...when compared to the risk of developing colon cancer. References: “American Cancer Society recommendations for colorectal cancer early detection.” American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html “Do you need a colonoscopy?” April 1,...
...treat all types of cancer, including: Breast cancer Colorectal (bowel) cancer Esophageal cancer Head and neck cancer Lung cancer Prostate cancer Brain tumour In any case, the main goal of...
...type of cancer to affect the testicles is lymphoma, according to the American Cancer Society. Other cancers that may spread to the testicles include: kidney cancer (and other cancers of...
...**Cancer Removal:** When lymph nodes are affected by cancer, removing them during lymphadenectomy can eliminate cancerous cells, potentially reducing the risk of recurrence. * **Prevention of Spread:** Lymphadenectomy can prevent...
... – Comprehensive follow-up care is associated with improved long-term survival rates for certain types of cancer. **Keywords:** oncology follow-up, cancer surveillance, recurrence detection, symptom management, supportive care, cancer survivorship...
...both the parent and the patient. References *American Cancer Society. Children diagnosed with Cancer: Understanding the Health Care System. Available at: www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/002596-pdf.pdf. Accessed 08/27/2015. *American Cancer Society. Pediatric cancer center...
...Radiopharmaceutical therapy is beneficial for patients suffering from a wide range of medical conditions, including: Cancer (primary and metastatic) Bone cancer Prostate cancer Thyroid cancer Cancer of the lymph nodes...
...very high risk of breast cancer might consider a prophylactic mastectomy, also called a preventive mastectomy. High risk factors for breast cancer include: mutation of the breast cancer susceptibility gene,...
...the body following a successful cancer treatment. Cancer patients undergo various treatment methods such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, which are designed to destroy the cancer cells. Unfortunately, these treatments...
...mutation. (A mutation is a change.) Specifically: Rubraca treats certain types of epithelial ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, or primary peritoneal cancer. (The peritoneum lines the walls of the abdomen.)...