Repeat, High Dose Chemo Can Cure Testicular Cancer Jul 27, 2007
The journal report describes the results of what it calls "salvage chemotherapy" in 184 such men. The researchers report that a course of treatment centering on high dosages of anticancer drugs led 116 of them to complete cancer remission over an average follow-up of four years. (MEDLINEplus)
Salvage Therapy for Metastatic Germ-Cell Tumors Jul 26, 2007
Background Metastatic testicular tumors that have not been successfully treated by means of initial chemotherapy are potentially curable with salvage chemotherapy. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of 184 consecutive patients with metastatic testicular cancer that had progressed after they received cisplatin-containing combination chemotherapy. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Teen in need of your help Jun 21, 2006
The leukaemia, however, relapsed, and doctors in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) has tried to salvage chemotherapy and are hoping to control his disease. Wong is still young, so we are exploring stem cell transplant and are searching for donors, said Dr Gan. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
