The overall 5-year relative survival rate of patients with Ewing sarcoma is 62%. The overall 5-year relative survival rate of patients with Ewing sarcoma is 62%. Adults typically do worse compared with children unless the treatment is very aggressive. About 70% of children with Ewing sarcoma are cured. Teens who are of age 15 and …
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What is Arzerra (ofatumumab), and how does it work? Generic drug: ofatumumab Brand name: Arzerra Arzerra (ofatumumab) Injection is a monoclonal antibody used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Arzerra is usually given after other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. What are the side effects of Arzerra? Common side effects of Arzerra include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tiredness, swelling of hands/ankles/feet, …
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What is Lazanda (fentanyl) nasal spray, and how does it work? Generic drug: fentanyl Brand name: Lazanda Lazanda is: A strong prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid (narcotic) that is used to manage breakthrough pain in adults (18 years of age and older) with cancer who are already routinely taking other opioid pain medicines around-the-clock for cancer pain. Lazanda is …
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What is Onsolis (fentanyl buccal), and how does it work? Generic drug: fentanyl buccal Brand name: Onsolis Onsolis is: A strong prescription pain medicine that contains an opioid (narcotic) that is used to manage breakthrough pain in adults (18 years of age and older) with cancer, who are already routinely taking other opioid pain medicines around-the-clock for cancer pain. Onsolis is started …
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Cancer on the tongue first appears as a pinkish-red lump or sore on the sides of the tongue Cancer on the tongue first appears as a pinkish-red lump or sore on the sides of tongue margins. It may be numb or firm to feel and doesn’t fade away over time. The characteristics of these lumps include: They may look like …
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What is Asparlas (calaspargase pegol – mknl), and how does it work? Generic drug: calaspargase pegol – mknl Brand name: Asparlas Asparlas (calaspargase pegol – mknl) is an asparagine specific enzyme indicated as a component of a multi-agent chemotherapeutic regimen for the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in pediatric and young adult patients age 1 month to 21 years. What are the …
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Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) or Duhring’s disease looks similar to herpes lesion Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) or Duhring’s disease looks similar to herpes lesion (a cluster of dew drops over skin) but is not caused by herpes virus. It is characterized by a cluster of red, itchy, bumpy skin rashes that may affect the elbows, knees, buttocks, lower back, and scalp. The …
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What is Copiktra (duvelisib), and how does it work? Generic drug: duvelisib Brand name: Copiktra Copiktra (duvelisib) is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) or Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL) who have received at least 2 prior therapies and they did not work or are no longer working. Follicular Lymphoma (FL) who have received at least 2 …
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TMJ refers to the syndrome affecting the temporomandibular joint, where the jaw meets the skull.Source: Getty Images Facts you should know about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome The temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. When this joint is injured or damaged, it can lead to a localized pain disorder called temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome or …
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What is Afluria Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine), and how does it work? Generic drug: Influenza Vaccine Brand name: Afluria Quadrivalent Afluria Quadrivalent (Influenza Vaccine) is an inactivated influenza vaccine indicated for active immunization against influenza disease caused by influenza A subtype viruses and type B viruses contained in the vaccine. Afluria Quadrivalent is approved for use in persons 18 years of age and …
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