Multiple myeloma is a type of blood cancer that causes specialized blood cells to grow out of control. The cancerous cells in the bone marrow damage bone, causing pain and other serious complications. Tune in to learn how these bone problems are treated and prevented.
Keywords: multiple myeloma, cancer, blood dyscrasia, bone marrow, bone complications, skeletal complications, plasma cell, white blood cell, lymphocyte, leukocyte, osteoclast, osteoblast, pain, fracture, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, bisphosphonates, intravenous, IV, Aredia, pamidronate, Zometa, zoledronic acid, kyphoplasty, vertibroplasty, surgery, blood cancer, metastasis, metastases
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.
Keywords: CML, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, Gleevec, STI 571, interferon, ARA C, leukemia, blood cancer, cytogenetic, cytogenetic testing, bone marrow, fluorescence In situ hybridization, FISH, polymerase chain reaction, PCR
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.
Keywords: Chronic myeloid leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, blood cancer, Gleevec, imatinib, resistance, relapse, bone marrow, stem cell, transplants, allogeneic transplants, allogenic transplants, BMS 354825, AMN 107, blood tests, bone marrow tests, cytogenetic testing, FISH, fluorescence in situ hybridization, PCR, polymerase chain reaction.
One of the greatest success stories in cancer treatment occurs in people with chronic myeloid leukemia. But treatments don't always work well in everyone. Learn what can happen.
Keywords: Chronic myeloid leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, blood cancer, Gleevec, imatinib, resistance, relapse, bone marrow, stem cell, transplants, stem cell transplantation, allogenetic transplants, BMS 354825, AMN 107
A majority of people with CML do well with treatments. But a few will develop serious side effects or develop drug resistance. Listen to experts describe what can be done.
Keywords: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, blood cancer, Gleevec, imatinib, resistance, relapse, bone marrow, stem cell, transplants, allogeneic transplants, BMS 354825, AMN 107. Combination therapy. Interferon, Ara-C, drug holidays, combination therapy
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.
Keywords: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia, bone marrow transplant, bone transplant, Gleevec, imatinib, interferon, side-effects, surgery, blood cells, blood cancer, white blood cells, doctor/middle-aged or older patient
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