ADJUVANT THERAPY.ZIP

What's new in endometrial cancer research and treatment?   created at May 05, 2009   1,183   Recent advancements in endometrial cancer research focus on improving risk stratification through genomic profiling and identifying novel biomarkers for early detection and prognosis.Immunotherapy,particularly checkpoint inhibitors,is showing promise in tr...

Exploring Treatment Options for Bone Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide   created at May 03, 2009   1,290   Treatment for bone cancer depends on several factors including the type and location of the cancer,its stage,and the patient's overall health.Common approaches include surgery (to remove the tumor or affected limb),chemotherapy (to kill cancer cells throug...

Navigating Ovarian Cancer Treatment - Key Questions to Ask Your Doctor   created at May 05, 2009   1,210   Ovarian cancer treatment depends on the stage,type,and grade of the cancer,as well as the patient's overall health.Treatment options typically include surgery to remove as much cancerous tissue as possible,followed by chemotherapy,often using a combination...

Exploring Chemotherapy: A Powerful Weapon Against Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,186   Chemotherapy,a cornerstone of cancer treatment,employs powerful drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells.These drugs,administered intravenously,orally,or topically,target both cancerous and rapidly dividing healthy cells,leading to side effects like nau...

Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers   created at May 09, 2009   1,164   Treatment options for head and neck cancers beyond surgery include radiation therapy,which uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells; chemotherapy,employing drugs to target and destroy cancer cells throughout the body; targeted therapy,utilizing medicati...

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,171   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 for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,120   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 for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,169   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 ...