News: chemotherapy

Chemotherapy screening test to save lives

Patients receiving chemotherapy
Posted on Dec 6 2023 by Johnny von Einem

A new genetic test that could help people with cancer avoid potentially fatal toxic side effects from their chemotherapy is a step closer to being available.

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Fibre boost could combat ‘chemo brain’ drain

A pill held on a finger
Posted on Oct 6 2023 by Johnny von Einem

Using a supplement to increase fibre intake while undergoing chemotherapy can significantly reduce brain inflammation and associated health issues, according to new research by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide and SAHMRI.

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Starving gut bacteria to improve chemotherapy outcomes

Dr Hannah Wardill
Posted on Sep 7 2020 by Elisa Black

Fasting before chemotherapy drastically increases the number and diversity of bacteria found in the gut and can improve treatment outcomes, a new study by ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers has found. 

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