CHEMOTHERAPY EFFECT

This study tested a simple, non-drug technique called Sujok therapy to help cancer patients feel more comfortable during port catheter placement. Sujok involves massaging specific points on the hands with seeds to promote healing. The researchers compared 30 patients who received…

This study tested whether visiting a virtual museum using VR glasses during chemotherapy can reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 64 patients receiving chemotherapy were split into two groups: one group wore VR glasses to tour a virtual museum for about 20 minutes per session over …

This study looked at whether a fitness test can predict heart problems in adults who survived Hodgkin lymphoma after chemotherapy and radiation. It also tested if exercise training can improve their physical fitness and heart function. 40 survivors took part to help doctors under…

This study looked at how a common type of chemotherapy (anthracycline) affects blood vessels and blood pressure control in people treated for breast cancer or lymphoma. Researchers measured artery stiffness and blood vessel function in 60 participants, including those currently o…

This study looked at how 5-FU, a common chemotherapy drug, affects small blood vessels in the skin. Researchers measured blood flow in 62 people, including current and past cancer patients and healthy volunteers. The goal was to better understand why 5-FU can cause heart problems…

This study tested whether a special DNA test (epigenetics multi-omics sequencing) can predict how well immunotherapy works for people with stomach or rectal cancer. 189 patients took part. The goal was to see if the test could tell who would have a complete response to treatment.…

This study looked at how chemotherapy affects the overall quality of life in women treated for stage II or III endometrial cancer. Researchers surveyed 51 women at least two years after their treatment ended, using standard questionnaires to measure physical, emotional, and socia…