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724412799f70757127ee4f25192f701f | How is chemotherapy used for prostate cancer? | This treatment uses drugs to shrink or kill prostate cancer cells. You can take the drugs by mouth or have them injected into your bloodstream. Most men with early prostate cancer don't get chemo. It's usually only for advanced cases or when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. |
2f67ba6cb30ab101a42c0b004d9ae8ea | What does radiation therapy for prostate cancer consist of? | This treatment uses high-energy beams (similar to X-rays) to kill the cancer. It's often a choice for older men and for those with other health problems. You also might have it after surgery to get rid of any cancer cells left behind. It also helps for cancer that has spread to the bone. There are two types of radiatio... |
61a34ba573786404288481c801c4117c | How does chemotherapy treat prostate cancer? | This treatment uses drugs to shrink or kill prostate cancer cells. You can take the drugs by mouth or have them injected into your bloodstream. Most men with early prostate cancer don't get chemo. It's usually only for advanced cases or when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. |
92a4d33d9ad8890395d9dcd505752890 | How do cancer vaccines treat prostate cancer? | Most work by boosting your body's defenses so it can fight an infection. The prostate cancer vaccine gets your immune system to attack cancer cells. This treatment works best if you've tried hormone therapy and it isn't working anymore. The vaccine is custom-made for you. Scientists don't know if it stops or slows down... |
8683ff9ed262aa61e1df3f1a9ede2928 | How do bone-directed treatments help treat prostate cancer? | If the cancer reaches your bones, drugs called bisphosphonates can help ease pain and prevent breaks. Your doctor may also suggest a medication given in your veins that sends radiation directly to bones. |
309be59c832844dfa70b1420482ba87a | How is cryotherapy used to treat prostate cancer? | Cryotherapy. If you have early prostate cancer, your doctor might choose to kill cancer cells by freezing them. He'll put small needles or probes into your prostate to deliver very cold gasses that destroy the cells. Scientists haven't done much long-term research that focuses on using it to treat prostate cancer. It's... |
3e2b67d2169f88afb966dfd8aa9dfbb6 | What is the best treatment for prostate cancer? | Others grow faster and spread to different places in your body. In either case, you and your doctor will work together to decide what's best for you. It's usually not the first treatment option a doctor recommends. |
6b55a7a3e63672a6c8215e816f5dc5dc | How does high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy for prostate cancer work? | It's hard to say for sure how well it works. High-intensity focused ultrasound. |
7695f67f8921f723e8364eb0cff80437 | What should you know about surgery to treat prostate cancer? | It's an option if you're healthy and your cancer hasn't spread. Or he might take it and the tissue around it. The most common side effects from an operation are problems controlling your urine and trouble getting and keeping an erection. Sometimes they go away on their own after surgery, especially bladder control issu... |
294076ea124b036f0261fc6e9361a3e5 | How can symptoms of an eye infection affect how you see? | You may find you have blurry vision. Some other problems you may get are fever, trouble wearing contacts, and swollen lymph nodes near your ear. |
a31c6d0b3ea5a2479fe39a8e59cbfe3d | What are fungal eye infections? | It's rare to get infections from a fungus, but they can be serious if you do. Many fungal eye infections happen after an eye injury, especially if your eye was scraped by a something from a plant, like a stick or a thorn. You can also get one if you wear contacts and don't clean them properly. |
a498f0de2baf9a9f8fd9eabb763399d3 | What is pinkeye (conjunctivitis)? | It's an infection of your conjunctiva and usually gives your eyes a pink tint. It can be caused by a bacteria or virus, although sometimes you might get it from an allergic reaction or irritants. It's common to get pinkeye when you have a cold. |
20b9bf0efb0543440309f994d4e4e55a | What is the definition of the "stomach flu"? | The common name for tummy troubles caused by any number of different microbes. It has no relation to flu. |
fe96a856c26584b19da98d6a094c0167 | What is the definition of antibacterial? | It can kill bacteria or slow their growth. |
c3f803d181a98a92a33c3b5c205daa1b | What is the definition of antiviral agents? | Medicines that treat viral infections. Antivirals like oseltamivir phosphate ( Tamiflu), peramivir ( Rapivab), or zanamivir ( Relenza) can be used to treat the flu or to help prevent it in people at high risk. As a treatment, they work best if you get them within the first 2 days after your symptoms start. |
ed5730c4ce4d09d7a57eed70a0eb9baa | What is the definition of Reye's syndrome? | A life-threatening brain and liver disease that can follow infection with a virus, like the flu. It's most common in children. It's often linked with taking meds that contain aspirin. |
3863493ffeb785bf59e0599ee4e6fe0a | What is the definition of immunity? | Protection from disease. |
733c6f3e6c9e5ed79b11084fe6f7b11c | What is the definition of antibiotics? | Medicines that treat infections by killing bacteria. They don't work on viruses, like the flu. |
c686f814a90307c661de094ae25f2d54 | What is the definition of antibiotic resistance? | When bacteria get used to an antibiotic and no longer respond to it. This happens because doctors sometimes prescribe antibiotics to people who don't need them. |
b52fbdfa0033368b4a0a587f3ec5301b | What is the definition of germs? | Any microbes, including viruses or bacteria. |
2b312a46f041daaeca00c67b00f5847c | What is the definition of immunization? | A way to make you immune to a disease, specifically by taking a vaccine. |
f13c62d4c635de18b299601b6b633a7e | What is the definition of nasal vaccine? | A vaccination, like Flu Mist, that you breathe in, rather than one given by shot. |
8fe3bc91ac99bd05e7c18907a1fde788 | What is the definition of virus? | A microscopic organism that invades living cells to reproduce. Many, like influenza, cause illness. Antibiotics don't affect a virus. |
65d1f680de534add01039e942819151d | What is the definition of influenza? | Also called the flu, it's a common but sometimes serious viral infection of your lungs and airways. It can cause congestion, fever, body aches, and other symptoms. |
59c7665e159725cbb0a13d9091ef16ec | What is the definition of bacteria? | Microscopic one-celled organisms. Some of them cause illness. |
812879a49e451fca6a5b4accc4b71439 | What is the definition of the common cold? | A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. Colds aren't related to the flu. |
9d0c2a1656cfae60d5729a4ed46baf94 | What is the definition of vaccine? | A substance that helps protect against certain diseases. Vaccines contain a dead or weakened version of a microbe. It helps your immune system recognize and destroy the living microbe during a future infection. |
ef0202646513147517f195ea3fad0fd2 | What is the definition of pneumonia? | An inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms are fever, chills, cough, chest pain, and trouble breathing. It's often caused by a viral or bacterial infection. |
af10669fa9896209e55b68735946cc4d | What is the definition of bronchitis? | Inflammation of the airways leading to your lungs. Causes include viruses, bacteria, and irritants like cigarette smoke. |
88b84cf12ebe309baec1e2f20d4cd016 | How can I lower my chances of getting trichomoniasis? | But you can take some steps to lower your chances of getting it: Always use latex condoms, and use them the right way. This helps, but won't totally protect you because trich can infect areas that a condom doesn't cover. Also, because you can get trich just through contact, make sure to put the condom on early, before ... |
dfdec628fb604ebdcb4d2d0e92a69ea8 | What causes trichomoniasis? | Trich is caused by a tiny, one-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Anyone who's sexually active can get it. It affects women more than men, and older women tend to get it more than younger ones. |
0cfa545991790a1425c6cb00c43e2cbd | How could I get trichomoniasis? | You get trich from having sex with someone who has it. Typically, trich is passed between the penis and vagina, and it doesn't matter if a man ejaculates or not -- it can be spread just through contact. Women who have sex with women can also get trich because it can spread through vaginal contact, as well. Women typica... |
b8b68089e6e247cb7fb84449ba35001d | What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis? | But if you or one of your sex partners has it, it's important to get treatment. Trich raises the chances that you could get or spread other STDS including HIV. |
bf051c2b16549229f87c001a0e6d5a05 | How do antiseptics and powered toothbrushes help prevent dental problems? | Antiseptic rinses help get rid of bacteria that cause gum disease and bad breath. Fluoride rinses help prevent tooth decay. Dentists recommend rinsing once or twice a day. You may find a powered toothbrush better, especially if you have hand, arm, or shoulder problems that make manual brushing difficult. If you have ch... |
b235639883e33c29cc7ea51925b3e56c | What are the symptoms of folic acid deficiency anemia? | Any kind of anemia can cause problems like: Fatigue Lack of energy Feeling short of breath Headaches Pale skin Racing heart Weight loss or not feeling hungry Ringing in your ears If your anemia is caused by not having enough folate in your body, you could also notice the following: Reduced sense of taste Diarrhea Pins ... |
9c94fe2444bcf049b955ace7657c34f4 | What are complications from folic acid deficiency anemia? | Most cases of this type of anemia are easily treated. Severe effects are rare. But if you've been without folate for a long time, your risk of having some types of cancer and heart disease goes up. You might also find it harder to get pregnant. Your fertility will likely return to normal once you're getting enough fola... |
7dae6246c0a7022517386b7f6a0b9e27 | How is folic acid deficiency anemia treated? | Folate deficiency anemia is prevented and treated by eating a healthy diet. This includes foods rich in folic acid, such as nuts, leafy green vegetables, enriched breads and cereals, and fruit. Your doctor will also likely prescribe you a daily folic acid supplement. If your folate levels return to normal, you may be a... |
3ee7ec1f68abf13747f1027641c3736a | How is folic acid deficiency anemia diagnosed? | Any kind of anemia can cause problems like: Fatigue Lack of energy Feeling short of breath Headaches Pale skin Racing heart Weight loss or not feeling hungry Ringing in your ears If your anemia is caused by not having enough folate in your body, you could also notice the following: Reduced sense of taste Diarrhea Pins ... |
a9485db6bd4f16f573903aac8d6113ac | What is folic acid deficiency anemia? | Anemia is a condition that happens when you don't have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to your body's tissues. One reason could be that you don't have enough hemoglobin to make red blood cells. That's a protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen throughout the body. You can also become anemic by not gett... |
cb93b83144a50ab2d0853773fab152cf | What causes folic acid deficiency anemia? | This is the case for most people. You might not be eating enough foods like leafy green vegetables, beans, citrus fruits, or whole grains. You drink a lot of alcohol. Over time, this makes it harder for your intestines to absorb folate. You have stomach problems. When your small intestine isn't working the way it shoul... |
a666f9a15da4d0743921e552fe489ee0 | When should you call the doctor about folic acid deficiency anemia? | People with cancer are, as well. Your fetus could die. |
b20741e9bb851e28bb09a6da00b7d262 | How can antidepressants cause sexual problems? | Many men and women with depression tell of having low or no sexual desire. And that puts a tremendous strain on intimate relationships. As helpful as antidepressants are in boosting a person's mood or sense of self-worth, some types of antidepressants -- for example, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors ( SSRIs)... |
2eaaa1e38c53f2d050185aef8c78280a | How are sexual problems with depression or with antidepressants treated? | Sexual problems with antidepressants may include: Inability to initiate or enjoy sex Erectile dysfunction ( ED) or delayed ejaculation for men Decreased sexual desire Inability to achieve an orgasm If you have depression and are noticing a reduced interest in sex or problems with sexual functioning, it is important for... |
642da7b0ee8a3e48f70f4be9774e7977 | How can I get dry mouth? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } We all need saliva to moisten a... |
29487dfd23256a1076f7bc0910b21d2a | How can certain medications lead to dry mouth? | Dry mouth can also be a side effect of muscle relaxants and sedatives. Side effect of certain diseases and infections. |
ad23839b5dc432179b8a8f54fbffbd18 | How can nerve damage lead to dry mouth? | Nerve damage . |
2e72347ce972b27916564d1c5c2d40e0 | What are some other causes of dry mouth? | Surgical removal of the salivary glands. Lifestyle. Smoking or chewing tobacco can affect how much saliva you make and aggravate dry mouth. Breathing with your mouth open a lot can also contribute to the problem. |
9fbd7414fd07ff53ccc7c258731aab66 | How is dry mouth treated? | If you think your dry mouth is caused by certain medication you're taking, talk to your doctor. The doctor may adjust the dose you're taking or switch you to a different drug that doesn't cause dry mouth. The doctor may also prescribe an oral rinse to restore mouth moisture. If that doesn't help, he or she may prescrib... |
c8ffe38facd2a84a6153383dd76570ac | How can dehydration lead to dry mouth? | Dehydration . |
f7c75594e56ac9f4159386b04064c4e9 | How can certain medical treatments lead to dry mouth? | Damage to the salivary glands, the glands that make saliva, can reduce the amount of saliva produced. For example, the damage could stem from radiation to the head and neck, and chemotherapy treatments, for cancer. |
2afce0ed5baf6072160e483c10ebaea6 | How can certain diseases lead to dry mouth? | Dry mouth can be a side effect of medical conditions, including Sjögren's syndrome, HIV/ AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, anemia, cystic fibrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and mumps. |
2a3d6c5b69ca02892149ab29b5d1efd9 | What can I do to help treat dry mouth? | You can also try these other steps, which may help improve saliva flow: Suck on sugar-free candy or chew sugar-free gum, specifically ones with xylitol. Brush with a fluoride toothpaste, use a fluoride rinse, and visit your dentist regularly. Breathe through your nose, not your mouth, as much as possible. Use a room va... |
1e3097388bd1ad7989fbd3d2e819e7db | How can you prevent smothering or suffocation related to SIDS? | Firm Bed, No Soft Toys or Bedding To prevent smothering or suffocation, always lay your baby down to sleep on either a firm mattress or surface in a crib or bassinet. All your baby's crib needs is the fitted sheet -- don't put blankets, quilts, pillows, sheepskin, stuffed toys, or crib bumpers in your baby's crib. To c... |
85aa3dd04a633eb56f1fd6abdd3126dd | Should you sleep in the same bed as your baby to prevent SIDS? | Keep Your Sleeping Baby Close, but Not in Your Bed When a baby sleeps in the same room as mom, studies show it lowers the risk of SIDS. But it's dangerous for a baby to sleep with another child or an adult in the same bed, in an armchair, and on a couch. If you bring your baby into your bed for comforting or breastfeed... |
4e1ed0d65d2a173a6a495b028a70be0f | How can honey affect your baby's risk for SIDS? | Don't Give Honey to an Infant Under 1 Year Old Because honey can lead to botulism in very young children, never give honey to a child under 1 year old. Botulism and the bacteria that cause it may be linked to SIDS. |
afaea88d5d90ccc5502ad88e5459d390 | Does rolling over affect your baby's risk of SIDS? | Once your baby can roll over both ways, which usually happens around 6 months, he may not stay on his back. That's OK. It's fine to let him choose his own sleep position once he knows how to roll over. |
37e417aae3f03e0d26f0f88e27e5601e | What is gluten and what foods have it? | When following this strict elimination diet, all foods containing gluten ( found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein ( found in milk and dairy products) are removed from the child's daily food intake. A huge number of foods contain gluten. Gluten provides structure or binding to baked products. While it's quite diffic... |
19e7200329b2656e8878ed9da78b86d1 | How can you add psyllium to your diet to help prevent diverticulitis? | Bulk up your diet by adding an over-the-counter preparation containing psyllium, derived from the plant Plantago psyllium. You can also try ground psyllium seed: Once a day, add 1 teaspoon ground psyllium seed over any cold liquid and drink within a few minutes of preparing, before the mixture gels. |
495d369e8c02b6fd75aa98d24f97a970 | How long do spinal headaches resolve without treatment? | The pain from a spinal headache can: Be dull and throbbing Vary from mild to incapacitating Get worse when you sit up and better when you lie down You may also notice: Dizziness Ringing in your ears (tinnitus) Hearing loss Blurry or double vision Nausea Stiff neck Without treatment, spinal headaches may go away on thei... |
923fe9330bccef22c94e517f9606c6ff | How can you get spinal headaches? | A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). During a spinal tap, a needle is placed within the fluid-filled space that surrounds your spinal cord. This creates a passage for the sp... |
aef748f77198965c4124a5231868c05b | What causes a spinal headache? | A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). During a spinal tap, a needle is placed within the fluid-filled space that surrounds your spinal cord. This creates a passage for the sp... |
467e0eea591187f2b11d28e4b18bf0d1 | How are spinal headaches treated? | If the headache requires treatment, it could involve: Hydration: This can help raise cerebral spinal fluid ( CSF) pressure. You might need to get fluids through your veins (the doctor will call this intravenous fluids, or IV for short). Caffeine: The doctor might tell you to drink a beverage high in caffeine. Bed rest:... |
d55d95b37dd68840c80a0521b547d788 | Do spinal headaches go away without treatment? | The pain from a spinal headache can: Be dull and throbbing Vary from mild to incapacitating Get worse when you sit up and better when you lie down You may also notice: Dizziness Ringing in your ears (tinnitus) Hearing loss Blurry or double vision Nausea Stiff neck Without treatment, spinal headaches may go away on thei... |
298a67701f464954e78abef174eb5a76 | After a spinal tap, when does a spinal headache occur? | A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). |
838c07e67b040ac9828069ddaf1ed232 | What medications may be prescribed to treat spinal headaches? | Medication: If other methods don't work, your doctor could try drugs like gabapentin, hydrocortisone, or theophylline. |
5494c5c35e7102cb652d67ea2bcb089d | What happens if a patient develops a spinal headache following a procedure? | Blood patch: If you get a spinal headache after a procedure, the anesthesiologist can create a patch with your blood to seal the leak. To put the blood patch in place, the anesthesiologist will put a needle into the same space as, or right next to, the area where the anesthetic was injected. Next, he'll take a small am... |
5b33175d554c4d0bbdf11623d456552b | How often can you get spinal headaches? | A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). Because the design of spinal needles has improved, spinal headaches after you get a spinal tap or spinal anesthesia are rare. The odds a... |
9672f9f7f69ab3bbb7e04e35b69640e3 | What are the symptoms of spinal headaches? | A spinal headache is the name for a type of headache that follows a procedure like a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or epidural block (such as that performed during labor and delivery). The pain from a spinal headache can: Be dull and throbbing Vary from mild to incapacitating Get worse when you sit up and better when yo... |
3d2d7328f336e87556784dea0aeb94a0 | Are spinal headaches after a spinal tap common? | During a spinal tap, a needle is placed within the fluid-filled space that surrounds your spinal cord. Because the design of spinal needles has improved, spinal headaches after you get a spinal tap or spinal anesthesia are rare. |
4bc44881dc87f8c09e91e1e06e857713 | How are cold sores diagnosed? | !s_sensitive, chron ID: $('article embeded_module[type=video][align=top]:eq(0)').attr('chronic_id'), continuous Play: true, cp Options: { flyout: true }, display Ads: true, mode: 'in-article', sticky: true }) }); }); } else { $(function(){ $('.responsive-video-container').remove(); }); } To see if you have the herpes s... |
1c963f7f9fc60e0eb27e6899ad03082f | How does dysgraphia change handwriting? | Kids with dysgraphia have unclear, irregular, or inconsistent handwriting, often with different slants, shapes, upper- and lower-case letters, and cursive and print styles. They also tend to write or copy things slowly. |
b5dee13206ced90cb49023fd0407b28f | How does dysgraphia affect the nervous system? | This is a nervous system problem that affects the fine motor skills needed to write. It makes it hard for a child to do handwriting tasks and assignments. Health insurers and most doctors call this condition "an impairment in written expression." |
d6f08daecc57120b3214466b36244db4 | How is dysgraphia treated? | The specialist will look at his: Finished work Hand and body position Pencil grip Posture Writing process There's no cure for dysgraphia. Treatment varies from child to child and depends on whether he has any other learning disabilities or health conditions. Medication used to treat ADHD has helped with dysgraphia in s... |
06efb98e17c1c5bb00d21acf7397fc39 | How is dysgraphia diagnosed? | The first step is for your child's pediatrician to rule out any other diseases or conditions that could cause writing difficulties. A licensed psychologist trained in learning disorders can diagnose dysgraphia. This could be your child's school psychologist. The specialist will give your child academic and writing test... |
bfb5d0cef242a65eda3a54357b98df80 | What is the first step in diagnosing dysgraphia? | The first step is for your child's pediatrician to rule out any other diseases or conditions that could cause writing difficulties. |
32e0fa19d0fa4035c60916da04875c31 | What are the warning signs of dysgraphia? | Parents or teachers may notice symptoms when the child first begins writing assignments in school. Other signs of dysgraphia to watch for include: Cramped grip, which may lead to a sore hand Difficulty spacing things out on paper or within margins (poor spatial planning) Frequent erasing Inconsistency in letter and wor... |
6bfe1580cfef3816fd7c348b96f0b146 | What are symptoms of dysgraphia? | Kids with dysgraphia have unclear, irregular, or inconsistent handwriting, often with different slants, shapes, upper- and lower-case letters, and cursive and print styles. They also tend to write or copy things slowly. |
b3d639723f0e7d4beccf4edf7e2e1526 | What causes dysgraphia? | In adults, it's sometimes related to a brain injury. In kids, this learning disorder usually occurs along with other learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia. |
548955c471be53330313b9ef7ca41307 | Who is qualified to diagnose dysgraphia? | This could be your child's school psychologist. |
5375ad11157a4ae72a6e903b31ca44e8 | How can teachers and schools help kids with dysgraphia? | Acknowledge the condition and talk to your child about it. Talk to your child's teacher about her condition and needs at school. Some things you might ask for include: Shorter writing assignments or different questions from her classmates Use of a computer to type instead of write Copies of the class notes to limit wri... |
2d546c6b40d2e2d9a3366fb1a8ef1964 | What do doctors examine to diagnose dysgraphia? | They also tend to write or copy things slowly. The specialist will look at his: Finished work Hand and body position Pencil grip Posture Writing process There's no cure for dysgraphia. |
dfcd8ce63252589f2753a452a27d19ad | How can I help my child with dysgraphia? | Here are some things you can try: Have your child use wide-ruled paper, graph paper, or paper with raised lines to help with letter and word alignment. Try pencil grips or other writing aids for comfort. Acknowledge the condition and talk to your child about it. Teach her ways to relieve stress before writing. For exam... |
c2a9305d09779dce876430d66b7e10c1 | How does your doctor diagnose food allergies? | This is called an elimination diet. You'll cut out those foods for 2 to 4 weeks and see if you have any allergy symptoms during that time. If you don't, your doctor will ask you to start eating the foods again to see if your symptoms come back. If they do, there's a good chance you're allergic to those foods. Your doct... |
bb683a106f198cd6248937757b538f19 | When will your doctor use blood test to diagnose allergy? | The most common way to test for allergies is with a skin test. Your doctor will give you very small amounts of the food you may be allergic to and watch for symptoms. |
cc6783b3736a52532d73021e32555f33 | What is the most common way to test for allergies? | That's because it gives the fastest, most accurate results. The one doctors use most often is called a scratch test. A doctor or nurse will put a tiny drop of an allergen on your skin, usually on the inside of your arm or on your back. Next, she'll prick your skin or make a small scratch on the surface to let the aller... |
da62cd9cd515aaf4c2c0c389517b7208 | How is stereotactic radiosurgery and radiofrequency ablation used to treat lung cancer? | Stereotactic radiosurgery and radiofrequency ablation have been used to treat early lung cancers in persons who are not candidates for surgery. This type of therapy may be used to treat localized recurrent tumors as well. |
2c4d4d83c08000f98c22fba2c954dde4 | How are researchers looking for better ways to treat lung cancer? | Researchers are constantly looking for better ways to treat lung cancer, to relieve symptoms, and to improve patients' quality of life. New combinations of chemotherapy, new forms of radiation, and the use of drugs that make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation are always being studied. |
96d7986a0728136ad7eff161648542fe | What are considerations about screening for lung cancer? | Because sputum tests and chest X-rays have not proved particularly effective in detecting small tumors characteristic of early lung cancer, annual chest X-rays for lung cancer screening are not recommended. However, groups such as the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute say CT screening should be ... |
6a349599795aa3919121843a530fff30 | When do you need chemotherapy for lung cancer? | It is now recommended that all patients with advanced lung cancer receive palliative care (care designed to only ease pain and other symptoms) while also having the cancer actively treated. This has been shown not only to provide comfort, but to improve outcome if chemotherapy is given at the same time. Recent data als... |
30a3c6d2ada7e868a5fe679c83d0b90e | When do you need surgery for lung cancer? | The decision to perform surgery is based not only on the type of lung cancer and how far it has spread but also on the patient's overall health, especially the function of their lungs. Many patients with lung cancer -- especially smokers -- have existing lung or heart problems that make surgery difficult. Cancer that h... |
fbf792277b101e35b52037604548b2d2 | What tests are used to diagnose lung cancer? | Once a malignant tumor begins to cause symptoms, it is usually visible on an X-ray. Occasionally a tumor that has not yet begun to cause symptoms is seen on a chest X-ray taken for another purpose. A CT scan of the chest may be ordered for a more detailed look. |
a84e6a84254a7470ded6d5ac5598c1fb | How are tests used to diagnose lung cancer? | Though tests of mucus or lung fluid may reveal fully developed cancer cells, diagnosis is usually confirmed through a biopsy. Using bronchoscopy, the patient lightly anesthetized, the doctor guides a thin, lighted tube through the nose or mouth and down the air passages to the site of the tumor, where a tiny tissue sam... |
6bf81c3beaa3477066e67130a742e57f | What is the cure rate for skin cancer? | When feasible, the preferred treatment for non-small-cell lung cancer is surgery. |
0300ad9bbf61f6d50865d36304c2eed5 | What type of surgery do doctors use to remove small skin cancer lesions? | During the operation, the surgeon removes the tumor along with surrounding lung tissue and lymph nodes. |
24253e47e9bd5e9b1d5e81b4dc7bcd7c | What is the outlook for skin cancer? | Stereotactic radiosurgery and radiofrequency ablation have been used to treat early lung cancers in persons who are not candidates for surgery. |
20b6c751cf60e1792ed7cc7de2af4182 | What type of surgery do doctors use to remove larger skin cancer tumors? | During the operation, the surgeon removes the tumor along with surrounding lung tissue and lymph nodes. |
1d7903f6c0747a4ba7d04c952b84e32e | What drugs attack ALK gene rearrangement in lung cancer? | The drugs alectinib ( Alecensa), brigatinib ( Alunbrig), certinib ( Zykadia), crizotinib ( Xalkori), and lorlatinib ( Lorbrena) have been found to attack a certain molecule,an ALK gene rearrangement, seen in some lung cancers. Dabrafenib ( Tafinlar) and Trametinib ( Mekinist) target certain proteins in tumors that have... |
97e6129878a8ba51ab10a833bfb9e732 | Are skin cancer web sites that I can visit? | However, groups such as the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute say CT screening should be offered to those at high risk of lung cancer. |
87f0b6cf065e0d40afa5818f90f9e99d | What immunotherapy drugs have shown promise in treating lung cancer? | Atezolizumab ( Tecentriq), durvalumab ( Imfinzi), nivolumab ( Opdivo) and pembrolizumab ( Keytruda) are immunotherapy drugs which block a protein that keeps the body from fighting cancer. These drugs are given by IV infusion every 2 â 3 weeks. |
35b9c8da51205394b7b66e0ef3321097 | What does home care for lung cancer entail? | If you've had lung surgery, a nurse or doctor can show you special exercises to improve breathing and strengthen chest muscles. You can relieve skin irritation associated with radiation therapy by wearing loose clothes and keeping your chest protected from the sun. Avoid using skin lotions unless approved by your docto... |
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