Oncology
Can diet and exercise cut chemo side effects?
Can diet and exercise cut chemo side effects? Diet and exercise programs can help minimize chemotherapy side effects and increase treatment retention, according to new research. A virtual diet and exercise program was found to be feasible and effective in reducing symptoms such as anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, and constipation in patients receiving standard chemotherapy […]
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Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects
Spit test could flag risk of chemo side effects A new saliva test using artificial intelligence algorithms may help identify cancer patients at high risk for severe side effects from chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil (5-FU). About 1 in 3 people has a reduced ability to process 5-FU, which can lead to toxic levels and life-threatening complications. […]
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