How Do Opdivo and Opdivo Qvantig Work for Lung Cancer? Some cancer cells have what are called checkpoint proteins on their cell surface. The immune cells in our bodies also have proteins on their ...

Chemotherapy is a treatment that may be used for non-small cell lung cancer. It’s often used in combination with other treatment types. Chemotherapy is associated with a variety of risks and benefits.

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 ...

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 ...

Chemotherapy is designed to save lives, but its effects extend far beyond the internal fight. As these powerful medications target rapidly dividing cancer cells, they inevitably influence other ...

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

People undergoing chemotherapy may need to take steps to manage their blood sugar levels by changing their insulin dosage, staying hydrated, and exercising regularly. Chemotherapy can affect blood ...

Can chemotherapy be used to prevent cancer? The short answer is no. Theresa Werner, MD, Deputy Director of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, debunks the notion of "preventative" chemotherapy in healthy ...