Basal Cell Carcinoma
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)? Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma begins in the basal cells — a type of cell within the skin that produces new skin cells as old ones die off. Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a slightly transparent bump on the skin, […]
Sentinel Node Biopsy
What is Sentinel Node Biopsy? Sentinel node biopsy is a surgical procedure used to determine whether cancer has spread beyond a primary tumor into your lymphatic system. It’s used most commonly in evaluating breast cancer and melanoma. The sentinel nodes are the first few lymph nodes into which a tumor drains. Sentinel node biopsy involves […]
Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer
What is Cryotherapy for Prostate Cancer? Cryotherapy for prostate cancer freezes prostate tissue, causing cancer cells to die. As a minimally invasive procedure, cryotherapy for prostate cancer is sometimes used as an alternative to surgical removal of the prostate gland. In the past, cryotherapy for prostate cancer was associated with significantly higher levels of long-term […]
Prostate Cancer Stage 4
What is Stage 4 Prostate Cancer? Stage 4 prostate cancer is a cancer that begins in the prostate and spreads to nearby lymph nodes or to other areas of the body. Stage 4 prostate cancer is an uncommon diagnosis. Most often, prostate cancer is diagnosed at an earlier stage, when the cancer is confined […]
Recovery after Prostatectomy
After Prostatectomy You will wake up in the recovery room. You will have an oxygen mask on, as you will be breathing more slowly than usual while the anaesthetic wears off. You will have a drip in your arm to give you fluids and pain relief, and you will have a catheter in place to […]
Rectal Cancer Treatment
What is Rectal Cancer? Rectal cancer is a cancer that begins in the rectum. The rectum is the last several inches of the large intestine. It starts at the end of the final segment of your colon and ends when it reaches the short, narrow passage leading to the anus. Cancer inside the rectum (rectal […]
Colonoscopy
What is Colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is an exam used to detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a colonoscopy, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to view the inside of the entire colon. […]
Ovarian tumor removal recovery time
Ovarian tumor removal recovery time How long does it take to recover from ovarian tumor removal surgery? Does removing a tumor cure cancer? Side effects of ovarian cancer Can ovarian cancer come back after hysterectomy? How long does it take to heal from ovary removal? How long does it take to recover from ovarian tumor […]
Cervical cancer staging and treatment
Can you survive stage 3 cervical cancer? Staging is a way of describing where the cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Doctors use diagnostic tests to find out the cancer’s stage, so staging may not be complete until all of the tests […]
HIPEC surgery
HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) What is HIPEC? Hyperthermic (or Heated) Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a surgical procedure that’s giving new hope to patients with abdominal cancers. Immediately after removing visible tumors through what’s called cytoreductive surgery, your surgeons pump a powerful dose of heated chemotherapy inside a patient’s abdomen. In fact, HIPEC is a cancer […]
Orchiectomy surgery for prostate cancer
Orchiectomy What is an orchiectomy? An orchiectomy surgery is done to remove one or both of your testicles. It’s commonly performed to treat or prevent prostate cancer from spreading. An orchiectomy may be used to treat some cases of: . Testicular and/or prostate cancer. . Male breast cancer. . Cancer prevention in men with an […]
Late symptoms of bowel cancer
Symptoms of advanced bowel cancer Advanced bowel cancer is cancer that started in either the back passage (rectum) or large bowel (colon) and has spread to another part of the body. The symptoms of advanced bowel cancer can include the symptoms for bowel cancer that hasn’t spread. Other symptoms depend on which part of the […]
Where is the first place cancer spreads?
What are the signs that breast cancer has spread? How does cancer spread from one person to another? What are the 3 ways cancer can spread? The stage of a cancer is how big it is and whether it has spread The stage of a cancer is how big it is and whether it has […]
Rectal cancer stage 3
Can Stage 3 rectal cancer be cured? What is the survival rate of rectal cancer? Is Stage 3 cancer a terminal? What is the survival rate for stage 3 rectal cancer? What happens during the stage 3 of rectal cancer? Stage III rectal cancers have spread to nearby lymph nodes but not to other parts of […]
Survival Rates for Colorectal Cancer
What is the survival rate for Rectal cancer? Survival rates can give you an idea of what percentage of people with the same type and stage of cancer are still alive a certain amount of time (usually 5 years) after they were diagnosed. They can’t tell you how long you will live, but they may […]
Surgery for early-stage colon cancer
Surgery for more advanced colon cancer How treatable is colon cancer? How long do you live after being diagnosed with colon cancer? What is the most common treatment for colon cancer? How serious is colon cancer? Treatment Which treatments are most likely to help you depends on your particular situation, including the location of your […]
Colorectal cancer staging
Is colon cancer curable at Stage 3? How long do you live after being diagnosed with colon cancer? Is Stage 4 colon cancer curable? Where is the first place colon cancer spreads? Colorectal cancer staging Staging is a way of describing the size of a cancer and how far it has grown. When doctors first […]
Colorectal cancer risk factors
What are colorectal cancer risk factors? Who is at high risk for colorectal cancer? What are the chances I have colon cancer? Colorectal cancer Prevention What are colorectal cancer risk factors? The exact cause of bowel cancer is still unknown. However, research has shown several factors may make you more likely to develop it. Being older […]
Colorectal Cancer Pathophysiology
Colorectal Cancer Treatment What is the pathophysiology of cancer? What is colorectal cancer? Is colorectal cancer the same as colon cancer? What does colorectal mean? Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or the rectum. These cancers can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer, depending on where they start. Colon cancer and rectal cancer […]
What is MRI biopsy?
Magnetic Resonance (MRI)-Guided Breast Biopsy What is Magnetic Resonance (MRI)-Guided Breast Biopsy? Physical, mammography, and other exams often detect lumps or abnormalities in the breast. However, these tests cannot always tell whether a growth is benign or cancerous. Doctors use breast biopsy to remove a small amount of tissue from a suspicious area for lab […]
Advantages and Disadvantages of Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy Advantages and Disadvantages Radiotherapy side effects Pros: The advantages of radiation therapy include: . Death of a large proportion of cancer cells within the entire tumor (there are minimal, if any, cancer cells are left behind in small tumors; thus, radiation alone may be used to cure certain small tumors) . Death of […]
Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting
Why does chemotherapy cause nausea? Which combination would be appropriate for prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting? What do they give chemo patients for nausea? What antiemetic is given before chemotherapy? Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common side-effect of many cancer treatments. Nausea and vomiting are two of the most feared cancer treatment-related side effects for […]
Stages of Cervical Cancer
How long do you have to live if you have cervical cancer? Staging is a way of describing where the cancer is located, if or where it has spread, and whether it is affecting other parts of the body. Doctors use diagnostic tests to find out the cancer’s stage, so staging may not be complete […]
How long do you live after being diagnosed with bone cancer?
How long do you live after being diagnosed with bone cancer? Is bone cancer curable? Where does bone cancer usually start? How long can you live with Stage 4 bone cancer? If bone cancer is diagnosed, the doctor needs to know the stage, or extent, of the disease to plan the best treatment. Staging is […]
ovarian cancer symptoms leg pain
Ovarian Cancer Symptoms Symptoms of ovarian cancer Early stage ovarian cancer may not have any symptoms. That can make it very difficult to detect. However, some symptoms may include: . Frequent bloating . Quickly feeling full when eating . Difficulty eating . A frequent, urgent need to urinate . Pain or discomfort in the abdomen […]
Ovarian cancer stages
Can you survive stage 3 ovarian cancer? What are the stages of ovarian cancer? Your doctor determines the stage based on how far the cancer has spread. There are four stages, and each stage has substages: Stage 1 Stage 1 ovarian cancer has three substages: . Stage 1A.The cancer is limited, or localized, to one […]
Stage 2 breast cancer
Breast Cancer Treatment Stage 1 and 2 What is the survival rate of stage 2 breast cancer? Breast cancer stages range from 0-4. Each stage has different symptoms and treatment options. Breast cancer has four stages, and a doctor uses the TNM staging system to identify which of these four stages the breast cancer has […]
What Are the Common Late Effects of Cancer Treatment?
Do you ever fully recover from chemotherapy? Does chemo age your body? How long does it take for chemo to leave your system? Can chemotherapy affect your personality? Does chemotherapy have long term effects? What are the common late effects of cancer treatment? About 17 million cancer survivors live in the United States. Many of […]
Testicular Cancer Test
Tests for Testicular Cancer What test can detect testicular cancer? Testicular cancer is usually found as a result of symptoms that a person is having. It can also be found when tests are done for another condition. The next step is an exam by a doctor. The doctor will feel the testicles for swelling or […]
Testicular cancer age
Testicular Cancer Age Can you get testicular cancer at any age? Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles (testes), which are located inside the scrotum, a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. Though it can affect a man or boy at any age, it is […]