Timing is Everything: Early Chemotherapy Boosts Colorectal Cancer Survival
Study finds starting chemotherapy within 6 weeks after colorectal cancer surgery improves survival rates.
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Shining Light on Relief: Photodynamic Therapy Shows Promise for Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients
Study reveals photodynamic therapy's potential in reducing oral mucositis severity for cancer patients.
Oral Roxadustat Shows Promise in Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Anemia
Study finds roxadustat noninferior to rHuEPO-α for chemotherapy-induced anemia in cancer patients.
Cannabis Extract Shows Promise in Taming Chemo-Induced Nausea
Oral THC:CBD capsules prove effective against chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in phase II/III trial.
Acupressure: A Promising Complementary Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea in Breast Cancer
Study shows acupressure reduces chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients.
Warming Up to Scalp Cooling: Electric Hand Warmers Boost Comfort for Breast Cancer Patients
Study shows electric hand warmers improve comfort for breast cancer patients using scalp cooling during chemo
Lower Dose Olanzapine: A Game-Changer for Chemo Nausea Prevention
Study finds lower olanzapine dose equally effective for chemo-induced nausea with less drowsiness.
Acyclovir Prophylaxis Slashes Mucositis Risk in Stem Cell Transplant Patients
Study shows acyclovir prophylaxis significantly reduces oral mucositis in autologous stem cell transplants.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Chemotherapy Side Effects in Breast Cancer Patients
Study finds vitamin D insufficiency may raise risk of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy in breast cancer.
Fosfomycin vs Ciprofloxacin: A New Approach to Prevent Infections in High-Risk Blood Cancer Patients
Study compares fosfomycin to ciprofloxacin for preventing infections in leukemia and transplant patients
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fail to Prevent Paclitaxel-Induced Pain in Breast Cancer Patients
Study finds omega-3 supplements ineffective for preventing pain from paclitaxel chemotherapy in breast cancer
Synbiotics Show Promise in Easing Chemotherapy Side Effects for Breast Cancer Patients
Study finds synbiotic supplements may reduce fatigue, GI issues in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy
Vincristine Infusion Time Does Not Affect Neuropathy in Pediatric Cancer
Study finds no difference in neuropathy between 1-hour and push injection of vincristine in children with cancer