...to a lung problem, especially when non-invasive diagnostic procedures (such as chest x-rays) have failed to yield any conclusive information Suspected lung cancer Suspected lymphoma, including Hodgkin’s disease Certain lung...
...revised October 24, 2013. Available at: www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/moreinformation/breastcancerearlydetection/breast-cancer-early-detection-acs-recs. Accessed January 29, 2015. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). ACOG practice bulletin no.122. Breast cancer screening. Obstet Gynecol. 2011;118:372-82. PMID 21778569...
...and severity of the cancer. Chemo, as it is commonly known, is expected to: Cure cancer – Chemotherapy can destroy the cancer cells completely until they can no longer be...
...when compared to the risk of developing colon cancer. References: “American Cancer Society recommendations for colorectal cancer early detection.” American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html “Do you need a colonoscopy?” April 1,...
...Radiopharmaceutical therapy is beneficial for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions, including: Cancer (primary and metastatic) Bone cancer Prostate cancer Thyroid cancer Cancer of the lymph nodes...
...carcinoma Vocal cord cancer ## What is Laryngeal Cancer? **Definition:** Laryngeal cancer is a type of head and neck cancer that affects the larynx, also known as the voice box....
Table of Contents Risks Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Other names for laryngeal cancer Cancer survivors often experience anxiety and fear. Identifying triggers and seeking help can help you manage mental...
...at very high risk of breast cancer might consider a prophylactic mastectomy, also called a preventive mastectomy. High risk factors for breast cancer include: mutation of the breast cancer susceptibility...
...pneumonia, inflammation of the lungs, and interstitial lung disease (lung scarring). Symptoms can vary depending on the specific lung problem but may include: cough shortness of breath chest pain What...
Table of Contents Risks Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Other names for laryngeal cancer Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare but aggressive skin cancer that often affects the eyelids but can develop...