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Copyright (c) 1991-92,1993   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Understanding Chemotherapy


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     The current status of chemotherapy treatment for leukemia and its related
diseases, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, and the management of chemotherapy
side effects are the focus of a new publication from the Leukemia Society of
America.  About 82,600 new cases of leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma
are diagnosed each year.  The treatment of these malignant diseases has been a
success story for modern cancer medicine. Combination chemotherapy has
dramatically improved the long-term survival of patients with leukemia,
Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. The Leukemia Society developed
the brochure to briefly explain chemotherapy treatment and its side effects.
Ways of coping with the physical and psychological elements of drug treatment
are also included for patients and their families.  Entitled "Understanding
Chemotherapy" the guide is available to you at no charge.  You may obtain your
copy by requesting one from the Leukemia Society of America, Dept. of
Communications, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 or from the local chapter
of the Society listed in your phone book.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.