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Breast cancer is a disease that can turn a woman's world upside down. There seem to be a million questions that need to be answered. But there are ways to help organize not only how you treat the disease, but the way in which you approach getting the right information to make treatment decisions. Discover what doctors and patients say about becoming your own best advocate.
Keywords: Breast cancer, newly diagnosed, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, breast tumor, breast neoplasm, treatment for breast cancer, hormonal therapy for breast cancer, breast biopsy, lymph nodes, medical oncologist, radiation oncologist, surgical oncologist, oncologist, mastectomy, chemotherapy
When breast cancer spreads it often ends up in bone. This can cause severe pain, weaken the bones and result in fractures. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented, making life a little easier for the person with breast cancer.
Keywords: breast cancer, advanced breast cancer, cancer, bone pain, skeletal pain, skeleton pain, bone complications, bisphosphonates, fractures, spinal cord, bone metastases, metastasis, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, bone scans, CAT scans, tumor, breast tumor, tumor growth, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, bone destruction, calcium, pain medication, radiation therapy, surgery
Radiation can destroy cancer cells. People with cancers such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, now have new options that deliver this form of therapy in a very targeted way. A new treatment called radioimmunotherapy can deliver this radiation via medications, thereby targeting tumor cells wherever they are in the body. Learn about these novel medications and how they are being used today.
Keywords: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, NHL, radiation therapy, radiation, antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, isotopes, Iodine-131, Yttrium-90, beta radiation, gamma radiation, radioimmunotherapy, external beam radiation, conventional beam radiation, tumor, radioactive particles, antibody targeted therapy, Zevalin, Bexxar, Rituxan, rituximab, ibritumomab, tositumomab, myelosuppression, platelet count, white blood count, crossfire effect, nuclear medicine
Vaccines for cancer are no longer futuristic medicine. See how people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are on the cutting edge of research.
Keywords: Cancer, lymph glands, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, antibody, antibodies, slow-growing NHL, low-grade lymphoma, high grade lymphoma, indolent NHL, aggressive NHL, follicular NHL, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, immunotherapy, customized immunotherapy, passive immunotherapy, active immunotherapy, B cell lymphoma, T cell lymphomas, immune system, tumor, biopsy, idiotype, vaccine, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, Rituxan, Rituximab fludara, fludarabine, Herceptin, trastuzumab, Zevalin, Ibritumomab, Tiuxetan, Bexxar, Tositumomab, Phase I trials, Phase II trials, Phase III trials, bone marrow biopsy, CT scans, Genitope, National Cancer Institute
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.
Keywords: Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, Hodgkin's lymphoma, immune system, tumor, lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow, lymph glands, glands, indolent lymphoma, aggressive lymphoma, slow-growing lymphoma, chemotherapy, radiation treatments, radiation, radiotherapy, immune therapy, immunotherapy, radioactive antibody, antibody, active immune therapy, passive immune therapy, passive immunotherapy, active immunotherapy, Hodgkins
Fighting non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) can be a tough battle. Eileen Merle-Rao is a person with NHL who tried two different rounds of therapies, which ultimately failed her. Then her doctors suggested a unique form of radiation therapy called radioimmunotherapy. The best news is that Eileen has seen a marked improvement in her disease and now is looking forward to a future filled with possibility.
Keywords: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, NHL, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, Hodgkin's disease, cancer, tumor, radioimmunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, immune system, antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, radioactive antibodies, radiation, cold antibody, unlabeled antibody, hot antibody, labeled antibody, radiolabeled antibody, complete remission, partial remission, partial response, complete response, unlabeled monoclonal antibody therapy, labeled monoclonal antibody therapy, low blood counts, myleosuppresion, neuropathy, antibody targeted treatments, cancer treatment, Zevalin, Ibritumomab, Bexxar, Tositumomab
A brain tumor diagnosis in a child can be scary and confusing for the child and immeasurably painful for his parents. On today's webcast we'll look at the story of 11-year-old Ahmad Abdella, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 11.
Keywords: brain, tumor
Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men in the U.S. Among the treatment options for this disease are surgery, radiation therapy and hormonal therapy, which limits the effects of male hormones on growing cancer cells. Find out how hormonal therapy is being used to fight prostate cancer.
Keywords: prostate cancer, prostrate cancer, cancer, surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, testosterone, prostate tumor, metastases, metastasis, LHRH agonist, male hormone, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, Zoladex, Lupron, Viadur, goserelin, luprolide, Casodex, Eulexin, medical castration, anti-androgens, peripheral blockers, combined androgen blockage, estrogen, castration
This year, over 22,000 Americans will be diagnosed with gastric cancer, another name for stomach cancer. Tune in now to learn if you are at risk for this disease.
Keywords: Gastric cancer, stages, adenocarcinoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, GIST, H. pylori, stomach cancer, endoscopy, early satiety, oncologist, gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, subtotal gastrectomy, Cisplatin,Fluorouracil, Docetaxel, Taxotere, Irinotecan, Camptosar, adenocarcinoma, stromal tumor, helicobacter pylori
Colorectal cancer affects the colon and rectum, and catching it early can save your life. Learn how you can reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, colon, rectum, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, digital rectal exam, fecal occult blood test, polyp, tumor, metastasized, biopsy, gastroenterologist, stool
Gastric cancer, more commonly known as stomach cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the world. Learn more about this cancer and what treatments are available.
Keywords: Gastric cancer, stages, stomach cancer, oncologist, gastrectomy, partial gastrectomy, subtotal gastrectomy,Cisplatin,Fluorouracil,Docetaxel,Taxotere,Irinotecan,Camptosar,eloxatin, oxaliplatin,surgery, chemotherapy, tumor
Whether relapsed or refractory, tune in to learn about treatments for indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Keywords: Radioimmunotherapy, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, relapse, Indolent lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, Bexxar, Zevalin, remission, fludarabine, CHOP or CVP, monoclonal antibody,tumor, toxicity, long-term side effects
Learn about treatment options that are available for patients with advanced-stage colorectal cancer.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer, colon, rectum, colonoscopy , tumor, metastasized, biopsy, gastroenterologist, surgery, chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody, avastin, biologic
The aim of radiation therapy is to defeat cancer cells. Radiation can be delivered from a beam located outside the body, or by targeted medications called radioimmunotherapy. The choice of therapies will depend on the characteristics and type of tumor. Learn the differences between the conventional type of radiation and radioimmunotherapy.
Keywords: Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, NHL, radiation therapy, radiation, antibodies, radioimmunotherapy, external beam radiation, conventional beam radiation, tumor, radioactive particles, antibody-targeted therapy, Zevalin, yytrium-90, Bexxar, I131, Rituxan, rituximab, ibritumomab, tositumomab, myelosuppression
One of the newest treatments for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is radioimmunotherapy, a clever mixture of old and new that better targets cancer cells.
Keywords: radioimmunotherapy, non-Hodgkin's, lymphoma, NHL, cancer, cells, monoclonal antibodies, immune system, radioactive, protein, CD20 antigen, B-cells, lymphocytes, radiation therapy, tumor, localized, targeted therapy, radiation, Zevalin, Bexxar, rituximab, fever, chills, fatigue, headaches, radioactivity
Not all breast cancers are the same. Learn about the different tests that can tell you which type of breast cancer you have.
Keywords: breast cancer, HER2, HER2 positive, HER2 negative, HER2 testing, HER2 status, HER 2 gene, cell growth, overexpression, protein, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, aggressive, IHC, immunohistochemical test, staining, 0, 1+, 2+, 3+, anti-HER2 therapy, FISH, fluorescent in situ hybridization, gene amplification, DNA, Herceptin, trastuzumab, pathologist, tumor, biopsy, prognostic, predictive, monoclonal antibody, binds, targeted therapy, HER2/neu
When prostate cancer spreads, a common site is bone. This results in weakened bones that cause pain and are prone to fracture. Learn how these bone complications are treated and even prevented making it one less thing a person with prostate cancer has to worry about.
Keywords: bone, bone pain, bone complications, bone metastases, metastasis, skeleton, skeletal pain, skeletal complications, lytic, sclerotic, lymph nodes, fracture, spinal cord, compression, paralysis, arthritis, pain, knee, hip, elbow, joint, metastatic pain, bony tissue, castration, testosterone, radiation therapy, bisphosphonates, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, Aredia, pamidronate, hormonal treatment, tumor, osteoporosis, surgery
Radiation therapy can be combined with chemotherapy for a one-two punch to the gastrointestinal tract. Listen to the story of a man who was able to return to work after bringing the side effects of cancer therapy under control.
Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, diarrhea, chemotherapy-induced diarrhea, chemotherapy induced diarrhea, radiation therapy-induced diarrhea, radiation therapy induced diarrhea, CID, RTID, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, colon cancer, 5 FU, fluorouracil, chemo, chemo side effects, runs, tumor, metastasis, metastases, cancer spread, advanced cancer, short bowel, bowel surgery, colon surgery
A child's brain is different from an adult's, of course. But now researchers are finding how these differences can lead to improved epilepsy treatment of kids.
Keywords: Epilepsy, chronic, recurrent, unprovoked, seizures, electrical discharges, brain, children, adults, pediatric, research, researchers, clinical trials, neurotransmitters, AMPA receptors, neurons, signal, refractory seizures, animal models, neonatal seizures, age-specific therapies, therapeutic targets, anti-seizure medications, adolescence, cortical dysplasia, tumor, abnormal, patches, cells, tuberous sclerosis, genetic disorder, genes, TSCI 1, TSCI 2, quality of life, pediatric epilepsy, immature brain
Robert Violonto experienced massive headaches and years of unusual symptoms before an accidental encounter with a doctor and a handshake led to a diagnosis of acromegaly.
Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, pituitary, tumor, tumors, growth hormone, Insulin-like Growth Factor One, Insulin like Growth Factor One, Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, Insulin like Growth factor 1, IGF-1, IFG1, Parlodel, bromocriptine, Permax, pergolide, Dostinex, cabergoline, Growth Hormone Receptor Antagoist, Somavert, pegvisomant, gigantism, big hands, big feet
Elevated levels of growth hormone affect the whole body. There is a wide range of treatment options for this condition, called acromegaly. Listen to experts describe therapies from surgery to medication.
Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin,
somatostatin analogs, pituitary, tumor, tumors, growth hormone, Insulin-like Growth Factor One, Insulin like Growth Factor One, Insulin-like Growth Factor 1, Insulin like Growth factor 1, IGF-1, IFG1, Parlodel, bromocriptine, Permax, pergolide, Dostinex, cabergoline, Growth Hormone Receptor Antagoist, Somavert, pegvisomant, gigantism, big hands, big feet
Tumors in the pituitary can release hormones that wreak havoc throughout the body. Listen to experts explain why shrinking tumors is an important goal in treating symptoms of acromegaly.
Keywords: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR, octreotide, somatostatin, somatostatin analogs, pituitary, tumor, tumors, growth hormone, Parlodel, bromocriptine, Permax, pergolide, Dostinex, cabergoline, Growth Hormone Receptor Antagoist, Somavert, pegvisomant, gigantism, big hands, big feet, headaches, vision problems
Most women will survive ovarian cancer if it is detected at an early stage. But most cases are detected late. Can women rely on their bodies to tell them if they have this cancer?
Keywords: Ovarian cancer, CA 125, pelvic ultrasound, transvaginal ultrasound, ovary, mass, tumor, bloating, reproductive cancer, back pain, urinary symptoms, urinary frequency, abdominal distention, pelvic pain,
When lung cancer spreads to the bone it can cause severe pain and weak bones. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented, making life a little easier for the person with lung cancer.
Keywords: lung cancer, bone pain, bone complications, bone metastases, cancer spread, metastatic cancer, metastasis, palliative care, cancer treatment, tumor, opioids, analgesia, bisphosphonates, morphine, osteoclast, Aredia, pamidronate, Zometa, zoledronic acid, zolendronate, zoledronate, radiation treatments, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, strontium, samarium, radiopharmaceutical
Vaccines have been powerful tools against infectious diseases. Learn how cancer researchers are now developing vaccines for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Keywords: Cancer, lymph glands, lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, NHL, antibody, antibodies, slow-growing NHL, low-grade lymphoma, high-grade lymphoma, indolent NHL, aggressive NHL, follicular NHL, follicular non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, immunotherapy, customized immunotherapy, passive immunotherapy, active immunotherapy, B-cell lymphoma, T-cell lymphomas, immune system, tumor, biopsy, idiotype, vaccine, chemotherapy, Rituxan, Rituximab, fludara, fludarabine, Herceptin, trastuzumab, Zevalin, Ibritumomab, iuxetan, Bexxar, Tositumomab, cancer vaccine
Since non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma can appear in many places in the body, it's often difficult to direct treatment to the specific cancer cells without causing harm to healthy tissue. Now doctors can deliver a lethal punch against NHL with a therapy that targets the cancer cells with radiation attached to antibodies that specifically seek out the cancer cells. Learn how this new weapon against NHL may help people with this disease.
Keywords: Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, NHL, Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, Hodgkin's disease, cancer, tumor, radioimmunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, immune system, antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, radioactive antibodies, radiation, cold antibody, unlabeled antibody, hot antibody, labeled antibody, radiolabeled antibody, complete remission, partial remission, partial response, complete response, unlabeled monoclonal antibody therapy, labeled monoclonal antibody therapy, low blood counts, myleosuppresion, neuropathy, antibody targeted treatments, cancer treatment, Zevalin, Ibritumomab, Bexxar, Tositumomab
Learn about new treatments available for patients with relapsed, indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, as well as potential future treatments.
Keywords: Radioimmunotherapy, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, relapse, Indolent lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, Bexxar, Zevalin, remission, fludarabine, monoclonal antibody, tumor, toxicity, stem cell transplant, cytokines, rituxan, epratuzumab
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