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...  |
Understanding the Underlying Causes of Growth Hormone Deficiencycreated at May 19, 2009 101 Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) can significantly impact an individual's health and well-being, but understanding its root causes is crucial for effective management. Here, we delve into the primary factors contributing to adult-onset GHD.Surgery: Surgical...  |
What is AGHD (adult growth hormone deficiency)?created at May 19, 2009 77 Adults can experience a deficiency in growth hormone, and the health effects of this deficiency can be profound. Adults will experience a GH deficiency if their pituitary gland is not secreting an appropriate quantity of GH into the blood stream, or if thr... |
A description of growth hormonecreated at May 19, 2009 94 Growth hormone is a necessary protein produced by the pituitary gland in the hypothalamus of the brain. Growth hormone is the primary hormone responsible for the growth that occurs as a child matures into a full sized adult. Growth hormone plays an integra... |
What are the types of brain tumors?created at May 04, 2009 143 There are primary and secondary brain tumors. Tumors that begin in brain tissue are known as primary tumors. Secondary tumors are when cancer spreads from another site to the brain, which is called metastasis. Brain tumors are classified by the type of tis... |