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 ...

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 ...

A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.

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 ...

People undergoing chemotherapy can experience considerable side effects, including nausea and vomiting, hair loss, mood changes and other health issues. New research shows 4 in 10 people who have ...

Chemotherapy can affect a person’s vision. Although most changes usually stop after the treatment, some may last longer. Sudden vision changes need immediate medical attention. While most vision side ...

Once cancer is diagnosed, the first step most doctors recommend is enrolling in chemotherapy. While it’s widely recognized as one of the most effective cancer treatments, not many people realize that ...

I have been a cancer doctor for 40 years and have seen our treatments evolve to embrace precision medicine and immunotherapy, which can be less harmful to patients than conventional forms of ...