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How do you response to a sad news that previous manager gets very sick and probably has a tumor?
- Most people who have a diagnosis that is serious prefer to either stay at home or get busy at work so they can get their mind off worrying about their health issue. It sounds like the Manager is no longer there. You could send a 'Get Well' card and sign it, but not mention the cause of the Manager's illness. This will show that you care, but there is little else you can do.
What else can I help you with?
Criteria are used to evaluate responses in solid tumors?
Solid tumors are measured either directly, if in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, or, more generally, by a radiologist on an imaging study such as PET, CT, or MRI scan. The measurements are compared to the previous known measurements. The tumor can disappear which is complete response. The tumor can grow which is progression. The tumor can decrease by at least 30% (but not disappear completely) which is partial response. The rules for this are called RECIST criteria. Usually, there are a number of tumors in any given patient and in that case, each tumor is measured and the sums of the longest dimensions are compared with the same criteria.
What is a tumor marker?
Tumor markers are substances, usually proteins, that are produced by the body in response to cancer growth or by the cancer tissue itself.
Does anyone use the herb eyebright for a cancer tumor behind the eye?
It is probably safe to use eyebright as an alternative treatment for a tumor. You should also probably use conventional medicine.
Tumor in lung treated by chemo has calcified what does this mean?
Calcification of a tumor in the lung after chemotherapy generally indicates a response to treatment, often suggesting that the tumor is becoming less active or is necrotic (dying). This process can occur as the body attempts to heal the affected area and may signify a transition from an aggressive tumor to a more benign state. However, it's essential to monitor the situation with imaging and follow-up, as calcification can also occur in other contexts, such as infections or previous granulomatous disease. Always consult with a healthcare provider for personalized interpretation and next steps.
Can Alex Orbito of Philippines cure the tumor on the optic nerve?
probably not
How do you use the word tumor in a sentence?
1. you did just use that word in a sentence 2. if a doctor would use the word tumor in a sentence they would probably say "we need to remove the tumor from this persons body."
I have a benign tumor do i still need to wear protection for preventing pregnancy?
Probably
Can your brain tumor go away on it's own?
no. you tumor cannot go away on its own. you would probably need a neurosurgeon. sometimes they can be treated with radiation.
How does the drug thalidomide work?
Thalidomide regulates the immune response by suppressing a protein, tumor necrosis factor alpha.
What is a reoxygenated blood?
the phenomenon in which hypoxic (and thus radioresistant) tumor cells become more exposed to oxygen (and thus more radiosensitive) by coming into closer proximity to capillaries after death and loss of other tumor cells due to previous irradiation.
What is the cytokine which is produced to stimulate macrophages and cause death of cancer cells?
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a cytokine produced to stimulate macrophages and induce cell death in cancer cells. It plays a role in the immune response against cancer by promoting inflammation and cell death in tumor cells.
Can an encapsulated tumor be malignant?
Yes, an encapsulated tumor can be malignant. While many encapsulated tumors are benign, some malignant tumors can also form a capsule as a response to the surrounding tissue. The presence of a capsule does not necessarily indicate that a tumor is non-cancerous; further evaluation, such as imaging and biopsy, is required to determine the tumor's nature. Therefore, it's important to assess encapsulated tumors on a case-by-case basis.
