In this late work, completed shortly before Arneson died of cancer, he manages to express the anguish and rigors of his chemotherapy treatment without departing from his playful sense of character. Making self-portraits enabled him to deal with complexities of an illness that are difficult to put into words.

View Chemo 2 (1992) By Robert Carston Arneson; sculpture: glazed ceramic; 40 1/2 in. x 24 in. x 21 in.; . Access more artwork lots and estimated & realized auction prices on MutualArt.

Apr 29, 2022 · Stage 2 cancer refers to larger tumors or cancers that have grown more deeply into nearby tissue. In this stage, the cancer may have spread to the lymph nodes, but not to other parts of the body. While it's not considered advanced cancer, stage 2 cancers are more advanced than stage 1 cancers. What is stage 2 cancer?

Aug 10, 2023 · Stage III tumors, when tumors have spread to the lymph nodes, are treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy (called adjuvant chemotherapy; it is given after surgery to reduce the risk of a recurrence of the cancer).

Aug 6, 2024 · In stage 2 breast cancer, cancer cells have not spread beyond your breast or nearby lymph nodes. Learn more about this stage, including treatment options and outlook.

Not all doctors agree on when chemo should be used for stage II colon cancers. It’s important for you to discuss the risks and benefits of chemo with your doctor, including how much it might reduce your risk of recurrence and what the likely side effects will be.

In most cases (especially as adjuvant or neoadjuvant treatment), chemo is most effective when 2 or more drugs are given together. For people who are not healthy enough for combined treatments, a single drug (usually gemcitabine, 5-FU, or capecitabine) can be used.

6 days ago · Radiation therapy and chemotherapy (chemo) are 2 treatments often used for many types of cancer. Radiation therapy uses waves or particles to destroy cancer cells only in the area being...

Feb 11, 2025 · HER2-positive (HER2+) breast cancer has more human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) proteins than normal. These proteins help cancer cells grow faster, making HER2+ breast cancer more aggressive than other types. Treatments targeting the HER2 protein, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can ...

2 days ago · US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel’s Wolf Prize. ... 2 of 2 | This image provided by the Wolf Foundation shows Pamela Björkman of the California Institute of Technology, who won this year’s prestigious Wolf Award for her research into treating coronavirus and HIV. (Wolf Foundation via AP)