Tag: Chemotherapy
Mechanisms ID’d for Curcumin Resensitization of Cancer Cells
Compound helps turn off pathways linked to chemoresistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Chemo Plus Hyperthermia Active in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Systemic and intraperitoneal chemotherapy + hyperthermia well tolerated and active
FDA Expands Use of Cooling Cap to Cut Chemo-Related Hair Loss
Treatment now approved for patients receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors
Nivolumab Doesn’t Up PFS in Stage IV or Recurrent NSCLC
Findings in patients with previously untreated disease with PD-L1 expression level of ≥5 percent
ASCO: Survival Up With Patient-Reported Outcomes During CA Tx
Improved survival with patient-reported outcomes for symptom monitoring in metastatic cancer
New VTE Often Occurs During Chemo in Ovarian Cancer
Most cases of venous thromboembolism occurred during neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy
More Side Effects With CRT Plus Metformin in Head, Neck Cancer
Metformin group less likely to tolerate cisplatin, have grade ≥3 nausea/vomiting, hematologic toxicities
ASCO Updates Recs on Potentially Curable Pancreatic Cancer
Regimen of gemcitabine, capecitabine preferred in absence of concerns for toxicity, tolerance
Mindfulness Practice Reduces Cortisol Blunting During Chemo
Findings in colorectal cancer patients using mindfulness practice at start of chemo sessions
Combo Rx Plus Stem-Cell Tx Ups PFS in Multiple Myeloma
Longer progression-free survival, but no significant difference in overall survival at four years
