Positive Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA) Test - Cancer Therapy Advisor
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Suggested Additional Lab Testing. For follow-up from a positive ANA test: For SLE: anti Ds DNA, anti-SS-A (Ro), anti-SS-B (La), anti-U1 RNP, anti-Sm, and follow-up with serial anti-DS DNA. For ...
Hypercalcemia in Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Patients with hypercalcemia may present with kidney stones; chronic renal insufficiency; bone pain; excessive urine production; gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and constipation ...
A Glossary of Cancer Terms for Patients
WEBJun 21, 2019 · A tumor is essentially a group of abnormal, or atypical, cells that form a ball of tissue. Tumors can be cancerous or benign. Benign means that although the cells are abnormal, they are not truly ...
Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management - Cancer Therapy …
WEBApr 27, 2015 · Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management. Ascites refers to fluid that accumulates within the peritoneal cavity. Although ascites is most commonly observed in patients with cirrhosis and ...
Anemia; Low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, low red cell count
WEBJan 17, 2019 · Anemia. Synonyms. Low hemoglobin, low hematocrit, low red cell count. Related Conditions. Aplastic anemia; myelodysplasia; paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria; myeloproliferative disorders ...
T-DM1 Improves OS vs Trastuzumab in Breast Cancer Patients …
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Updated results from the KATHERINE trial suggest that ado-trastuzumab emtansine(T-DM1) can improve overall survival (OS) when compared to trastuzumab in patients with HER2-positive early breast ...
Anastrozole vs Tamoxifen: Similar Outcomes, Different Toxicities
WEBDec 9, 2020 · In contrast, patients who received anastrozole had a significantly higher odds of having a fracture (OR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.06-1.70; P =.013) or transient ischemic attack (OR, 3.10; 95% CI, 1.07-10. ...
Immunotherapy: What Patients Need to Know - Cancer Therapy …
WEBMar 25, 2019 · Immunotherapy Side Effects: Certain types of immunotherapy rev up your immune system, which can make you feel flu-like symptoms. You might also experience weight gain, stuffiness, diarrhea, and ...
Tumor Marker CA 19-9 for Assessing Pancreatic Cancer Response
WEBDec 19, 2013 · After chemotherapy and/or surgery, it is important to trend the CA 19-9 levels in order to monitor response to therapy. Prolonged survival is associated with CA 19-9 levels that decrease by 20% to ...
Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator: DuBois & DuBois Formula
WEBDec 9, 2011 · Epkinly Approved for Rel/Ref Follicular Lymphoma. Post-Recurrence Treatment Data Lacking in Cancer Trials. A medical calculator to help oncologists determine body surface area (BSA) using the ...