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What is Hysterectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...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...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Colectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...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...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

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...

exdoctor
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...

exdoctor
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...

What is Nephrectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...patient is diagnosed with: Kidney cancer – Also called renal cancer, it is one of the most common types of cancer that affect men and women in the United States....

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

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 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....

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Evaluation of Kidney Mass: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...first sign of kidney cancer, which is one of the most common cancers in the world. Research shows that 50per cent of individuals around the world who are over the...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures, Nephrology, urology

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...

exdoctor
June 25, 2021
Radiotherapy