Chemotherapy’s gut damage turns out to have a surprising upside. By changing nutrient availability in the intestine, it ...

Chemotherapy reshapes gut bacteria in ways that send powerful signals throughout the body. These signals reprogram immune ...

Preventive chemotherapy, or adjuvant chemotherapy, is administered after your primary cancer treatment. It’s used to destroy remaining cancer cells in your body that might be undetectable. Preventive ...

Chemotherapy commonly damages the intestinal lining, a well-known side effect. But this injury does not remain confined to the gut. It reshapes nutrient availability for intestinal bacteria, forcing ...

During and after chemotherapy, nearly half of cancer patients endure circadian rhythm disruptions, which worsens treatment side effects. Because the body’s primary rhythm pacemaker is in the brain, ...

Chemotherapy can affect a person’s vision. Although most changes usually stop after the treatment, some may last longer. Sudden vision changes need immediate medical attention. While most vision side ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) commonly occur in people who undergo chemotherapy. The treatment can weaken the immune system and damage barriers, such as the skin and mucous membranes, that help ...

Chemotherapy can have multiple side effects, including fatigue. Taking self-care steps at home, such as resting and eating a nutritious diet, can help minimize chemotherapy fatigue. Fatigue is one of ...

Cancer care has long focused on what drugs to give and in what doses, but a growing body of evidence suggests the clock on the wall may be just as important. Researchers are finding that the hour a ...

Can chemotherapy be used to prevent cancer? The short answer is no. Theresa Werner, MD, Deputy Director of the Huntsman Cancer Institute, debunks the notion of "preventative" chemotherapy in healthy ...