Chemo : Science World Report

Jan 15, 2016 02:00 PM EST

Does Chemotherapy Work? New Particle Tracks How Treatment Finds, Kills Cancer

Researchers have created a new particle that can track chemotherapy drugs, which allows doctors to tell how fast and how effective a treatment can locate and kill cancer

Dec 09, 2015 04:57 PM EST

'Cooling Cap' FDA-Approved In U.S. To Prevent Hair Loss During Chemotherapy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new device that will help prevent hair loss in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Nov 07, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Heart Drug Protects Fertility In Mice Under Chemotherapy

The heart medication dexrazoxane or dexra for short may improve survival and prevent ovarian damage after chemotherapy, according to a recent study.

Mar 11, 2015 01:04 AM EDT

Connecticut Teen Who Was Forced To Undergo Chemo Is Now In Remission

Connecticut teenager Cassandra C. was forced to undergo chemotherapy by the state for her Hodgkin's lymphoma. The 17-year-old had originally refused treatments on the grounds that it was too harmful for her body and that a more natural alternative could work just as well.