Side Effect Management
Navigating the Benefits, Access to Palliative Care for Advanced Cancer
Palliative care can benefit patients with advanced cancer by integrating advanced care planning, pain and symptom management and counseling, among other aspects.
Heart-Related Toxicities May Still Occur in AYAs With Kidney Cancer
Adolescents and young adults undergoing VEGF treatment for nonmetastatic, high-risk renal cell carcinoma may still experience heart-related conditions like left ventricular systolic dysfunction and high blood pressure.
Inflammation May Affect Depression, Activity, Regardless of Cancer
While inflammation may not be associated with certain cancer-related symptoms, it can impact depression and physical activity levels in anyone, recent research showed.
Cryotherapy During Chemo for Breast Cancer May Reduce Neuropathy
Cryotherapy may reduce the occurrence of peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy with paclitaxel and nab-paclitaxel, according to recent findings from an analysis.
Cannabis Helped a Survivor Maintain Weight, Be Pain Free During Chemo
Kim Stuck credits her cannabis use to the fact that she maintained her weight, was able to work out and was not in pain during breast cancer treatment.
Beau’s Lines: Another Cancer Side Effect They Don’t Tell You About
After chemo treatment, my nails were like tree trunks — showing ages and environmental stress with ridges.
Survivor Says Cannabis Use ‘Was the Best Thing’ During Cancer
Kim Stuck, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, says she "couldn’t even imagine not having cannabis during that time."
Runny Nose: Another Unexpected Side Effect from Cancer Treatment
Lymphoma treatment came with a number of unexpected side effects for me, including a runny nose.
The ‘New Normal’ of Food After Chemo
While my taste buds have returned to normal after cancer treatment, my desire to cook and eat has not.
Chemo Side Effects They Don’t Always Tell You About
When starting chemotherapy, I was expecting hair and weight loss, but was caught off guard when my mouth began to hurt.