Side Effect Management
Coping With Radiation Side Effects Taught Me Patience and Gratitude
I was experiencing a painful side effect from radiation therapy, but when the staff dressed up like characters from “The Wizard of Oz,” I became grateful for their willingness to brighten my day.
Ice-Based Therapy May Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Mucositis
Among patients who held ice in their mouth before, during and after chemotherapy, 78% did not experience oral mucositis.
For Smaller Men With Prostate Cancer, Erleada Dose Reduction May Decrease Skin-Related Side Effects
A dose reduction of Erleada may result in fewer skin-related side effects for men with advanced prostate cancer — but only for those with a smaller body size, research showed.
Patients With Myeloma Must Recognize the Signs of Cytokine Release Syndrome
Patients with myeloma who are being treated with Tecvayli must discuss symptoms of cytokine release syndrome with their providers as soon as they happen.
Patients, Survivors Share Tips for Cancer-Related Insomnia
We asked the CURE® audience how they coped with insomnia after a cancer diagnosis. Here is what they had to say.
Researchers Call for Education About Cannabis Use for Cancer Survivors
More than 80% of cancer survivors who use cannabis do so for medical reasons, but there remains “a lack of strong evidence” for the drug’s effectiveness, according to the authors of a new study.
Acupuncture Can Improve Sleep for Cancer Survivors With Chronic Pain
Acupuncture improved the sleep of cancer survivors faced with chronic pain, opening the door to nonpharmacological methods of sustainable pain management, according to a recent study.
Taking Cancer Support to a New Level
Supportive care commonly addresses physical symptoms associated with lung cancer and side effects associated with cancer therapy.
Early Supportive Care Extends Life, Eases Cancer Symptoms
More awareness is needed to understand the benefits of both supportive care and palliative care in lung cancer.
When Things Go Wrong With Cancer Treatments
I developed tuberculosis — a rare but dangerous effect of certain bladder cancer treatments.