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Radiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an operation so that they can be removed surgically. The object of radiation therapy is to damage the tumor as much as possible without harming surrounding tissues. Radiation may be administered in one of the following...
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Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinomaTreatmentTreatment... Read more »
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A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional You should call immediately for advice if you develop rectal bleeding. You also should have routine colon examinations... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Kevin Knopf, MD, MPH; Director of Clinical Research, Annapolis Oncology Center and Associate Staff, Johns Hopkins... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional Visit a doctor for regular screenings according to the guidelines. Also, see your doctor if you have any of the signs... Read more »
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Carcinoma; Malignant tumorTreatmentTreatment varies based on the type of cancer and its stage. The stage of a cancer refers to how... Read more »
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At the recent annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, the results of cancer research studying the influence of obesity and... Read more »
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PJSTreatmentSurgery may be needed to remove polyps that cause long-term problems. Iron supplements help counteract blood... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional It is important to check with a doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms Persistent or worsening... Read more »
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Lung metastases TreatmentIn most cases, metastatic cancer to the lung is a sign that the cancer has spread into the bloodstream.... Read more »
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Transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder; Urothelial cancerTreatmentTreatment depends on the stage of the cancer, the severity of... Read more »
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The bladder is a hollow, balloon-like organ located behind the pelvic bone and hidden within the pelvis. Cancer is a disease characterized by the... Read more »
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Treatment of Pre-Invasive CancerTreatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN), including pre-invasive cancer, depends on the type... Read more »
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Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the breast lump.For specific treatment information, see the article on the specific... Read more »
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Rectal prolapse repair is surgery to fix a rectal prolapse \, in which the last part of the colon (called the rectum) sticks out... Read more »