9 things to avoid during chemotherapy treatment Contact with body fluids after treatment. … Overextending yourself. … Infections. … Large meals. … Raw or undercooked foods. … Hard, acidic, or spicy foods. … Frequent or heavy alcohol consumption. … Smoking. How active should you be during chemo? Exercise guidelines TheRead More →
MERCAPTOPURINE, 6-MP (mer kap toe PYOOR een) is a chemotherapy drug. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells and can reduce immune system activity. It is used to treat certain types of acute leukemia. Is it safe to take mercaptopurine? Mercaptopurine can make you more likely to get infectionsRead More →
KANJINTI was proven to be highly similar to, and to have no clinically meaningful differences from, Herceptin based on a comprehensive totality of evidence which included extensive comparative analytical, pharmacokinetic and clinical data. How common is hair loss with perjeta? Pertuzumab and trastuzumab do not usually cause people to loseRead More →
They have antibiotic properties but also proved to be some of the most potent chemotherapies ever found; anthracyclines are used to treat 1 million cancer patients each year, particularly those with leukemia and breast cancer. Why is chemo called Red Devil? This agent has earned its infamous nickname, the redRead More →
Most patients experience a few minutes of mild discomfort when the first cap is put on. After about 10 minutes the scalp area becomes mostly numb. The most commonly reported side effects include headaches, complaints of coldness or uncomfortable sensations, dizziness and to a lesser degree, claustrophobia. Should I wearingRead More →
How Daratumumab Is Given: As an infusion into a vein (intravenous, IV) over about 8 hours with the first infusion. The time of the infusion may be shortened or extended, depending on how well you tolerate this drug after the first infusion. Does daratumumab affect immune system? Once daratumumab attachesRead More →
How Daratumumab Is Given: As an infusion into a vein (intravenous, IV) over about 8 hours with the first infusion. The time of the infusion may be shortened or extended, depending on how well you tolerate this drug after the first infusion. Does daratumumab affect immune system? Once daratumumab attachesRead More →