Articles related to "Radiation Therapy"
Modern Radiation Therapy
Long useful for treating various cancers, radiation therapy is also notorious for causing undesirable side effects. Advances in technology are improving its reputation.
modalities of radiation therapy • methods of radiation therapy • radiation therapy techniques • external beam radiation • stereotactic radiation therapy
Long useful for treating various cancers, radiation therapy is also notorious for causing undesirable side effects. Advances in technology are improving its reputation.
modalities of radiation therapy • methods of radiation therapy • radiation therapy techniques • external beam radiation • stereotactic radiation therapy
Radiation To Treat Prostate Cancer
Here's a quick primer on radiotherapy-different types, benefits and risks
radiation therapy for prostate cancer • external beam radiation therapy • brachytherapy • side effects of radiation therapy • image-guided radiation therapy (igrt)
Here's a quick primer on radiotherapy-different types, benefits and risks
radiation therapy for prostate cancer • external beam radiation therapy • brachytherapy • side effects of radiation therapy • image-guided radiation therapy (igrt)
Radiation Oncology
Great advances in radiation oncology have been made in recent years. This cancer treatment is now more effective and less harmful than in previous years.
radiation oncology • x-rays • gamma rays • photons • isotopes
Great advances in radiation oncology have been made in recent years. This cancer treatment is now more effective and less harmful than in previous years.
radiation oncology • x-rays • gamma rays • photons • isotopes
Radiation Therapy
Description of Radiation Therapy. This treatment is used for all patients receiving lumpectomies. Radiation is sometimes used prior to or in lieu of surgery. Very few patients receive radiation with mastectomies, but it can happen.
breast cancer • radiation therapy • radiation
Description of Radiation Therapy. This treatment is used for all patients receiving lumpectomies. Radiation is sometimes used prior to or in lieu of surgery. Very few patients receive radiation with mastectomies, but it can happen.
breast cancer • radiation therapy • radiation
Radiation Therapy Part 1
radiation therapy for cancer patients
radiation therapy • cancer treatment • radiation treatment • cancer • tumors
radiation therapy for cancer patients
radiation therapy • cancer treatment • radiation treatment • cancer • tumors
Radiation Therapy Part 2
Radiation therapy
radiation • cancer • chemotherapy • therapy • radiation therapy
Radiation therapy
radiation • cancer • chemotherapy • therapy • radiation therapy
Treating Prostate Cancer with IGRT
IGRT delivers high-dose radiation to targeted areas in the prostate, minimizing radiation exposure to healthy surrounding tissue
image-guided radiation therapy • igrt • treating prostate cancer • prostate cancer • radiation therapy for cancer
IGRT delivers high-dose radiation to targeted areas in the prostate, minimizing radiation exposure to healthy surrounding tissue
image-guided radiation therapy • igrt • treating prostate cancer • prostate cancer • radiation therapy for cancer
Mast Cell Tumors in Dogs
Mast cell tumors are one of the most common skin cancers seen in dogs and these skin cancers can be also be very invasive and difficult to treat. Read on to find out more
mast cell • mast cell tumor • mast cell tumor dogs • cancer dogs • mast cell tumors dogs
Mast cell tumors are one of the most common skin cancers seen in dogs and these skin cancers can be also be very invasive and difficult to treat. Read on to find out more
mast cell • mast cell tumor • mast cell tumor dogs • cancer dogs • mast cell tumors dogs
Management of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a concern among men past middle age. A physician takes multiple steps to handle this common male malignancy.
prostate cancer • prostate cancer screening • prostate-specific antigen • psa • gleason score
Prostate cancer is a concern among men past middle age. A physician takes multiple steps to handle this common male malignancy.
prostate cancer • prostate cancer screening • prostate-specific antigen • psa • gleason score
Prostate Cancer After Radiation
Study finds a lower PSA nadir (lowest point) predicts higher chance of remaining cancer free.
surviving prostate cancer • can psa predict prostate cancer returning • surviving prostate cancer after radiation treatmen • psa bounce • psa predicts disease-free survival
Study finds a lower PSA nadir (lowest point) predicts higher chance of remaining cancer free.
surviving prostate cancer • can psa predict prostate cancer returning • surviving prostate cancer after radiation treatmen • psa bounce • psa predicts disease-free survival
Antioxidants and Cancer Therapy
Antioxidants protect cells from the damage that might lead to cancer. However, doctors don't all agree that supplements are useful during treatment for malignancy.
antioxidants in cancer treatment • antioxidants and chemotherapy • antioxidants and radiation therapy • antioxidant cancer debate • benefits of antioxidants during chemotherapy
Antioxidants protect cells from the damage that might lead to cancer. However, doctors don't all agree that supplements are useful during treatment for malignancy.
antioxidants in cancer treatment • antioxidants and chemotherapy • antioxidants and radiation therapy • antioxidant cancer debate • benefits of antioxidants during chemotherapy
Choosing A Prostate Cancer Treatment
AHRQ Report: No Single Treatment For Prostate Cancer Proven Superior
prostate cancer • choosing a prostate cancer treatment • external beam radiation • side effects of prostate cancer treatments • prostate surgery
AHRQ Report: No Single Treatment For Prostate Cancer Proven Superior
prostate cancer • choosing a prostate cancer treatment • external beam radiation • side effects of prostate cancer treatments • prostate surgery
Options for Cancer Treatment
Individuals with cancer are naturally desperate to find the best treatment possible. The available options for cancer therapy have their own risks and benefits.
cancer treatment • treatment for cancer • cancer surgery • chemotherapy • radiation therapy
Individuals with cancer are naturally desperate to find the best treatment possible. The available options for cancer therapy have their own risks and benefits.
cancer treatment • treatment for cancer • cancer surgery • chemotherapy • radiation therapy
Prostate Cancer: Treatment Choices?
From radiation to surgery and other treatments, the decision about which path to take is largely up to the patient.
prostate cancer treatments • radiation for prostate • open radical prostectomy surgery • da vinci robotic surgery • brachytherapy
From radiation to surgery and other treatments, the decision about which path to take is largely up to the patient.
prostate cancer treatments • radiation for prostate • open radical prostectomy surgery • da vinci robotic surgery • brachytherapy
Radiation Exposure on the Rise
Biotechnology has aided in the development of radiation imaging that is used in computer tomography (CT) and radiotherapy for cancer. The result is increased cancer risk.
radiation therapy • radiation treatment • radiation safety • cancer radiation • radiation for cancer
Biotechnology has aided in the development of radiation imaging that is used in computer tomography (CT) and radiotherapy for cancer. The result is increased cancer risk.
radiation therapy • radiation treatment • radiation safety • cancer radiation • radiation for cancer
Radiation Primer
A brief description of radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer.
radiation • boost
A brief description of radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer.
radiation • boost
Skin cancer and Benign Skin Lesions in Athletes
Participants in outdoor sports are at increased risk for sun damage to the skin. Both benign and malignant lesions may result.
actinic keratosis • basal cell carcinoma • squamous cell carcinoma • malignant melanoma • skin cancer
Participants in outdoor sports are at increased risk for sun damage to the skin. Both benign and malignant lesions may result.
actinic keratosis • basal cell carcinoma • squamous cell carcinoma • malignant melanoma • skin cancer
Hypoxic Tumors and Cancer Treatment
Hypoxia is the deficiency of oxygen frequently found in tumors, and is a frequent cause for treatment failures with radiation and chemotherapy. New treatments under development are more effective against the hypoxic cell.
hypoxia • radiation • chemotherapy • hyperbaric • radiosensitizing agents
Hypoxia is the deficiency of oxygen frequently found in tumors, and is a frequent cause for treatment failures with radiation and chemotherapy. New treatments under development are more effective against the hypoxic cell.
hypoxia • radiation • chemotherapy • hyperbaric • radiosensitizing agents
Acoustic Neuroma
One cause of hearing loss is a slow growing tumor called an "acoustic neuroma". Each year this condition threatens the hearing of one out of every 100,000 people.
acoustic neuroma • hearing and balance • hearing loss • radiation therapy • tinnitus
One cause of hearing loss is a slow growing tumor called an "acoustic neuroma". Each year this condition threatens the hearing of one out of every 100,000 people.
acoustic neuroma • hearing and balance • hearing loss • radiation therapy • tinnitus
Antioxidant Supplements in Cancer Treatment in Pets
Antioxidant nutritional supplements may be beneficial in treating certain forms of cancer in pets, but there are also some potential drawbacks which must be considered.
antioxidant supplement • antioxidants supplement • antioxidant supplements • antioxidant cancer • antioxidant vitamins
Antioxidant nutritional supplements may be beneficial in treating certain forms of cancer in pets, but there are also some potential drawbacks which must be considered.
antioxidant supplement • antioxidants supplement • antioxidant supplements • antioxidant cancer • antioxidant vitamins
Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini
Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini is a rare skin disease that results in oval-shaped, bluish lesions or plaques generally located on the back but can appear anywhere on the trunk and extremities. Very little is known about this disease that typically affects women and lasts months to years usually healing spontaneously.
atrophoderma of pasini and pierini • morphea • scleroderma • plaque • lesion
Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini is a rare skin disease that results in oval-shaped, bluish lesions or plaques generally located on the back but can appear anywhere on the trunk and extremities. Very little is known about this disease that typically affects women and lasts months to years usually healing spontaneously.
atrophoderma of pasini and pierini • morphea • scleroderma • plaque • lesion
Breast Cancer Awareness
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Women can take an active role in reducing risk for breast cancer with light consistent exercise. Walking can reduce your risk by up to 30 percent.
reduce risk breast cancer • exercise prevention cancer • breast cancer awareness month • estrogen • pregnancy
Cancer Tumors Thought to be Caused by Molds
Oncologist Dr. T Simoncini discovered cancer treatments with antifungal medicine. The most powerful antifungal is both inexpensive and unpatentable - sodium bicarbonate.
cancer • dr. tullio simoncini • natural cure for yeast infection • candida albicans • tumour
Oncologist Dr. T Simoncini discovered cancer treatments with antifungal medicine. The most powerful antifungal is both inexpensive and unpatentable - sodium bicarbonate.
cancer • dr. tullio simoncini • natural cure for yeast infection • candida albicans • tumour
Oral Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
Oral Cancer has a high mortality rate, due to the usually late diagnosis of the problem. Options are discussed here.
oral cancer • diagnosis • mestastatis • cancer cells • treatment of oral cancer
Oral Cancer has a high mortality rate, due to the usually late diagnosis of the problem. Options are discussed here.
oral cancer • diagnosis • mestastatis • cancer cells • treatment of oral cancer
Prostate Cancer is the Leading Cancer in Men
Prostate cancer has specific symptoms and men should get examined on a regular basis once they turn 40, because over 28,000 men will die from prostate cancer this year.
prostate cancer • prostate cancer awareness month • awareness of prostate cancer • risk of prostate cancer • treatments for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer has specific symptoms and men should get examined on a regular basis once they turn 40, because over 28,000 men will die from prostate cancer this year.
prostate cancer • prostate cancer awareness month • awareness of prostate cancer • risk of prostate cancer • treatments for prostate cancer
66. Dealing With Cancer: Part I
How many friends or family members do you know that have cancer?
cancer • oncology • medicine • holistic health • alternative medicine
How many friends or family members do you know that have cancer?
cancer • oncology • medicine • holistic health • alternative medicine
Dark News and Reviwes (August, 5)
News of the doom/death music world
doom • death • music • news • reviews
News of the doom/death music world
doom • death • music • news • reviews
Six Steps of Healing
In this article, Susun Weed describes the six steps of healing ... referred to in various other articles in this Topic.
healing • weed • susun • susan • herb
In this article, Susun Weed describes the six steps of healing ... referred to in various other articles in this Topic.
healing • weed • susun • susan • herb
Addison's Disease
Addison's disease (primary adrenocortical insufficiency) is an uncommon illness.
addison's disease medical aspects • cortisol and addison's disease • causes of addison's disease • adreno-corticotropic hormone (acth) • aldosterone and cortisone
Addison's disease (primary adrenocortical insufficiency) is an uncommon illness.
addison's disease medical aspects • cortisol and addison's disease • causes of addison's disease • adreno-corticotropic hormone (acth) • aldosterone and cortisone
Career Options in the Health Field
Despite the economic downturn, jobs in the health field are still growing. The population is aging and growing and needs more and better health care.
health care jobs • careers in health care • health field • second and third career options • doctors
Despite the economic downturn, jobs in the health field are still growing. The population is aging and growing and needs more and better health care.
health care jobs • careers in health care • health field • second and third career options • doctors
Find the Best Cancer Hospital
You must consider several criteria when choosing the best cancer hospital for you or your loved one.
best cancer hospital • cancer treatment facility • top cancer treatment centers • comprehensive cancer center • breast cancer center
You must consider several criteria when choosing the best cancer hospital for you or your loved one.
best cancer hospital • cancer treatment facility • top cancer treatment centers • comprehensive cancer center • breast cancer center
Holiday Gifts for Cancer Patients
Lift a cancer patient's spirits with a holiday gift tailored to the personality of the patient or the specific type of cancer the patient is managing.
gifts for cancer patients • holiday shopping • hanukkah gifts for cancer patients • christmas gifts for cancer patients • donation to cancer charity
Lift a cancer patient's spirits with a holiday gift tailored to the personality of the patient or the specific type of cancer the patient is managing.
gifts for cancer patients • holiday shopping • hanukkah gifts for cancer patients • christmas gifts for cancer patients • donation to cancer charity
How Physicians Detect Pancreatic Cancer
The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are often not visible in the earliest stages of the disease, when treatment is likely to be more successful.
how to detect pancreatic cancer • the symptoms of pancreatic cancer • unexplained weight loss • abdominal pain • loss of appetite and fatigue
The symptoms of pancreatic cancer are often not visible in the earliest stages of the disease, when treatment is likely to be more successful.
how to detect pancreatic cancer • the symptoms of pancreatic cancer • unexplained weight loss • abdominal pain • loss of appetite and fatigue
Pets and Skin Cancer
Pets are susceptible to skin cancer. Learn how to detect it, guard against it, and treat it if necessary.
skin cancer • pet cancer • pet tumors
Pets are susceptible to skin cancer. Learn how to detect it, guard against it, and treat it if necessary.
skin cancer • pet cancer • pet tumors
Powerful Antioxidants
Protection from free radicals, cell damage and aging.
antioxidants • free radicals • antioxidant vitamins • anti-aging • natural antioxidants
Protection from free radicals, cell damage and aging.
antioxidants • free radicals • antioxidant vitamins • anti-aging • natural antioxidants
Sea Buckthorn
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is one of those rare plants with many extraordinary medicinal characteristics and is prized throughout Europe and Asia.
sea buckthorn • atopic dermatitis • oleic acid • ala • skin health
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is one of those rare plants with many extraordinary medicinal characteristics and is prized throughout Europe and Asia.
sea buckthorn • atopic dermatitis • oleic acid • ala • skin health
The Most Serious Form Of Lymphedema and What Causes It
This article describes the most serious type of Lymphedema, secondary lymphedema.
secondary lymphedema • lymphedema • infection • radiation
This article describes the most serious type of Lymphedema, secondary lymphedema.
secondary lymphedema • lymphedema • infection • radiation
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased in incidence rates over the past several years.
thyroid cancer • thyroid disease • thyroid conditions • thyroidectomy • papillary thyroid cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased in incidence rates over the past several years.
thyroid cancer • thyroid disease • thyroid conditions • thyroidectomy • papillary thyroid cancer
Thyroid Cancer and Breast Cancer Linked
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br>Is there a link between the treatment for thyroid cancer and breast cancer? A new study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2000 meeting suggests that this is true.
thyroid cancer • breast cancer • i131 • rai
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. <br>Is there a link between the treatment for thyroid cancer and breast cancer? A new study presented at the American Academy of Otolaryngology 2000 meeting suggests that this is true.
thyroid cancer • breast cancer • i131 • rai
Astragalus
Astragalus has been used for thousands of years in China to treat colds, flu, and more.
astragalus • membranaceus • chinese herb • huang qi • ayurvedic
Astragalus has been used for thousands of years in China to treat colds, flu, and more.
astragalus • membranaceus • chinese herb • huang qi • ayurvedic
CAM and Chemotherapy Side Effects
Some estimates put the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as high as 54% of US cancer patients. They use it to decrease nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and pain.
chemotherapy • nausea • cancer-related fatigue • tumor pain • depression
Some estimates put the use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as high as 54% of US cancer patients. They use it to decrease nausea, fatigue, anxiety, and pain.
chemotherapy • nausea • cancer-related fatigue • tumor pain • depression
Cancer in Dogs
Dog owners who know the symptoms to watch for can aid in early diagnosis of tumors and cancer in dogs. Prognosis is good with early treatment.
sore that won’t heal • dog vomiting • skin lump • cancer in dogs • canine malignancy
Dog owners who know the symptoms to watch for can aid in early diagnosis of tumors and cancer in dogs. Prognosis is good with early treatment.
sore that won’t heal • dog vomiting • skin lump • cancer in dogs • canine malignancy
Canine and Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer which can occur in a variety of locations in dogs and cats. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to a successful treatment outcome.
canine squamous cell carcinoma • feline squamous cell carcinoma • dog carcinoma • squamous cell carcinoma cats • squamous cell carcinoma dog
Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer which can occur in a variety of locations in dogs and cats. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to a successful treatment outcome.
canine squamous cell carcinoma • feline squamous cell carcinoma • dog carcinoma • squamous cell carcinoma cats • squamous cell carcinoma dog
Colon and Rectal Cancer
Colon and rectal cancer affects many individuals, typically those who are middle-aged and elderly. What should people know about this common form of cancer?
colon cancer • rectal cancer • colorectal cancer • fecal occult blood test • colonoscopy
Colon and rectal cancer affects many individuals, typically those who are middle-aged and elderly. What should people know about this common form of cancer?
colon cancer • rectal cancer • colorectal cancer • fecal occult blood test • colonoscopy
Conventional vs. Unconventional Cancer Treatments
conventional cancer treatment and unconventional cancer treatments
guided imagery • macrobiotic diet • massage therapy • meditation • complementary treatment
conventional cancer treatment and unconventional cancer treatments
guided imagery • macrobiotic diet • massage therapy • meditation • complementary treatment
Edith Hinkley Quimby - Pioneering Teacher of Radiology
Edith Hinkley Quimby is best remembered for her work in determining the level of radiation that patients could tolerate, thereby providing early practical procedures for doctors to more safely use radiation therapy in a clinical setting.
quimby • nuclear medicine • medical physics • radioisotopes • radiology
Edith Hinkley Quimby is best remembered for her work in determining the level of radiation that patients could tolerate, thereby providing early practical procedures for doctors to more safely use radiation therapy in a clinical setting.
quimby • nuclear medicine • medical physics • radioisotopes • radiology
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients.
hepatocellular carcinoma • liver cancer • primary liver cancer • liver cirrhosis • alpha-fetoprotein
The diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this liver cancer can be burdensome for patients.
hepatocellular carcinoma • liver cancer • primary liver cancer • liver cirrhosis • alpha-fetoprotein
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