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ChemotherapyStudy 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.
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.
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.
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.