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Há 3 dias · Chemotherapy. In both cancer of the colon and rectum, chemotherapy may be used in addition to surgery in certain cases. The decision to add chemotherapy in management of colon and rectal cancer depends on the stage of the disease. In Stage I colon cancer, no chemotherapy is offered, and surgery is the definitive treatment.
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Há 1 dia · HIPEC, hypothermic or heated intraperitoneal chemoperfusion, is an aggressive targeted surgical technique for patients with a variety of abdominal cancers. HIPEC helps with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy, deeper penetration of the medicine, and greater effectiveness in killing cancer cells than conventional ...
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy is an innovative new cancer treatment for patients with advanced melanoma. TIL therapy is a type of cellular immunotherapy that can help your immune system kill cancer cells when other treatments have failed. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes are your body’s own immune cells that can “recognize” tumors.
Há 3 dias · Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that affects the muscles and soft tissues. There are two main types of rhabdomyosarcoma: embryonal and alveolar. The exact causes of rhabdomyosarcoma are unknown, but certain genetic mutations and environmental factors may increase the risk. Symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma may include swelling, pain, and ...
Há 2 dias · Treatment protocols for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are provided below, including first-line therapy, therapy for limited-stage disease, and therapy for extensive-stage disease. Treatment recommendations for limited-stage SCLC Stages I-III disease: Limited-stage disease is typically treated with a combination of chemotherapy and radiation ...
Há 3 dias · Oncologists at the University of Pennsylvania created the Cancer Care at Home program with the belief that home treatment could be safe, affordable, and better for patients. Forced to expand ...
