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What is Proctocolectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...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...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Biopsy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...to determine the cause of the condition, although the doctor who requests for the procedure, may also do it. Biopsies are often associated with cancer. Cancer can be detected in...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Multiple Myeloma Surgery: Purpose, Procedures, Risks

...typical treatment for multiple myeloma. But in some cases, surgery may be necessary to address complications from the disease. Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that causes abnormal...

Lung Cancer

**Lung Cancer: A Comprehensive Overview** Lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths, originates in the tissues of the lung. This post explores the nuances of lung cancer, including: *...

September 20, 2024

What is a Radiotherapist?

A radiation therapist, therapeutic radiographer, or radiotherapist is an allied health professional who works in the field of radiation oncology. Radiation therapists plan and administer radiation treatments to cancer patients...

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June 25, 2021
Radiotherapy

What is Nipple Exploration with or without Excision of Solitary or Papilloma Lactiferous Duct: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...doctor and patient will discuss other necessary cancer treatments. Most cancers detected through a nipple exploration due to a discharge are early stage cancers. Thus, patient prognosis is generally good....

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Destruction of Lesions in the Vulva: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...Melanoma in the vulva – This is a type of skin cancer characterised by the abnormal growth of pigment cells or melanocytes. These growths are itchy and may bleed if...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...small intestine, the gallbladder, and the bile duct. It is a very complex surgery used to treat cancer‍ or inflammation of the pancreas, and is ‌typically used as ‌a last...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: 7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

...harder for your liver to work properly and may cause serious complications. There are multiple stages of fibrosis: Stage 0: There is a buildup of fat in your liver but...

Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster

Shingle is an infection that usually produces a painful skin rash, but the painful tingling sensations which characterize the condition can also occur when no rash is present. Shingles are caused...

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November 13, 2021
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