What should I ask my doctor when diagnosed with thyroid cancer?created at May 04, 2009 82 When diagnosed with thyroid cancer,ask your doctor about the specific type and stage of your cancer,the size and location of the tumor,the recommended treatment plan (including surgery,radioactive iodine,external beam radiation,or other therapies),the pote...  |
Understanding Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: A Comprehensive Overviewcreated at May 26, 2009 170 Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) is a specialized branch of dentistry that focuses on diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions affecting the head, neck, face, jaws, and oral cavity. Here's an in-depth look at what OMS entails:Scope of Practic... |
Side effects of vulvar cancer surgerycreated 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... |
How are precancerous conditions of the cervix treated?created at May 04, 2009 101 All treatments directed toward neoplastic conditions of the cervix should be based on a biopsy and not a Pap smear alone. Treatment for a precancerous lesion of the cervix depends on a number of factors. These factors include whether the lesion is low or h... |