For many people with cancer, mitomycin is a life-saving drug. Mitomycin, which is sold under the trade name Mutamycin® and is also known as Mitomycin-C or MTC, is a type of antitumor antibiotic. The medication acts at different stages of a cell’s cycle to stop…
Radiation is often an effective cancer treatment, but it can also be dangerous. If you or someone you love receive radiation to treat cancer, it is important to recognize the signs of a possible radiation injury so that you can get medical treatment as soon…
Kidneys help balance your body’s chemicals and produce hormones that impact your health. Properly working kidneys: Allow waste and medication to leave your body through your urine Balance the fluids in your body Produce a hormone that helps regulates blood pressure Produce Vitamin D Control…
Chemotherapy is toxic and causes unpleasant side effects in all patients. Because of this, it can be hard to know whether you are experiencing expected side effects or preventable and unnecessary health problems caused by a chemotherapy overdose. Watch for Chemo Overdose Symptoms The following…