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Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL)

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL)

Anaplastic large cell lymphoma is a type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, which is cancer of the lymphatic system. It starts in anaplastic lymphatic tissue.

29 Jul 2005

Anaemia

Anaemia

Anaemia is the general name for a range of disorders affecting red blood cells. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen…

18 May 2005

Neutropenia: An overview

Neutropenia: An overview

Neutropenia refers to low neutrophil or white blood cell concentration. It may be caused by infection, chemotherapy or vitamin deficiency.

04 May 2005

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Nausea and Vomiting (Emesis)

Vomiting can also be referred to as emesis, and consists of three stages: nausea is an unpleasant sensation of wanting to vomit; retching is a…

07 Apr 2005

Fatigue in Cancer Treatment

Fatigue in Cancer Treatment

Fatigue is the most frequently reported symptom of cancer and cancer treatment. Although well recognised by health professionals as a significant problem, cancer fatigue is…

07 Apr 2005

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapry treatment and side effects information on chemotherapy and cancer drug medical treatment news.

06 Apr 2005

Biological Therapy (Biotherapy)

Biological Therapy (Biotherapy)

Biological therapy, or biotherapy, immunotherapy or biological response modifiers, are gaining increasing prominence as anti-cancer agents. They may be used either alone or in combination…

06 Apr 2005

Neutropenia

Neutropenia

Neutropenia is a blood condition characterised by low concentration of neutrophils. These are a type of white blood cell which fight infection.

30 Mar 2005

Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES)

Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES)

Hypereosinophilic syndrome is a group of disorders in which excessive eosinophils in blood infiltrate organs, particularly the heart and lungs.

27 Mar 2005