Researchers recently tried an experiment: Gather people who had the same kind of lung cancer and put them on the same type of treatments to fire up their immune systems. The only difference was that ...

Chemotherapy for lung cancer is used for different purposes depending on the type and stage of cancer you have. This includes achieving cancer remission, shrinking a tumor before surgery, killing ...

What Is Adjuvant Chemotherapy (Preventive Chemotherapy)? Adjuvant chemotherapy – also called preventive chemotherapy – is a cancer treatment you get after surgery, radiation, or other main treatments ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, also known as HIPEC, is an advanced procedure that can help treat cancers in the abdomen. The chief of surgical oncology at ...

In March 2024, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis. The 42-year-old did not reveal the type of cancer she was facing but shared that she had undergone major abdominal ...

If your doctor has recommended chemotherapy as part of your cancer treatment, you might be nervous. Maybe you have had a family member who found the treatment grueling or a friend who experienced ...

There are currently more than 100 types of chemotherapy drugs on the market. Ingredients vary widely and generally include either chemical, plant, or synthetic components. Chemotherapy refers to ...

Pumps that deliver cancer-fighting drugs through IV lines help ensure that you receive the proper dose at the correct rate. They’re used in home and hospital settings. Share on Pinterest BrianAJackson ...

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Chemotherapy is a powerful treatment used to combat cancer cells. While highly effective, it can also tax your body. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prepare your body for chemotherapy and ...

Chemotherapy is powerful cancer medication – but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing cancer cells but kills healthy cells too, so it’s important to know how ...

Cancer care has long focused on what drugs to give and in what doses, but a growing body of evidence suggests the clock on the wall may be just as important. Researchers are finding that the hour a ...