A small subset of individuals suffering from chronic sinusitis may find themselves unresponsive to even the most comprehensive medical treatments.Research suggests that,among patients managed by allergists specializing in chronic sinusitis,this figure fall...
Curative surgery for vulvar cancer,while potentially life-saving,can have significant and lasting side effects,both psychological and physical.These consequences can impact a patient's quality of life and require comprehensive pre-treatment counseling and ...
Radiation therapy mainly causes fatigue, especially in the later weeks of treatment. Though resting is important, doctors usually advise patients to stay as active as possible. Skin in the treated area may become red, dry, tender and itchy, and there may b...
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...
Cervical Cancer Treatment OptionsTreatment for cervical cancer is highly individualized,depending on several factors::Tumor location and size,Cancer stage (extent of spread),Patient's age and overall health,Other individual considerations.Gynecologic oncol...
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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cancer that starts in the bone (primary bone cancer) is relatively rare, with about 2,500 cases diagnosed in the United States each year. The most common types of bone cancer occur more frequently in children and young adults, while other bone cancer is pr...