Product DescriptionThis volume covers all important aspects of drug resistance in leukemia and lymphoma. General mechanisms of resistance are discussed, including the drug resistance related proteins, MRP (multi drug resistance protein) and LRP (lung resistance protein), and the role of glutathione and glutathione-S-transferases, as well as drug-specific mechanisms of resistance, [...]
Product DescriptionIn the last decade many studies have been performed in the field of drug resistance. This book reviews the current status and indicates future directions of such studies. Both laboratory scientists and clinicians have recognized the importance of drug resistance for the clinical outcome of patients with leukemia and lymphoma. New in vitro cell [...]
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) strongly supports finding a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, while improving the lives of those living with cancer. As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand how difficult living with cancer can be. I have personally benefited from the many patient services the LLS offers, [...]
It’s a very sad fact that adults are not the only ones who suffer from cancer children get it too. Very young children, who are too young to understand what is happening to them, get it and very often they are far braver than we as adults could ever be. It could be [...]