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What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?   (created at May 06, 2009)   52  

Lyme disease can affect any part of the body and cause many different symptoms. The commonest symptoms relate to the person feeling unwell, having flu-like symptoms, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, upset digestive system, heada...

What are the commonest lyme disease symptoms at onset?   (created at May 06, 2009)   49  

Early symptoms can include feeling unwell or ‘flu-like’, EM rash, headache, stiff neck, muscle pain, tender glands and sensitivity to temperature, sound and light levels.

What are the symptoms of brain tumors?   (created at May 03, 2009)   52  

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...

Surgery for Spine Tumors   (created at May 04, 2009)   49  

Surgery is sometimes a treatment options for spine tumors. The type of surgery that your doctor recommends will depend on the type of tumor, the location, and the symptoms you are experiencing. If you have weakness, numbness of paralysis of arms and legs, ...

Gamma Knife & Stereotactic Radiosurgery   (created at May 04, 2009)   89  

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...

Clinical trials for Brain Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   67  

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 ...

Stereotactic radiosurgery for Brain Cancer   (created at May 04, 2009)   66  

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...

What are the types of brain tumors?   (created at May 04, 2009)   77  

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...

What is brain cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   62  

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 ...

How is bone cancer diagnosed?   (created at May 03, 2009)   57  

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...

What are the symptoms of bone cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   117  

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...

What is the difference between primary bone cancer and secondary bone cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   53  

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....

What is Bone Cancer?   (created at May 03, 2009)   96  

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...

What should I do if I find a lump while performing a monthly breast self-exam?   (created at May 03, 2009)   95  

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...