New from NCI |
Understanding “Chemobrain” and Cognitive Impairment after Cancer Treatment |
![An image of the human brain using colors and shapes to show neurological differences between two people.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEir_CW04bcwvqtVzn8WKWE6g3MdFfdQqYGVMvw_SyXnUMMoPEx492g9hkhb4jDuHobRtSbU4GUTMmrPt_lWsGmG_Fjpx_9fMrjr8JZn5Io-bap6__rstjmEQMglhpVdapyrCsfcmFRsgUSgzmCdzKz0bOju5CuoRXymlLIluAvyAfhOa4cbKUh_Rec0TIl7jL8AdZGh6WD0loBE=s0-d-e1-ft) | | Researchers are studying what factors might predict who is more at risk of “chemobrain” after cancer treatment and what can be done to lessen its impact. |
Targeted Cancer Drug May Also Help Protect Fertility |
![couple talking with doctor](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgEW-FFPlmWUMqiSJnf6QjsMWdak7xEbniElrJdAbgRQZpZCHvt3HOwCRJ5hrv1OCO4nVWX64y0e7Ss_sd_rkajuOV1Bjq58xl5niP7V5yA8v5hSR80jGL2fedktQ4AI7KVnr0KNTNhdpoUcR_RRtK_E3D7Nj2oFOSC7AHjj-ZzF6wLPZd0_Shc7928StxXGlohQoEPXyK8goDdJnidiONvFBwm9NzDm08AMGDekAOB0SZGfZQiJzKHjK9h1iD2F-4r6YD_B4s=s0-d-e1-ft) | | Findings from a new study in mice suggest that a class of targeted cancer drugs called mTOR inhibitors may have another use in some younger women being treated for cancer: preserving their fertility. |
Blinatumomab Extends Survival for Patients with Advanced Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Results from a phase III randomized controlled trial show that patients with advanced ALL who received an immunotherapy drug called blinatumomab (Blincyto®) lived longer than patients who received standard chemotherapy regimens. |
Head and Neck Cancer Fact Sheet
The information about risk factors, statistics, and HPV vaccines has been updated in this fact sheet. |
PDQ Summary Updates |
Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
In our PDQ summary on the treatment of Hodgkin lymphoma in children, we’ve updated the information on targeted therapy used to treat the disease. |
Drug Information Updates |
Amifostine for Side Effects of Cancer Treatment
We've added a new drug summary for amifostine. It is used to prevent toxic effects on the kidneys and dry mouth caused by certain cancer treatments. |
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