pancreatic cancer stages timeline
Pancreatic Cancer Stages How long does a person with pancreatic cancer have to live? When pancreatic cancer is discovered, doctors will likely perform additional tests to understand if or where the cancer has spread. Imaging tests, such as a PET scan, help doctors identify the presence of cancerous growths. Blood tests may also be used. […]
Herniated disk treatment
Herniated Disk Treatment What is a Herniated Disc? A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions (disks) between the individual bones (vertebrae) that stack up to make your spine. A spinal disk is a little like a jelly donut, with a softer center encased within a tougher exterior. Sometimes called […]
kidney cancer survival rates by age
Kidney Cancer Survival Rate Statistics show that from 2008– 2014, people with a kidney cancer diagnosis had the following chances of surviving at least another 5 years. . Localized: 93% . Regional: 69% . Distant: 12% . Overall, for all stages: 75% 79.2% of males survive kidney cancer for at least one year. This falls […]
kidney cancer symptoms
Symptoms of kidney cancer The most common sign of kidney cancer is blood in the urine (hematuria), which may appear rusty or dark red. Other signs of kidney cancer may include: . Low back pain, or persistent pressure on one side . Mass or lump on the side or lower back . Unexplained weight loss […]
Common side effects of thyroid cancer treatment
Thyroid Cancer Side Effects after Surgery Risks and Side Effects of Thyroid Surgery Some possible side effects are common to nearly all operations. These include: . Numbness over the area . Infection, for example, a wound infection or chest infection . A blood clot or risk of bleeding . Swelling in the area Your healthcare […]