Surgery for Spine Tumorscreated at May 04, 2009 71 Surgery for spine tumors aims to remove the tumor,stabilize the spine,and relieve nerve compression.The specific surgical approach depends on the tumor's location,size,type,and the patient's overall health,ranging from minimally invasive procedures like bi...  |
Exploring Chemotherapy: A Powerful Weapon Against Cancercreated 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...  |
Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guidecreated at May 06, 2009 109 Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, manifests with a spectrum of symptoms in humans. Here's what you need to know:Early SymptomsApproximately 50% of Lyme disease cases present with a ch... |
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... |
What are the warning signs of head and neck cancers?created at May 09, 2009 72 Warning signs of head and neck cancers depend on the location of the cancer. Sometimes there are no warning signs. That's why men and women over 40 may wish to get an annual cancer-related health checkup, especially if they use tobacco or alcohol. Having a... |