Precision Treatment: Understanding Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Brain Tumorscreated at May 04, 2009Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a precise radiation therapy technique used to treat brain tumors and other lesions.It delivers a highly focused,high-dose radiation beam to the targeted area,minimizing damage to surrounding healthy brain tissue.Unlike tr... |
How is Hodgkin's disease treated?created at May 22, 2009Hodgkin's disease treatment depends on the stage and type of the disease,as well as the patient's overall health.Common treatments include chemotherapy,radiation therapy,and in some cases,targeted therapy,immunotherapy,or a combination of these.For early-s... |
Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Surgery for Head and Neck Cancerscreated at May 09, 2009Treatment 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... |
Side effects of vulvar cancer chemotherapycreated at May 05, 2009Chemotherapy for vulvar cancer can cause a range of side effects,varying in severity depending on the specific drugs used and the individual's overall health.Common side effects include fatigue,nausea and vomiting,diarrhea or constipation,mouth sores,hair ... |
Exploring Three Vulvar Cancer Treatmentscreated at May 05, 2009Three common treatments for vulvar cancer include surgery,which may involve removing the cancerous tissue,lymph nodes,or even the vulva depending on the stage and location of the cancer; radiation therapy,using high-energy beams to kill cancer cells and sh... |
Navigating Ovarian Cancer Treatment - Key Questions to Ask Your Doctorcreated at May 05, 2009Ovarian 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... |
Navigating the Side Effects of Cancer Treatmentcreated at May 04, 2009Cancer treatment, while life-saving, often comes with a range of side effects due to its impact not only on cancer cells but also on healthy cells and tissues. Understanding these side effects is crucial for patients undergoing treatment, as it helps in ma... |
Surgery for Spine Tumorscreated at May 04, 2009Surgery 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... |
Gamma Knife & Stereotactic Radiosurgerycreated at May 04, 2009Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery are advanced,non-invasive radiation therapies that deliver highly focused doses of radiation to precisely target small tumors or lesions in the brain.Gamma Knife uses multiple beams of gamma radiation from cobalt-6... |
Understanding the Side Effects of Brain Tumor Treatmentcreated at May 04, 2009Brain tumor treatments,including surgery,radiation,and chemotherapy,can cause a range of side effects depending on the type and location of the tumor,the treatment approach,and the individual's overall health.Common side effects can include fatigue,nausea,... |
Stereotactic radiosurgery for Brain Cancercreated at May 04, 2009Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive type of radiation therapy that delivers highly focused beams of radiation to a precise point in the brain to target brain tumors,including cancerous ones.Unlike traditional radiation therapy,which uses larg... |
Understanding Radiation Therapy for Brain Tumorscreated at May 04, 2009Radiation therapy for brain tumors uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.This can be delivered externally through a linear accelerator (external beam radiation therapy) or internally via implanted radioactive seeds (brachytherap... |
Understanding Surgery for Brain Tumors: A Comprehensive Guidecreated at May 04, 2009Brain tumor surgery aims to remove as much of the tumor as safely possible while minimizing damage to healthy brain tissue.The approach varies depending on the tumor's location,size,type,and the patient's overall health.Techniques may include craniotomy (o... |
Unraveling the Enigma: Exploring the Causes of Brain Tumorscreated at May 03, 2009The precise causes of brain tumors remain largely unknown,but a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors is implicated.Genetic predispositions,including inherited gene mutations and acquired somatic mutations,increase the risk of developing c... |
What are the symptoms of brain tumors?created at May 03, 2009The 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... |
Exploring Treatment Options for Bone Cancer: A Comprehensive Guidecreated at May 03, 2009Treatment for bone cancer depends on several factors including the type and location of the cancer,its stage,and the patient's overall health.Common approaches include surgery (to remove the tumor or affected limb),chemotherapy (to kill cancer cells throug... |
The basic information for Stomach cancercreated at May 03, 2009Stomach 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 ... |