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1. My father has cancer. A few months ago his doctor said that at some time he might need a new drug called Iressa. But I have read in the papers that there are problems with this drug and it might not be available any more, is this true?

last reviewed: 28.02.2005

2. What is gene therapy for cancer?

last reviewed: 10.06.2006

3. What does Philadelphia positive mean? What about BCR-ABL positive? My doctors never explain anything they say!

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

4. My CML has accelerated. What does this mean? What is going to happen?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

5. I have prostate cancer. A friend has told they have read about a vaccine treatment for the condition. Can you tell me more about this?

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

6. I've read about a vaccine called Trovax to treat kidney cancer. Can you tell me about this?

last reviewed: 29.01.2007

7. Can you tell me about a drug called sunitinib for kidney cancer?

last reviewed: 15.02.2007

8. Can you tell me about sunitinib for GIST?

last reviewed: 27.07.2006

9. I am on Glivec for CML. I have heard it can stop working. Does this happen?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

10. I've have had an operation to remove a kidney cancer. My doctor says there's a risk it could come back. Is there any other treatment I should have?

last reviewed: 01.11.2006

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