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Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplants (PBSCT)
What is a peripheral blood stem cell transplant (PBSCT)? what are the types of stem cell transplantation?
What Are the Survival Rates for Colon Cancer?
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), one of the most important factors in determining your chances of surviving colon cancer is how far your cancer has spread when you begin treatment. The more localized your cancer, the greater your chances of surviving.
Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Get Mo
Call 1-800-4-CANCERFor more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. A trained Cancer Information Specialist is ...
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound May Help Treat Prostate Cancer
There are multiple treatment options for prostate cancer, which means patients may choose from multiple treatment possibilities. Unfortunately all of them takes time, especially if hormone therapy is prescribed.
Indigestible Plant Material That Reduces Colon Cancer
According to information from the Mayo Clinic, cancers which begin in either the rectum or the large intestine proper are deemed to be colon cancers. Colon cancer produces a number of distinctive symptoms, including narrow stool, blood in the stool (or bleeding from the rectum) and digestive difficu
Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment-Topic Overview
Hair loss can be emotionally distressing. Not all chemotherapy medicines cause hair loss,and some people have only mild thinning that is noticeable only to them. Your doctor will be able to tell you whether hair loss is an expected side effect with the medicines you will receive. If you do lose ...
What Is Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affect the inner linings of the intestine; usually caused by exposure to Abestos.
Effects of Childhood Cancer Can Linger Long After Disease Is Gone
One-fifth of the 78 childhood cancer survivors that were surveyed have symptoms consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Non-small cell lung cancer and Limitations
Non-small cell lung cancer and Limitations Peking University School of Oncology, Beijing Cancer Hospital, Thoracic Oncology Collaborative Group on December 16, 2011 was successfully held in Beijing Ca
Stages and Grades of Cancer
Staging and grading are two methods used in determining the severity of a cancer. While other methods exist, these are two of the most common methods used in planning cancer treatment.
Sigmoidoscopy Cuts Colon Cancer Cases, Deaths
Regular colon cancer screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy substantially reduces the odds of developing or dying from the cancer, suggests a 12-year government-funded study.
Impact of Molecular Pathology on Classifying Diffuse Gliomas
Learn how molecular pathology has improved precision in defying and grouping gliomas.
What Is a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Order?
A "Do Not Resuscitate" order lets healthcare providers know that you do not want heroic measures done to save your life in an emergency. Learn what a DNR is, what it means, and why you might want one.
Radiation Therapy as Primary and Adjuvant Treatment for Melanoma
Melanoma treatment with radiation therapy remains controversial. To improve treatment decisions, these authors developed guidelines detailing which situations are best suited for radiation.
Endometrial Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Summary of Ev
Separate PDQ summaries on Prevention of Endometrial Cancer; Endometrial Cancer Treatment; and Uterine Sarcoma Treatment are also available. Benefits There is inadequate evidence that screening by ultrasonography (e.g.,transvaginal ultrasound [TVU]) or endometrial sampling would reduce the mortality
Breast Cancer Risk Prediction
Breast cancer is a malignancy that develops in the cells of the breast and is perhaps the most feared cancer among women. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) says based on current rates, nearly 13 percent of women born today or 1 in 8 women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis at some point in the
Post Treatment From Cancer Diagnosis & Time - Tips For Shifting Focus
Do you believe that a cancer diagnosis is the beginning of the end? Nope; no matter what, you can create change now--Yes you can! You can recharge with positive energy and become more creative about how you want to schedule your time.
What Cancer Patients Must Be Aware Of
The information and researches about this type of disease can be found in books and even in the internet. There are already millions of articles about cancer and its causes that have been published in order to inform the public. There are also several campaigns that are being introduced to the publi
Mesothelioma and Its Signs and Symptoms
Exposure to asbestos can cause Mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer that affects the the protective lining called mesothelium. Usually, this is not easily detected as its symptoms are the same as some common diseases like pneumonia. The worst thing about this is when it has finally been identified, t
How to Get Someone You Love to Get Screened
We try to get the people we love to get screened for colorectal cancer because, well, we love them. But let's face it. It's not easy. And when it comes to persuading someone to do something that's good for them, there's a fine line between being loving and being annoying. If you