The Latest Breaking News from Chemotherapy

U.S. Drug Shortages Climb to 227 Medications as CT Contrast Agents and Chemotherapy Drugs Remain Critically Scarce

U.S. drug shortages rose to 227 in Q2 2026, marking a third straight quarterly increase. CT contrast agents and the cancer drug ifosfamide are critically scarce. Here's what patients need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

UT Southwestern Study Finds Giving EGFR Inhibitors First Could Make Glioblastoma Vulnerable to Chemotherapy

A July 2026 Science Translational Medicine study from UT Southwestern finds pretreating glioblastoma with EGFR inhibitors before chemo sensitizes tumors to temozolomide. Here's what it means.

Medical Daily · Jul 21

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult

Megan (not her real name) had always taken pride in her ability to meet someone once and remember their name. Then came a breast cancer diagnosis in her 40s, chemotherapy, and the brain fog that followed. She struggled to focus. She couldn’t remember names, or where she placed her keys…

The Conversation · Jul 20

Nara Smith Reveals Juggling Postpartum Life and Daughter Whimsy's Chemo Has Been 'Really Challenging'

Nara Smith shares her emotional journey of balancing postpartum recovery while supporting her two-year-old daughter through chemotherapy, highlighting the challenges and support from her online community.

International Business Times UK · Jul 1

Amy Dowden says ‘every day is a gift’ after reaching cancer milestone

Dancer looked back three years to the beginning of her cancer treatment, when she’d just had her first mastectomy and was preparing to undergo chemotherapy

The Independent UK · Jul 1

From Chemotherapy to Three Peaks in 24 Hours: Princess Kate's Remarkable First Major Challenge Since Cancer Remission

Princess Kate completes the National Three Peaks challenge after cancer remission, using the feat to spotlight holistic care and the hidden toll of serious illness.

International Business Times UK · Jun 28

Exam stand-in cites chemotheraphy when caught cheating

A 57-year-old cheat caught sitting a civil service examination on behalf of a younger job seeker tried to explain away the difference in their looks by saying chemotherapy made him appear older.

Bangkok Post · Jun 28

Supplies of essential chemotherapy drugs are running low and experts fear rationing could soon begin

Younger patients with a full chance of recovery are being prioritized for drugs, according to one doctor

The Independent UK · Jun 25

House of the Dragon actor shares hopeful cancer update as he undergoes chemotherapy

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The Independent UK · Jun 23

Jeremy Clarkson has aggressive prostate cancer. But what makes some cancers more aggressive than others?

UK media celebrity Jeremy Clarkson this week revealed he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

The Conversation · Jun 18