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The mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective for Most Patients with Cancer
For most patients with cancer, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. This article explains the results of the first study that evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines in patients with solid cancers, such as lung, breast, or prostate cancer.
November 2021 – Lung Cancer
Laura Morgan
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Myelodysplastic syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the bone marrow cells fail to make enough healthy blood cells. Myelo refers to the bone marrow. Dysplastic means abnormal growth or development. People with MDS have low blood cell count for at…
(MDS) and
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It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating acute promylocitic leukemia (APL). Currently, researchers are studying
arsenic trioxide
arsenic trioxide:
It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating acute promylocitic leukemia (APL). Currently, researchers are studying arsenic trioxide, as a single agent or in combination with…
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ATG is an immunosuppressant, a drug that lowers the body's immune response. It is typically used with
cyclosporine
cyclosporine:
Cyclosporine is used along with antithymocyte globulin (ATG), another immunosuppressant, for treating aplastic anemia and some other forms of bone marrow failure.
as the first-line
immunosuppressive therapy
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As you search online, you will find websites from many different sources. These seven questions will help you analyze and evaluate the credibility of each site you review. Many of these details can also be found in a website's "About Us" or "Contact Us" section.
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Learn more about the connection between
aplastic anemia
aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
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Aplastic anemia
Aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
occurs when blood-forming
stem cells
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PNH is a very rare disease. Many doctors have never seen a case of it. So people with PNH may have symptoms for several years before getting a correct diagnosis. Many tests and tools are used to diagnose PNH and find out how severe it is.Blood Tests for PNHWhen you have
anemia
anemia:
(uh-NEE-mee-uh) A condition in which there is a shortage of red blood cells in the bloodstream. This…
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blood transfusion
blood transfusion:
A procedure in which whole blood or one of its components is given to a person through an intravenous (IV) line into the bloodstream. A red blood cell transfusion or a platelet transfuson can help some patients with low blood counts.
is a safe and common procedure. Most people who have a
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
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bone marrow transplant (BMT)
bone marrow transplant (BMT):
A procedure where bone marrow stem cells are collected from marrow inside the donor's hipbone and given to the patient through an intravenous (IV) line. In time, donated stem cells start making new, healthy blood cells.
is also called a
stem cell transplant (SCT)
stem cell transplant (SCT):
A procedure where blood-…
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Blood clots are very dangerous. If you have a
blood clot
blood clot:
A mass of blood that forms when platelets stick together. Harmful blood clots are more likely to happen in PNH. The term thrombus describes a blood clot that develops and attaches to a blood vessel. The term embolus describes a blood clot or other foreign matter that gets into the bloodstream and…
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PNH, or
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria:
(par-uk-SIZ-muhl nok-TURN-uhl hee-muh-gloe-buh-NYOOR-ee-uh) A rare and serious blood disease that causes red blood cells to break apart. Paroxysmal means sudden and irregular. Nocturnal means at night. Hemoglobinuria means hemoglobin in the urine. Hemoglobin is the red part of red blood cells. A…
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Aplastic anemia
Aplastic anemia:
(ay-PLASS-tik uh-NEE_mee-uh) A rare and serious condition in which the bone marrow fails to make enough blood cells - red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The term aplastic is a Greek word meaning not to form. Anemia is a condition that happens when red blood cell count is low. Most…
is a rare disease in which the
bone marrow
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PNH occurs because of a genetic change in
bone marrow
bone marrow:
The soft, spongy tissue inside most bones. Blood cells are formed in the bone marrow.
stem cells
stem cells:
Cells in the body that develop into other cells. There are two main sources of stem cells. Embryonic stem cells come from human embryos and are used in medical research. Adult stem cells in the body…
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PNH can cause variety of symptoms. These can vary greatly from person to person. You may have many symptoms, or just one or two. And you may get a new symptom at any point in the course of your illness. The severity and number of symptoms are often related to the size of your PNH
clone
clone:
To make copies. Bone marrow stem cells clone themselves all the time. The cloned stem cells…
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bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia,…
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Dr. Daria Babushok discusses the significance of PNH clones in the diagnostic assessment of patients with
bone marrow failure
bone marrow failure:
A condition that occurs when the bone marrow stops making enough healthy blood cells. The most common of these rare diseases are aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). Bone marrow…
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In this webinar, Dr. Firas El Chaer discusses the diagnosis of secondary AML and how treatment options are decided. Secondary
acute myeloid leukemia
acute myeloid leukemia:
(uh-KYOOT my-uh-LOYD loo-KEE-mee-uh) A cancer of the blood cells. It happens when very young white blood cells (blasts) in the bone marrow fail to mature. The blast cells stay in the bone marrow and become to…
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In this webinar, Dr. David Beck, MD, PhD and Anna Cantor, MA, MS, CGC, discuss VEXAS syndrome which is a newly discovered auto-inflammatory condition affecting older adults. VEXAS syndrome often overlaps with
myelodysplastic syndromes
myelodysplastic syndromes:
(my-eh-lo-diss-PLASS-tik SIN-dromez) A group of disorders where the bone marrow does not work well, and the…
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