The Layman's Guide to Surviving Cancer: From Diagnosis Through Treatment and Beyond
J&J and Pharmacyclics announce advances in drug for treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (“CLL”). Phase III testing indicates that the drug elongates patients’ lives and delays progression of CLL. Check it out at http://news.yahoo.com/j-j-pharmacyclics-leukemia-drug-succeeds-stage-study-151022757–finance.html;_ylt=A2KJ3Cf6dcxSnEIA9w_QtDMD
Howard Bressler was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (“APL”) in August 2000. During his subsequent treatments, through his bouts with Stevens Johnson Syndrome and in the course of researching and writing his forthcoming book, Howard tapped into much of what he has learned from his experiences and here, he explains these issues in layman's terms and hopes this to be a place where you can come and gain some insight, discuss treatment options and your own issues in facing this disease.