“Chemo brain” is a chemotherapy side effect. It involves cognitive changes such as poor memory and concentration. It may occur during or after treatment. Knowing about the possible cognitive side ...

Legislation has been filed at the state capitol seeking to help those under health benefit plans in Oklahoma who are ...

Microwave ablation plus chemotherapy significantly improves progression-free survival in advanced NSCLC without increasing toxicity compared to chemotherapy alone. The combination treatment leverages ...

Chemotherapy is a word that can evoke a whirlwind of emotions. For many, it represents hope, a powerful tool against the relentless tide of cancer. But it also carries with it a series of side effects ...

Strokes are a medical emergency, yet imaging can capture only snapshots of how brain damage develops in the hours and days ...

When starting chemotherapy, I was expecting hair and weight loss, but was caught off guard when my mouth began to hurt. During the TEACH session with a nurse before I began treatment, she gave me a ...

Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment used to fight cancer cells. While highly effective, it can also cause side effects as it targets rapidly dividing cells throughout the body. Understanding these ...

Gelclair is designed to manage oral mucositis pain by coating and protecting the oral mucosa, aiding in healing and reducing severity. Oral mucositis affects 40% of chemotherapy patients and 90% of ...

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a treatment for advanced prostate cancer that could eliminate a ...

Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...