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Diagnosis and Management of Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells.The abnormal white blood cells produce a protein that accumulates in the blood, impairs circulation and causes complications. It continues to be a clinical challenge…

Oct 29, 2022, 10:00 am 0 Listen

Evolving Treatment Paradigm of Multiple Myeloma

In the past decade, the FDA has approved 13 new agents and 29 treatments for multiple myeloma, which have transformed the treatment paradigm for patients. The expanded treatment options have resulted in significantly improved outcomes. Two decades ago, the median…

Jun 16, 2022, 01:00 pm 0 Listen

Advances in Parkinson’s Disease Management

Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that affects the ability of a person to control body movements. It is caused by loss of nerve cells in the region of the brain that produces the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine, the messenger between…

Mar 25, 2022, 09:00 am 0 Listen

Cancer Therapies and Your Heart

Cancer therapies have increased the survival of cancer patients, however certain cancer treatments can damage the heart and the cardiovascular system. These side effects, including high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythms, and heart failure, can be caused or exacerbated by…

Mar 01, 2022, 01:53 pm 0 Listen

Early Age Onset Colorectal Cancer – Trends and Challenges

Colorectal cancer is a term that includes colon and rectal cancers, both of which originate in the lower portion of the large intestine and into the rectum. Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence in the United States is declining rapidly overall but,…

Feb 03, 2022, 02:00 pm 0 Listen