Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, or CLL, is typically treated with chemotherapy, according to the American Cancer Society. Purine analogs and alkylating agents are the two main groups of drugs used to treat CLL, but other drugs may be used with these...
Cancer is a potentially deadly disease that affects people of all ages. The disease also does not have a preference for gender or race. Cancer cells usually multiply very quickly, making it difficult to treat effectively. It is possible to have...
According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, amyloidosis is a condition in which an abnormal protein called an amyloid enters a vital organ in the body and interferes with its function. Amyloid proteins are abnormal antibodies produced...
Chlorambucil is a chemotherapy treatment used to treat cancers of the ovaries, lymph (fluid that carries white blood cells) and blood (leukemia). It can also treat nephrotic syndrome (kidney disorder) and uterine fibroids. According to Drugs.com,...
The definition of arthritis is deceptively simple: An inflammation that involves one or more joints. More than 100 diseases fit this description, from the simplest inflammation in one joint to complex autoimmune diseases. According to the...
