A recent Norwegian study presents data showing that up to 40% of breast cancers would disappear on their own in time – completely without treatment. And recent advances in chemotherapy have shown great success in shrinking tumors chemically, rather than removing them surgically. Add to that new studies showing removal of cancerous lymph nodes surgically doesn’t improve outcomes, and it makes you wonder: can I treat my breast cancer without undergoing surgery?
Physical removal of tumors...
So many sad stories can make hanging around in the cancer community?downright depressing some days. Even the stories of triumphant... Read more »
There’s no official governmental definition for “natural;” but it’s understood that in dealing with cancer, the term applies to... Read more »
If you have breast cancer, you may have considered the use of “medical marijuana” at some point during your chemo treatment. Smoking... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The three major treatments of breast cancer are surgery, radiation, and drug therapy. No one treatment fits every patient, and combination therapy is... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TreatmentsIn addition to surgery, radiation is the other primary treatment for early-stage lung cancer. Doctors are also studying the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The goals of treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer include: Remove or shrink the tumor Kill all residual cancer cells Prevent or... Read more »
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, radiation can seem like a walk in the park compared to major surgery and months of chemotherapy. For me, it... Read more »
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
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