In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of specific lifestyle factors in the incidence and severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in breast cancer patients. This study found that obesity, antioxidant supplements and physical activity were associated with CIPN. Some background CIPN, or damage to the...
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The risks of developing a fever during chemotherapy
In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the risk factors for patients developing a fever during chemotherapy for breast cancer. Some background Febrile neutropenia is the term that describes the development of a fever in a patient who has neutropenia; low levels of granulocytes (a type of white blood cell). This can often be caused by...
Read MoreRisk of Heart Failure after Anthracycline (Adriamycin/Daunomycin) and Trastuzumab (Herceptin) Treatments for Breast Cancer
In a nutshell This study evaluated the risk of heart disease associated with two commonly prescribed treatments for breast cancer. The main finding was that Trastuzumab (Herceptin) and Anthracycline (Adriamycin/Daunomycin) treatments are associated with a higher risk of heart failure or ‘cardiomyopathy’. Some background Anthracyclines...
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