Demystifying Bone Tumors: Understanding Benign and Malignant Varietiescreated at May 03, 2009Bone tumors are growths that develop in bone tissue,categorized as either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).Benign tumors are generally slow-growing,localized,and rarely spread to other parts of the body,often causing pain only if they press ... |
Understanding Liver Infections During Pregnancy - Risks and Precautionscreated at Sep 25, 2009Pregnancy is a period of significant physical and emotional changes,necessitating special care and attention to the health of both the mother and the unborn child.Among the various health concerns that can arise during pregnancy,liver infections are partic... |
Perm during pregnancyupdated at Nov 29, 2024Getting a perm during pregnancy is generally considered safe,as the chemicals used are not absorbed into the bloodstream in significant amounts to harm the developing fetus.However,some women prefer to avoid chemical treatments altogether during pregnancy ... |
Unveiling the Elusive Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Pancreatic cancer, notorious for its elusive nature, presents a formidable challenge in early detection. Unlike some cancers that manifest with distinct symptoms, pancreatic tumors often remain asymptomatic until advanced stages. However, recognizing poten... |
Unraveling Borreliosis: Understanding the Disease Caused by Borrelia Bacteriacreated at May 06, 2009Borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis, is a condition resulting from infection with various species of Borrelia bacteria. Here's what you need to know:Borrelia BacteriaBorrelia bacteria encompass numerous species, with only a subset k... |
Understanding Chemotherapy Side Effects in Stomach Cancer Treatmentcreated at May 04, 2009Chemotherapy, a vital component in the fight against stomach cancer, is a systemic treatment that travels through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body. While this makes it effective in addressing cancer that has spread beyond the stoma... |
Understanding the Risks - Vision-Correction Surgery During Pregnancyupdated at Feb 29, 2024Considering LASIK eye surgery during pregnancy? Think again. While vision correction may seem like a convenient solution, it's crucial to understand the potential risks involved, especially when expecting.One significant concern is the fluctuation in presc... |
The Importance of Teeth Cleaning During Pregnancyupdated at Feb 29, 2024During pregnancy, maintaining good oral hygiene isn't just about a bright smile—it's crucial for the health of both mother and baby. Research indicates a clear link between periodontal (gum) disease in expectant mothers and the risk of premature birth. He... |
Can You Use Chemical Hair Removers like Nair During Pregnancy?updated at Feb 29, 2024Many expectant mothers wonder about the safety of using chemical hair removers like Nair during pregnancy. Understandably, the well-being of the baby is of utmost concern. Let’s delve into whether it’s safe to use these products while expecting.Firstly, ... |
How is Hodgkin's disease treated?created at May 22, 2009Treatment for Hodgkin's disease usually includes radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Sometimes, both are given. Treatment decisions depend on the stage of disease, its location in the body, which symptoms are present, and the general health and age of the p... |
Does other diseases accompany Lyme disease?created at May 06, 2009Several other infections can sometimes be found in tick secretions.If these are also passed into the bloodstream, they too may establish and complicate the symptoms and outlook. |
Side effects of vulvar cancer chemotherapycreated at May 05, 2009Chemotherapy is the use of anticancer drugs to fight the disease. Chemotherapy is a systemic therapy, which means the anticancer drugs travel through the bloodstream, reaching all parts of the body. In general, chemotherapy drugs affect rapidly dividing ce... |
Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Chemotherapy 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 treatment options for thyroid cancer?created at May 04, 2009Because 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 treatment options for endocrine cancer?created at May 04, 2009Because of advances in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine cancer, a longer and better life is possible for patients today. Treatment planning takes into account the size and location of the tumor, whether it is likely to grow slowly or rapidly, and the g... |