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Biologic Therapy (Immunotherapy)

Biological response modifier therapy, also called immunotherapy, uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer using natural or laboratory-developed factors. These drugs are often combined with other treatments.

Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) are designed in the laboratory to produce the same effects as natural antibodies and are exciting new weapons in the anti-cancer armament. They bind to specific proteins called antigens and make them vul...

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Expert & Community Posts

Itchy Skin and Daily Hives -- Causes and Treatment

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

... Frequently I see patients who develop rashes or hives for unclear reasons. Unfortunately... Read more »

The Risks of Eating "Healthy"

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...mouthSwelling of the tongue and throatDifficulty breathingHivesVomitingAbdomina... Read more »

Allergic Reactions to Medications

By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...nature. These allergic reactions can be as mild as hives, but also can quickly progress and... Read more »

Cottonique's Allergy-Free Clothing And Underwear: Too Good To Be True?

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...soft, safe underthings that won't irritate or cause hives. I hope they continue to develop their... Read more »

Hereditary Angioedema

By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...exposure to allergens, patients with HAE do not develop hives. The cause of HAE is due to... Read more »

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Diagnosing Asthma in Children and Adolescents

...air has ever triggered an attackAny family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay feverRuling Out Other DiseasesA number of disorders may cause some or all of the... Read more »

Asthma Asthma Diagnosis and Tests

...air has ever triggered an attack.Any family history of asthma or allergic disorders, such as eczema, hives, or hay fever.Any occupational or long-term exposure to chemicals. Early detection of... Read more »

Hodgkin's Disease: Transplantation

...are administered through a vein. This may take several hours. Patients may experience fever, chills, hives, shortness of breath, or a fall in blood pressure during the procedure.The patient may be... Read more »

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia: Treatment After Relapse

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Transplantation

...which are administered through a vein. This may take several hours. Patients may have a fever, chills, hives, shortness of breath, or a fall in blood pressure during the procedure.The patient may... Read more »

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