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    What Does the Latest Lymphoma News Mean to You?

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    According to Patient Power guest Dr. James Armitage, a renowned expert in his field, in the United States approximately 70,000 people each year are diagnosed with lymphoma. In this special edition program, Dr. Armitage joins Andrew Schorr to discuss the latest news in lymphoma research and treatment. Dr. Armitage is the Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine in the Oncology/Hematology section at the University of Nebraska and the founder of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

    Dr. Armitage begins the program by discussing how lymphoma is diagnosed and the importance of an accurate diagnosis. Often a wrong diagnosis leads to unfavorable treatment. With a precise diagnosis, treatment can be tailored to your specific cancer. Dr. Armitage talks about the changing landscape of treatment and the tremendous progress that has been achieved in the past several years, including increasing drug effectiveness while reducing side effects. He addresses questions about the watch and wait period--why it is legitimate, what types of lymphomas this is appropriate for and when to begin treatment.

    You’ll learn about radiolabeled antibodies, stem cell transplantation and important research being done by Dr. Armitage and his colleagues. He answers a variety of questions from listeners, covering topics like CVP therapy and nodal marginal zone lymphoma. Learn about Dr. Armitage’s take on the future of lymphoma and what strategies are being used to identify lymphoma types and make treatments more effective. This program is an optimistic look at the future of lymphoma research and treatment.

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    James Armitage, M.D. James Armitage, M.D.
    Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine in the Oncology/Hematology Section, University of Nebraska Medical Center
    Dr. James O. Armitage is the Joe Shapiro Professor of Medicine in the Oncology/Hematology Section at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Armitage is a graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Nebraska, a fellowship in hematology oncology at the University of Iowa and a brief stint in private practice... more >

    TRANSCRIPT:

    1. Introduction LISTEN
    2. Deciding When to Treat LISTEN
    3. Increasing Drug Effectiveness While Reducing Side Effects LISTEN
    4. Maintenance Therapy with Rituximab LISTEN
    5. Radiolabeled Antibody Therapy LISTEN
    6. Research in New Medications LISTEN
    7. Stem Cell Transplantation LISTEN
    8. Listener Questions LISTEN
    9. Supportive Measures for Side Effects LISTEN
    10. Looking Ahead to Future Strategies LISTEN

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