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There are so many treatments for endometrial cancer, it’s amazing. The types of treatments, aka therapies, that are the standard of care for uterine cancer range from surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, to hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Treatment options and recommendations depend on…
Did you know that there are only three basic options for the treatment of ovarian cancer? First, there is surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible by removing the affected tissue. Second, there is chemotherapy which involves the use of anticancer drugs to…
Recently a friend of mine was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer so I wanted to enlighten myself with what she was facing so I could best support her through this tough time. I learned that there are many treatments for pancreatic cancer patients these days. Treatments…
Getting the news, you have the big C is never the news anyone wants to hear. For women, hearing you have ovarian cancer is not only bad news, but worse. Ovarian cancer doesn’t just threaten your life, it kills all hope of any future children.…
Your poo is what doctors use to determine whether you have colon cancer. It’s a telltale sign since colon cancer changes your bowel habits. A tumor causes narrowing of the colon or rectum which blocks absorption of nutrients and changes the consistency. Doctors examine stool…
Appendix cancer is a rare type of cancer that starts in the appendix, a small organ located near the large intestine. While it is uncommon, it's essential to be aware of its existence and potential signs. Appendix cancer can present with symptoms such as abdominal…
Some carcinoid tumors don't cause any signs or symptoms. When they do occur, signs and symptoms are usually vague and depend on the location of the tumor. Carcinoid tumors in the lungs Signs and symptoms of carcinoid lung tumors include: Chest pain Wheezing Shortness of…
When symptoms do occur, they include the following: Jaundice (yellowing of the skin, including the gums and inner lips, and yellowing of the whites of the eyes) Abdominal pain and cramping Nausea and vomiting Bloating A lump in the abdomen Fever Itchy skin Information provided…
The most important warning sign of melanoma is a new spot on the skin or a spot that is changing in size, shape, or color. Another important sign is a spot that looks different from all of the other spots on your skin (known as the ugly duckling sign).…
Symptoms are changes that you can feel in your body. Signs are changes in something measured, like by taking your blood pressure or doing a lab test. Together, symptoms and signs can help describe a medical problem. While most prostate cancer does not cause any…