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What should I ask my doctor about treatment if I am diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,557   Being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma can be overwhelming.Understanding your treatment options and their potential impact on your life is crucial.This article outlines key questions to discuss with your doctor,ensuring you're well-informed and actively i...

How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   created at May 22, 2009   1,810   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...

Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma   created at May 22, 2009   1,551   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 warning signs of head and neck cancers?   created at May 09, 2009   2,018   Warning signs of head and neck cancers depend on the location of the cancer. Sometimes there are no warning signs. That's why men and women over 40 may wish to get an annual cancer-related health checkup, especially if they use tobacco or alcohol. Having a...

Side effects of Chemotheray for Ovarian Cancer   updated at Nov 09, 2025   1,392   Chemotherapy plays a crucial role in treating ovarian cancer,but it's important to understand its potential side effects.These side effects arise because chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells.While this is effective in destroying cancer cells,th...

How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,412   Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...

What are the symptoms for ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,391   As a tumor grows, a woman may notice these symptoms: Swelling, bloating or general discomfort in the lower abdomen Loss of appetite or a feeling of fullness, even after a light meal Gas Indigestion Nausea Weight loss Diarrhea, constipation or frequent urin...

What are the causes and risk factors for Pancreatic Cancer?   updated at Nov 13, 2025   1,762   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...

The symptoms for liver cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,612   These symptoms might be caused by liver cancer: Unexplained weight loss Anorexia (persistent lack of appetite) Early satiety (feeling very full after a small meal) Persistent abdominal pain Increasing abdominal girth (swelling of the "stomach" area) with o...

What are the side effects of treatment for thyroid cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,663   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 types of brain tumors?   created at May 04, 2009   2,839   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...