Side Effect Management
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.
Elahere Symptoms Patients With Ovarian Cancer Should Look Out For
There are certain side effects from Elahere — a newly approved ovarian cancer drug — that patients taking the treatment should look out for, an expert said.
Earlier Lymphedema Detection May Lead to Better Outcomes
When a green dye was used to detect early signs of breast cancer-related lymphedema, patients tended to have better outcomes with the condition, recent research showed.
Patient Experiences With Medical Marijuana for Cancer Symptoms
Patients and cancer survivors shared their experiences with cannabis/medical marijuana to help relieve symptoms.
Cold Compression May Prevent Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
Cryocompression was found to be tolerable and effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in a small study.