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Chemotherapy is a word that can evoke a whirlwind of emotions. For many, it represents hope, a powerful tool against the relentless tide of cancer. But it also carries with it a series of side effects ...

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Chemotherapy is known to cause behavioral side effects, including cognitive decline. Notably, the gut microbiome communicates with the brain to affect behavior, including cognition. "For the first ...

Cancer treatments take a huge toll on patients, as you can imagine. One lawmaker is hoping to ease that burden, though, with a new bill he introduced that would require insurance to cover devices ...

It's well-known that chemotherapy often comes with side effects like fatigue, hair loss and extreme nausea. What's less well-known is how the cancer treatment affects crucial brain functions, like ...

Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment used to fight cancer cells. While highly effective, it can also cause side effects as it targets rapidly dividing cells throughout the body. Understanding these ...

Trodelvy showed fewer severe side effects, such as neutropenia and diarrhea, compared to chemotherapy in untreated TNBC patients. The study's primary endpoint, progression-free survival, favored ...