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Blood Disorders

Blood DisordersRituxan 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 disorders other than cancer. Join Dr. Craig Kessler as he discusses the latest developments.

Keywords: rituxan, rituximab, targeted therapy, cll, leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, treatment, therapy, new data, research, ash, american society of hematology meeting, monoclonal antibody, antibody therapy, immunotherapy

Rituxan: NHL Treatment

Rituxan: NHL TreatmentIn 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 us as we talk to experts about some exciting research in this area which was discussed at the 2001 American Society of Hematology meeting.

Keywords: Rituxan, rituximab, monoclonal antibody, targeted therapy, B-cell, B lymphocyte, cancer, autoimmune, blood disorder, anemia, hemophilia, ITP, TTP, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, NHL, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, B-cell autoimmune disorders, acquired hemolytic anemia, factor VIII

Blood Types

Blood TypesChronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a cancer of certain white blood cells. However, CML can also affect red blood cells and clotting cells called &platelets.& Learning about the normal functions of these cells can help you understand what can go wrong and what needs to be monitored.

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CML and Blood Cells

CML and Blood CellsDoctors understand what goes wrong in CML more than they do in most other cancers. Learn what happens in the genes of white blood cells to cause CML.

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Cord Blood Stem Cells

Cord Blood Stem CellsResearchers say blood from newborns' umbilical cords may prove valuable for people requiring a bone marrow transplant after high-dose chemotherapy treatment.

Keywords: cord blood, umbilical cord blood, stem cell transplant, bone marrow transplant, peripheral blood stem cells, leukemia, lymphoma, hematopoietic stem cells, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, graft versus host disease, graft vs host disease, graft vs. host disease


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