Chemotherapy may lead to tooth decay or infections by weakening the immune system and slowing down the regeneration of oral cells. Side effects are usually short term, and practicing oral hygiene may ...

I have been a cancer doctor for 40 years and have seen our treatments evolve to embrace precision medicine and immunotherapy, which can be less harmful to patients than conventional forms of ...

Chemotherapy is powerful cancer medication – but it can also be a very challenging treatment. It works by killing fast-growing cancer cells but kills healthy cells too, so it’s important to know how ...

“Chemo brain” is a chemotherapy side effect. It involves cognitive changes such as poor memory and concentration. It may occur during or after treatment. Knowing about the possible cognitive side ...

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 doesn’t just kill cancer cells. It also affects the microbes in the digestive tract. Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered that some gut bacteria can reduce the side effects of ...