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Colorectal cancer; Cancer - colon; Rectal cancer; Cancer - rectum; Adenocarcinoma - colon; Colon - adenocarcinoma
Treatment depends partly on the stage of the cancer. In general, treatments may include:
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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 »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new model may help doctors predict the risk of a patient's colon cancer returning and also offer insight into the... 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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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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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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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 Visit a doctor for regular screenings according to the guidelines. Also, see your doctor if you have any of the signs... Read more »
By Dr. Frank Varon, Health Expert
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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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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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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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 »
REDINGTON BEACH, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- A mammogram detects breast cancer. A Pap test detects cervical cancer. But there's not a test to... Read more »