To make chemotherapy dosing more accurate, MIT engineers have come up with a way to continuously measure how much drug is in the patient’s system during the hours-long infusion. This could help ...

And what do I need to know about using cannabis to combat the side effects of chemotherapy? Those are a few of the burning weed questions that have landed in my inbox lately. And just in time for ...

Chemotherapy is the main treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). It uses anti cancer (cytotoxic) drugs to destroy cancer cells. The drugs circulate throughout the body in the bloodstream.

These tests help them work out the risk of your cancer coming back. You may need chemotherapy if your cancer is in a higher risk group. You may also have the above treatments if you have stage 3 ...

Choosing the perfect wig post-chemotherapy can be overwhelming. Prioritize comfort, natural appearance, and durability. Consider the material, style, and color that suit you best. Consult with wig ...

Children with the type of brain tumour most common among young people could be spared chemotherapy after a new treatment was approved by the NHS. Young patients will be able to receive care at ...

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Chemotherapy is a treatment used to kill cancer cells. It involves taking one or more of a type of drug that interferes with the DNA of fast-growing cells. These drugs are subdivided into specific ...

For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to ...

When should patients with advanced or metastatic non–small cell lung cancer receive osimertinib plus platinum-based chemotherapy in the frontline setting and when is osimertinib enough on its own?

To improve chemotherapy dosing, engineers designed CLAUDIA, a way to continuously measure how much drug is in a patient's system during hours-long infusion. When cancer patients undergo ...