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Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NC
Pheochromocytomas and extra-adrenal paragangliomas are rare tumors arising from neural crest tissue that develops into sympathetic and parasympathetic paraganglia throughout the body. Sympathetic paraganglia include the following: The adrenal medulla. The organ of Zuckerkandl near the aortic ...
Men and Meat - Does Eating Meat Make Men More Vulnerable to Cancers?
Some clinical researches have established a direct correlation between men and meat. This article discusses the findings briefly.
Colon Cancer Prevention - What You Need to Know
More than 100,000 Americans are diagnosed with colon cancer every year. According to the American Cancer Society most colon cancers occur in folks over the age of 35. The good news is this cancer is very easy to prevent.
Support Program Helps Cancer Spouses
Prostate cancer patients' wives may benefit from a support program focused on cancer stress, experts report in the journal Cancer.
Cancer Avoidance Tips to Keep YOU Healthy and Wise Now and in the Future
Tips for Avoiding Cancer Now or in the Future This article touches on good solid eveyday tips to help you stay cancer free and also educates you to a degree on what you should be discussing with your Doctor or Health Care Professional. Most people feel that cancer is purely genetic, and this allows
Cervical Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-To Learn More About Cervical
The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.Editorial changes were made to this summary.
Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Treatment Op
The initial therapies of choice are either cladribine (2-chlorodeoxyadenosine, 2-CdA) or pentostatin.[1,2] These drugs have comparable response rates but have not been compared in phase III trials. Cladribine is administered as a one-time continuous infusion or series of subcutaneous injections and
What Is Estratest HS?
Estratest HS (generic name Methyltestosterone/esterified estrogens) was an estrogen-enhancing drug typically used by menopausal and post-menopausal women. It also was used for various other gynecology-related conditions as determined by a doctor. Solvay Pharmaceuticals Inc., the manufacturer of Estr
Early vs Late Relapse in ER Positive Breast Cancers
Find out if proliferation markers and estrogen receptor activity combined can predict early vs late relapses in ER-positive breast cancer.
Cancer And Obesity - Is There A Link Between The Foods You Eat, Being Overweight, And Having Cancer?
Is there a connection between being overweight and developing breast cancer? Read on to find out some current beliefs about the role food and diet play in diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
Sipuleucel-T in Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
The lack of demonstrable tumor responses has prompted calls for scrutiny of the trial design for sipuleucel-T. What are the lessons learned and how will our understanding of related trials for late-stage prostate cancer be improved?
Doc, Should I Take This Pill or Not?
Dr. Paul Goss, an expert in breast cancer prophylaxis, spells out the most critical factors in helping a woman determine her personal risks and benefits regarding breast cancer chemoprevention.
Skin Cancer Prevention
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of skin cancer prevention including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Laryngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Recurrent Laryn
Treatment of recurrent supraglottic, glottic, and subglottic cancer includes further surgery or clinical trials.[1,2,3,4]Standard treatment options:Surgery [5] and/or radiation therapy. Salvage is possible for failures of surgery alone or of radiation therapy alone, and further surgery [5] and/or ra
Special Technologies for Ex Vivo Analysis of Cancer
Get up-to-speed on predictive assays and the challenges and values associated with these assays in the clinical setting.
How Do Whole Grains Help Fight Cancer?
White bread and white rice looks nice and last longer on the shelf than brown bread and brown rice, so isn't it better? No - it isn't a whole grain product. Whole grains are complete kernels, with many health benefits. Learn about the parts of whole grains.
Cholesterol Drugs May Prevent Colon Cancer
The drugs that millions of Americans take to lower their cholesterol may also lower their risk of colon cancer, according to findings from an intriguing early study.
Treatment for a Throat Infection
Strep throat and tonsillitis are two of the most common types of throat infections. To treat a throat infection, it is important to understand the cause. Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils) is usually caused by a virus. Strep throat is a type of tonsillitis that is caused by streptococcal bact
Therapy Following Significant Toxicity
What would you suggest for a 29-year-old woman who was treated for stage III colon cancer and ended up with significant toxicities?