 1 trial has received TCMB07, an investigational drug, for the treatment of cachexia, a severe disorder that may occur in more than half of patients with advanced-stage cancer.

FDA to Expedite Review of Novel Drug to Treat Common Side Effect of Cancer

July 11th 2022

By Ryan McDonald

The FDA granted abelacimab a fast track designation for the treatment of thrombosis, a common and sometimes deadly type of blood clot associated with cancer.

Lymphedema Lessons for Summer Travels

July 7th 2022

By Felicia Mitchell

I did not wear my prosthetic breast for my son’s wedding, but I did pack some lymphedema essentials for my trip.

How Patients With Cancer Can Best Care For Their Chemo Port

June 23rd 2022

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Care teams often implant a chemo port into patients with cancer to provide easy access for blood draws and to deliver treatments such as chemotherapy and antibiotics. Here, as part of its Heal at Home series, CURE® works with a nurse to provide a guide for patients to care for their port.

How the Treatment of Cancer Side Effects Has Evolved Over the Past 2 Decades

June 17th 2022

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

Two cancer survivors shed light on how they adjusted their daily routines to deal with the debilitating pain from neuropathy.

Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: The Invisible Side Effect

June 14th 2022

By Lindsay Modglin

Although there is little relief available to cancer survivors experiencing neuropathy, hope may be on the horizon.

After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis, I Didn’t Think About Oral Health, Though I Should Have

June 10th 2022

By Martha Carlson

Cancer and its treatments can affect oral health, though when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, the thought of seeing the dentist slipped my mind.

New Drug May Mitigate Incidence, Severity of Chemotherapy-Related Oral Mucositis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

June 4th 2022

By Lindsay Fischer

Avasopasem manganese is the first drug that has been shown to reduce the incidence and severity of chemotherapy-related oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer, research showed.

FDA Approves Fylnetra, a Biosimilar for Neulasta, to Treat Neutropenia in Patients With Cancer

June 1st 2022

By Brielle Benyon

The FDA approval of Fylnetra, a biosimilar for Neulasta, has the potential to offer patients with cancer a neutropenia treatment option at a lower cost.

Oncology Rehabilitation: An Integral Part of Integrative Care for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

May 26th 2022

By Jennifer Cargile, Med, CCC-SLP

Head and neck cancer treatments and the subsequent side effects can be overwhelming for patients and their caregivers due to the impact they have on routine activities, writes a speech-language pathologist at Cancer Treatment Center of America Atlanta. However, the expert notes, there are plenty of specialists who can help improve patient quality of life.

Chemotherapy Hair Hacks: From Lint Rollers to Duct Tape

May 24th 2022

By Chelsey Gomez

Losing my hair due to cancer treatment was mentally and physically painful, but I learned a few tips and tricks along the way.

Myelofibrosis Symptom Management Is ‘Incredibly Important’ to Preserve Quality of Life

May 24th 2022

By Brielle Benyon

Myelofibrosis may cause major impairments to a patient’s quality of life, which is why it is pertinent that patients work with their clinicians to address these side effects.

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.

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