Print this Page
E-mail This Page
About Dr. Robert M. Uzzo
Nationally known as a leader in the field of urologic oncology, Robert G Uzzo, MD, FACS, has made important clinical, scientific and educational contributions to the Department of Surgery. Learn More »
Department of Surgery
Learn more about the Fox Chase Cancer Center Department of Surgery. The Department of Surgery provides comprehensive surgical treatment for patients with malignant diseases of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, liver, and reproductive organs. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are offered to appropriate patients whenever possible. Learn More »
Live Help offers live, online assistance from Fox Chase Cancer Center's Resource and Education Center. Connect with a trained cancer education specialist.
Read more »
The region's only hospital devoted entirely to cancer prevention, research, and treatment presents a series to help you make sense of the cancer news we hear every day. Now on KYW News Radio, 1060 AM.
This Week a Listener Asks:
Chances of Recovery Post Bone Marrow Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
A: This week a listener asked about chances of full recovery after bone marrow transplant for multiple myeloma.
Multiple myeloma is cancer of the bone marrow. Typical treatment is a large dose of chemotherapy designed to wipe out the myeloma cells. But this treatment comes with collateral damage – some normal blood cells and bone marrow cells get killed. Healthy stem cells are then transplanted back into the patient – like a special blood transfusion. The stem cells travel to the marrow and regrow the normal blood cells.
At premier cancer centers like Fox Chase, close to 90% of patients will see substantial improvement, while about 40% will have a near-complete remission.
Using innovative drugs around the time of transplant is a promising option we’re researching at Fox Chase.
Here at the Center
For more on this week's conversation, learn more about Myeloma Treatment.
For more on last week's conversation on baseline screenings and risk, learn more about Colon Cancer Screening.
Or read more on any of our conversations
Send Your Question
If you have a question about cancer, submit it here. Then listen to KYW News Radio 1060 to hear our Top Doc cover these general topics of interest about current cancer treatment and research.
The content provided on this section of the web site is for general informational and educational purposes only. This information is not intended as medical advice and should not be used for diagnosis. Information on this web site is not intended to create any physician-patient relationship, nor should it be considered a replacement for consultation with a healthcare professional. If you have questions or concerns about your health, please contact your healthcare provider.
Your phone number and e-mail address will not be published. If your question is chosen, your name will not be published or used on-air without your permission.