Side Effect Management

Cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiation may increase a patient’s risk for heart disease, and being mindful of some of the symptoms may be one of the steps for prevention, one expert said.

Muscle aches related to cancer treatment were having a major impact on my life.

Postmenopausal women cancer survivors, including lung, breast, colorectal and endometrial cancer, may have a greater physical function decline than is generally expected at their age, which may lead to lower quality of life after treatment.

When children with cancer received dexrazoxane alongside their chemotherapy, they tended to have fewer heart complications in the short and long term.

If approved by the FDA later this year, momelotinib could fulfill an area of unmet need for patients with myelofibrosis, according to an expert.

In this episode of the “Cancer Horizons” podcast, “Rabbi G” discusses his global travels to teach breathwork to children with cancer, and gives an exercise listeners can use to decrease their pain and anxiety.

An expert on urological side effects of cancer treatments most often associated with prostate cancer discusses options, even for those decades past initial treatment.

When comparing mindfulness activities with physical exercise and no exercise to treat cancer-related cognitive impairment, breast cancer survivors showed similar outcomes across the board, leading researchers to suggest acknowledging the side effect may help patients cope.

Patients who underwent minimally invasive treatment tended to have better quality-of-life outcomes than those who had a full esophagus removal, though there were risk factors for long-term outcomes that should be considered.

We surveyed the CURE® audience about how cancer impacted their relationship with their hair. Here’s what they had to say.

Patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer may benefit from acupressure, acupuncture and other relaxation techniques regarding pain relief and a reduction in anxiety.

Compared with CT based radiotherapy, MRI-guided treatment resulted in fewer side effects for patients with prostate cancer.

While some may say that teaching breathing techniques gives patients with cancer the “heebie-jeebies”, it can actually have a major impact on patients’ pain and stress, according to an expert.

Testicular cancer survivors who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy may have hearing loss or ringing of the ears, which may significantly affect certain parts of life including sleep and concentration, among other factors.

Treatment for breast cancer, such a chemotherapy, may cause a decline in working memory, processing speed, attention and more for patients.

Fighting for something I believe in was worth it, especially since it came to my health after cancer.

AAV2-hAQP1 was safe and effective in treating patients with dry mouth symptoms, which is often a result of some cancer treatments like radiation, according to phase 1 study results.

One patient describes the management of symptoms of graft-versus-host disease as playing Whac-a-Mole and emphasizes the importance of awareness and education for both patients and their families.

Adults with graft-versus-host disease who were treated with a three-drug regimen with cyclophosphamide after transplant may have improved survival rate compared with those treated with a two-drug regimen.

From fertility issues to oral side effects, cancer survivors may face health complications after treatment ends.

Patients with breast cancer, regardless of their menopausal status, may face worse cognitive ability with chemotherapy and endocrine therapy, although this may return to its pretreatment level after 36 months.

I am not allowed to use CBD products, so when my oncology team recommended I try them, it gave me pause.

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

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

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.

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 reduced the occurrence of Trodelvy-related side effects in patients with triple-negative breast cancer, according to recent research.

Factors such as cancer stage, treatment with chemotherapy and smoking status may put cancer survivors at risk of bone fracture.

Cancer attacks your body and puts you in a very vulnerable position.

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.