Cancer Treatment

Cancer Treatment

There are a lot of options when it comes to cancer treatment and management. Some of the options are radiation therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery, and monoclonal antibody therapy among others. The type of treatment to be used depends on the stage of the disease and the grade and location of the tumor. Another thing that…

Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung Cancer Treatment

Lung cancer treatment can come in the form of radiation therapy, removal of the cancer via surgery or chemotherapy. Combination of these treatments is also possible. The treatment to be given will depend on the diagnosis of the attending medical specialist. This will be based on the severity of the tumor and the health of…

Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms

Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms

Pancreatic cancer is a medical condition characterized by the formation of malignant cysts and cancer cells in the pancreas. To identify the stage of the cancer and the effective treatments that can enhance the quality of life of patients, physicians should know the different pancreatic cancer symptoms experienced by their patients.

Hodgkin’s Disease / Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Hodgkin’s Disease / Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

What is Hodgkin’s Disease / Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Hodgkin’s disease, which is now referred to as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the immune system of the human body. There are two types of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: classical Hodgkin’s Lymphoma nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin’s Lymphoma The immune system in our bodies is of pivotal importance…

Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast cancer treatment can be divided into three groups: surgery, drugs and radiation. If the cancer is at the early stage, surgery is utilized. The latter stages are treated with surgery, drugs and radiation. The specific procedures will vary on a case to case basis, but the following can serve as an overview of the…