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Predicting the side effects and prognosis following salvage cryotherapy in patients with prostate cancer that has returned after radiotherapy

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 2, 2013 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study examined whether it is possible to predict side effects and prognosis following salvage cryotherapy in patients with prostate cancer. Some background Salvage therapy is a form of treatment given after a cancer does not respond or returns after a main treatment. More than 30% of prostate cancer patients develop a recurrence...

Reducing side effects of ixabepilone by reducing dosage

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 19, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell In this study researchers reviewed the adverse effects of the chemotherapy drug ixabepilone for patients with metastatic breast cancer and how these can be managed by reducing the dosage. Some background Ixabepilone (Ixempra) is a chemotherapy drug approved by the U.S. FDA as treatment for metastatic breast cancer (breast cancer that...

Anastrozole and letrozole are associated with equal rates of side effects

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 3, 2013 in Breast cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell Researchers compared therapy with anastrozole (arimidex) and letrozole (femara) to determine the effects of these drugs on the quality of life (QoL) of breast cancer patients. Some background In the case of hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer, patients typically receive surgery, followed by adjuvant (additional) treatment...

Focal Ultrasound-based therapy for prostate cancer as means to reduced genito-urinary side effects

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 24, 2013 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated whether focal Ultrasound-based therapy of individual cancer lesions can minimize the side effects associated with radical therapy that involves the whole prostate gland. Main findings: Focused therapy directed into cancer tissues significantly reduces genitourinary side effects like urine-leakage and impotence. Some...

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer: how long do urinary-related side effects last?

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 24, 2013 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study examined the duration of urinary-related side effects resulting from radiation therapy. Mild to severe urinary side effects were found to last up to 10 years post radiation therapy. Some background Prostate cancer is a slow growing form of cancer that is often managed by active surveillance or observation (delayed...

The effects of blinatumomab in patients with relapsed or unresponsive acute lymphoblastic leukemia in outside of clinical trials

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 24, 2020 in Leukemia | 0 comments

In a nutshell The study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of blinatumomab (Blincyto) in patients with relapsed or unresponsive B-acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) outside of clinical trials. The authors found that blinatumomab was safe and effective to treat such patients in real-world medical practice. Some background Relapsed...

Outcomes and side-effects after prostate surgery and intensity modulated radiation therapy

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 21, 2019 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to investigate long-term outcomes of radiation therapy after prostate surgery for prostate cancer. This study found that this is a safe treatment option for these patients. Some background Prostate surgery is a common treatment for prostate cancer (PCa). Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is another option....

Managing side-effects of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection

Posted by Medivizor on Jun 25, 2019 in Erectile dysfunction | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to review side-effects for collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH) treatment for Peyronie's disease (PD). This study found that common side-effects of CCH include pain, swelling and bleeding. Some background Peyronie's disease (PD) is caused by scar tissue that forms inside the penis. It can result...

A review of the side-effects of Nivolumab (Opdivo) treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Posted by Medivizor on Nov 16, 2018 in Hodgkin's lymphoma | 0 comments

In a nutshell This paper summarised the side effects associated with the use of nivolumab (Opdivo) for the treatment of Hodgkin Lymphoma. The main finding was that patients treated with nivolumab may experience immune-related side effects. Some background Brentuximab vedotin (Adcetris) and stem cell transplant are often used to treat classical...

Side-effects and quality of life changes after robotic prostate surgery

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 20, 2018 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate short and medium-term patient-reported side-effects after robotic prostate surgery. This study found that patient-reported outcome measures evaluating urinary symptoms and health related quality of life do not significantly change after robotic prostate surgery. Some background...

Do side-effects vary between risk groups after treatment for localized prostate cancer?

Posted by Medivizor on Jul 3, 2018 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study aimed to determine whether differences in side effects reported over time in patients who had surgery or radiotherapy varied by risk group. This study found that for men with low-risk prostate cancer, radiotherapy was associated with higher sexual function scores at 3 years than surgery;...

Which method of insulin therapy is best for preventing side-effects in children and young people?

Posted by Medivizor on Nov 20, 2017 in Diabetes mellitus | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study assessed the ability of two types of insulin therapy in preventing possible side effects of type 1 diabetes (T1D) in young patients. The authors concluded that insulin pump therapy was better than injection therapy at preventing hypoglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis...

Predicting the side effects and prognosis following salvage cryotherapy in patients with prostate cancer that has returned after radiotherapy

Reducing side effects of ixabepilone by reducing dosage

Anastrozole and letrozole are associated with equal rates of side effects

Focal Ultrasound-based therapy for prostate cancer as means to reduced genito-urinary side effects

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer: how long do urinary-related side effects last?

The effects of blinatumomab in patients with relapsed or unresponsive acute lymphoblastic leukemia in outside of clinical trials

Outcomes and side-effects after prostate surgery and intensity modulated radiation therapy

Managing side-effects of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum injection

A review of the side-effects of Nivolumab (Opdivo) treatment for Hodgkin Lymphoma.

Side-effects and quality of life changes after robotic prostate surgery

Do side-effects vary between risk groups after treatment for localized prostate cancer?

Which method of insulin therapy is best for preventing side-effects in children and young people?

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