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ChemotherapyFAQ: 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.
The 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.
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.
Cooling Caps Show Promise in Reducing Hair Loss from Chemotherapy
Two studies by researchers from cancer centers across the US found that scalp cooling devices can often help reduce hair loss during chemotherapy.
New Cancer Drug Approvals From 2016
In 2016, the FDA approved several new drug treatments for different cancer types that American Cancer Society editors believe will make a significant difference.
Study: Chemo for Childhood Cancer Affects Male Survivors’ Fertility More Than Females’
A study by researchers from leading cancer centers across the US has found that modern chemotherapy treatments have only a small impact on the ability of female childhood and adolescent cancer survivors to have children when they grow up. However, male survivors are more likely to have fertility problems.
