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In general, the course of treatment is determined by the stage of the cancer. Stages range from I to IV based on the cancer's specific characteristics, such as whether it has spread beyond the ovaries. Surgery is the main treatment for ovarian cancer. Following surgery, women with higher-stage tumors may receive chemotherapy. Women can also consider enrolling in clinical trials that are investigating new types of treatments.
About 10 - 15% of epithelial ovarian tumors are referred to as...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Treatment Options for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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 »
Lung transplant
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lung transplant is surgery to replace one or both diseased lungs with healthy lungs from a human donor.Alternative NamesSolid organ transplant -... Read more »
Introduction to Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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