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Uterine cancer is a type of tumor that develops in the area of uterus. This cancer kills more than 40,000 people every year in America. This cancer is also known as endometrial cancer. Symptoms of this tumor are very difficult to detect. This tumor usually gets diagnosed in the advanced stages and tends to develop at a rapid rate. If proper preventive steps are taken the occurrence of this tumor can be avoided. Uterine cancer diagnosis includes all the techniques that are conducted to detect the location of the tumor and its widespread throughout the body. Uterine cancer detection done at early stages helps to start the treatment within proper time and thus prevents the spread of the tumor.
Uterine Cancer Diagnosis:-
Uterine cancer detections are done by conducting several tests. These tests include:-
Explanation of Uterine cancer diagnosis:-
Uterine cancer diagnosis has to done as soon as the symptoms of this tumor are observed. Early Uterine cancer detection helps to cure the tumor successfully. Consultation of a reputed surgeon is recommended for the diagnosis of this tumor.
Read more on http://www.cancer8.com/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis.html Uterine cancer is a type of tumor that develops in the area of uterus. This cancer kills more than 40,000 people every year in America. This cancer is also known as endometrial cancer. Symptoms of this tumor are very difficult to detect. This tumor usually gets diagnosed in the advanced stages and tends to develop at a rapid rate. If proper preventive steps are taken the occurrence of this tumor can be avoided. Uterine cancer diagnosis includes all the techniques that are conducted to detect the location of the tumor and its widespread throughout the body. Uterine cancer detection done at early stages helps to start the treatment within proper time and thus prevents the spread of the tumor.
Uterine Cancer Diagnosis:-
Uterine cancer detections are done by conducting several tests. These tests include:-
Explanation of Uterine cancer diagnosis:-
Uterine cancer diagnosis has to done as soon as the symptoms of this tumor are observed. Early Uterine cancer detection helps to cure the tumor successfully. Consultation of a reputed surgeon is recommended for the diagnosis of this tumor.
Read more on http://www.cancer8.com/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis.html
Uterine Cancer Diagnosis:-
Uterine cancer detections are done by conducting several tests. These tests include:-
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Dilation and Curettage
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Magnetic Resource Imaging
- Blood Tests
Explanation of Uterine cancer diagnosis:-
- Endometrial Biopsy :-
This test is known for giving an accurate diagnosis of this tumor. In this test a small cut is made in the area of uterus. Then a small tube is inserted in the area of uterus and the samples of malignant cells are taken out. Later this sample is examined with the help of several tests and the type of tumor and its widespread throughout the body is detected. This tumor is later removed with the help of surgery. - Dilation and Curettage :-
Dilation and Curettage is considered as one of the finest test for diagnosing this tumor. A local anaesthesia is given before conducting this test. Later the cervix area is widened and a small part of the tumor is removed. This part is later examined by conducting several tests. If the tumor is of small type it is removed with the help of surgery and if the size of the tumor is big, Chemotherapy or radiation therapy are performed. - Positron Emission Tomography :-
This technique is considered as the latest breakthrough in the diagnosis department. This technique involves the use of radioactive glucose for detecting the tumor. The malignant cells of this tumor tend to consume more glucose than the normal ones. So in this procedure more amount of glucose is injected into the body. The malignant cells near the tumor area try to cosume a large amount of this glucose. Later radioactive waves are passed throughout the body and the spread of these malignant cells throughout the body is detected. This procedure helps to give an accurate diagnosis of the tumor but is generally avoided if the patient is found to be diabetic. - Magnetic Resource Imaging :-
This test is considered as the common technique for diagnose the tumor. In this technique highly transmissible radioactive waves are used. These waves travel throughout the area of the location and magnetic substances give a graphical analysis of the area of tumor, tumor type and the widespread of the malignant cells. These graphs are later examined and the type of treatment to be undertaken is decided. - Transvaginal Ultrasound :-
This test involves the use of sound waves for the detection of the tumor. This test is considered as the most common test conducted for uterine cancer detection. In this test certain sound waves are releases at the location of the tumor in a typical manner. When these waves travel throughout the location a graphical picture of the tumor gets developed. Later these pictures are examined and the type of tumor is diagnosed.
Uterine cancer diagnosis has to done as soon as the symptoms of this tumor are observed. Early Uterine cancer detection helps to cure the tumor successfully. Consultation of a reputed surgeon is recommended for the diagnosis of this tumor.
Read more on http://www.cancer8.com/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis.html Uterine cancer is a type of tumor that develops in the area of uterus. This cancer kills more than 40,000 people every year in America. This cancer is also known as endometrial cancer. Symptoms of this tumor are very difficult to detect. This tumor usually gets diagnosed in the advanced stages and tends to develop at a rapid rate. If proper preventive steps are taken the occurrence of this tumor can be avoided. Uterine cancer diagnosis includes all the techniques that are conducted to detect the location of the tumor and its widespread throughout the body. Uterine cancer detection done at early stages helps to start the treatment within proper time and thus prevents the spread of the tumor.
Uterine Cancer Diagnosis:-
Uterine cancer detections are done by conducting several tests. These tests include:-
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Dilation and Curettage
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Magnetic Resource Imaging
- Blood Tests
Explanation of Uterine cancer diagnosis:-
- Endometrial Biopsy :-
This test is known for giving an accurate diagnosis of this tumor. In this test a small cut is made in the area of uterus. Then a small tube is inserted in the area of uterus and the samples of malignant cells are taken out. Later this sample is examined with the help of several tests and the type of tumor and its widespread throughout the body is detected. This tumor is later removed with the help of surgery. - Dilation and Curettage :-
Dilation and Curettage is considered as one of the finest test for diagnosing this tumor. A local anaesthesia is given before conducting this test. Later the cervix area is widened and a small part of the tumor is removed. This part is later examined by conducting several tests. If the tumor is of small type it is removed with the help of surgery and if the size of the tumor is big, Chemotherapy or radiation therapy are performed. - Positron Emission Tomography :-
This technique is considered as the latest breakthrough in the diagnosis department. This technique involves the use of radioactive glucose for detecting the tumor. The malignant cells of this tumor tend to consume more glucose than the normal ones. So in this procedure more amount of glucose is injected into the body. The malignant cells near the tumor area try to cosume a large amount of this glucose. Later radioactive waves are passed throughout the body and the spread of these malignant cells throughout the body is detected. This procedure helps to give an accurate diagnosis of the tumor but is generally avoided if the patient is found to be diabetic. - Magnetic Resource Imaging :-
This test is considered as the common technique for diagnose the tumor. In this technique highly transmissible radioactive waves are used. These waves travel throughout the area of the location and magnetic substances give a graphical analysis of the area of tumor, tumor type and the widespread of the malignant cells. These graphs are later examined and the type of treatment to be undertaken is decided. - Transvaginal Ultrasound :-
This test involves the use of sound waves for the detection of the tumor. This test is considered as the most common test conducted for uterine cancer detection. In this test certain sound waves are releases at the location of the tumor in a typical manner. When these waves travel throughout the location a graphical picture of the tumor gets developed. Later these pictures are examined and the type of tumor is diagnosed.
Uterine cancer diagnosis has to done as soon as the symptoms of this tumor are observed. Early Uterine cancer detection helps to cure the tumor successfully. Consultation of a reputed surgeon is recommended for the diagnosis of this tumor.
Read more on http://www.cancer8.com/endometrial-cancer/diagnosis.html
New answer by alinak (Nurse (Verified)) in topic(s) Cancer Diagnosis, Uterine Cancer, Uterine Cancer Diagnosis, Diagnosis
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3 months ago
How should you prepare?
1>If possible, you should schedule your test for the week after your period, and not before or during period, since your breasts may be tender.
2>Do not wear talcum powder,lotion or deodorant under your arms or on your breast on the day of the exam. These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots.
3>Describe any symptoms or problems related breast to the technologist performing the exam.
I tell patients to schedule the mammo just at the end of menses or shortly thereafter so it doesn't hurt so much. Try a morning appt and do not use deodorant, lotion, or powder as it sometimes can show up as calcifications [which are really on the skin but the radiologist can't tell]. This could result in a call back and unnecessarily upset you. Bring your deodorant with you and put it on after your mammo. And lastly don't assume that "no news is good news". If you haven't gotten a letter in a couple of weeks, call the doctor who ordered the mammo to get results. Human error happens.
1>If possible, you should schedule your test for the week after your period, and not before or during period, since your breasts may be tender.
2>Do not wear talcum powder,lotion or deodorant under your arms or on your breast on the day of the exam. These can appear on the mammogram as calcium spots.
3>Describe any symptoms or problems related breast to the technologist performing the exam.
I tell patients to schedule the mammo just at the end of menses or shortly thereafter so it doesn't hurt so much. Try a morning appt and do not use deodorant, lotion, or powder as it sometimes can show up as calcifications [which are really on the skin but the radiologist can't tell]. This could result in a call back and unnecessarily upset you. Bring your deodorant with you and put it on after your mammo. And lastly don't assume that "no news is good news". If you haven't gotten a letter in a couple of weeks, call the doctor who ordered the mammo to get results. Human error happens.
New answer by alinak (Nurse (Verified)) in topic(s) Preparing For Mammogram, Breast Cancer Screening, Breast Cancer, Mammogram, Breast Imaging
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3 months ago
Chemotherapy drugs are given according to your body weight. It is very important to contain an adequate amount of calories in your diet. So it's compulsory to eat fruits,vegetables, eggs, meat, milk and cheese. You may gain weight because of the foods you eat. But if you take a proper diet then you may prevent chemo side effects
Chemotherapy drugs are given according to your body weight. It is very important to contain an adequate amount of calories in your diet. So it's compulsory to eat fruits,vegetables, eggs, meat, milk and cheese. You may gain weight because of the foods you eat. But if you take a proper diet then you may prevent chemo side effects
New answer by alinak (Nurse (Verified)) in topic(s) Diet, Chemotherapy Experiences, Nutrition, Chemotherapy
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11 months ago
You should immediately consult your doctor. Remember always prevention is better than cure.
You may want to tell your doctor about any effects of a treatment that disrupt your daily life, especially if your past experiences lead you to think this treatment is very difficult, or if you think you want to stop treatment because of side effects.
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11 months ago
For hair loss prevention this site will help you. http://www.ecancerchemotherapy.com/chemotherapy-hair-loss-prevention.html
http://www.ecancerchemotherapy.com/chemotherapy-hair-loss There is no guaranteed way to prevent hair loss if you are receiving chemotherapy medications known to cause hair loss. There are treatments that have been used and investigated for their effectiveness in preventing hair loss under specific circumstances.
Scalp freezing (also referred to ask "scalp hypothermia") has been used and explored to a greater degree in Europe and is gaining some attention in the U.S. This method relies on wearing a "cold cap" to freeze the scalp and hair follicles and reduce blood flow to the scalp so that less of the chemotherapy drug is absorbed by the hair follicles. For this procedure to be effective, the scalp must be kept cold before, during and for hours after chemotherapy treatment. To maintain a cold enough temperature on the scalp, the caps must be changed every 30 minutes in order to maintain the optimal temperature of 22 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. It takes either a biomedical freezer or about 159 lbs of dry ice to maintain the caps at that temperature. Only a couple of hospitals in the U.S. currently have biomedical freezers.
There has been little-to-no research in the U.S. exploring the effectiveness or potential side effects of cold cap treatments. In Europe they are considered effective at preventing or reducing hair loss. Cold cap treatments are not deemed safe for cancers that are at high risk of having blood borne cancer cells.
Minoxidil (Rogaine) does not prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
http://www.ecancerchemotherapy.com/chemotherapy-hair-loss There is no guaranteed way to prevent hair loss if you are receiving chemotherapy medications known to cause hair loss. There are treatments that have been used and investigated for their effectiveness in preventing hair loss under specific circumstances.
Scalp freezing (also referred to ask "scalp hypothermia") has been used and explored to a greater degree in Europe and is gaining some attention in the U.S. This method relies on wearing a "cold cap" to freeze the scalp and hair follicles and reduce blood flow to the scalp so that less of the chemotherapy drug is absorbed by the hair follicles. For this procedure to be effective, the scalp must be kept cold before, during and for hours after chemotherapy treatment. To maintain a cold enough temperature on the scalp, the caps must be changed every 30 minutes in order to maintain the optimal temperature of 22 degrees below zero Fahrenheit. It takes either a biomedical freezer or about 159 lbs of dry ice to maintain the caps at that temperature. Only a couple of hospitals in the U.S. currently have biomedical freezers.
There has been little-to-no research in the U.S. exploring the effectiveness or potential side effects of cold cap treatments. In Europe they are considered effective at preventing or reducing hair loss. Cold cap treatments are not deemed safe for cancers that are at high risk of having blood borne cancer cells.
Minoxidil (Rogaine) does not prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
New answer by alinak (Nurse (Verified)) in topic(s) Chemotherapy Side Effects, Short-term Side Effects, Breast Cancer, Hair Loss And Changes, Side Effects, Treatments, Cancer, Chemotherapy
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1 year ago
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Initially, in the late January, Mr. Singh was diagnosed with lung cancer, the tumor showed the signs of malignancy. Even after facing, severe symptoms like gasping for breath, coughing and feeling of drained out, he continued playing the World Cup. It was then during the England tour when he started facing serious problems and was diagnosed with lung cancer.
According to the recent information, Mr. Singh is not suffering from any lung cancer but another rare form of cancer known as the germ cell seminoma. Yuvraj has been undergoing chemotherapy in the U.S., since January 25. According to Dr. Nitish Rohatgi, who is a senior consultant medical oncology, leading the team of Indian doctors monitoring Mr. Singh said, “The tumor is located in the area called mediastinal that is between the sternum and spinal column and between the lungs. It's the most curable form of cancer known.” The seminoma is one of the rarest forms of cancer and forms less than one percent of the overall cancers. Dr. Rohatagi, further explaining about the disease said, “This form of cancer is commonly found in testicles where it can be removed through surgery, but in the chest it is treated through chemotherapy. The cure rate is above 95%.”
Mr. Singh has to undergo three cycles of chemotherapy. According to sources, Mr. Singh is going to start his third week this Wednesday out of the total nine sessions which will almost covers about 33 percent of his therapy treatment. Yuvraj Sing's manager, Nishant Arora, while talking with the press said, “He is expected to start active training in about 10 weeks and by May, he should be back on the cricket field. During the initial two to three days, he felt minor side-effects like nausea and appetite loss, but he is fine now.”
Let's hope Yuvraj Singh gets well soon and show us his spirit and entertain us with his cricketing skills.
Alina,
http://www.cancer8.com/lung-cancer/