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Biosimilars Fact Sheet
Update 11.24.2019
A biosimilar is a closely related version of a reference biologic drug. Biosimilars are becoming increasingly available and are now used to treat a large number of diseases.
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Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation
Update 07.31.2018
This booklet provides information about blood and marrow stem cell transplantation for the treatment of blood cancers.
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Blood Transfusion
Update 04.03.2015
Each year more than 14½ million units of whole blood are collected and 5 million patients are transfused with blood components in the United States.
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Cancer Molecular Profiling
Update 01.24.2018
Molecular test findings provide doctors with the information they need to review what genes have been changed (mutated). By identifying these mutations, your doctor can figure out if one treatment may work better than another for you.
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Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy Facts
Update 12.15.2017
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy have been the foundation of cancer treatment.
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Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy Facts
Update 01.31.2019
This fact sheet provides information about chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, which is a type of immunotherapy.
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Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Update 05.01.2016
This fact sheet discusses why using cord blood for stem cell transplantation may be an option for some blood cancer patients.
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Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Update 12.06.2017
Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is a serious complication that may occur after allogeneic stem cell transplantation.
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Immunotherapy Facts
Update 04.03.2015
Immunotherapy is based on the concept that immune cells or antibodies that can recognize and kill cancer cells can be produced in the laboratory and then given to patients to treat cancer.
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Integrative Medicine and Complementary Therapies Facts
Update 12.13.2016
Many cancer patients are using integrative medicine (IM) to help ease their cancer symptoms and reduce the side effects of cancer treatment.
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Knowing all your Treatment Options
Update 08.22.2016
Ask your doctor to recommend and explain one or more types of treatment or combinations of treatment.
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Long-Term and Late Effects of Treatment in Adults Facts
Update 11.01.2012
This fact sheet discusses long-term and late effects of treatment in adults and how to recognize and manage them.