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 […]