Cancer Patient Education
Information for patients with cancer. To be used with Altai Oncology Software and Oncology App
Cancer Drugs That Can Cause Neuropathy
Learn about cancer drugs that can cause neuropathy. This guide explains how chemotherapy can affect nerves, common symptoms, risk factors, and when to call your care team. Clear
High-Calorie, High-Protein Diet During Cancer Treatment
A high-calorie, high-protein diet is essential for cancer patients to maintain energy, support muscle repair, and help the body heal. Foods like full-fat dairy, meats, grains, and
Managing Weight Loss in Cancer
Managing Weight Loss in Cancer Weight loss and lack of appetite are common challenges during cancer treatment. This can be caused by cancer itself, treatments like chemotherapy an
Why Does Cancer Treatment Cause Hair Loss?
Why Does Cancer Treatment Cause Hair Loss? Hair loss is a common side effect of cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. It occurs when these treatments target not only
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Care
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Cancer Care Cancer patients often seek additional support through complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), including therapies like
Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting
Managing Chemotherapy-Related Nausea Nausea and vomiting are common but manageable side effects of chemotherapy. With the right medications—like ondansetron, aprepitant, or olan
Common Chemotherapy Side Effects: What to Expect
Chemotherapy often causes temporary but challenging side effects like fatigue, nausea, immune suppression, and hair loss. Mouth sores, appetite loss, and “chemo brain” may also
cemiplimab
Cemiplimab (brand name Libtayo) is an immunotherapy used for certain skin, lung, and other cancers. It helps your immune system attack cancer cells and is given by IV infusion. Ser
carmustine
Carmustine is a chemotherapy used for certain brain tumors and blood cancers. It comes as an IV infusion and as a brain implant (Gliadel Wafer). Key risks include low blood counts,
carfilzomib
Carfilzomib is a proteasome inhibitor used for multiple myeloma. You receive it by IV infusion. It can cause serious side effects, including heart problems, high blood pressure, br
capmatinib
Capmatinib (Tabrecta) is a targeted therapy for certain non-small cell lung cancers with a MET exon 14 skipping change. It blocks the MET protein to slow cancer growth. Key risks i
capivasertib
Capivasertib (Truqap) is an oral AKT inhibitor used with fulvestrant to treat some HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancers with specific gene changes. Learn key safety warnings,
capecitabine
Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapy that your body converts to 5-FU. It treats colorectal, breast, and some stomach and GEJ cancers. Important warnings include DPD deficiency risk
cabozantinib
Cabozantinib is a targeted therapy for some kidney, liver, and thyroid cancers. It blocks signals that tumors use to grow and make blood vessels. Learn key brand names, major warni
Cabazitaxel
Cabazitaxel is a chemotherapy (taxane) given by IV for certain advanced prostate cancers, usually after other treatments stop working. It can cause low white blood cells and seriou
