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 […]
Rectal Cancer Staging
What is the survival rate of rectal cancer? Can Stage 3 rectal cancer be cured? Stages of Rectal Cancer No matter where it starts, cancer can spread, or metastasize, through tissue, the lymph system, or the bloodstream to reach other parts of the body. Staging cancer indicates how far the cancer has progressed, which can […]
What is stage 3 rectal cancer?
What is stage 3 rectal cancer? What is the survival rate of stage 3 rectal cancer? Can Stage 3 rectal cancer be cured? Does rectal cancer spread fast? How long can you live with rectal cancer? Stage III rectal cancer is divided into stages IIIA, IIIB, and IIIC. Stage IIIA rectal cancer. Cancer has spread through the […]
Bladder cancer symptoms in men
Bladder Cancer Symptoms Symptoms of Bladder Cancer Many people with bladder cancer can have blood in their urine but no pain while urinating. There are a number of symptoms that might indicate bladder cancer like fatigue, weight loss, and bone tenderness, and these can indicate more advanced disease. You should pay particular attention to the […]
Bladder Cancer Staging
Bladder Cancer : Stages and Grades TNM staging system One tool that doctors use to describe the stage is the TNM system. Doctors use the results from diagnostic tests and scans to answer these questions: Tumor (T):How large is the primary tumor? Where is it located? Node (N):Has the tumor spread to the lymph nodes? […]
Bladder Cancer Risk Factors
Bladder Cancer Risk Factors Risk factors for Bladder Cancer A risk factor is anything that increases your chance of getting a disease such as cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. Some risk factors, like smoking, can be changed. Others, like a person’s age or family history, can’t be changed. Having a risk factor, or […]
Wrist Surgery Scar
Wrist Surgery Scar After an injury or surgery, our bodies naturally make scar. Scar tissue can become a problem if it limits function and/or is unpleasant to look at. Scar tissue can be treated. A physical or occupational therapist who specializes in treating upper extremity injuries can help. There are several factors a therapist assesses […]