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What is Immunotherapy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...outcomes include: * **Complete Response (CR):**‍ The tumor completely ⁣disappears with no evidence of remaining cancer cells. * **Partial Response (PR):** The tumor shrinks significantly, but‌ some cancer cells remain....

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Pharyngolaryngectomy with Radical Neck Dissection with or without Reconstruction: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...cancers. These benefits include: 1. **Tumor Clearance**: By removing the affected tissues and lymph nodes, this surgery offers the possibility of a complete tumor clearance.⁤ This can lead to improved...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is a Urological Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...surgery may provide a cure for the patient’s condition. For example, if a patient has‍ a tumor in the urinary tract, ⁤the tumor may be removed with surgery, eliminating the...

What is Above the Knee Amputation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...spread of infection throughout the body. * Tumor removal: AKAs can be used to remove malignant tumors that cannot be treated with other methods. **Expected Results:** After an AKA, individuals...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

Transcoelomic metastasis

...the pleural or peritoneal space, respectively. It often arises from advanced-stage primary tumors or due to insufficient treatment. **Keywords**: Transcoelomic, Peritoneal, Pleural, Metastasis, Advanced-stage Primary Tumors, Malignant Cells, Spread, Treatment,...

September 20, 2024

What is Chest Wall Surgery Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...case of cancerous tumors, these tests include MRI and CT scans to determine the position and extent of the tumor, key information that will affect the planning of the procedure....

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is a Radiotherapist?

...side effects. In such situations, the therapists will communicate these side effects with the radiation oncologist, who may adjust treatment or give medications. Facts about Radiotherapy Radiation treats cancerous tumors...

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June 25, 2021
Radiotherapy

What is Cancer Treatment: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...diarrhea. Radiation Therapy – Radiation therapy involves the use of concentrated, high-energy radiation directed to kill specific tumor cells. With this treatment, cancer cells are damaged and killed without compromising...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is an Ultrasound-Guided Cryosurgical Ablation of Fibroadenoma: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...probe to guide ⁤a specialized needle⁢ into‍ the fibroadenoma. A cryoprobe is then used to freeze and destroy the tumor, which causes it to shrink and eventually be reabsorbed⁣ by...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures

What is Gastrectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results

...**Benefits of a Gastrectomy** A gastrectomy can provide several benefits, including: * **Removal of tumors:** It can⁢ remove cancerous tumors from the‌ stomach. * **Alleviation of pain:** It can relieve...

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February 3, 2022
Diseases Procedures