Leukemia
World Cancer Report
The American Cancer Society, along with several other agencies, released the World Cancer Report. Experts estimate cancer will become the leading cause of death worldwide by 2010.
The American Cancer Society, along with several other agencies, released the World Cancer Report. Experts estimate cancer will become the leading cause of death worldwide by 2010.
Cancer Costs
Cancer costs the US billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Cancer costs the US billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Cranberries
Cranberries are a healthy addition to the dinner table.
Cranberries are a healthy addition to the dinner table.
Cancer Rates
The most common cancers in men and women has been on the decline in reported cases in recent years.
The most common cancers in men and women has been on the decline in reported cases in recent years.
Wii Childrens Hosptial
A children's hospital takes a more kid friendly approach to physical therapy.
A children's hospital takes a more kid friendly approach to physical therapy.
Cancer Panel Recommendations
The President's cancer panel has issued their new recommendations for the future of cancer care.
The President's cancer panel has issued their new recommendations for the future of cancer care.
Kids Newsday
A children's hospital is responsible for saving the life of a child with leukemia.
A children's hospital is responsible for saving the life of a child with leukemia.
Cancer Fund
When a young couple stands to lose their home, the community steps in to lend a hand.
When a young couple stands to lose their home, the community steps in to lend a hand.
Methadone Cancer
A drug used to help drug addicts may have another benefit: killing cancer cells.
A drug used to help drug addicts may have another benefit: killing cancer cells.
War on Cancer
Robert Bazell reports on the history of the battle against cancer.
Robert Bazell reports on the history of the battle against cancer.
Stand Up to Cancer
Dr. Nancy Snyderman chats with Matt Lauer about "Stand Up to Cancer."
Dr. Nancy Snyderman chats with Matt Lauer about "Stand Up to Cancer."
Vitamin C Cancer
Treating cancer patients with high doses of vitamin C has destroyed the cancer cells in 50% of the cases.
Treating cancer patients with high doses of vitamin C has destroyed the cancer cells in 50% of the cases.
A Late Christmas
A long-delayed Christmas celebration at Grandma's house was finally held for a five year old cancer patient.
A long-delayed Christmas celebration at Grandma's house was finally held for a five year old cancer patient.
Plant Vaccine
Stanford researchers have successfully created a cancer vaccine using tobacco plant leaves.
Stanford researchers have successfully created a cancer vaccine using tobacco plant leaves.
Bladder Cancer
Diana Gonzalez reports on a new treatment for people fighting bladder cancer.
Diana Gonzalez reports on a new treatment for people fighting bladder cancer.
Learn to Read Your Prescription
In monitoring your CML, it's important to know the drug you're taking, how much, and how often. When you get a prescription, you'll focus on how many tablets you take, and how many times a day.
In monitoring your CML, it's important to know the drug you're taking, how much, and how often. When you get a prescription, you'll focus on how many tablets you take, and how many times a day.
Will Targeted Therapies Work for CLL?
Learn the latest on how the monoclonal antibody rituximab, or Rituxan, can be used for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL.
Learn the latest on how the monoclonal antibody rituximab, or Rituxan, can be used for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL.
Cord Blood Stem Cells for Transplantation
Researchers say that cord blood from the umbilical cords of recently delivered babies may prove to be a good source of stem cells for transplant in the treatment of diseases like leukemia and lymphoma.
Researchers say that cord blood from the umbilical cords of recently delivered babies may prove to be a good source of stem cells for transplant in the treatment of diseases like leukemia and lymphoma.
Tracking Treatment Progress: Lab Tests For CML
Tracking faulty chromosomes is a routine for people with chronic myeloid leukemia. Listen as experts explain what sophisticated laboratory tests can tell about treatment success.
Tracking faulty chromosomes is a routine for people with chronic myeloid leukemia. Listen as experts explain what sophisticated laboratory tests can tell about treatment success.
Overcoming Treatment Resistant CML
If one promising drug fails to help against chronic myeloid leukemia, what can be done? Listen to experts explain your options for hard to treat cancers.
If one promising drug fails to help against chronic myeloid leukemia, what can be done? Listen to experts explain your options for hard to treat cancers.
