Definition and Overview Lung surgery consultation is an appointment with a pulmonology, oncology, or thoracic surgeon prior to performing a surgical procedure that involves the lungs. The lungs are undoubtedly...
...portion (or lobe) of the lung. It is commonly used to treat lung cancer, infections such as tuberculosis, or as a preventative measure to reduce the risk of developing cancer....
...“Key Statistics for Melanoma Skin Cancer.” American Cancer Society. 2017. Accessed: 28 October 2017. ↩ ↩ “Types of melanoma.” Macmillan Cancer Support. 2017. Date Accessed: 09 November 2017. ↩ “Melanoma...
...to detect testicular cancer in the early stages, which could be helpful in successful treatment. ## What is Testicular Cancer? Testicular cancer, also known as **testis cancer**, is a cancerous...
...cancer Mesothelioma Esophageal cancer Malignant pleural effusion Sarcoma Lymphoma Thymoma Metastatic cancer that has spread to the lungs or chest wall Chest wall deformities, both congenital and acquired Chest wall...
...cervical cancer cervical carcinoma **What is Cervical Cancer?** **Q: What is cervical cancer?** **A:** Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of the cervix, the...
...also help to prevent this condition. Other names for oropharyngeal cancer Mouth cancer or throat cancer **What is Oropharyngeal Cancer?** **Q: What is oropharyngeal cancer?** **A:** Oropharyngeal cancer is a...
...cancer, or it may spread to other parts of the body – this is known as advanced prostate cancer or metastatic prostate cancer. Prostate cancer has a good survival rate....
...without symptoms) is helpful in preventing advanced cases of prostate cancer. **Q: What is Prostate Cancer?** **A:** Prostate cancer is a malignancy that develops in the prostate gland, a walnut-sized...
...B, et al. Preventive therapy for breast cancer: a consensus statement. Lancet Oncol. 2011;12(5):496-503. National Cancer Institute: PDQ Breast Cancer Treatment. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute. Date last modified 08/22/2013....
