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What are the causes and risk factors for Pancreatic Cancer?   updated at Nov 13, 2025   1,560   Pinpointing the exact cause of pancreatic cancer in each individual is challenging.However,research has identified several factors that significantly increase a person's risk of developing this disease. Why is Pancreatic Cancer so scary?Pancreatic cancer i...

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,355   Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is the use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing. Like surgery, radiation therapy is local therapy; it can affect cancer only in the treated area. Radiation is sometimes used befo...

Surgery for Colorectal Cancer   updated at Nov 13, 2025   1,430   Surgery is frequently the primary and sometimes the sole treatment approach for colorectal cancer.The specific surgical procedure employed is dictated by the tumor's location and size. Partial Colectomy: The Standard ProcedureThe most common surgical inter...

What do I need to know about the treatment for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,382   The doctor develops a treatment plan to fit each patient’s needs. Treatment for colorectal cancer depends on the size and location of the tumor, the stage of the disease, the patient’s general health, and other factors. Most people who have cancer want t...

How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,589   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...

What can I do to detect it?   created at May 04, 2009   1,463   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   1,666   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. Pol...

How do I prevent colon-rectal (colorectal) cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,475   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...

What are the side effects of treatment for thyroid cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,466   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.  Th...

What are the treatment options for thyroid cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,449   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...

What are the types of brain tumors?   created at May 04, 2009   2,320   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 about a second opinion for Colorectal Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   1,301   Seeking a second opinion for a colorectal cancer diagnosis is a common and prudent step.A second opinion allows you to gain additional perspectives on the diagnosis,staging,treatment plan,and prognosis from another qualified oncologist or colorectal surgeo...

The Pollution of Acne   created at May 03, 2009   1,279   When you think of pollution, you tend to think of giant black smokestacks belching out giant clouds of black smoke. However, in our modern world, pollution comes in many forms. Try buying an air filter for your bedroom sometime, and run it for a few weeks....

What is DVD?   created at May 03, 2009   1,586   DVD is movies on a shiny disc, and much more. It's an optical disc storage technology for video, audio, and computer data. DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold high-quality digital video, better-than-CD audio, pictures, and any other sort o...

Understanding Blackheads: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention   created at May 02, 2009   1,468   Blackheads,a type of acne,occur when dead skin cells and oil clog hair follicles,oxidizing and darkening the trapped sebum (oil).Contributing factors include genetics,hormonal changes,excess oil production (seborrhea),and certain medications.Treatment opti...