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Anthracyclines for Breast Cancer: Does Stage Matter?
Anthracycline-based therapy is a popular approach for the treatment of breast cancer in both early and advanced stages. Studies have shown that it can effectively prevent recurrence while preserving the patients quality of life. Tune is as...
Better Breast Cancer Therapy: Making Anthracyclines More Effective
Anthracycline-based therapy is often recommended following surgery for breast cancer to reduce the risk of recurrence. This strategy has proved superior to non-anthracycline regimens but there's always room for improvement. Experts who attended...
Rituxan: Not Just for Cancer?
Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody therapy that was approved several years ago for specific types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma . At the 2001 American Society for Hematology meeting in Orlando, researchers showed how Rituxan can be used to treat blood...
Expanding the Use of Rituxan in NHL Treatment
In recent years, the drug Rituxan has become a well-established option only for certain forms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) There are other types of NHL where Rituxan may be beneficial, but its effects on these cancers are not well known. Join...
Combining Rituxan and Chemotherapy: What are the Benefits?
Data shows show that combining Rituxan and chemotherapy can have good results for patients with NHL. But does that mean that all patients will benefit from this strategy? Does adding chemotherapy to Rituxan bring small gains at the price of...
How Immunotherapy Works
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...
What are the Different Types of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma?
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.
NHL: A Survivor's Journey
As a behavioral psychologist, Brian Stabler knew a lot about dealing with emotional stress. But nothing prepared him for the challenge of lymphoma. Tune in to hear how he overcame NHL and the important lessons he learned in the process.
Screening for Colon Cancer: Know the Facts
After the age of 50 every man and woman should start getting screened for colon cancer. Why? Colon cancer is considered the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., but many cases can be cured if caught early. Still not convinced? Join...
Surgery for Colon Cancer: What Are Your Options?
Surgery is one of the most common treatment options for patients with colorectal cancer. But there are many surgical techniques out there, each appropriate for different patients with different stages of cancer. How do you and your doctor...
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