In a nutshell This study examined the effect of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARIs) on sexual function. In an analysis of many studies, researchers reported an increased risk of sexual side effects in men receiving 5ARIs for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Some background Drugs that are commonly prescribed for treating urinary symptoms in BPH...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects on the immune system associated with the use of ipilimumab (Yervoy) to treat melanoma. Researchers suggested that one-third of the patients treated with ipilimimuab required treatment for the negative side effects. Some background Ipilimumab is an antibody that helps the immune system to...
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In a nutshell This study looked at patient-reported side effects associated with methotrexate (Rheumatrex) when taken in tablet form or by injection for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The authors concluded that there are a number of side effects associated with both forms of methotrexate that may not be recorded during routine treatment. Some background...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of biofeedback therapy in rectal cancer patients with anterior resection syndrome (ARS) after rectal surgery. Researchers reported that this therapy can improve the anal function after rectal surgery. Some background ARS is a common condition after rectal surgery. Patients with this condition...
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What are the common side effects of advanced prostate cancer treatment, and how can they be managed? An expert panel—including Dr. Jeri Kim, Dr. Sumit Subudhi and Zita Dubauskas Lim—shares an overview of side effects associated with hormonal therapies, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Published By : Patient Power Date : Aug 18,...
Read MoreHow do I manage my side effects for better quality of life? Patient Power founder and host, Andrew Schorr, facilitates a dialogue between advanced prostate cancer experts, Dr. William Catalona, Dr. Russell Szmulewitz of University of Chicago Medical Center, and Judith Paice, PhD, RN to discuss managing and communicating treatment side effects. ...
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Chemotherapy Side Effects Resources Cancer survivorship is impacted by side effects of treatment. Survivorship health information abounds on Medivizor: from the post on neuropathy to the new guidelines that have been created for physicians to care for the side effects for breast cancer survivors. In addition, the Medivizor Library provides a...
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In a nutshell This study compared early metabolic changes across different types of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Authors reported that some metabolic changes were more pronounced with pharmacological ADT compared to surgical ADT. Some background ADT is a type of hormone therapy commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer. ADT targets...
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In a nutshell This study evaluated the long-term safety of rituximab (Rituxan) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Researchers reported that prolonged and repeated use of rituximab is safe and well-tolerated. Some background RA is a chronic autoimmune disease that leads to inflammation of the joints. Rituximab is an immune-modifying...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of everolimus and bicalutamide in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer. The authors concluded that the combination of these two therapies was effective, but with significant side effects. Some background Prostate cancer can be dependent on male hormones (such as testosterone)...
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The American Cancer Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology have joined forces to build guidelines that can be used to treat survivors of breast cancer by primary care physicians. This is great news because there hasn’t been any standardized follow-up for those breast cancer patients that have undergone surgery, radiation and...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the efficacy of including an anti-inflammatory hormone, prednisolone (Orapred), with the chemotherapy drug docetaxel (Taxotere) in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The study concluded that prednisolone led to a decrease in specific adverse side effects of this type of...
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