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Navigating Retinoblastoma: Expert Analysis by Prof. Didi Fabian

Prof. Didi Fabian, a senior ocular oncologist at Sheba’s Goldschleger Eye Institute and Director of Sheba Global Ophthalmology, recently delved into retinoblastoma, an eye cancer primarily affecting young children. Emerging from genetic mutations within the retina, this condition is detectable and treatable, particularly in high-income regions where survival rates approach 100%. However, in areas with […]
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How often does medulloblastoma recur?

Doctors currently treat medulloblastomas with surgery, followed by radiation and chemotherapy. Although these treatment methods are effective, the cancer may come back after treatment in up to one-third of children with medulloblastoma. Doctors may utilize an MRI scan to detect any residual cancer cells, although these scans cannot pick up on small traces of such […]
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FAQ: Why is immunotherapy only given for 2 years?

Immunotherapy treatments are usually stopped after 2 years because, after that, the patient receiving the treatment has a higher chance of experiencing chronic treatment-related side effects.
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FAQ: What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy?

The difference between these two cancer treatment options is how they’re administered. Chemotherapy uses drugs to target fast-growing cells and kill them, while immunotherapy does the same thing but with the help of the body’s natural immune system.
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FAQ: What is oral immunotherapy?

Oral immunotherapy is a type of treatment that is used for patients, specifically children, who have food allergies. During oral immunotherapy, the medical professional introduces the allergen to the patient in increasing doses until the allergy is treated or at least subdued.
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FAQ: What is active immunotherapy?

Active immunotherapy is a type of immunotherapy that has the goal of stimulating the patient’s immune system or creating a desired immune response. It can be used for cancer treatment but also for the treatment of certain neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
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FAQ: How soon do side effects start after immunotherapy?

Side effects of immunotherapy can start within days after your first session, however, it’s more common for patients to notice the first side effects a couple of weeks or even months after they begin their treatment.
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FAQ: How many immunotherapy sessions are needed?

There is no rule or strict guidelines that determine how many sessions of immunotherapy a patient will need. However, the treatments typically take place every two, three, four, or six weeks depending on each individual case.
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FAQ: How long is an immunotherapy session?

An immunotherapy treatment session can take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the type of treatment used.
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