What are the treatment options for endocrine cancer?created at May 04, 2009 103 Treatment for endocrine cancers depends on the specific type,stage,and location of the tumor,as well as the patient's overall health.Options include surgery to remove the tumor,radiation therapy to target cancer cells,hormone therapy to manipulate hormone ...  |
How do you diagnose endocrine cancer?created at May 04, 2009 128 Diagnosing endocrine cancer typically involves a combination of physical examination,blood tests to measure hormone levels (often revealing elevated or suppressed levels),imaging studies like CT scans,MRI,or PET scans to locate tumors,and biopsy to obtain ... |
What are the side effects of treatment for Endocrine Cancer?created at May 04, 2009 134 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...  |
How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?created at May 22, 2009 6,134 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 are the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's?created at May 22, 2009 149 Hodgkin's lymphoma often presents with painless swelling of lymph nodes,most commonly in the neck,armpits,or groin.Other common signs and symptoms include fever,night sweats,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,itching,and an increased susceptibility to infecti...  |
Exploring Antibiotics for Sinus Infections: Understanding Treatment Optionscreated at May 07, 2009 131 Sinus infections,or sinusitis,are often treated with antibiotics only if a bacterial infection is suspected and symptoms are severe or persistent.While viral infections are the most common cause of sinusitis and don't respond to antibiotics,a doctor may pr...  |
What should I ask my doctor when diagnosed with endocrine cancer?created at May 04, 2009 103 Diagnosing endocrine cancer involves a combination of methods,starting with a thorough medical history and physical exam.Blood tests measure hormone levels to detect excesses or deficiencies indicative of tumors.Imaging techniques like ultrasound,CT scans,... |
What are the symptoms of brain tumors?created at May 03, 2009 102 The symptoms depend on the size of the tumor and the location.Symptoms are caused by damage to vital tissue and by pressure from the tumor or swelling,which may happen if the tumor blocks the flow of cerebrospinal fluid:Headaches that tend to be worse in t...  |