In a nutshell This article reviewed different treatment approaches for patients with advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL). Some background HL is a type of blood cancer of the lymphatic system. HL can be classified in different ways. In limited HL, cancer is found in one or two sites in the lymphatic system. In advanced HL, cancer is found on...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed different treatment options for couples experiencing infertility. Some background Infertility affects approximately 1 in 7 couples trying to conceive. Treatment of infertility depends on the cause. Men, women or both partners can have symptoms of infertility. In women, infertility can be due...
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In a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with unexplained fertility (UEI). Some background UEI is the inability to conceive without a known cause or reason. UEI can affect as many as 50% of couples experiencing infertility. In this case, common causes of infertility in both men and women have been ruled...
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Video information: How can small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients continue to enjoy life? Carly Ornstein, from the American Lung Association, shares steps to take to manage symptoms, find a treatment goal, and get the right care. She also explains the role of statistics and what patients should focus on during their treatment...
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Video information: Melanie House, a physical therapist from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, shares simple steps and at-home strategies for myeloma patients experiencing neuropathy to achieve better balance. Transcript: Andrew Schorr: Here's a question we got in from Donald. He says, my neuropathy limits my...
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Video information: While some chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients are asymptomatic, the disease can cause a wide range of symptoms—and indicate disease progression. Dr. Stephen Spurgeon, from the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, describes common CLL symptoms and their implications. Transcript Please remember the opinions expressed on...
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Video information: What are the different stages of small cell lung cancer (SCLC)? Dr. Laura Chow of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance explains how SCLC can progress and the associated stage, the treatment plan, and where research is headed. Carley Ornstein of the American Lung Association shares how patients can benefit from a second opinion, while...
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Video information: Precision medicine allows for treatment plans to line up with a specific genetic profile. Find out from Dr. Michael Keating what is used to target CLL patients with a 17p deletion and when treatment should generally start. Dr. Keating also shares other genetic mutations to be aware of, and which tests are used to locate...
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Video information: Every patient’s CLL is different, so how do doctors tell which CLL treatment is best? Dr. Kathryn Kolibaba, with Compass Oncology, and Dr. Stephen Spurgeon, from OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, discuss modern tests used to distinguish subtypes of CLL and find a therapy to match. The experts also share their thoughts on the...
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Video Information: What is going on in the body of a person with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Increase your understanding of the condition as CLL experts Dr. Michael Keating and Dr. Kathryn Kolibaba break down the basics of the disease. Transcript: Andrew Schorr: So the idea is we have targeted therapy, and you knock back the cancer....
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Video information: What are monoclonal antibodies targeting in the fight against CLL? Join us to hear from experts, Dr. Stephen Spurgeon and Dr. Jeff Sharman, as they dissect the scientific terminology that describes the monoclonal antibody family and their intended targets in the body. Transcript: Andrew Schorr: We have all these other drugs...
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Video information: The emotional and psychological battle from a myeloma diagnosis doesn’t have to be fought alone. Tune in to hear Dr. Frits van Rhee and Kristen Carter discuss how to take control of mental health, which is a vital factor to living well throughout the journey of cancer, and provide supportive resources available to help...
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