Exploring Three Vulvar Cancer Treatmentscreated at May 05, 2009Three common treatments for vulvar cancer include surgery,which may involve removing the cancerous tissue,lymph nodes,or even the vulva depending on the stage and location of the cancer; radiation therapy,using high-energy beams to kill cancer cells and sh... |
Navigating Ovarian Cancer Treatment - Key Questions to Ask Your Doctorcreated at May 05, 2009Ovarian 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... |
Treatment for Liver Cancer? What should I ask?created at May 04, 2009When discussing liver cancer treatment options with a healthcare professional,ask about the specific type and stage of your cancer,the different treatment approaches available (surgery,chemotherapy,radiation therapy,targeted therapy,immunotherapy,ablation,... |
The basic information for Stomach cancercreated at May 03, 2009Stomach cancer,also known as gastric cancer,is a malignant tumor that arises in the lining of the stomach.It's a relatively common cancer globally,with variations in incidence rates depending on geographic location and dietary factors.Risk factors include ... |
Chemotherapy for Brain Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Chemotherapy for brain cancer involves using drugs to kill cancer cells,but its effectiveness is limited by the blood-brain barrier,which restricts drug passage into the brain.Treatment typically involves systemic chemotherapy (drugs delivered intravenousl... |
Demystifying Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Knowcreated at May 04, 2009Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas,a vital organ located behind the stomach.Its notorious reputation stems from its often late diagnosis,due to vague initial symptoms like abdominal pain,jau... |
Demystifying Liver Cancer: Understanding the Basicscreated at May 04, 2009Liver cancer,primarily hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),develops when healthy liver cells become cancerous,often due to long-term liver damage from conditions like hepatitis B or C,alcohol abuse,non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),and certain genetic d... |
Exploring Chemotherapy: A Powerful Weapon Against Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Chemotherapy,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 Cancerscreated at May 09, 2009Treatment 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... |
Understanding the Side Effects of Brain Tumor Treatmentcreated at May 04, 2009Treatment for brain tumors often involves a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. While these interventions are essential for managing the disease, they can also result in various side effects that may impact a patient's quality of l... |
Exploring Treatment Options for Bone Cancer: A Comprehensive Guidecreated at May 03, 2009Navigating treatment options for bone cancer requires a tailored approach that considers various factors, including the type and stage of cancer, the individual's health status, and treatment goals. Here's an overview of the main treatment modalities avail... |
Navigating the Path to Healing: Treatment Options for Stomach Cancercreated at May 04, 2009When it comes to addressing stomach cancer, medical professionals employ a multifaceted approach, utilizing three primary forms of treatment to combat this challenging condition:Surgery: A pivotal component in the treatment arsenal, surgery involves the me... |
What are the side effects of Hodgkin's disease treatment?created at May 22, 2009The methods used to treat Hodgkin's disease are very powerful. The treatment often causes side effects, both short-term and permanent. Side effects depend on the type of treatment and on the part of the body being treated. Also, each patient may respond di... |
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... |
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... |
Side effects of chemotheray for ovarian cancercreated at May 05, 2009With chemotherapy, side effects depend on which drugs the patient receives, as well as personal variance from patient to patient. In general, chemotherapy drugs affect rapidly dividing cells. The drugs kill cancer cells, but also affect other cells in the ... |
What's new in endometrial cancer research and treatment?created at May 05, 2009Molecular pathology of endometrial cancer: Recent research has improved our understanding of how changes in certain molecules can cause normal endometrial cells to become cancerous. It has been known for several years that mutations (damage or defects) to ... |
The treatment for Pancreatic Cancer? What should I ask?created at May 04, 2009Three 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 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 side effects of treatment for thyroid cancer?created at May 04, 2009The 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, 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... |
Clinical trials for Brain Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Clinical 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 ... |