research Understanding, Recognizing, and Managing Toxicities of Targeted Anticancer Therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
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research Management of Toxicities of Targeted Therapies
Targeted therapies for lung cancer are effective but require careful management of side effects to benefit patients.
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research Inhaled Medicines for Targeting Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Inhaling medicine may reduce side effects and improve treatment for a major lung cancer type.
research Keratosis Pilaris-Like Eruption During Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Treatment With Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: A Literature Review And Case Report On Imatinib
Some leukemia treatments can cause skin reactions similar to keratosis pilaris.
research Oral Combination Treatment of Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo: Synergistic Effects on the NCI-H520 Tumor Cell Line
Gefitinib and Sasam-Kyeongokgo together significantly reduce cancer growth and improve immune response in mice.
research The Pharmacology of Methotrexate
Methotrexate treats various disorders by inhibiting DNA synthesis, but careful monitoring is needed to avoid toxicity and manage side effects.
research Cytostatics and Immunosuppressive Drugs: Toxicities and Management
Some cancer and immune system drugs can cause serious side effects, including heart, lung, nerve, and organ damage, which need careful monitoring and management.
research Taiwanese Dermatological Association Consensus for the Prevention and Management of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor-Related Skin Toxicities
The guidelines help doctors manage skin problems from certain cancer treatments to improve patients' lives.
research Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin: Metamorphosis of an Old Drug into a New Form of Chemotherapy
Doxil is an effective, modified chemotherapy drug with a unique toxicity profile and shows promise in treating certain cancers.
research Clinical Management of Cutaneous Adverse Events in Patients on Targeted Anticancer Therapies and Immunotherapies: A National Consensus Statement by the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venereology and the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Spanish experts provided guidelines for treating skin side effects in cancer patients on new therapies, stressing early action and teamwork.
research Multiple Minute Digitate Hyperkeratosis
The document concludes that fexofenadine reduces inflammation in chronic hives, cholestyramine helps half of pregnant women with itchy rashes, and relaxing incisions are a good alternative in facial surgery for the elderly.
research Adverse Effects of Voriconazole: Over a Decade of Use
Voriconazole can cause serious side effects, especially in long-term use.
research Salvage Chemotherapy in Follicular Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Focus on Tolerability
Balancing treatment effectiveness with side effects is crucial for relapsed follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, especially in older patients.
research Supplements That May Counteract Side Effects from Conventional Cancer Therapies
Some supplements may help reduce side effects of cancer treatments in pets.
research The British Society for Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Adults
The guidelines suggest a detailed approach to diagnosing and treating lupus, with a focus on regular check-ups, personalized medicine, and a range of drug options for different cases.
research Azathioprine
Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
research First-Line Therapy with Gemcitabine and Paclitaxel in Locally Recurrent or Metastatic Breast Cancer: A Phase II Study
Gemcitabine and paclitaxel are effective and safe as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
research Clinical Development of Topoisomerase-Interactive Drugs
New drugs targeting DNA enzymes show promise for cancer treatment but have side effects like immune system suppression and hair loss.
research Perspectives in Head and Neck Medical Oncology
The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.
research Conceptual Basis for Use of Chemotherapeutic Agents and Their Pharmacology
The conclusion is that effective cancer treatment often requires a combination of therapies, but must be carefully managed due to serious side effects and the risk of immunosuppression.
research Why Do Promising Therapies Stall in Development and How Can We Move Them Forward?
Most drugs fail to reach the market, but understanding their properties and using strategies like early toxicity tests and drug repurposing can help advance their development.
research Abstracts of 42nd National Conference of Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBICON 2015)
The conference presented findings on how vitamin D levels, genetic factors, and lifestyle choices like smoking and yoga affect various health conditions and diseases.
research Adverse Effect Profile With Low-Dose Methotrexate Therapy in Patients Suffering With Rheumatic Diseases
Low-dose methotrexate is generally safe but can cause mild to severe side effects, and folic acid can reduce these risks.
research Dialogues in Dermatology: Highlights from 2011
2011 dermatology discussions highlighted stem cell hair treatments, new lichen planopilaris therapies, skin side effects from cancer drugs, emerging allergens, and the link between food allergies and skin issues.
research Interferons in Dermatology
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research Development of PEGylated Liposomes
PEGylated liposomal doxorubicin improves cancer treatment effectiveness and reduces side effects like heart damage and hair loss.
research 9-cis-Retinoic Acid Capsules in the Treatment of AIDS-Related Kaposi Sarcoma
9-cis-retinoic acid showed some effectiveness in treating AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma but had significant side effects at higher doses.
research Phase I Safety and Pharmacokinetic Study of SU-014813 in Combination with Docetaxel in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
The drug combination was safe and showed promise in treating advanced tumors.
research Microscopic Polyangiitis Secondary to Mycobacterium Abscessus in a Patient with Bronchiectasis: A Case Report
A 70-year-old woman with bronchiectasis developed a rare immune disease due to a bacterial infection, requiring a difficult balance of treatments.