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Navigating Ovarian Cancer Treatment - Key Questions to Ask Your Doctor   created at May 05, 2009   101   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...

The basic information for Stomach cancer   created at May 03, 2009   111   Stomach 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 ...

Understanding Your Risk: How Likely Are You to Get Breast Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   91   Your risk of developing breast cancer depends on many factors,including your age,family history (especially if a close relative had breast cancer at a young age),genetic mutations (like BRCA1 and BRCA2),race / ethnicity,density of your breast tissue,lifest...

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...

Demystifying Liver Cancer: Understanding the Basics   created at May 04, 2009   125   Liver 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...

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 Treatment Options Beyond Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers   created at May 09, 2009   106   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...

Understanding the Link: Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer Risk   updated at Nov 29, 2024   1,945   Cirrhosis,a late stage of scarring (fibrosis) of the liver,significantly increases the risk of developing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).The chronic inflammation and damage caused by cirrhosis create an environment conducive to the development of ...

Unraveling the Mystery: Understanding the Causes of Breast Cancer   created at May 03, 2009   107   Breast cancer remains a complex and enigmatic disease, with its underlying causes still not fully understood. While the precise triggers of breast cancer remain elusive, ongoing medical research continues to shed light on various contributing factors. Here...

Unlocking the Mystery: How Tall Will I Grow?   created at May 14, 2009   83   Determining your ultimate height involves a blend of genetic factors, growth hormone treatment, and timing. Here's what influences your growth potential:Genetic Inheritance: Your genetic makeup, particularly the heights of your parents, serves as a primary...

Understanding the Need for Growth Hormone Therapy in Children   created at May 14, 2009   114   Growth hormone therapy plays a crucial role in treating children with growth retardation, addressing underlying hormonal imbalances, and optimizing growth potential. Here's why some children may require growth hormone therapy:Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD...

Unveiling the Causes and Risk Factors of Endocrine Cancer: What You Need to Know   created at May 04, 2009   91   Endocrine cancer, a complex disease affecting various glands in the body, perplexes both patients and medical professionals alike. Understanding its causes and risk factors is crucial for prevention and early intervention.While the exact cause of endocrine...

Should You Continue Growth Hormone Treatment When Ill?   created at May 14, 2009   85   Are you on growth hormone treatment and wondering if you should pause it when you fall ill? It's a valid concern, but here's the scoop: generally, a common cold or minor illness shouldn't interfere with your growth hormone regimen.Growth hormone treatment ...

What are the side effects of Hodgkin's disease treatment?   created at May 22, 2009   76   The 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, 2009   69   Treatment 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 chemotherapy   created at May 05, 2009   55   Chemotherapy 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 vulvar cancer surgery   created at May 05, 2009   81   The consequences of curative surgery can be psychologically devastating, as vulvar surgery can result in lifelong anatomic alterations. Sexual dysfunction is common because of loss of clitoris in some clinical situations and in general because of alteratio...

Side effects of chemotheray for ovarian cancer   created at May 05, 2009   59   With 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, 2009   75   Molecular 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 ...

How is cancer of the cervix treated?   created at May 04, 2009   113   The choice of treatment for cervical cancer depends on the location and the size of the tumor, the stage (extent) of the disease, the woman's age and general health, and other factors. Gynecologic oncologists have expertise in the diagnostic evaluation and...

What do I need to know about the treatment for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   79   The doctor develops a treatment plan to fit each patient’s needs. Treatment for colorectal cancer depends on the size and location of the tumor, the stage of the disease, the patient’s general health, and other factors. Most people who have cancer want t...

What are the treatment options for thyroid cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   97   Because 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, 2009   63   Because 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 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 ...