Physical activity is a good way to stay mentally sharp during chemotherapy, a new trial found. Low-dose ibuprofen can support the effect. See http://www.neat-news.com/3612.php. #chemotherapy #physical_activity #cognition
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“The company developing the drug, #RevolutionMedicines, presented results on May 31, 2026, from its Phase 3 clinical trial of 500 patients with metastatic #PancreaticCancer who had received prior treatment.
Compared to standard #chemotherapy, #daraxonrasib nearly doubled overall survival from 6.7 months to 13.2 months after diagnosis. Overall, daraxonrasib reduced the risk of death for metastatic pancreatic cancer patients by 60%.”

https://www.sciencealert.com/a-breakthrough-drug-just-achieved-the-impossible-for-pancreatic-cancer

A Breakthrough Drug Just Achieved The 'Impossible' For Pancreatic Cancer

For a long time, the likelihood of surviving pancreatic cancer has been extremely low.

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🎗️ Which is NOT a common side effect of chemotherapy? #oncology #sideeffects #chemotherapy #cancer ... Continue to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x3gyTpGOZo
What is the main purpose of chemotherapy in cancer treatment?
A) Cure the common cold
B) Kill or slow the growth of cancer cells
C) Improve digestion
D) Increase appetite
#chemotherapy #cancertreatmen ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1345961034301448
Which is not a common side effect of chemotherapy?
A. Hair loss
B. Nausea
C. Increased appetite
D. Fatigue
#sideeffects #chemotherapy #oncology #cancertreatment ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1345202174377334
Which cells are most affected by chemotherapy?
A) Fat cells
B) Rapidly dividing cells
C) Bone cells
D) Nerve cells
#cells #chemotherapy #cancertreatment #oncology ... Continue to: https://www.facebook.com/1130092409221646/posts/1343762221187996

DNA research on #BreastCancer #Chemotherapy giving new treatment options.

“Millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy as scientists have developed a DNA test that can distinguish between patients who are likely to benefit from the treatment and those who are not, according to the results of a trial.
The international study found that more than two-thirds of its participants could be spared the side of effects of chemotherapy and be treated with hormone therapy alone.”

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2325j0xk1vo
#Cancer

Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests

A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.