High dose chemotherapy has been the conventional approach to treating Burkitt Lymphoma (“BL”), one of the more aggressive forms of this disease. However, long-term survival rates following this treatment approach have hovered only around 60% (and, of course, such treatment is highly toxic in itself, with onerous side effects). A recent study sponsored by the National Institute […]
The Layman's Guide to Surviving Cancer: From Diagnosis Through Treatment and Beyond
Meet Howard
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.