What is chemotherapy used to treat

What is chemotherapy used to treat

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Chemotherapy is a systemic therapy; this means it affects the whole body by going through the bloodstream. It is typically used to treat cancer. ChaCha on!

Is chemotherapy only used to treat cancer?

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Chemotherapy literally means treatment with chemical drugs or the treatment of cancer using specific chemical agents or drugs that are selectively destructive to malignant cells and tissues. These chemical agents or drugs that are selective…

Is chemotherapy used to treat hepatitis?

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Yes. Hep C is treated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin. Those medications are considered to be chemotherapy.

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Which chemicals are used in(chemotherapy) to treat non-cancerous diseases?

Q: Diseases or disorders like myelofibrosis, anything to do with bone marrow or just>> any disease that is non-cancerous but CAN be treated with chemotherapy. What would they be and which chemicals are used in treating them?

A: A lot of auto immune issues can be treated with chemo. One of my nurses during my cancer treatment was also on chemo but for rhumatoid arthritus. I dont know what specific drugs though.Anything that is treated with a bone marrow transplant uses chemo in the transplant. Some non cancerous things would be like sickle cell anemia or many of the auto immune diseases. The marrow registry has a list of diseases the transplant can treat on their web site. The chemo used in the transplant is fludarabine.Thats really all I know. Im not a doc, but have had a bone marrow transplant, so thats how I know that.

What are the two main bioloic response modifers used to treat side effects of chemotherapy?

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A: I heard about Polysaccharide-peptide (PSP) http://shen-nong.com/eng/cm/cm1.html

Spiritually speaking, what is an appropriate way to thank those who aided another in her time of need?

Q: For all of you who came to my emotional rescue yesterday, I thank you from the depths of my soul for your kind words, caring thoughts, and very helpful advice.So many of you asked for an update … Here it comes, and because Yammy will undoubtedly delete this, I will also post an update on yesterday’s plea for help. It’s important to me that you all see this.First, I would like to say that finally having a doctor who is willing to get her hands dirty and stay on top of things is a huge relief. She spent nearly 90 minutes with me yesterday (unheard of), and sent me for numerous blood tests today. She has scheduled a mammogram, breast ultrasound, thyroid ultrasound (it’s enlarged, probably under-active) and MRI for next week. The MRI is due to the fact that my lymph nodes are swollen throughout my entire body. This makes the breast lump far less frightening. The lymph swelling is probably due to my RA, and/or the chemotherapy used to treat it. If the MRI finds anything worrisome, my doctor will be right on it. It’s a huge relief to hand these responsibilities over to someone with the knowledge and ability to treat whatever may be. I feel as if the weight of the world has lifted from my shoulders.Concerning my RA, and the joint destruction that has come with it: She feels my disease is progressing too rapidly, and will work with my rheumatologist to assure that I receive the best care available. She has also scheduled appointments with a podiatrist and orthopedic surgeon so that I may finally start physical therapy, injections, or surgeries that will restore my mobility. I assure you, I am excited about all of this, and especially the possibility of surgery. In my particular case, the RA came on rapidly and severely, crippling me within 2 years of onset. Mentally, I’ve been ready for surgery, look forward to it eagerly, and cannot wait until the day when I can once again be the mother (and the person) I used to be. Finally, I feel a real sense of hope for a future, and that I will enjoy a life worth living, rather than a life led merely to exist.I’m feeling pretty optimistic. A competent doctor and some words of encouragement were the perfect therapy. Thank you all so much for taking the time to show you care, and for offering real solutions that I overlooked.Some of your suggestions that I plan to implement:Relying on my friends rather than trying to go it alone. I thought in keeping my problems to myself I was protecting my friends, but all I accomplished was alienating them. You are right — a burden shared is a load made lighter, and to share with friends is to trust in them. Joining an arthritis support group would be a real step towards connecting with others who share this disease, and all the difficulties that go with it. I am checking the papers for a group in my area.Confiding in my kids when something is wrong. You are right — my kids *have* noticed that mom is moody and distant. Protecting them has only helped to confuse them. While I have not told them about the lump, I have told them that unexpected medical issues have come up, that I am undergoing testing, and will work with my doctor to treat them. The kids are in their teens and 20’s, certainly capable of understanding that sometimes I need to rely on them. Being able to help will empower rather than overwhelm them.There were other equally worthy suggestions, from getting out of my house to having a good cry, saying a prayer, getting some sleep and having a drink. All of you had something to offer, but more than anything, simply having you stop by made me feel less alone.My sincere appreciation for being there.Now, the question was (did you really think I’d forget?) “What is an appropriate way to thank those who aided another in her time of need?”For me, I think an appropriate thank-you is putting their ideas and suggestions to work. When someone comes to your aid, how do you say “Thanks for being there?”((((((Jeff))))))((((((Cosmos))))))((((((Wayf))))))(((((Pat E Cakes)))))(((((CNL El Blue Demon))))))We’re gonna do a group hug, or I’m going to be here all day. :)((((((((((((Group hug)))))))))))Thanks for stopping in.(((((((Sharon))))))((((Crystal)))) … thanks for that bit of info, and I hope everything remains OK for you. In yesterday’s post, I stated that the waiting (not to mention bearing this load alone) was overwhelming me. I had a bit of a breakdown, sorry to say.Anyway, my doctor is in control now, this is out of my hands … The worry and treatment belong to her. I’m happy to hand this off to her — she’s the expert. :)I’m not at all concerned about the thyroid ultrasound, biopsies don’t frighten me, chemo obviously doesn’t. The frightening part was feeling out of control. I’ve moved past that now…@ Nelly … By all means, try resending any mail — let’s hope it goes through. The last I’ve received was about your trip to Stonehenge — did you receive my reply?I’ll try sending another reply tomorrow. If you don’t mind, I’m getting off here to lay down for a bit. On top of everything else, today was grocery day — that always tires me out. *sigh*. .@ Hit Pig … my avatar “Queen Red” a character in an online sci-fi novel. :)I found her when doing an image search for Red Queen. At that time, she was the first to come up.Sigh .. my avatar *is* Queen Red … It’s 5:39 a.m. here — I just woke up.Many thanks, and much love, to all of you.

A: I’m so glad to hear that you have some hope! Sometimes just a little light at the end of the tunnel helps strengthen our resolve to get to it. Be well and blessed, Red Queen.