...cancer cells. * **Malignant:** The biopsy indicates the presence of cancer cells. Further assessment is needed to determine the stage and spread of cancer. * **Indeterminate:** The biopsy results are...
Definition and Overview Hemipelvectomy is the surgical removal of half of the pelvis usually for the treatment of localized tumors and, rarely, for cancer that has metastasized to the area....
...diagnosed with an advanced stage of gynaecological cancer, like ovarian or cervical cancer, may have to be monitored for symptoms and recurrence every three months during the first year and...
...awareness that breast cancer is a widespread disease, and is characterized by high mortality rates as it is the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer....
...is typically recommended for patients with cancers of the female reproductive system or those who have a higher risk of developing such conditions. These include: Uterine cancer Ovarian cancer Cancer...
...therapy (radiotherapy) is commonly used in the treatment of certain cancers. It works by using high doses of radiation to kill cancer cells. While radiation therapy helps kill cancer cells,...
...of colon cancer or have a high concentration of polyp growth in the colon. Since there is a possibility that at least one the polyps is cancerous, a colectomy is...
...after surgery, a combination of cancer treatments A 2020 review of four studies compared TORS with open surgery for head and neck cancer. When compared with open surgery, TORS was...
...Expected Results The immediate insertion of breast prosthesis is an option for mastopexy and mastectomy patients. These breast surgeries are performed to treat: Breast cancer Severe fibrocystic breast disease or...
...rectum will then be removed. For patients with colon or bowel cancer, the surgeon might also remove some lymph nodes to prevent cancer from spreading to other organs. A proctocolectomy...