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ChemotherapyThe Health Benefits of Owning Pets
Many Americans love their dogs, cats, hamsters, fish, birds, snakes, and other pets. Find out how your furry, feathered, and scaly friends can help you stay well – and what you may need to watch out for.
FDA Approves Jelmyto (Mitomycin gel) for Urothelial Cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jelmyto (mitomycin gel) for a type of urothelial cancer, which is a cancer of the lining of the urinary system.
Helping Cancer Researchers Jump the Last Hurdles Before Clinical Trials
The American Cancer Society Mission Boost grant helps rescue science that sometimes falls into the valley of death, where promising research comes to an abrupt end because it otherwise can’t get the funding it needs to cross the bridge between discovery and helping patients. Read about 4 of the cancer researchers who are using Mission Boost grants today.
Study Finds Antioxidants Risky During Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
Taking certain supplements while undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer may do more harm than good. A small study found that patients who took antioxidants had higher chances of cancer recurrence and death.
FAQ: Caregiving During Chemotherapy
Taking care of someone getting chemotherapy can involve helping to make treatment decisions and many other tasks. Knowing what to expect as a caregiver allows you to be helpful while taking care of your own needs too. Learn the basics.
New Drug Reduces Recurrence Risk for Some Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Research presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium may result in a new standard of care for some people with HER2 positive, early stage breast cancer.
Study: More Breast Cancer Patients Can Safely Skip Chemotherapy
A federally funded study has found that many women with the most common type of early stage breast cancer likely do not need chemotherapy after surgery.
New Device Aims to Use Light to Predict How Well Chemotherapy Treats Breast Cancer
Darren Roblyer, PhD, and his research team at Boston University use optical imaging, specifically diffuse optical spectrometry (DOS), to study how well chemotherapy works before surgery in women with early stage breast cancer. Their work is supported by a grant from the American Cancer Society.
