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What are the stages of bladder cancer?
There are five stages of bladder cancer used in diagnosis, with level four being the highest. At level four the cancer has spread from the bladder into the pelvis or abdomen and possibly into the lymph system. Treatment is possible for all stages of bladder cancer and it is possible to survive even the worst diagnosis. However, when stages three and four have been reached, the chances of recovery are greatly reduced.
What is the prognosis for bladder cancer?
When detected in early stages, the prognosis for those with bladder cancer is excellent. At least 94% of people survive five years or more after initial diagnosis.
Is early diagnosis important for vulvar cancer?
Because vulvar cancer is highly curable in its early stages, women should consult a physician as soon as a vulvar abnormality is detected.
Is surgery is necessary after diagnose with colon cancer?
Surgery is the very first treatment after colon cancer positive diagnosis. Surgery is done to remove the cancerous growths from colon or rectum. For the cancer diagnosis at advance stages other treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be given along with surgery.
What books have information on the early signs of lung cancer?
The book "Lung Cancer Therapy Annual" (v. 6) can give you information on causes, symptoms, signs, diagnosis, treatments, and stages of lung cancer. Other usful books include "A Lung Cancer: Principals and Practice", "Lung Cancer: Making Sense of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Options", and "100 Questions & Answers About Lung Cancer, Second Edition".
What is a clinical trial?
A clinical trial is one of the final stages of a long and careful cancer research process. Studies are done with cancer patients to find out whether promising approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are safe and effective.
Make a sentence with 'diagnosis'?
the diagnosis was cancer
How much time usually remains for patients in the various stages of liver cancer?
There are no real solid statistics that I can find stating exact survival times for the various stages of liver cancer. It appears that from the time of the diagnosis a patient will survive 1 to 5 years. These are the best estimates I found.
Are there different stages of Mesothelioma Cancer?
Yes, Mesothelioma cancer, like most cancers, has different stages. There are a total of five stages of mesothelioma cancer.
What does involvement of the lymph nodes in a lung cancer patient indicate?
Mediastinoscopy allows a physician to observe and extract a sample from the nodes for further study. Involvement of these lymph nodes indicates diagnosis and stages of lung cancer.
What are the stages of Pancreas Cancer?
Pancreatic Cancer as well as all other cancers have four stages. The stages of cancer relate to both the severity of the condition and whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
What does a definite diagnosis of prostate cancer require?
A definite diagnosis of prostate cancer, however, requires a tissue biopsy.
