Posts Tagged ‘Lymphoma’
Types of Lymphoma Treatments I
There are several kinds of treatment for lymphoma. The decision of which treatment to use depends on the type of lymphoma you have, the stage where it is (how many areas of your body are taken by ellinfoma) and general health status.
Ask these questions when deciding what treatment is appropriate:
* What type of treatment is best for me? (Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biological therapy, transplantation)
* When should treatment start?
* Benefits (as the treatment can help)
* Risk (problems that may occur due to treatment)
Together, you and your doctor / a will make the decision as to which treatment (treatment) is the most optimal for you. Talk to your doctor or nurse and then as many questions about the different options for therapy.
Treatments for lymphoma include:
Biological Therapy: This treatment increases your body’s natural ability to fight cancer. This result is achieved by enhancing their immune system. There are several types of biological therapy:
* Monoclonal Antibodies: These are drugs such as Rituxan ®, which directly attack the lymphoma cells without damaging the cells are sometimes normales.A call these drugs “smart drugs” or “guided missiles” because they know exactly where to go in your body .
Cancer in Pet Animals
Cancer is common in pet animals and the incidence increases with age. It causes about half of the deaths of pets over 10 years of age. Dogs get cancer at roughly the same rate as humans, while cats get fewer cancers.
Diagnosis
Strong circumstantial evidence of cancer can be achieved through x-rays, blood tests, ultrasonography, physical examination and medical history. Read the rest of this entry »