Managing Side Effects

A test to identify higher risk of developing urinary side effects after radiation in patients with prostate cancer was confirmed by data from a new study.

In addition to a breakthrough therapy designation for a lung cancer drug, this week we’ll be talking a lot about additional side effects and health conditions that may come with a cancer diagnosis, and how to manage them.

Dr. Sheri Yolanda Prentiss explores the challenges patients face in accessing lymphedema compression garments following cancer treatment.

Last week, we saw a few moving parts in the regulatory space, from new NCCN guidelines for pediatric neuroblastoma treatment to FDA Fast Tracks and Priority Reviews

CAR-T therapy for myeloma faces challenges in early-line use due to accessibility, eligibility criteria and long wait times, despite strong efficacy in trials.

Among patients with cancer, high out-of-pocket costs were found to impact access to health care, adherence to medication, as well as quality of life.