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[unpublished] Understanding Potential Side Effects of Growth Hormone Treatment: What to Watch Out For   (created at May 14, 2009)   80  

When considering growth hormone (GH) treatment, it's essential to be aware of potential side effects while weighing the benefits against the risks. Here's what you should know about the side effects associated with GH therapy:Swollen Hands and Feet: Fluid ...

[unpublished] Determining the Duration of Growth Hormone Treatment: What You Need to Know   (created at May 14, 2009)   65  

One common query among individuals undergoing growth hormone (GH) treatment is how long they should continue with the therapy. Understanding the recommended duration is essential for optimizing treatment outcomes. Here's what you need to know:Guidelines ty...

[unpublished] How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   (created at May 22, 2009)   60  

If Hodgkin's disease is suspected, the doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a thorough physical exam. Blood tests and x-rays of the chest, bones, liver and spleen will also be done. Tissue from an enlarged lymph node will be removed. This...
How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?

[unpublished] How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   66  

To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI...

[unpublished] How do you diagnose endocrine cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   92  

The doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a careful physical exam. You most likely will be asked to give blood for hormone measurements, and you may also be asked to have an ultrasound, CT scan or MRI to enable the doctor to determine wher...

[unpublished] How do you diagnose thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   58  

The doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a careful physical exam, with special attention to feeling your thyroid and checking for lumps in the neck. You may also be asked to have a blood test or special scans. The best screening test for ...

[unpublished] Gamma Knife & Stereotactic Radiosurgery   (created at May 04, 2009)   103  

Stereotactic radiosurgery is a radiation therapy technique for treating brain tumors without surgery. A rigid head frame is used to help aim high-dose radiation beams directly at the tumors and not at normal brain tissue. One stereotactic radiosurgery tech...

[unpublished] Clinical trials for Brain Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   76  

Clinical trials are designed to determine whether a new approach is both safe and effective. Treatments that may be studied include: Radiation twice daily Hyperthermia, in which a tumor is heated to increase the effect of radiation Drugs injected into the ...

[unpublished] Stereotactic radiosurgery for Brain Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   73  

Stereotactic radiosurgery is another way to treat brain tumors. An MRI or CT scan is used to pinpoint the location of the tumor, and the treatment is given in one session. High-energy rays are aimed at the tumor from many angles. A high dose of radiation r...

[unpublished] What are the types of brain tumors?   (created at May 04, 2009)   95  

There are primary and secondary brain tumors. Tumors that begin in brain tissue are known as primary tumors. Secondary tumors are when cancer spreads from another site to the brain, which is called metastasis. Brain tumors are classified by the type of tis...

[unpublished] What are the symptoms of brain tumors?   (created at May 03, 2009)   65  

The symptoms depend on the size of the tumor and the location. Symptoms are caused by damage to vital tissue and by pressure from the tumor or swelling, which may happen if the tumor blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. Headaches that tend to be worse i...

[unpublished] What is brain cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   67  

Benign brain tumors do not contain cancer cells, but they can press on sensitive areas in the brain and cause symptoms. They are usually a collection of extra cells that cause a mass of tissue called a "tumor." They typically have clear borders and do not ...

[unpublished] How is bone cancer diagnosed?   (created at May 03, 2009)   64  

To diagnose bone cancer, the doctor asks about the patient’s personal and family medical history and does a complete medical exam. The doctor may suggest a blood test, since some bone tumors can be associated with increased levels of certain proteins in th...

[unpublished] What are the symptoms of bone cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   122  

The symptoms of bone cancer vary from person to person, depending on the location and size of the cancer. Pain is the most common symptom. Tumors that occur in or near joints may cause swelling or tenderness in the affected area. Bone cancer can also inter...

[unpublished] What is the difference between primary bone cancer and secondary bone cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   59  

Primary bone cancer refers to cancers that start in the bone.  Secondary bone cancer is cancer that spreads to the bone from another part of the body. Primary bone cancer is rare, with approximately 2,400 new cases diagnosed each year in the United States....

[unpublished] What is Bone Cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   106  

Cancer that starts in the bone (primary bone cancer) is relatively rare, with about 2,500 cases diagnosed in the United States each year. The most common types of bone cancer occur more frequently in children and young adults, while other bone cancer is pr...

[unpublished] What should I do if I find a lump while performing a monthly breast self-exam?   (created at May 03, 2009)   134  

Check the other breast. Some lumpiness is normal. However, if the lump is new or unusual, it warrants examination by a physician. A lump found during a breast self-exam, a clinical breast exam or a mammogram does not necessarily mean that a woman has breas...

[unpublished] Drugs causing Acne   (created at May 03, 2009)   910  

Surely we know how various items can cause skin reactions. We all know people who break out when stung by bees, or people who get rashes when they eat certain foods. It's no surprise that there are some drugs that cause our oil glands to get a little exube...

[unpublished] What causes Acnes and Pimples ?   (created at May 03, 2009)   128  

Be first to read all about What Acne Is to understand how it involves clogged pores. Once you understand that the pores are getting clogged up, it's time to learn just WHY this whole thing happens to some people and not to others. First, we all know that a...