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29 Treatments for Waldenstrom's Disease

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5	Prescribed Medications

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Clinical staging, to define how far a cancer has spread through the body, is the common method for choosing a cancer treatment. However, there is no generally-accepted staging system for WM. There also is no generally-accepted course of treatment for WM. Treatment may not be nec...[read article]

Tests for Waldenstrom's Disease

1. Serum Immunoelectrophoresis Immunoglobulins (Igs) are a group of proteins also known as antibodies. Antibodies provide the body with a first line of defense against illness. Immunoglobulins ca... More
2. Total Protein Level Test The total protein test measures the total amount of two kinds of protein in your body: albumin and globulin. It is used as part of your routine health checkup.... More
3. Platelet Count A platelet count is a diagnostic test that determines the number of platelets in the patient's blood. Platelets, which are also called thrombocytes, are small ... More
4. Peripheral Blood Smear A blood smear is a diagnostic test used to look for abnormalities within the blood. The cell types are examined under a microscope for unusual shapes or sizes. Ther... More
5. Red Blood Cell Indices The red blood cell indices (RBC indices) are part of a routine blood test called the complete blood count (CBC). The CBC is used as a measure of general health. It ... More
6. Bence Jones Urine Protein Test The Bence Jones protein (BJP) test measures the level of BJP in your urine. These proteins are not present in healthy urine samples. Usually they are a sign of mult... More
7. Beta-2-Microglobulin Test Beta 2 -microglobulin is a protein found on the surface of many cells. Testing is done primarily when evaluating a person for certain kinds of cancer affecting whit... More
8. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
9. Bone Marrow Biopsy A bone marrow biopsy is a procedure that takes a small sample of the marrow inside your bones for testing in a laboratory. This test is used to see if you have an i... More
10. Serum Protein Electrophoresis A protein urine test is used to measure the amount of protein in urine. Normally, healthy individuals do not have protein in their urine. However, when the kidneys ... More
11. Blood Coagulation Tests Hemostasis has been described as a process by which the body spontaneously stops bleeding and maintains blood in the fluid state within the vascular compartment. Th... More
12. Urine Immunofixation Protein in the urine can be a sign of serious health complications. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products and extra fluid out of the blood and in... More
13. Serum Immunofixation Immunoglobulins (Ig) are also known as antibodies. These proteins protect the body against disease. There are many different types of Ig. Certain diseases result in... More
14. Abdominal CT Scan A CT scan is a type of X-ray that can show cross-sectional images of a specific area of the body. The machine circles the body and sends the images to a computer, w... More
15. T Cell Count A T-cell count is a blood test that measures the number of T-cells in your body. T-cells are a type of white blood cells, which may also be called lymphocytes. Thes... More
16. C Reactive Protein (CRP) Test C-reactive protein (CRP) is a substance produced by the liver in response to inflammation. C-reactive protein is also called high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, wh... More
17. Differential White Blood Cell Count Test A blood differential (also called a white blood cell count differential) measures the number of each of the five types of white blood cells present in your blood�... More
18. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t... More
19. Computed Tomography (CT) Scan A computerized tomography scan (CT or CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of your body. CT scans are used to examine your bones and soft tissues f... More
20. Ophthalmoscopy Ophthalmoscopy is usually part of a routine eye test to screen for eye diseases. It looks at the back of the eye. The back of the eye is called the fundus. It consi... More
21. X-Ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ... More
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Medical Procedures for Waldenstrom's Disease

1. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is an aggressive form of chemical drug therapy meant to destroy rapidly growing cells in the body. It is usually used for cancer, as cancer cells grow ... More
2. Plasmapheresis Plasmapheresis is a blood purification procedure used to treat several autoimmune diseases. It is also known as therapeutic plasma exchange. More
3. Blood Transfusion The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). More
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Prescribed Medications for Waldenstrom's Disease

1. cyclophosphamide(Cytoxan ) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (sye kloe FOSS fa mide) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat many types of cancer like lymph... More
2. melphalan(Alkeran , Alkeran I V) MELPHALAN (MEL fa lan) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat multiple myeloma and ovarian cancer. More
3. rituximab(Rituxan ) RITUXIMAB (ri TUX i mab) is a monoclonal antibody. This medicine changes the way the body's immune system works. It is used commonly to treat non-Hodgkin'... More
4. fludarabine FLUDARABINE (floo DARE a been) is a chemotherapy drug. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It is usually used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). More
5. chlorambucil(Leukeran ) CHLORAMBUCIL (clor AM byoo sil) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat cancer like some leukemias and lymphomas. More
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