Chemotherapy + Systemic Treatments

Chemotherapy and other systemic treatments may be recommended for some brain tumours. Depending on the specific type of tumour, there may be different chemotherapy or immunotherapy options available. A medical oncologist is the type of health care professional who can advise on these treatments and which ones are relevant to your specific circumstances, but these resources will give you some general information about the most common types of chemotherapy and systemic treatments for brain tumours.

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Oral anti-cancer medicines (Cancer Institute NSW)

Oral anti-cancer medicines (Cancer Institute NSW)
This PDF is a fact sheet about anti-cancer medicines that are taken as tablets, capsules or liquids. The medicine could be a kind of chemotherapy, a targeted therapy, hormonal therapy or immunomodulators. This Australian fact sheet includes safety information for using anti-cancer medicine at home to protect your family, what to do if you have…
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Lomustine (Chemotherapy drug – Cancer Institute NSW – Information for patients)

Lomustine (Chemotherapy drug – Cancer Institute NSW – Information for patients)
This Australian fact sheet provides information for patients being treated with Lomustine, a chemotherapy drug. It includes info on how to take Lomustine, possible side effects, when to get help, other medicines you may be given during this treatment, and general advice for people having cancer treatment.
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PCV – Procarbazine, Lomustine, Vincristine (Chemotherapy drugs – Cancer Institute NSW – Information for patients)

PCV – Procarbazine, Lomustine, Vincristine (Chemotherapy drugs – Cancer Institute NSW – Information for patients)
This Australian fact sheet provides information for patients being treated with PCV, a combination of chemotherapy drugs. It includes information on how to take PCV, possible side effects, when to get help, other medicines you may be given during PCV treatment, and general advice for people having cancer treatment.
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Bevacizumab (Avastin) Chemotherapy treatment for Gliobastoma (Cancer Institute NSW, Information for patients)

Bevacizumab (Avastin) Chemotherapy treatment for Gliobastoma (Cancer Institute NSW, Information for patients)
This Australian fact sheet provides information for patients receiving Avastin chemotherapy treatment for Glioblastoma. It includes information on how the treatment is given, possible side effects, when to get help, and other general advice for people having cancer treatment.
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Managing the side effects of anti-cancer medicines (Cancer Institute NSW)

Managing the side effects of anti-cancer medicines (Cancer Institute NSW)
There are many different anti-cancer medications with varying side effects. The severity or duration of your side effects can depend on the type, length and amount of treatment you receive. This Australian information sheet outlines some of the most common side effects of anti-cancer medications, however your doctor should provide you information…
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Infection during cancer treatment (Video from Cancer Institute NSW)

Infection during cancer treatment (Video from Cancer Institute NSW)
Some cancer treatments can reduce the number of white blood cells in your blood (neutropenia). This means the body can't fight infection as well as usual so any infection you get can become serious. This short (3 minute) Australian video provides information to help you reduce the risk of infection, to recognise the signs of infection and to…
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Biomarker tests for Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity – UK)

Biomarker tests for Brain Tumours (The Brain Tumour Charity – UK)
If you have a brain tumour, a biomarker test may be used to look at the genes associated with your type of tumour. This webpage from the UK gives a great overview of what biomarkers are, biomarkers for brain tumour diagnosis, biomarkers for predicting responses to brain tumour treatment and prognosis, and some of the specific biomarker names you may…
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Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention and Management (Education Webinar, Cancer Care USA)

Chemotherapy Treatment Side Effects: Prevention and Management (Education Webinar, Cancer Care USA)
This is a recorded educational webinar/workshop for people living with cancer, their families, caregivers and health care professionals. It is produced by Cancer Care in the USA, and can be accessed in a video or audio format. While it is an American resource, anyone receiving chemotherapy might benefit from some of the information in it as it…
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Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (For Healthcare Professionals, National Cancer Institute, USA)

Treatment of Adult Central Nervous System Tumours, including Brain Tumours (For Healthcare Professionals, National Cancer Institute, USA)
The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. They have a guide designed for Healthcare Professionals that includes information different types of brain tumours, a description of the types of common treatments for brain tumours (including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy…
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Common questions about Chemotherapy (Cancer Institute NSW eviQ)

Common questions about Chemotherapy (Cancer Institute NSW eviQ)
This PDF from the Cancer Institute NSW addresses common questions about chemotherapy as a cancer treatment. While it is not specifically about treating a brain tumour with chemo, it provides answers to general questions you may have like: How is chemotherapy given? Can I exercise? Will I get side effects? Is my chemotherapy dangerous to others? Does…
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