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UNC Lineberger's LIFT trial tested financial navigation for cancer patients who screened positive for financial toxicity.
The intervention included an intake session and one to seven follow-up appointments tailored to patient needs.
Researchers reported a significant reduction in financial toxicity among study participants.

DT Editorial Team·Oct 18, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

A paper in Science Volume 393, Issue 6815 (September 2026) reports that psilocybin prevents chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
The proposed mechanism is preservation of mitochondrial trafficking within nerve cells rather than direct shielding from chemotherapy toxicity.
CIPN causes tingling, numbness, and pain that can persist after treatment and sometimes limits how much chemotherapy a patient can tolerate.
Peripheral neurons depend on long-distance mitochondrial transport, and failure of that transport concentrates damage at the nerve terminals farthest from the cell body.

DT Editorial Team·Sep 10, 2026·via science.org

Up to 85% of cancer patients are malnourished, leading to worse outcomes.
Malnutrition includes weight loss, muscle wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies.
Barriers include lack of screening, limited dietitian access, and socioeconomic factors.
Food is Medicine programs can provide tailored meals and nutrition support.

DT Editorial Team·Aug 18, 2026·via nature.com

Ohio State clinicians warn biotin may distort lab results used in cancer care.
The source says there is little evidence that oral biotin helps cancer-related hair loss.
Doctors say inaccurate test results could delay or alter treatment decisions.
The warning highlights the need for clearer discussions about supplement use in oncology.

DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via sciencedaily.com