February 10, 2012: Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

February 08, 2012: Fasting Plus Chemo May Help in Cancer Fight: Study
This study was in mice, but researchers are starting to test the strategy in human cancer patients

February 07, 2012: Risk of Death From Certain Breast Cancers May Rise With Age
Research focused on estrogen-sensitive tumors; undertreatment might play a role, expert says

February 06, 2012: Certain Cancer Drugs May Have Fatal Side Effects: Analysis
Risk is very small, but doctors, patients should be made aware, investigators say

January 27, 2012: Test Might Predict Risk of Lung Cancer's Return
But it's not clear yet how helpful the molecular exam will be, experts say

January 25, 2012: Avastin May Be Helpful Before Breast Cancer Surgery
However, it's not clear which patients would benefit, studies find

January 20, 2012: More Evidence for Oxaliplatin as Colon Cancer Chemotherapy
Adding the drug to standard regimen improved survival in new group of patients

January 18, 2012: Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug
Blood amounts can rise due to kidney failure

January 17, 2012: Drug Duo May Help Fight Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Response rate increased with two-drug approach, researchers report

January 12, 2012: DNA Damage From Chemo May Help Spur Leukemia's Return
The treatment can achieve acute myeloid leukemia remission, but better options needed, experts say

January 04, 2012: Gene Mutation Linked to Chemo-Resistant Colon Cancer
Finding could help identify which patients would benefit from specific chemotherapy, researchers say

December 13, 2011: Cancer Outpatients at Greater Risk for Blood Clots
In large study, only one-quarter of patients developed clots in hospital

December 13, 2011: Birth Defects Seem Rare in Kids of Childhood Cancer Survivors
Findings should reassure parents, doctors say

December 12, 2011: Acupuncture Might Ease Chemotherapy Pain
Patients in small, preliminary study had pain relief in calves, feet

December 12, 2011: Radiation May Also Lead to 'Chemo Brain'
Mental fuzziness can last several years after breast cancer treatments, study finds

November 14, 2011: Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Memory Troubles
Study adds credibility for women who report symptoms of 'chemo brain,' experts say

November 09, 2011: New Treatment May Boost Survival in Advanced Lung Cancer Cases
Patients on 'epigenetic' combo lived an average of two months longer than expected in small, early study

November 08, 2011: Advances in Breast Cancer Care May Not Be Reaching Older Women
Study finds patients 65 and older are not seeing same decline in death rate as younger patients

October 24, 2011: Experimental Vaccine Shows Promise for Lung Cancer: Study
Combined with chemo, the shot appears to slow progression of non-small cell form of disease

October 18, 2011: Parents, Doctors Often Differ on Chemo for Incurable Kids
Health professionals would usually opt for supportive care alone, study shows

October 14, 2011: Genetic Profiling Adds New Dimension to Breast Cancer Treatment
Method allows doctors to determine what will work best for each woman

October 12, 2011: Health Tip: Protect Against Infection During Cancer Treatment
While the immune system is weaker

October 11, 2011: Mutant Gene That Ups Risk for Ovarian Cancer May Aid Survival
Study found patients with BRCA2 had better outcomes than those without it

October 05, 2011: Drug Combo Might Fight Aggressive Breast Cancer More Safely
Study suggests anthracyclines not needed to treat HER2-positive breast cancer, can pose heart risks

September 30, 2011: Cancer Patients at Risk for Serious Blood Clots: Study
Clots may develop within a year of chemo in certain patients, increasing cost of care, analysis shows

September 06, 2011: Going Straight to Chemo May Be Better for Certain Breast Cancers
Women with BRCA1 gene mutation respond better than others, study finds

August 23, 2011: Nurses at Risk for Accidental Exposure to Chemo Drugs: Study
Nearly 17% said the highly toxic drugs had come into contact with their skin or eyes

August 10, 2011: Gene Therapy Fights a Tough-to-Treat Leukemia: Study
Success against chronic lymphocytic leukemia hints at possible use on other tumors, experts say

July 22, 2011: Tarceva Battles Lung Cancer in Some
Study found drug tripled survival -- 13.1 months versus 4.6 months for chemo group -- in those with EGFR mutation

July 12, 2011: Bladder Cancer Patients Not Getting Recommended Care: Study
Complex guidelines rarely followed in full for high-grade tumors, researchers find

July 01, 2011: Reconstruction Safe Right After Mastectomy: Study
Procedure doesn't unduly delay further cancer treatment, research finds

July 01, 2011: Avastin Rejection Supported by Cancer Experts
Drug's value as metastatic breast cancer treatment still unclear, they say

June 28, 2011: Certain Cancer Drugs Don't Interfere With Flu Vaccine: Study
The drugs, sunitinib and sorafenib, are used for several types of cancers, including kidney

June 09, 2011: Chemo for Late-Stage Cancer Patients May Be Unjustified
One in 8 patients received treatment unsupported by medical data or guidelines, study finds

June 06, 2011: After Colon Cancer Surgery, Early Chemo May Pay Off
Every 4-week delay of chemotherapy measurably reduces odds of survival, study finds

June 06, 2011: Taking Chemo Drug Continuously Delayed Lung Cancer's Return
Study found 38% reduction in risk of recurrence in advanced cases

May 25, 2011: Childhood Cancer Therapies Tied to Gastrointestinal Issues
More than 40% of survivors reported GI problems in the 20 years after treatment, study finds

May 11, 2011: Chemo Combo May Help Stave Off Pancreatic Cancer Death
Four-drug regimen doubled survival time, but carried higher toxicity than standard regimen

May 06, 2011: Most Leukemia Patients Recover From 'Chemo Brain' After Transplant: Study
But nearly 42 percent had memory, motor skills issues that lingered 5 years post-treatment

May 06, 2011: Chemicals May Raise Health Risks for Nail Salon Workers
One-third report problems such as headaches and irritation of the nose, throat, skin, study finds

April 22, 2011: Managing Chemoradiation Side Effects May Prolong Survival
Brain cancer patients without treatment-related memory loss, fatigue gained 4 months, study finds

April 14, 2011: Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
Researchers find high levels of stress hormones, systemic inflammation

April 11, 2011: Health Tip: Boosting Appetite During Chemotherapy
Make eating easier

April 06, 2011: Immune-Boost Treatment Might Help Some With Advanced Colon Cancer
But whether the approach beats chemo-plus-Avastin/Erbitux remains unanswered, experts say

March 16, 2011: Less Is More With Acute Myeloid Leukemia Drug
Study finds lower doses of cytarabine as effective, with fewer side effects, as standard dose

March 04, 2011: Chemo May Raise Risk of Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors
Changes in system that regulates balance may be to blame, researchers suggest

March 03, 2011: New Chemo Drug May Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients
Eribulin increased median survival by 2.5 months in those with metastatic disease, study finds

February 04, 2011: Breast Cancer Treatment May Lead to Hip Fracture
Survivors found to have bone loss and breaks at younger-than-normal age

February 01, 2011: More Evidence Cancer Drug Avastin May Cause Harm
Increased risk of death seen in review of 16 trials

January 04, 2011: More Evidence Links Avastin to Heart Failure in Breast Cancer Patients
Small but significant risk found in review of studies, researchers say