A chemotherapy pump is a device that dispenses chemotherapy drugs at a slow, controlled rate into the body. Portable versions of these devices can allow a person to receive chemo in the comfort of ...

Nowadays, many cancers can be treated with chemotherapy at home through pills, topical products, or home health nurses. Chemotherapy uses substances that are cytotoxic (toxic to cells) to interrupt ...

Climate Change and Cancer Care: A Policy Statement From ASCO Hepatic artery infusion (HAI) delivers localized high-dose floxuridine directly to liver tumors through an implanted pump. While patients ...

A significant obstacle to treating brain cancer is not the cancer, but the brain itself. The blood-brain barrier is an important aspect of the brain’s blood vessels that prevents poisons, viruses, and ...

Chemotherapy can carry risks for family members. This includes exposure to the drugs through bodily fluids. To minimize this risk, it’s crucial to maintain strict hygiene practices. Chemotherapy is a ...