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Bone cancer Part 1

Bone cancer facts

  • The majority of cancer involving the bones is metastatic disease from other remote cancers. Primary bone cancer is much rarer.
  • Not all bone tumors are cancerous.
  • The most common symptom of bone cancer is pain. The pain is usually mild initially and gradually becomes more intense.
  • Treatment of bone cancer includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
  • Treatment is based on the size and location of the cancer and whether or not the cancer has spread from the bone to surrounding tissues. Continue reading

Adrenal cancer Part 4

Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy is used in a number of cancers as both the main method of killing cancer cells or in combination with surgery (either before or after). The radiation comes in the form of high-energy x-rays that are delivered to the patient only in the areas at highest risk for cancer. These x-rays are similar to those used for diagnostic x-rays, only of a much higher energy. The high-energy of x-rays in radiation therapy results in damage to the DNA of cells, causing tumor cells to die. Continue reading

5 day radiation treatment for breast cancer

What is radiation therapy?

Radiation therapy is a form of cancer treatment that uses high levels of radiation to kill cancer cells or keep them from growing and dividing — while minimizing damage to healthy cells. When used for breast cancer treatment, radiation is delivered to the affected breast and, in some cases, to the lymph nodes under the arm or at the collarbone. Continue reading

Keloid Scar: A horrible nightmare!

Our skin has its natural way of healing its own wounds by undergoing a few processes such as coagulation, inflammation, fibroplasia and wound remodeling. What people hate most are scar formations after skin trauma. Never have we seen a model, showcasing a keloid on the ramp. For many people, scars greatly affect the way that they dress due to self-perception and self-esteem. Nobody wants to have scars and a keloid is a nightmare. Continue reading