Cancer treatment is described as a battle, but behind every chemotherapy session, another important story unfolds inside the body. While chemotherapy works to destroy cancer cells, the kidneys quietly ...

When Nanetta Bailey, 72, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she heard only two words: Hair loss. “I wasn’t listening to anything else, because I was so upset,” says Bailey. “I knew I’d never be one of ...

After two diagnoses of acute myeloid leukemia, intense chemo and a bone marrow transplant, I’ve learned some things that helped me along the way. For those who are going into chemotherapy treatment, ...

Chemotherapy can be both physically exhausting and emotionally draining, making nutrition a critical part of treatment. Eating the right foods at the right times helps maintain energy levels, reduce ...

It’s important to eat well when you’re fighting cancer. Chemotherapy drugs can damage the lining of your stomach and intestines, though, causing side effects that can dull your appetite. They can also ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains a study on ways to provide relief for chemo brain, which involves ...

Preventive chemotherapy, or adjuvant chemotherapy, is administered after your primary cancer treatment. It’s used to destroy remaining cancer cells in your body that might be undetectable. Preventive ...