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What effect do nasal polyps have on sinus problems?   created at May 08, 2009   1,161   Nasal polyps are not true polyps but rather are probably caused by inflammation in the nose. They look like peeled grapes but are basically fluid-filled sacs. They can be found anywhere in the sinuses or nose and commonly are associated with sinus infectio...

Side effects of Chemotheray for Ovarian Cancer   updated at Nov 09, 2025   1,182   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...

What are the Causes and Risk Factors for Ovarian Cancer?   updated at Nov 09, 2025   1,239   While pinpointing the exact cause of ovarian cancer in any individual is complex,researchers have identified several factors that increase a woman's risk of developing the disease. Age as a Risk FactorThe majority of ovarian cancers are diagnosed in women ...

The treatment for Pancreatic Cancer? What should I ask?   created at May 04, 2009   1,191   Three kinds of treatment are used for pancreatic cancer: Surgery – taking out the cancer in an operation Radiation therapy – using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells Chemotherapy – using drugs to kill cancer cells A doctor m...

Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,164   Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy is sometimes given after surgery for colorectal cancer to try to prevent the disease from recurring, or coming back. This additional treatment is called adjuvant therapy. The doctor may us...

What are the side effects of treatment for thyroid cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,290   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   1,271   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...

Drugs causing Acne   created at May 03, 2009   1,452   Surely we know how various items can cause skin reactions. We all know people who break out when stung by bees, or people who get rashes when they eat certain foods. It's no surprise that there are some drugs that cause our oil glands to get a little exube...