Cancer Treatment

There are many different cancer treatment, and your doctor will take many factors into account before deciding on the most appropriate treatment — including cancer type, your age, medical history, and lifestyle. Talk about your treatment and see what has helped others in the realms of both conventional (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy) and alternative (herbs, vitamins, chemicals, diet, meditation, massage, acupuncture, and body-mind therapy) medicine.

Study Finds Way To Reduce Side Effects Of Radiotherapy

Almost 50% of the patients diagnosed with cancer receive radiotherapy as a part of their cancer treatment. Dose of radioation is individual for every patient because some patients are more likely to have side effects (toxicity) to the normal tissues and organs that surrounds the tumour than other...

by Heather_2 over a year ago

Next generation PDT, how to know it’s not fake?

My grandson is suffering from neuroblastoma – it’s a very rare form of cancer that affects all nerves. He is 3 years old now and even though we’ve been blessed so far with disease being only limited only to smaller nerves in his arm, things are getting worse. It’s heartbreaking to see a 3...

by Guest over a year ago

What is the effectiveness of treating a second stage breast cancer with surgery?

Of course surgery for breast cancer is more effective when it is discovered in the earlier stages of the stages of the disease, which is obvious. But what is the level of effectiveness of treating breast cancer in second stage of the disease, with surgery? Are there any statistics available and...

by benedicto408176754 over a year ago

Researchers Developed New Scanner For Cancer Research

New research developed scanner that’s able to combine two kinds of body imaging: positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Experts said that this scanner was built for cancer research. MRI scanner can provide exquisite structural detail but little functional...

by Markos over a year ago

radiotherapy medication injections

Has anyone ever heard of this form of lung cancer treatment? If so, is it safe for elderly persons with a heart condition? Just looking for ideas on the best treatment for stage one lung cancer in my dad. Surgery is out. And chemo and regular radiotherapy may be too harsh. Thanks.

by Guest over a year ago

Chemotherapy for endometrial cancer that metastisized in Lung

I had very, very early state breast cancer - had lumpectamy & no further treatment. Then 7 years later was diagnosed with 2b endometrial cancer - had complete hysterectamy and radiation to the pelvic vault. Cancer had not spread to the lymph nodes and the radiation was all that was required. I...

by nmcgrew1@cfl.rr.com over a year ago

penis after chemo

hi i have a question regarding my penis after intense chemotherapy my penis has became very soft and sensative i find it difficult when touching sometimes is there anything i can use or do to harde4n the skin on it

by Guest over a year ago

xl184 cabozantinib trials for prostate cancer?

Hello, I’m hoping to find any info about xl184 cabozantinib in connection with inoperable prostate cancer. My dad was diagnosed with this very rare, yet very dangerous form of prostate cancer and from the info I’ve found online, it seems that in prostate cancer cases xl184 cabozantinib is used...

by Guest over a year ago

Does positive thinking puts away breast cancer?

Israeli researchers have suggested that women who have a positive outlook on life may decrease their chances of developing breast cancer by maintaining the same attitude. Another study also found that getting divorced, being bereaved or going through at least one traumatic event in your life could...

by Markos over a year ago

ill affects of morphine patch

prostate cancer has rapidly spread to both hips, both thighs and various spots in spine. Long acting morphine has been prescribed along with oxycode 10mg as needed for breakthrough pain. What are the ill effects of the patch---what is the success rate? My husband should not have to suffer from...

by rojelly over a year ago