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8 insights on lobular breast cancer

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cervical dysplasia stages :: Article Creator Cervical Dysplasia Content Treatment depends on the degree of dysplasia. Mild dysplasia may go away on its own, meaning the cervical tissue returns to normal without treatment. These cases may require only close observation and repeat Pap smears every three to six months. Moderate to severe dysplasia, or dysplasia that does not go away on its own, may require surgical removal of the abnormal tissue to prevent the risk of developing cervical cancer. Surgical procedures, many of which can be performed in an outpatient setting, include: Cryocauterization or cryosurgery. Uses extreme cold to freeze or destroy abnormal cervical tissue. Laser therapy. Destroys abnormal cervical tissue using a beam of light. Loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Uses a thin wire loop that carries an electric current to remove abnormal tissue. Surgery (cone biopsy or cervical conization). Involves removi...

Colorectal Tumors in Adolescents and Young Adults

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shore pulmonary doctors :: Article Creator Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital Launches Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program JERSEY SHORE — Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital has launched a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of people in the community. This comprehensive program offers specialized care and support to patients with pulmonary diseases. A team of experienced healthcare professionals provides personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. By offering a structured and supervised exercise regimen, education on disease management and lifestyle modification support, the program improves patients' respiratory function, reduces symptoms and enhances overall quality of life. "We are thrilled to bring this much-needed service to our local community," said Tammy Anderer, chief administrative officer at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. "Our Pulmonary Rehabilitatio...

A Patient's Guide to Lung Cancer

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stage 4 lung cancer that has spread :: Article Creator 'Top Chef' Alum Shirley Chung Reveals Stage 4 Tongue Cancer Diagnosis: Treatment Is 'a Full-Time Job' Top Chef Season 11 and 14 alum Shirley Chung has revealed she has Stage 4 tongue cancer and is currently undergoing treatments. Chung, was a finalist in Top Chef Season 11 and competed again in Season 14, shared the difficult news in an Instagram post on July 26 that showed the celebrity chef shaving her head. The caption revealed that her treatment options were to surgically remove "100 percent" of her tongue or undergo radiation and chemotherapy. She chose the latter and has since undergone six weeks of treatment. "Since last year December, I had a series of dental issues, I bit my tongue severely; I fractured my tooth and had to extract it and get an implant… we thought it was because I am a heavy teeth grinder. And I was too busy to see a EMT specialist,...

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Treatment & Management

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secondary breast cancer lungs symptoms :: Article Creator Answers To 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Metastatic Breast Cancer ConferenceEducated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit Here are answers to 10 questions patients asked at the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit about scans, treatment and clinical trials. Questions about CT scans were answered during the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit. Receiving a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer or knowing someone who has can be overwhelming, especially when there's a lot to learn. So, during the CURE® Educated Patient Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit, two experts answered frequently asked questions about metastatic breast cancer. From questions about scans, treatment advances to clinical trials, Dr. Jennifer M. Matro and Dr. Rebecca A. Shatsky, medical oncologists at the University of California San Diego Health, provided respons...

Cancer: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments

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stage 4 lung cancer incontinence :: Article Creator How Does Small Cell Lung Cancer Staging Work? Doctors typically divide small cell lung cancer (SCLC) into limited or extensive stages, depending on whether the cancer is in one lung, both lungs, or has spread to distant areas. Staging for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) can help identify how advanced the cancer is and its best treatment. In addition to the "limited" or "extensive" stages, doctors also classify SCLC into stages relating to the size and location of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or distant organs. This article looks at the systems doctors use to stage SCLC. Doctors use results from diagnostic tests to determine the stage of SCLC. These may include: The results of these tests can show doctors the size and location of a tumor, any lymph node involvement, and whether the cancer has spread to distant areas. This in...

Colorectal Tumors in Adolescents and Young Adults

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pulmonology pa :: Article Creator Iconic Rock, Pop Singer's Cause Of Death Revealed Irish Singer Sinead O?Connor performs at the East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Byron Bay, Australia, Thursday, March 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Marilia Ogayar)ASSOCIATED PRESS It has been a year since famed Irish rock and pop singer Sinead O'Connor died, and now we know what took her. According to multiple reports, O'Connor's death certificate cited COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and asthma along with a "low grade lower respiratory tract infection," as the reasons for her death. O'Connor was 56-years-old when she died on July 26, 2023. O'Connor is perhaps best name for her 1990 album, "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got." That album had the song — "Nothing Compares 2 U" — which was honored as the single of the year at the Billboard Music Awards. "I Do Not Want What I Haven't ...

8 insights on lobular breast cancer

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kathy lung cancer :: Article Creator Kathy Griffin: US Comedian Has Surgery After Lung Cancer Diagnosis US comedian and actress Kathy Griffin is having surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer. The 60-year-old wrote on social media that she was "about to go into surgery to have half of my left lung removed". She said doctors were "very optimistic" and that the cancer had not spread beyond her left lung. "I should be up and running around as usual in a month or less," said the star, known for her stand-up routines and TV shows like Suddenly Susan. Allow Twitter content? This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read   and   before accepting. To view this content choose 'accept and continue'. Accept and continue "The doctors are v...