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What disease does a pancreaticoduodenectomy treat?
Pancreaticoduodenectomies are increasingly used to treat a variety of malignant and benign diseases of the pancreas.
Radiation may help malignant melanoma patients in what stage of the disease?
Radiation therapy is typically used for malignant melanoma patients in later stages of the disease (stage III or IV). It may be used to shrink tumors, relieve symptoms, or treat specific areas of metastasis.
Is a malignant tumor cancerous?
Yes, a malignant tumor is cancerous. The term "malignant" is used in medical terminology to describe tumors or growths that are cancerous in nature. Malignant tumors are characterized by uncontrolled and abnormal cell growth, and they have the potential to invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body through a process called metastasis. This ability to invade and metastasize distinguishes malignant tumors from benign tumors, which do not invade nearby tissues and are typically noncancerous.
For what purposes is an esophagogastroduodenoscopy used?
detecting inflammation, ulcers, or tumors. It is used to diagnose early-stage cancer and can frequently help determine whether a growth is benign or malignant
What type of medication is used to treat cough of a patient with a malignant throat mass?
There are many drugs that can be used in the treatment of a malignant throat mass. Some of these are methotrexate sodium, carboplatin, trexall, and rheumatrex.
Ovarian Cancer, The Silent Killer?
Ovarian cancer I often referred to as the silent killer and originate in the ovaries. There are different classifications of tumors that can originate in the ovaries. Some of the tumors are benign; which means they are not cancerous and will more than likely never spread beyond the ovary. Women who have benign tumors have the option of seeking a treatment that may involve taking the affected ovary out. If not benign, the tumor is cancerous or malignant. Malignant tumors spread throughout the body. These tumors require a more aggressive treatment. Generally, tumors found in the ovaries are named in accordance with the cells the tumor originated from. There are three classifications of tumors: Epithelial, Germ cell, and Stromal tumors. Epithelial ovarian tumors are divided into 3 sub-groups; benign, low malignant potential and malignant tumors. Benign epithelial tumors are not cancerous and do not spread. Tumors of low malignant potential sometimes cannot be definitively classified as cancerous even when viewed under a microscope. These tumors tend to affect younger women. Even though they grow and spread, they are not as life threatening as malignant epithelial ovarian tumors. Another type of malignant cancer is primary peritoneal carcinoma. This type of cancer, similar to epithelial cancer, is rare. It starts outside of the uterus and grows from the cells that line the abdomen and pelvis. Even women who have had hysterectomies can get this type of cancer and treatment is usually very similar to methods used with the more common form of ovarian cancer. Germ cells form eggs and tumors on these cells are rare and usually not cancerous. More than 9 out of 10 patients diagnosed live at least 5 years after the tumor was detected. Stromal tumors are also rare and can be either malignant or benign. These tumors are more commonly found in women over 50 years of age. Stromal tumors typically come with a positive prognosis and more than 70 percent of every diagnosed patient lives long term. The treatment of ovarian cancer is determined by the stage in which the disease was diagnosed. The staging of the disease is performed by a gynecologic oncologist during a biopsy. The surgeon may remove as much of the cancer as possible. After the tumor is removed, it may also be determined that the patient must under chemotherapy or another appropriate form of radiation treatment. Ovarian cancer may cause bloating, abdominal pain and urinal urgency. The earlier the tumors are detected, the more positive the prognosis.
What type of tumors are treated with laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation?
RFA can be used to treat tumors that are too small or too inaccessible for removal by conventional open surgery.
What is the purpose of radiosurgery?
Radiosurgery is used to treat small brain and spinal cord tumors. This procedure can save your life and is important for those who need to get rid of their tumors.
When is radiation used to treat retinoblastoma?
Radiation therapy is often used for treatment of large tumors when preservation of sight is possible.
What is stereotactic radiosurgery used for?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a non-invasive procedure that delivers precisely targeted radiation therapy to treat tumors and other abnormalities in the brain and body. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as brain tumors, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and trigeminal neuralgia.
How is chemotherapy used to treat retinoblastoma?
Intravenous treatment with one or more drugs (chemotherapy) is often used for treatment of both large and small tumors.
What diseases are alfa interferons used to treat?
hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma, and Kaposi's sarcoma, which is a type of cancer associated with HIV infection
