Question 1

other then ara-c, what other drugs are currently used for leukemia?

Accepted Answer

There are &gt;1 type of: I assume that your question is about Acute leukemia where Ara-C is commonly used. This is typically given in combination with other drugs like Daunorubicin or Idarubicin( for AML) and sometimes with Methotrexate(for ALL)

Question 2

aside from ara-c, what alternative  drugs are currently used for leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Anti-Leukemic Drugs: Anthracyclines like Daunorubicin or Idarubicin are frequently used with ara-c as part of initial (induction) therapy for acute myeloid leukemia. Mitoxantrone (less cardiotoxic) can be substituted for these drugs in elderly patients. Etoposide has also been added as a third agent in more refractory or relapsed cases. Vincristine, prednisone, l-asparaginase are used more in acute lymphoid leukemias.

Question 3

what are side effects of chemo. w/ ara-c and daunamyacin?

Accepted Answer

Ara-C & daunorubicin: Combination of ara-c and Daunorubicin is used to treat acute leukemia. They may cause nasuea, vomiting, hair loss, weakness, supression to bone marrow, infection, diarrhea, headache, etc
a detail discussion with your oncologist has to be done prior to administration of these drugs. See more 
here:http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682222.Html;.

Question 4

has anyone had chemo. w/ ara-c and daunamyacin?

Accepted Answer

These drugs: Are used in the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia.

Question 5

best first-line treatment for mantle cell lymphoma now: high doses of ara-c+rituximab and autologous sc transplant, or  rituximab+bendamustine?

Accepted Answer

There is no: Definitive answer to your question.  Studies have compared the strategies you mention. The high dose ara-c arm was closed because it was difficult to mobilize stem cells for transplant after these regimens. Bendamustine-r is a good program, and many centers would consolidate a good response with an autograft.

Question 6

can allergies cause chronic coughing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Allergies can cause chronic coughing, but a doctor will evaluate to look for other causes. Asthma (some people cough but don't wheeze), gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), allergic rhinitis (allergies in nose), non-allergic rhinitis (runny nose with negative allergy tests), TB (tuberculosis infection), throat cancer, lung cancer, sinusitis, drug side effects, etc... Can all cause chronic cough.

Question 7

what are the causes of sudden allergies when you become an adult?

Accepted Answer

Adult onset: Allergies can begin at any age even as adults. Seasonal allergies are due to pollens and/or molds. Year round allergies are due to dust mites, animals and indoor mold. Food allergies can also start as adults.

Question 8

could certain allergies causes certain reactions or do people just react differently?

Accepted Answer

Depends: people differ in the degree of severity of allergic reaction, from just oral pruritus or no reaction, to florid anaphylactic shock to the same agent, in case of ingested agents, as for inhalants, from no reaction to severe asthma attack or even anaphylactic shock, injectables can have the same ingested agents, hope that answers the long- standing question

Question 9

do allergies cause some dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You will probably need to see your dermatologist and a allergist to have this treated.

Question 10

can sinus allergies cause coughing ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!: Sinus fluid often drains down the back of your throat, causing a cough reflex. This is fairly common.  If you have known allergies and aren't having fever or green/bloody drainage, it's really not a problem.

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What are side effects of chemo. w/ ara-c and daunamyacin?

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Has anyone had chemo. w/ ara-c and daunamyacin?

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Best first-line treatment for mantle cell lymphoma now: high doses of ara-c+rituximab and autologous sc transplant, or rituximab+bendamustine?

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Can allergies cause chronic coughing?

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