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… 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … who get sick may develop a rare blood cancer called adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), or have inflammation of the …
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… acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat. Most of the uric acid is … or radiation therapy . These treatments destroy cancer cells that then may leak uric acid into the blood. How To … acid is produced from the natural breakdown of your body's cells and from the foods you eat. Most of the uric acid is …
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… words. Learn other ways to speak, such as alphabet cards, a cell phone, or tapes. Recognize swallowing problems. You can … to remember and stay organized, like using a computer, a cell phone, a notebook, or a filing system. This therapy can … words. Learn other ways to speak, such as alphabet cards, a cell phone, or tapes. Recognize swallowing problems. You can …
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… Infections and bruising or bleeding easily. Some blood cells fight infection and cause the blood to clot. When blood cells are affected by chemo, you are more likely to get … Infections and bruising or bleeding easily. Some blood cells fight infection and cause the blood to clot. When …
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… Cromolyn belongs to a class of medications called mast cell stabilizers. It works by preventing mast cells (cells involved with allergic/inflammatory reactions) from …
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… is present (HIV-positive). HIV infects white blood cells called CD4+ cells. They are part of the body's immune system that help … the RNA of the HIV virus or the HIV DNA in white blood cells infected with the virus. PCR testing isn't done as …
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… and works by slowing or stopping the growth of certain cells (including cancer cells and cells that affect the body's natural defenses). How To Use …
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… bone marrow function leading to a low number of white blood cells). This effect can lower your body's ability to fight … your blood often during treatment. If your white blood cell count is too low, you should not receive this … drugs. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if …
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… drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Other Uses This section contains uses of this drug … function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This effect can cause …
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… It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. How To Use Read the Patient Information Leaflet if … function, an effect that may lead to a low number of blood cells such as red cells, white cells, and platelets. This effect can cause …
