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Imatinib (Gleevec) is the first line of therapy for all patients. Gleevec blocks the Philadelphia chromosome and is assosicated with very high rates of remission. Similar drugs are being developed. Sometimes a chemotherapy medicine called hydroxyu...
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Chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) is a cancer of white blood cells in which too many white blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Chronic myelogenous leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia are other names for CML and refer to the identical diseas...
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Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects
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The bone marrow- the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones- contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen transport, defense against infection and disease, and clotting.
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A bone marrow transplant is a procedure that transplant healthy bone marrow into a patient whose bone marrow is not working properly. A bone marrow transplant may be done for several conditions including hereditary blood diseases, hereditary metabolic diseases, hereditary immune deficiencies, and various forms of cancer. The healthy bone marrow may be taken from the patient prior to chemotherapy or radiation treatment (autograft), or it may be taken from a donor (allograft.
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Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects
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The bone marrow- the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones- contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen transport, defense against infection and disease, and clotting.
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Detailed information on bone marrow transplant, including preparation, types of transplant, transplant team, and possible procedure-related complications or side effects
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The bone marrow- the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones- contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. These blood cells are vital for normal body functions, such as oxygen transport, defense against infection and disease, and clotting.
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Bone Marrow Transplantation and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation: Questions and AnswersKey PointsHematopoietic or blood-forming stem cells are immature cells that can mature into blood cells. These stem cells are found in the bone marrow...
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I have mitral valve prolapse, but I do not require medication or have any restrictions. My half-brother is in need of a bone marrow transplant. We are the same blood type. Would I be a candidate for bone marrow donation?
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Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
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Chemotherapy is the systemic (whole body) treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs. This article focuses on cancer chemotherapy.
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Chemotherapy: Common QuestionsYou may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.Will I Still Be ...
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Detailed information on chemotherapy for treatment of gynecological cancers
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Nail Care During ChemotherapyCaution:Call your doctor if your cuticles become red and painful or show other changes.Minor nail problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as...
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Chemotherapy is treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs . Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy Side EffectsMost people who are told they need chemotherapy dread the anticipated side effects. However, side effects vary from person to person depending on the person's general health, the type of cancer, and the kind of chemotherap...
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Nutrition During ChemotherapyDuring chemotherapy, the energy provided by a healthy diet can help you rebuild normal cells. It can also help you keep up your strength and fight infection.
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Chemotherapy, sometimes referred to as " chemo, " is the treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with anti- cancer drugs . Purpose The purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
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Although exercise is an important for everyone, it's especially beneficial for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy.
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Skin Care During ChemotherapyMinor skin problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells.
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Understanding ChemotherapyThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).What Is Chemotherapy?Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that...
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Expert-reviewed information summary about oral complications, such as mucositis and salivary gland dysfunction, that occur in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the head and neck.
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Eating Well During ChemotherapyThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).It is very important to eat well while you are getting chemotherapy. Ea...
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What Can I Expect During Chemotherapy?This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Some people with cancer want to know every detail about their co...
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Paying for ChemotherapyThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).The cost of chemotherapy varies with the kinds and doses of drugs used, how lon...
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Getting the Support You NeedThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Chemotherapy, like cancer, can bring major changes to a person's life. Whi...
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Coping With Side EffectsThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).What Causes Side Effects?Because cancer cells may grow and divide more rapidly...
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Chemotherapy Glossary TermsThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Adjuvant chemotherapyAnticancer drugs or hormones given after surgery and/o...
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Chemotherapy: If You Are Considering ItQuestions for the doctor:Why do I need this treatment?What drugs will I be taking?
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Understanding ChemotherapyKnowing what chemotherapy does, and when and how it is given, may make you feel less anxious about starting treatment. Chemotherapy can be a single medication or a combination of medications.
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Take Care of YourselfThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).How can you take care of yourself during chemotherapy? You can eat the right food...
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Two studies show that chemotherapy and cancer drugs may have lingering effects on the brain after treatment concludes. Memory and attention are affected, but not permanently.
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I am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and one of the side effects is a white, thick coating on my tongue. Can you suggest a remedy for this?
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Receiving IV ChemotherapyYou may have ashort-term IVthat is removed after each treatment. Or you may have acentral venous catheter.This is a thin tube that is inserted into a large vein with access to your central blood supply.
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Immunotherapy is a treatment to reduce a person’s allergic reaction to allergens such as pet dander, bee stings or pollen.
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Immunologic therapy is the treatment of disease using medicines that boost the body ' s natural immune response . Purpose Immunologic therapy is used to improve the immune system ' s natural ability to fight diseases such as cancer, hepatitis and AIDS.
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Detailed information on biological therapy, also called immunotherapy, biological response modifier therapy, or biotherapy
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Immunologic therapy is the treatment of disease using medicines that boost the body ' s natural immune response. Purpose Immunologic therapy is used to improve the immune system ' s natural ability to fight such diseases as cancer , hepatitis and AIDS .
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Immunologic therapy is an approach to the treatment of disease that uses medicines for stimulating the body ' s natural immune response. Purpose Immunologic therapy is used to improve the immune system ' s natural ability to fight such diseases as cancer, hepatitis, and AIDS.
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Goal of Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerThis treatment is sometimes called biological therapy. Immunotherapy is when drugs are used to make the body’s own immune system fight cancer.
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Goal of Immunotherapy for MelanomaImmunotherapy is a form of biological therapy. It uses substances to activate your own immune system.
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The Goal of Immunotherapy for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThese treatments use substances that are also naturally made by your immune system. They work by killing lymphoma cells or slowing their growth.
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Venom immunotherapy is the process of injecting venom to treat various conditions. The most common form of venom immunization is bee venom therapy (BVT), with honeybee venom or stingers used to treat conditions.
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Making the Decision to Have Immunotherapy for MelanomaYour doctor may suggest immunotherapy if one of these cases applies to you.You have advanced melanoma. In this case, the goal of immunotherapy is to help shrink the tumor.
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Making the Decision to Have Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerYour doctor may recommend immunotherapy if you have early-stage, superficial bladder cancer. This means the cancer has not spread beyond the lining of your bladder.
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Potential Side Effects from Immunotherapy for Kaposi’s SarcomaThe immunotherapy druginterferoncan cause any of these side effects.Flu-like symptoms, such as tiredness, muscle aches, runny nose, or low-grade feverAbnormal liver enzymesMood changes ...
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Potential Side Effects of Immunotherapy for Multiple MyelomaOne of the main immunotherapy drugs used for multiple myeloma isThalomid (thalidomide).Not everyone who takes this drug has side effects. If you do, they may include one or more of these,...
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What Happens During Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerThe most common way to give immunotherapy for bladder cancer is intravesically. That means the drugs are placed directly into your bladder instead of injected into your blood or taken as pills.
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What to Know About Immunotherapy for Multiple MyelomaThis type of treatment gets your immune system to more effectively attack the cancer cells.Thalomid (thalidomide)is an immunotherapy drug that works very well in people who do not respond well t...
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What to Know About Immunotherapy for Laryngeal CancerImmunotherapy is a treatment that uses your immune system. The immune system is the group of cells and organs that work together to defend your body against disease.
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What to Know About Immunotherapy for Kaposi’s SarcomaImmunotherapy boosts the body’s immune system to fight the cancer. This treatment is also calledbiological therapy.The most common immunotherapy drug for Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) isinterferon alpha...
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What to Expect After Immunotherapy for MelanomaSide effects can be severe, but usually improve after the treatment is finished.Potential Side Effects of Cytokine TherapyHere are some of the more common side effects of cytokine therapy.FeverChillsA...
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What to Expect After Immunotherapy for Bladder CancerHere are some of the side effects that are common with immunotherapy for bladder cancer.Discomfort or burning in the bladderFlulike symptoms, such as chills, fatigue, or feverThese side effects ...
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The Types of Immunotherapy for MelanomaImmunotherapy gets your immune system to more effectively attack cancer cells. These are the 2 main types of immunotherapy used to treat advanced melanoma, which means it has spread.Cytokine TherapyCytokines ...
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A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. Purpose The human spleen is a dark purple bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen - the organ that helps the body fight infections.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
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The Goal of Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaStem cells are immature cells that are the "starter" cells for all types of tissues. The goal of a transplant is to help your body make new blood cells.
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Goal of a Stem Cell Transplant for CLLStem cells are immature cells that are the "starter" cells for all types of tissues. When you have leukemia, a stem cell transplant can help your body make new healthy blood cells.
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Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for CLLYou should know that stem cell transplants are somewhat controversial. Not all doctors think they work.
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Goal of a Stem Cell Transplant for CMLStem cells are immature cells that are the "starter" cells for all types of tissues. When you have leukemia, a stem cell transplant helps your body make new healthy blood cells.
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Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaYou and your doctor will need to carefully weigh the pros and cons of this procedure. A transplant allows for the delivery of much higher doses of chemotherapy than would...
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Making the Decision to Have a Stem Cell Transplant for CMLYou should know that stem cell transplants are controversial. Although they can cure you from chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), the benefit has to be weighed against the risks.
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Common Side Effects After a Stem Cell Transplant for LeukemiaYou and your doctor will talk all about stem cell transplants and their side effects before you have it done. After this treatment, you will have a weakened immune system.
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What Happens During a Stem Cell Transplant for CLLStem cell transplants are not a common treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). When they are used, here’s what happens.Stem cell transplants may beautologous, which means the stem cells c...
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Potential Side Effects from a Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaThe early side effects of a stem cell transplant aren’t from the transplant but from the high-dose chemotherapy and radiation. These should go away over time while you ar...
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How You Get a Stem Cell Transplant for LeukemiaStem cells may come from your own body or from a donor. A donor is someone whose tissue is a close match to yours.
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What Happens During a Stem Cell Transplant for CMLStem cell transplants may beautologous, which means the stem cells come from your own body. Or they may beallogenic,which means the stem cells come from a donor.
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What Happens During Stem Cell Transplant for Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaStem cell transplants may be autologous, which means the stem cells come from your own body. Or they may be allogeneic, which means the stem cells come from a donor.
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What to Know About Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple MyelomaThis treatment for multiple myeloma is similar to a bone marrow transplant. It destroys your bone marrow to get rid of the cancer cells there.
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What to Expect After a Stem Cell Transplant for CLLThe early side effects of a stem cell transplant are mostly from the high-dose chemotherapy you get before the transplant. The side effects aren’t from the transplant but from the high-dose chemot...
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What to Expect After a Stem Cell Transplant for CMLThe early side effects of a stem cell transplant are from the high-dose chemotherapy and radiation, not the transplant. These should go away as you recover from the transplant.
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What to Know About Stem Cell Transplant for Hodgkin’s DiseaseThe first step for this treatment is to be treated with high doses of chemotherapy. Your body would normally not be able to handle such high doses because all the bone marrow and many ot...
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