A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.
After seeing friends shave their heads to deal with hair loss during chemotherapy for breast cancer, Florida resident Jo Steinhart, 70, hoped that she would not have to do the same after getting ...
Valet attendants with smiling faces and positive attitudes greet patients and visitors coming to the Southeast Cancer Center for treatwments. Architectural splendor and panoramic views keep the eyes ...
If your doctor has recommended chemotherapy as part of your cancer treatment, you might be nervous. Maybe you have had a family member who found the treatment grueling or a friend who experienced ...
Many people experience difficult side effects in the hours and days right after chemotherapy. There are many treatment options for these side effects. It’s important to work with your heathcare team ...
Chemotherapy is a high-risk medication and is the second most common cause of fatal medication errors. The ordering process can be unsafe and inefficient, putting patients at risk for medication ...
During active cancer treatment, patients face many smaller battles on the path to remission. One of those lesser-known struggles is a condition known as chemo mouth, a painful side effect of ...
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy can cause cognitive difficulties, ranging from temporary and mild to potentially long lasting. Receiving a cancer diagnosis is undoubtedly challenging, and the ...