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Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 22 Jul 2008
The genetics of chronic myeloid leukemia are now well understood. Listen to researchers as they explain the path they took to their remarkable discoveries beginning over 40 years ago, in a research lab in Philadelphia.Medically Reviewed On: 22 Jul 2008
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. First-line treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radioimmunotherapy and stem cell transplant. How do you figure out which is right for you?Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Almost a quarter of all non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is classfied as follicular lymphoma. However, there are various options for treatment and choosing the best one may depend on the spcific details of your disease, your lifestyle and other symptoms you want to keep under control.Medically Reviewed On: 21 Jul 2008
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 18 Jul 2008
Chronic myeloid leukemia is a form of cancer that typically occurs in adults over the age of 40. Here's what you need to know about this disease.Medically Reviewed On: 18 Jul 2008
Treating Aggressive NHL
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
Monoclonal antibodies are improving treatment success for many people with aggressive forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. How do they work?
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
Leukemia Explained
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
A routine check-up may find that you have too many white blood cells, a sign of leukemia. What can be done? Learn about leukemia and how new treatments are providing hope.
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
Cord Blood Stem Cells
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
Researchers say blood from newborns' umbilical cords may prove valuable for people requiring a bone marrow transplant after high-dose chemotherapy treatment.
Medically Reviewed On: 15 Jul 2008
Treating Recurrent NHL
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 14 Jul 2008
Doctors are finding that monoclonal antibodies can be helpful in the treatment of recurrent, indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Medically Reviewed On: 14 Jul 2008
Targeted Therapy for NHL
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Doctors are using drugs that mimic the natural immune response to help fight non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Learn how these new treatments work.
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Attacking NHL Early
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Targeted therapies are not just for advanced cases non Hodgkin's lymphoma. Learn how they can help against indolent or low-grade cancers as well.
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Taking Part in CML Trials
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
Hear one woman's story as she participates in a clinical trial to help fight CML.
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jul 2008
CML Research Update
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 10 Jul 2008
Standard treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia can occasionally fail. New studies show an increasing number of alternative treatments may be available.
Medically Reviewed On: 10 Jul 2008
New and Promising NHL Treatments
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 9 Jul 2008
Learn about new treatments available for patients with relapsed, indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as well as potential future treatments.
Medically Reviewed On: 9 Jul 2008
Treatment Resistant CML
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 8 Jul 2008
If one promising drug fails to help against chronic myeloid leukemia, what can be done? Listen to experts explain your options for hard to treat cancers.
Medically Reviewed On: 8 Jul 2008
Monitoring CML
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
A wide range of laboratory tests is used to monitor a patient's response to therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia. Listen to experts explain the tests and their range of sensitivity.
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
CML Therapy Side Effects
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
Even "targeted" therapy for chronic myeloid leukemia is not without side effects. Some, like low blood counts, are serious. Hear how one patient, along with her oncologist, Dr. Neil Shah of UCLA, managed the side effects of her CML treatment.
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
Stress of Cancer
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
Cancer is an upsetting experience. Worries about treatments and the future make it hard to function. Find what to do if the stress is too much to handle.
Medically Reviewed On: 4 Jul 2008
CML Facts
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 30 Jun 2008
In treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), doctors admit: they don't have all the answers. So patients must learn enough about CML to help make good treatment decisions. That means understanding the natural course of the disease and how his or her own body responds to therapy. Tune in as doctors describe what CML patients need to know.
Medically Reviewed On: 30 Jun 2008
Doc/ Pat. Team
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 30 Jun 2008
For patients with chronic myeloid leukemia, establishing a close relationship with their doctor is very important. With new treatment options available patients and doctors need to be able to communicate freely and be aware of the latest research developments. Find out how CML patients and the doctors who treat them, can work together to treat this disease.
Medically Reviewed On: 30 Jun 2008
Targeted CLL
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 27 Jun 2008
Initially approved for specific types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, the monoclonal antibody Rituxan is now being used by to treat Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia or CLL. At a recent medical conference, experts discussed the success of this stategy, as well as the use of other targeted therapies for CLL. Join Dr. Kanti Rai and Dr. Joseph Connors as they discuss the latest findings.
Medically Reviewed On: 27 Jun 2008
Types of NHL
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2008
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a complex -- and often confusing -- group of diseases. Tune in for an expert overview of the biology of NHL, as well as its diagnosis and treatment.
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2008
Immunotherapy
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2008
Traditional cancer therapies like chemotherapy and radiation therapy are notorious for their severe side effects. Newer "immunotherapies," which target cancer cells and leave other cells alone, are more tolerable. But how effective are they? Tune in to learn the latest on this developing treatment strategy.
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2008
CLL Overview
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2008
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL accounts for 25% of all leukemias in the U.S., most common in adults over 50. It affects certain white blood cells called lymphocytes with serious consequences for the body's immune system.
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2008
Lymphoma Diagnosis
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 19 Jun 2008
As with any disease, the accurate diagnosis of Lymphoma is crucial to providing the best, most effective treatment for each individual patient. So while new medications and treatment strategies get a lot of attention, advances in diagnostic technologies are also exciting and important. At the 42nd annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology in December, there was a lot of talk about something called a gene chip -- or DNA microarray analysis -- which has recently been used to diagnose Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma. What is a gene chip and how does it work? How will it lead to more effective treatments? Our panel of experts will include Margaret Shipp, MD, who presented on this topic at the conference.
Medically Reviewed On: 19 Jun 2008
Language of CML Lab Tests
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 16 Jun 2008
Blood tests are routine in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia. Hear how one patient learned how to follow her treatment progress by studying her complicated lab tests.
Medically Reviewed On: 16 Jun 2008
What Is NHL?
Category: lymphoma
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jun 2008
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is the sixth most frequent cancer. It affects the cells of the immune system that should be protecting the body against disease. Listen to experts discuss the ABCs of NHL.
Medically Reviewed On: 11 Jun 2008
Monitoring and Adherence in CML
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 10 Dec 2007
Imatinib, or Gleevec, is a targeted anti-cancer drug that can keep chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in check for most patients for many years. It is important for patients to take imatinib as prescribed by their doctor to fight the disease and to guard against resistance.
Medically Reviewed On: 10 Dec 2007
CML after 65
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2006
Some treatment options are not available for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia when they are over 65 years old. But most can still look forward to a range of effective medical therapies and a good quality of life. Listen to one man's success story.
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2006
CML Treatments
Category: Leukemia
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2006
Mounting evidence from clinical trials shows that patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) may have long-term treatment success forgoing the only known cure for their disease. Watch and listen as CML experts explain how a promising drug now complicates the decision facing many patients-whether to seek a bone marrow transplant.
Medically Reviewed On: 26 Jun 2006
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