Hard Palate Cancer: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Hard palate cancer, which is more common in men than women, is very rare. Smoking is considered as the main cause of this mouth cancer. Read the …
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List of Chemotherapy Drugs - Indications, Side Effects, Contraindications and Risks
Several drugs are available to treat cancer. Their indications, side effects and contraindications are described in this list of chemotherapy drugs.
Continue ReadingPET Scan for Cancer of the Bone
A PET scan can be used to detect the presence of bone cancer. A radioactive tracer is injected into the body and a scanner images the emissions. The …
Continue ReadingPrimary Malignant Melanoma of the Anal Canal: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Primary malignant melanoma of the anal canal is a challenging tumor in terms of diagnosis and treatment. This article provides and overview of some …
Continue ReadingBladder Cancer Survival Rates for Each Stage of the Disease
Bladder cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Learn the facts on bladder cancer survival rates.
Continue ReadingMalignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis
What is malignant peritoneal mesothelioma? Here we will provide a detailed overview of this type of mesothelioma.
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Causes of Kidney Cancer and Who is at a Higher Risk of Getting It?
What are the causes of kidney cancer? Here we will list and detail the various causes of this type of cancer.
Continue ReadingAlternative Bone Cancer Treatment: Many Options of Complementary Care Available
Standard treatments for bone cancer include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Alternative bone cancer treatment includes nutrition therapy, pain …
Continue ReadingRare Pediatric Cancer - An Overview
To learn about rare pediatric cancer and the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis for each, read the following article.
Continue ReadingDifferent Types of Chemotherapy Drugs
There are several different types of chemotherapy used to treat cancer. Alkylating agents, antimetabolites, anti-tumor antibiotics, topoisomerase …
Continue ReadingThe Symptoms of Uterine Cancer
What are the symptoms of uterine cancer? Find out more about this cancer that’s most common in women after menopause.
Continue ReadingLiver Cancer Treatment - An Overview
This article discusses the options for liver cancer treatment. The three main treatments, surgery, chemotherapy and radiofrequency ablation, are …
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