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What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...removed ‌during surgery.‍ If these micrometastases⁤ (small, undetectable cancer cells) remain ‌in the body, the cancer may return. Overview of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Resection Soft tissue sarcoma‌ resection is a...

What is Percutaneous Core Needle Biopsy without Imaging: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...disease. Fortunately, breast cancer can be treated. If the disease is found during its earlier stages, treatment is very effective. Patients who receive treatment for stage 1 breast cancer have...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

White Blood Cell Count

...blood cell count can be caused by issues including:2 Viral or bacterial infection Diminished bone marrow function Cancer Autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis and HIV/AIDS Leukemia Lupus Tuberculosis Cancer treatment such as...

exdoctor
November 13, 2021
My Health, Hematology

What is Vaginectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...abdominal hysterectomy. Who Should Undergo and Expected Results Vaginectomy can be recommended to patients diagnosed with: Vaginal cancer – Vaginectomy is used to remove cancer cells in the vagina. There...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Radiopharmaceutical Localisation of Tumour or Distribution of Radiopharmaceutical Agents: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...part of the body. They can be internal and can cause external swelling or inflammation. Some tumours are malignant or cancerous, while some are benign (non-cancerous). They are also referred...

Peritoneal spread

...Spread:** – **Direct Extension:** Cancerous cells directly invade and spread to the peritoneum from nearby organs. – **Hematogenous Spread:** Cancer cells enter the bloodstream and travel to the peritoneal cavity....

October 6, 2024

What is Colorectal Surgery Follow-Up: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...the cancerous tumor, a border of healthy tissue around it and the mesorectum. This becomes necessary if it is suspected or found that the cancer cells have already spread to...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Aurilectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...eardrum. This tumor can be classified as benign or malignant (cancerous). Although not cancerous, surgeons still highly recommend the removal of benign tumours on the ears as they can continue...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Multiple Myeloma Blood Tests: Purpose, Procedure, and Results

...a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells that your bone marrow produces. Doctors can help diagnose multiple myeloma using blood tests. These measure changes in the levels...

exdoctor
September 11, 2024
Health & Wellness, Health

What is Polypectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) so further treatment can be planned if needed. The decision to perform polypectomy usually depends on several factors, including the number and size of polyps...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures