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What are the side effects of treatment for Endocrine Cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   115   Side effects of endocrine cancer treatment,which often involves hormone therapy,surgery,radiation,chemotherapy,or targeted therapy,vary depending on the specific treatment and the individual.Common side effects can include fatigue,nausea,vomiting,hair loss...

Exploring Chemotherapy: A Powerful Weapon Against Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   92   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...

Demystifying Bone Tumors: Understanding Benign and Malignant Varieties   created at May 03, 2009   104   Bone 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 ...

Exploring the Spectrum: Different Types of Primary Bone Cancer   created at May 03, 2009   95   Primary bone cancer encompasses a variety of malignancies that originate within the bones themselves. Understanding the distinct types of primary bone cancer is crucial for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment. Here's an overview of the main types:1. ...

Understanding Eligibility for Dental Implants: Key Exclusions   created at May 25, 2009   161   Dental implants offer a modern solution for missing teeth, blending seamlessly with natural teeth and restoring function. However, not everyone is a suitable candidate for this procedure. Recognizing the factors that could exclude you from receiving dental...

How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   created at May 22, 2009   6,108   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...

What is Hodgkin's disease?   created at May 22, 2009   58   Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymphatic system, part of the body's immune system. The job of the lymphatic system is to help fight diseases and infection. The lymphatic system includes a network of thin ...

Clinical trials for Brain Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   90   Clinical trials are designed to determine whether a new approach is both safe and effective. Treatments that may be studied include: Radiation twice daily Hyperthermia, in which a tumor is heated to increase the effect of radiation Drugs injected into the ...

What is Bone Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   111   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...