OralChemoAdvisor.com was created by Genentech to help patients diagnosed with
cancer understand oral chemotherapy, and the important role they will play if
prescribed this type of treatment. This Website offers tools and resources to
help patients learn about oral chemotherapy so they can discuss oral
chemotherapy as a treatment option with their healthcare team.
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The “Oral Chemotherapy Guide”
features oncologist Dr. Rick Michaelson and oncology nurse Beth Taubes in a
video presentation designed to educate patients about oral chemotherapy, with
an emphasis on the active role a patient plays in successful treatment.
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In “Talking With Your Doctor,”
oncologists Dr. Rick Michaelson and Dr. Allyson Ocean encourage patients to
have an honest, open dialogue with their healthcare team about whether oral
chemotherapy is an option to treat their type of cancer.
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In the section “Cancers Treated With Oral
Chemotherapy,” patients can view an up-to-date reference table which
lists the latest oral chemotherapies and the different types of cancer they
have been approved to treat.
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“Advisor Perspectives” features expert
advice and information for patients on issues affecting their oral chemotherapy
treatment.