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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Prognosis
Radiation
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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Elizabeth Edwards Breast Cancer Recurrence
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I was still digesting the shocking news about Elizabeth Edward's breast cancer recurrence when the other bad news about White House spokesman Tony... Read more »
New Guidelines Link Diet, Exercise with Stopping Recurrence of Cancer
By Dorian Martin, Health Expert
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Colon and Rectal Cancers: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAmerican Cancer Society. Colorectal Cancer Facts and Figures Special Edition 2005. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2005.Arber N, Eagle... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and ScreeningColon and rectal cancers can be detected early using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can find precancerous... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Follow-up Testing
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Follow-up TestingThe American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) sets guidelines for follow-up testing to detect recurring cancer after the... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Prevention
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A diagnosis of cancer will lead to staging and other tests to help determine the outlook and the appropriate treatments. Treatment for... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Radiation Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Radiation TreatmentRadiation therapy uses x-rays to kill cancer cells that might remain after an operation or to shrink large tumors before an... Read more »
Colon and Rectal Cancers: Symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
and PreventionColorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S., with Americans facing a lifetime chance of 5 - 6% for this... Read more »
San Antonio 2010 Take Aways: Predicting Recurrence with Circulating Tumor Cells
By Phyllis Johnson, Health Expert
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Biopsy to Confirm Recurrence
Source: Breastcancer.org
If your symptoms or test results seem to indicate that the breast cancer has come back or spread, your doctor may suggest a biopsy of the suspected... Read more »
Colorectal Cancer
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Kevin Knopf, MD, MPH; Director of Clinical Research, Annapolis Oncology Center and Associate Staff, Johns Hopkins... Read more »
The Effects of exercise on cancer, neurological disorders and other health conditions
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Exercise's Effects on Other ConditionsPhysical activity makes you healthier. It lowers your risk for cardiovascular disease and reduces bone loss.... Read more »
Vaginal Cancer
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Your doctor will ask you about your medical history, your symptoms and any risk factors you might have for vaginal cancer. He or she will... Read more »
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Earlier this summer, the National Institutes of Health decided not to fund a breast cancer prevention trial to test Letrozole (Femara), an aromatase... Read more »
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