After beginning treatment for stage 3 inflammatory breast cancer, Lindsey Gunter started experiencing chemotherapy side effects so intense she was unable to walk. Shortly after beginning treatment for ...

Maintaining clear knowledge about cancer treatments is crucial for both patients and caregivers. Two of the most widely used approaches today are chemotherapy and immunotherapy. While both aim to ...

A new study published in JCO Precision Oncology has identified a relatively simple method to predict the cancer patients most likely to develop severe toxicities from chemotherapy. If doctors can ...

Chemotherapy doesn’t just kill cancer cells. It also affects the microbes in the digestive tract. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of ...

Jul. 10, 2025 -- Cancer therapies can save lives, but they often come with tough side effects that aren’t always fully addressed. What side effects should you expect from cancer treatments – and how ...

Chemotherapy is often an important part of a treatment plan for many types of cancer. While it has many benefits, it is also known to cause various side effects. Some of them are serious. One side ...

Injections and infusions are a common way to receive chemotherapy. Both methods deliver cancer-treating medications directly into the bloodstream. Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment that uses ...

Side effects depend on treatment type, and it’s important to tell your healthcare provider if you notice any. “Patients should be familiar with what signs and symptoms to monitor ‌and feel encouraged ...

While chemotherapy can be lifesaving, it also damages DNA and leads to cognitive issues known as "chemo brain." These effects resemble the memory and learning problems seen in older adults, prompting ...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lung is linked to smoking and requires early detection and accurate staging for effective treatment. Diagnosis involves imaging and biopsy, with the TNM system used to ...