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Altered brain structure in chemotherapy patients provides explanation for cognitive impairment. [12] Another study in 2007 investigated the differences in brain structure between two adult, monozygotic twin females. One underwent chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer, while the other did not have cancer and was not treated with chemotherapy.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), also known as sodium glutamate, is a sodium salt of glutamic acid. MSG is found naturally in some foods including tomatoes and cheese in this glutamic acid form. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] MSG is used in cooking as a flavor enhancer with a savory taste that intensifies the umami flavor of food, as naturally occurring ...
Bicalutamide is well tolerated and has few side effects in women. General side effects of bicalutamide that may occur in either sex include diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, dry skin, itching, and rash. In men with prostate cancer, bicalutamide monotherapy has been found to increase the likelihood of death due to causes other than ...
Kate Middleton is opening up about the long-term side effects of her cancer treatment. On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Princess of Wales spoke with staff during a surprise visit to the Royal Marsden ...
Experts explain if cell phones cause brain cancer. After a WHO-commissioned report, oncologists weigh in on cell phone radiation’s effects on the human body. Scientists Determine Once and for ...
All treatments for CNS tumors have significant risks and side-effects. In cases where tumors are slow growing and do not cause symptoms, it may be preferable to closely watch the patient's condition without any treatment, until new test results or symptoms indicate that the patient's condition has worsened.
Neurotoxicity can result from organ transplants, radiation treatment, certain drug therapies, recreational drug use, exposure to heavy metals, bites from certain species of venomous snakes, pesticides, [2] [3] certain industrial cleaning solvents, [4] fuels [5] and certain naturally occurring substances. Symptoms may appear immediately after ...
The therapy, which uses a device, slowed the spread of cancer in the brain to 21.9 months, along with supportive care, compared to 11.3 months for supportive care alone in patients with non-small ...