Choosing the most appropriate treatment for breast cancer can feel like a daunting task, but with the guidance of healthcare professionals, you can make informed decisions tailored to your individual needs. Here's how to navigate the decision-making proces...
Adjusting to life after treatment for laryngeal or hypopharyngeal cancer can be a challenging journey, marked by both physical and emotional adjustments. While the type and duration of side effects vary depending on the extent of treatment, it's essential ...
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...
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...
Therapy will be more effective if you consistently follow the dosing schedule given by the physician. While travelling, remember to consider the storage guidelines of your growth hormone. Ask your nurse about the NordiPen® FRIO Bag. This is a special bag d...
Surgery is the most common treatment for colorectal cancer and may be the only treatment needed. The type of operation depends on the location and size of the tumor. Most patients have a partial colectomy. In this operation, the surgeon takes out the part ...
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...