Anal Cancer Treatment Regimens
View a regimen chart with detailed drug information for treating anal cancer, including 5-fluorouracil + mitomycin + radiotherapy or 5FU + cisplatin.
HIV/AIDS
Retrovirally Naïve HIV+ Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Can Be Treated With Standard Chemotherapy
Researchers investigated the efficacy and safety of CHOP-like therapy for treatment-naïve patients with simultaneous diagnoses of NHL and HIV-positive.
Combating Stigmas Patients Experience With a Dual Diagnosis of HIV and Cancer
The stigma patients with HIV face has been shown to negatively effect their experiences while undergoing cancer care.
Worse Cancer Outcomes for Elderly HIV-Infected Patients
Significantly higher rates of relapse or death for HIV-infected men with prostate cancer, women with breast cancer.
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) Treatment Regimens: AIDS-Related B-Cell Lymphoma
View a treatment regimen chart for AIDS-related B-cell lymphoma, with detailed information based on condition (ie, Burkitt lyphoma, Castleman’s Disease).
Risk of Kaposi Sarcoma Supported by Its Evolving Clinicopathologic Characteristics
Antiretroviral therapy has led to a dramatic reduction in incidence of AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma; however, changes in the disease may lead to a resurgence in its risk for people with HIV infection.
Adjusting Etoposide Dose When Used With Prezcobix
Do you have any resources that give specific guidelines or even anecdotal sources on how to adjust etoposide dose in a patient taking Prezcobix?
Failure Rates for HPV Vaccine Higher in HIV-Positive Women, Girls
Canadian investigators conducted a national observational study in which women and girls living with HIV underwent HPV vaccination.
Cause of Death More Likely to Be Lung Cancer Than AIDS in Smokers With HIV
Populating a microsimulation of model of HIV disease, researchers investigated the the likelihood of lung cancer-related morbidity and mortality among patients with HIV who smoke, based on smoking intensity.
Incidence of Invasive Cervical Cancer May Not Be Affected by HIV Status
HIV infection may not have a contributory effect on the incidence of invasive cervical cancer (ICC) in women as they age.
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