CHEMOTHERAPY

This phase 2 trial investigates whether combining rituximab with lenalidomide works as well as standard rituximab-based chemotherapy for patients aged 75 and older with relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The study focuses not only on controlling the cancer but also on mainta…

This study tested whether more intense chemotherapy combinations could shrink liver tumors in people with colorectal cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery. 124 participants received either standard two-drug chemo or one of three stronger regimens. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether art therapy or mandala coloring can reduce anxiety in people receiving chemotherapy. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to either draw with their eyes closed or color a mandala design during treatment. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and afte…

This study looked at whether teaching cancer patients about their portable chemotherapy pump (elastomeric pump) can make them feel more comfortable and less anxious. 70 adults receiving 5-FU treatment were split into two groups: one got extra education and a booklet, the other go…

This study looked at whether music therapy can lower anxiety in women with early-stage breast cancer during chemotherapy. Twenty-seven patients took part, with some receiving music therapy sessions while others did not. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after each ch…

This study looked at whether painting mandalas during chemotherapy can help reduce anxiety, nausea, and improve comfort. 73 first-time chemotherapy patients took part. One group colored mandalas for at least 30 minutes during treatment, while the other group received standard car…

This study looked at 140 patients who had colon cancer surgery and chemotherapy at Rouen University Hospital. The goal was to see if living farther from the hospital caused a longer wait to start chemotherapy after surgery. The findings could help improve care for patients who li…

This study tested a website and mobile app called BC-Navigate, designed to help Black women and other women of color start chemotherapy on time after breast cancer surgery. The goal was to see if the app was easy to use and could reduce racial inequities in cancer care. Researche…

This study looked at 103 diabetic adults starting chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers used a continuous glucose monitor (Freestyle Libre) to track blood sugar changes. The goal was to see how often blood sugar went too low or too high during treatment, since chemotherapy and rel…

This study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty checklists (FRAIL and FiND) can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in adults aged 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 84 patients who had already had surgery and were receiving standard c…

This study tested whether a structured education program for relatives of chemotherapy patients could improve their family health, diet, and psychological well-being. 68 caregivers took part, with half receiving the program and half not. The program covered self-efficacy, stress …

This study looked back at medical records of over 2,100 patients with metastatic soft tissue sarcoma treated in France between 1990 and 2013. Researchers analyzed which treatments patients received, including chemotherapy and local therapies, and how long they lived. The goal is …

This study tested a mobile app called ChemoNurs, designed to help oncology nurses learn about chemotherapy drugs. Fifty-nine nurses from one hospital in Turkey used the app, and researchers measured changes in their knowledge and attitudes. The goal was to see if a simple smartph…