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Multiple Myeloma Surgery: Purpose, Procedures, Risks

...transplant. Instead, it involves receiving an infusion of healthy blood-forming stem cells. You’ll first need to undergo high dose chemotherapy (and sometimes radiation) to eliminate any cancerous cells in your...

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: *...

November 15, 2024

What is a Radiotherapist?

...cancer patients in most Western countries. Table of Contents Surgery to remove solitary plasmacytoma Risks of multiple myeloma surgery Other procedures for multiple myeloma Standard treatments for multiple myeloma What's...

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June 25, 2021

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

...clitoris, vestibule, vaginal orifice, urinary meatus, hymen, Skene ducts, and Bartholin glands. A number of nerves and blood vessels supply the different parts of the vulva. It provides protection to...

exdoctor
February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

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

...also responsible for regulating the urinary system, maintaining the electrolyte levels in the body, filtering the blood and diverting water-soluble wastes from the bloodstream into the bladder for disposal. The...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures, Nephrology, urology

What is Central Line Placement: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...rehydration (administration of fluids) For blood collection, a central line becomes necessary when: Blood draws are frequently necessary due to the patient’s condition Collecting peripheral blood stem cell Peripheral venous...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Aortic Valve Replacement

...**Question:** How do I prepare for an aortic valve‍ replacement? **Answer:** Before an aortic valve replacement, you will need to: * Have a physical exam ⁤and blood tests * Take...

What is Pancreas Transplant: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...health of the patient’s heart. For the assessment, patients undergo the following procedures: Standard urine and blood tests X-rays Duplex scan Echocardiogram Electrocardiogram Coronary angiography Another important factor to consider...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Splenectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...conditions that might require splenectomy include: Cancer, especially the types that directly affect the spleen or the blood, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin’s and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and hairy cell...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures