The generically named medication doxorubicin is marketed in the United States under the brand name Adriamycin. It is an antineoplastic drug prescribed in the treatment of cancer, including cutaneous T-cell lymphoma or CTCL. This,...
Vincristine, marketed as Vincasar PFS and Oncovin, is a cancer chemotherapy agent or antineoplastic agent used in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. It works by using its cytoxic effects by binding to a specific site on the cell, causing a...
Camptosar is one of the brand names in the United States for the generic drug irinotecan. It is an antineoplastic medication used in the treatment of rectum or colon cancer, commonly called colorectal cancer. Camptosar helps to stop the growth of...
Colon cancer is the third leading cause of death in America. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 150,000 Americans will be diagnosed in 2010, and 50,000 will not survive. Treatments can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy...
A little more than 7 million people died of cancer in 2004, according to the World Health Organization. Cancer treatment is generally meant to extend life and prevent the deterioration of the quality of life. Chemotherapy is a typical form of...
Alopecia is permanent or temporary hair loss. It can occur in men, women and children. There are many different forms and causes of alopecia. A common side effect of many drugs has been hair loss. Hair loss can be patchy or can result in complete...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is chronic disease of the central nervous system that affects 250,000 to 350,000 people in the United States, based upon estimates provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Symptoms of MS...
Acai berry is the fruit of the acai palm (Euterpe oleracea ), a tree native to Brazil. The berry is about the size of a grape. Sellers of natural acai berry products tout numerous benefits, such as weight loss and increased energy and sex drive,...
According to the Mayo Clinic, multiple myeloma is a chronic and progressive disease in which abnormal plasma cells increase in production. Plasma cells produce antibodies, specialized proteins that circulate in your body to fight off any foreign...
