Chemotherapy is a type of treatment with drugs that kill cancer cells. It is a strong and effective treatment but can also cause serious side effects. What is chemotherapy made of? There are many different kinds of chemotherapy drugs. Each one works a little differently. The main kinds are:...
The most well-known type of immunotherapy is a class of medication called immune checkpoint inhibitors. These drugs help “unblock” your immune system so it can fight mesothelioma cancer more effectively. They’re often used alongside surgery, chemotherapy, and other mesothelioma treatments. Other t...
In general, household and close contacts of persons with altered immunocompetence may receive all age-appropriate vaccines. Inactivated vaccines should be administered ≥2 weeks prior to planned immunosuppression when feasible; inactivated vaccines administered during chemotherapy should be readministered after...
Merck and Eisai Provide Update on Phase 3 LEAP-015 Trial Evaluating KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Plus LENVIMA® (lenvatinib) in Combination with Chemotherapy in Patients with Certain Types of Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma ...
Chemotherapy is a common, effective treatment for mesothelioma. Learn more about when it's used and what to expect.
Analysis of medication errors in chemotherapy using general failure types. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2017;26(1):e12348. doi:10.1111/ecc.12348.Fyhr, A., Ternov, S., Ek, A., 2017. From a reactive to a proactive safety approach. Analysis of medication errors in chemotherapy using general...
While the condition has been linked to any number of medications, peripheral neuropathy is commonly associated with the following types: Chemotherapy drugs such as cisplatin, oxaliplatin, taxanes, vinca alkaloids, bortezomib, suramin, and misonidazole Cardiovascular drugs such as amiodarone, perhexiline...
Analysis of SPP1 Expression and Drug Sensitivity in GBM Patients To further investigate drugs sensitive to SPP1, we explored the chemotherapy drug sensitivity predicted by genomic data. Chemotherapy drugs were screened using clinical trials and FDA approval as thresholds, and the Pearson correlation coe...
Chemotherapy for cancer Kidney dialysis Long-term antibiotics to fight infection Self-treatment at home There are different types of CVCs. Which one you get depends on several things: What you need it for How long you’ll have it Where in your body it goes This is something you would talk...
Common causes of dysgeusia include medications, cancer therapy, dry mouth, gum disease, and the common cold or flu. Cancer therapy that involves chemotherapy and radiation to the head and neck area can greatly affect the taste. Radiation therapy can damage taste buds and salivary glands. ...