Dasatinib, sold under the brand name Sprycel among others, is a targeted therapy medication used to treat certain cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Specifically it is used to treat cases that are Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+). It is take...
NBC Newspublished an article about a new cancer drug called Vitrakvi. It’s approved by the FDA and targets genetic mutation in that it is “designed and approved to treat cancers that arise anywhere in the body that carry a certain genetic characteristic” -- in other words, the dr...
Use caution with driving as Gleevec may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision. Continue reading How much does Blincyto (blinatumomab) cost? The cost of a Blincyto (blinatumomab) vial is approximately $5,427 per 35 microgram (mcg) single-dose vial for injection. The overall cost for ...
However, as trusted and knowledgeable health care professionals, pharmacists can help patients by providing medication counseling as well as referrals to local cancer support groups. Importantly, pharmacists should refer patients to a health care provider if any symptoms could be indicative of a GIST,...
Dasatinib, sold under the brand name Sprycel among others, is a targeted therapy medication used to treat certain cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Specifically it is used to treat cases that are Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+). It is ...