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What is Orchidectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...**Cancer Treatment:** Following an orchidectomy for testicular cancer, patients typically undergo⁤ additional ⁣treatments ‍such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. The ⁢overall prognosis and expected...

What is Craniotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...days after surgery. Rehabilitation may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. **Q: ‍When Should You Consider Craniotomy?** **A:** Craniotomy should be considered when other treatment options have failed...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster

...undergoing a course of chemotherapy. It is rarely possible to have internal shingles without a rash if it only affects internal parts of the body. People, who have a weakened immune...

exdoctor
November 13, 2021
My Health

What are Signs of Shingles: Herpes Zoster?

...such as steroids Undergoing radiation therapy or chemotherapy Receiving an organ or bone marrow transplant in less than 4 weeks time, just having received it or while being on immunosuppressive...

exdoctor
December 20, 2021
Diseases Conditions

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

...are required to undergo chemotherapy or radiation therapy after the procedure to lower the chances of recurrence. How is the Procedure Performed? Non-malignant and pre-cancerous lesions that have not spread...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Removal of Foreign Body in Muscle or Tendon Sheath: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...using an x-ray imaging device. Radiolucent materials are more difficult to detect using x-ray because they allow radiation to pass through making them virtually undetectable. It is because of this...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Esophageal Cancer?

Esophageal cancer, Cancer de l'oesophage, سرطان المريء

...esophagus) * ‌**Chemotherapy** * **Radiation therapy** * **Targeted therapy** (drugs⁤ that target specific molecular changes) *⁢ **Immunotherapy** (stimulating the immune system to fight cancer) **Question: What is the prognosis for...

exdoctor
December 3, 2021
Diseases Conditions

What is Radical Mastectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...when the procedure was performed. Patients may also need to undergo adjuvant cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy following this procedure to increase their chances of being cancer-free. How...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Enterocutaneous Fistula

...disease * Ulcerative colitis * Surgical complications * Trauma * Radiation therapy **Diagnosis:** * Physical examination * Medical history * Imaging studies (CT or MRI) * Endoscopy or colonoscopy **Treatment:**...

October 6, 2024

Above the Knee Amputation

...by physical therapy, which goal is to help amputees relearn how to perform their daily activities after losing a limb. Physical therapy sessions are designed to strengthen the hip and...

exdoctor
January 25, 2022
Diseases Procedures