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What is Hodgkin's disease?   (created at May 22, 2009)   44  

Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymphatic system, part of the body's immune system. The job of the lymphatic system is to help fight diseases and infection. The lymphatic system includes a network of thin ...

What are the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's?   (created at May 22, 2009)   51  

The most common symptoms of Hodgkin's disease are: Painless swelling in the lymph nodes in the neck, underarm or groin Fever Night sweats Tiredness Weight loss Itching skin These symptoms are not sure signs of cancer. They may also be caused by many common...

How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   (created at May 22, 2009)   52  

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?

How is Hodgkin's disease treated?   (created at May 22, 2009)   55  

Treatment for Hodgkin's disease usually includes radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Sometimes, both are given. Treatment decisions depend on the stage of disease, its location in the body, which symptoms are present, and the general health and age of the p...

What are the side effects of Hodgkin's disease treatment?   (created at May 22, 2009)   56  

The methods used to treat Hodgkin's disease are very powerful. The treatment often causes side effects, both short-term and permanent. Side effects depend on the type of treatment and on the part of the body being treated. Also, each patient may respond di...

What should I ask my doctor about treatment if I am diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease?   (created at May 22, 2009)   59  

Here are some questions you may want to ask: What are the expected benefits of treatment? Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me? What are the risks and possible side effects of treatment? Will treatment affect my fertility? Can I keep working during...
What should I ask my doctor about treatment if I am diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease?

Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma   (created at May 22, 2009)   61  

Hodgkin's disease facts: The American Cancer Society estimates that about 7,350 new cases of Hodgkin's disease will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Hodgkin's disease affects women somewhat less often than men. Of those new cases, 3,370 will oc...

What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   51  

Colorectal cancer can cause many symptoms. Warning signs to watch for include: Change in bowel habits Diarrhea or constipation Blood in or on the stool (either bright red or very dark in color) Stools that are narrower than usual General stomach discomfort...

What can I do to detect it?   (created at May 04, 2009)   123  

Most health problems respond best to treatment when they are diagnosed and treated as early as possible. This is especially true of colorectal cancer. Treatment is most effective before the disease spreads. People can take an active role in the early detec...

The risk factors for developing colorectal cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   50  

Some people are more likely to develop colorectal cancer than others. Studies have found that certain factors increase a person’s risk. The following are risk factors for this disease: Polyps – Most (perhaps all) colorectal cancers develop in polyps. Polyp...

How do I prevent colon-rectal (colorectal) cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   58  

Although colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States, scientists are trying to learn more about what causes the disease and how it can be prevented. Doctors do not yet know why one person gets colorectal cancer and anot...
How do I prevent colon-rectal (colorectal) cancer?

What should I ask my doctor when diagnosed with thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   58  

Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor: How can this disease be treated? What are my treatment choices? How successful is the treatment likely to be? Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me? What are the expected benefits of treatment...

What are the side effects of treatment for thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   65  

The methods used to treat thyroid cancer are very powerful. That's why treatment often causes side effects. Fortunately, most side effects are temporary. After radioiodine therapy, some people get swelling of the salivary glands in the cheeks or neck.  Thi...

What are the treatment options for thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   76  

Because of advances in diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer, a longer and better life is possible for patients today. Treatment planning takes into account the type of thyroid cancer and the stage of the disease as well as the general health and age o...

How do you diagnose thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   53  

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 ...

What are the causes and risk factors of thyroid cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   60  

While doctors can seldom explain why one person gets thyroid cancer and another doesn't, we do know that the disease is not contagious; no one can "catch" thyroid cancer from another person. Scientists do not know exactly what causes this disease, but rese...

What should I ask my doctor when diagnosed with endocrine cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   46  

Here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor: How can this disease be treated? What are my treatment choices? How successful is the treatment likely to be? Would a clinical trial be appropriate for me? What are the expected benefits of treatment...

What are the side effects of treatment for Endocrine Cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   88  

The methods used to treat endocrine cancer are very powerful. That's why treatment often causes side effects. Fortunately, most side effects are temporary. The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the drugs given and the individual response of the patien...

What are the treatment options for endocrine cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   53  

Because of advances in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine cancer, a longer and better life is possible for patients today. Treatment planning takes into account the size and location of the tumor, whether it is likely to grow slowly or rapidly, and the g...

How do you diagnose endocrine cancer?   (created at May 04, 2009)   80  

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...

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)   67  

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)   78  

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 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...

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....


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