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Navigating Clinical Trial Decisions for Head and Neck Cancer Treatment   created at May 09, 2009   129   Clinical trial decisions for head and neck cancer treatment depend on several factors,including the specific type and stage of cancer,the patient's overall health and preferences,and the availability of trials matching their characteristics.Factors conside...

Understanding Vulvar Cancer Diagnosis: What to Expect   created at May 05, 2009   97   Vulvar cancer is diagnosed through a combination of methods,typically starting with a thorough physical examination of the vulva,including visual inspection and palpation.Biopsy,which involves removing a small tissue sample for microscopic analysis,is cruc...

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...

Demystifying Pancreatic Cancer: What You Need to Know   created at May 04, 2009   962   Pancreatic cancer is a serious disease characterized by uncontrolled growth of cells in the pancreas,a vital organ located behind the stomach.Its notorious reputation stems from its often late diagnosis,due to vague initial symptoms like abdominal pain,jau...

How will a physician make a diagnosis of head and neck cancer?   created at May 09, 2009   88   Diagnosis of head and neck cancer typically begins with a thorough medical history and physical examination,including a visual inspection of the mouth,throat,and neck.Further investigations may include imaging techniques like CT scans,MRI scans,and PET sca...

How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   created at May 22, 2009   6,108   If Hodgkin's disease is suspected, the doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a thorough physical exam. Blood tests and x-rays of the chest, bones, liver and spleen will also be done. Tissue from an enlarged lymph node will be removed. This...

How are head and neck cancers staged and what, exactly, does that mean?   created at May 09, 2009   58   A staging system is a clinical evaluation, based on the best possible estimate of the extent of the disease prior to treatment. Head and neck cancers are commonly staged using the TNM system. T describes the size of the tumor. N describes the extent of the...

How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   78   Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...

How is cancer of the cervix treated?   created at May 04, 2009   110   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...

How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   82   To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI...

What about a second opinion for Colorectal Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   60   Seeking a second opinion for a colorectal cancer diagnosis is a common and prudent step.A second opinion allows you to gain additional perspectives on the diagnosis,staging,treatment plan,and prognosis from another qualified oncologist or colorectal surgeo...