And the way that I tried to think about this [was] from a different [perspective]. Is it from the toxicity of the pill? Or is it something else, and everyone's always worried “Is this the cancer?” For these drugs, they tend to [cause] a lot of stiffness when you've been ...
Radiation This common treatment uses high-energy particles or waves to destroy or damage cancer cells to keep them from spreading. It might be your only treatment, or you might get it along with surgery or chemotherapy. Radiation itself isn't painful, but afterward, you may have pain, fatigue...
To prevent cancer from coming back after surgery andradiation. When chemotherapy is used this way, it's calledadjuvant therapy. To shrink a tumor before surgery to make it easier to remove. This is calledneo-adjuvant therapy. To kill cancer cells that have spread to other parts of the body...
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When breast cancer enters a family's life, it initiates a shared journey marked by challenges, fears, and triumphs. Family members become integral to the narrative, their stories weaving a rich tapestry that highlights the profound impact of early detection through mammogram screenings. These tales...
Understanding possible causes of cancer comes down to understanding the causes of gene and DNA mutations. Chemicals (like carcinogens), radiation, obesity, hormones, chronic inflammation, smoking, viruses, and a number of other factors have been found to be cancer causing. ...
Higher radiation exposure risk CT scan with contrast may result in anaphylaxis and reactions. Cost Less expensive More expensive Duration 30 minutes to one hour A few minutes to half an hour What to expect during a bone scan You can expect the following procedure during a bone scan The procedu...
Cancers that recur don't always respond as well to treatment as they did the first time. Your treatment plan will probably depend on the type of cancer you have, how advanced it is, and where it's located. If the cancer only recurs in the original site, surgery orradiationmight be good...