Pancreatic Cancer : Treatments
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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At the time of diagnosis, only about 20% of pancreatic tumors can be removed by surgery. The standard procedure is called a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure. This surgery for pancreatic cancer should be done at centers that perform the p...
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The pancreas is a gland found in the abdomen behind the stomach. The pancreas secretes juice that breaks down fats and proteins and releases hormones, such as insulin, to control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer is uncontrolled growth of cell...
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Detailed information on brachytherapy, including the two types of brachytherapy: intracavitary brachytherapy treatment and interstitial brachytherapy treatment
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Radiation Implants for a Brain TumorRadiation implants may be used to slow or help control tumor growth. This form of treatment is known asbrachytherapy(also calledinterstitial radiation).
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Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
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Chemotherapy is the systemic (whole body) treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs. This article focuses on cancer chemotherapy.
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Nail Care During ChemotherapyCaution:Call your doctor if your cuticles become red and painful or show other changes.Minor nail problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as...
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Detailed information on chemotherapy for treatment of gynecological cancers
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Chemotherapy: Common QuestionsYou may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.Will I Still Be ...
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Chemotherapy is treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs . Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Nutrition During ChemotherapyDuring chemotherapy, the energy provided by a healthy diet can help you rebuild normal cells. It can also help you keep up your strength and fight infection.
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Chemotherapy Side EffectsMost people who are told they need chemotherapy dread the anticipated side effects. However, side effects vary from person to person depending on the person's general health, the type of cancer, and the kind of chemotherap...
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Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with anti- cancer drugs . Purpose The purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Chemotherapy, sometimes referred to as " chemo, " is the treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
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Skin Care During ChemotherapyMinor skin problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells.
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Although exercise is an important for everyone, it's especially beneficial for those who have been diagnosed with cancer and are undergoing chemotherapy.
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Detailed information on chemotherapy and managing chemotherapy side effects in children
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Understanding ChemotherapyThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).What Is Chemotherapy?Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that...
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Expert-reviewed information summary about oral complications, such as mucositis and salivary gland dysfunction, that occur in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the head and neck.
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Eating Well During ChemotherapyThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).It is very important to eat well while you are getting chemotherapy. Ea...
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What Can I Expect During Chemotherapy?This is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Some people with cancer want to know every detail about their co...
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Paying for ChemotherapyThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).The cost of chemotherapy varies with the kinds and doses of drugs used, how lon...
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Coping With Side EffectsThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).What Causes Side Effects?Because cancer cells may grow and divide more rapidly...
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Chemotherapy Glossary TermsThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Adjuvant chemotherapyAnticancer drugs or hormones given after surgery and/o...
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Getting the Support You NeedThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Chemotherapy, like cancer, can bring major changes to a person's life. Whi...
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Chemotherapy: If You Are Considering ItQuestions for the doctor:Why do I need this treatment?What drugs will I be taking?
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Two studies show that chemotherapy and cancer drugs may have lingering effects on the brain after treatment concludes. Memory and attention are affected, but not permanently.
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Understanding ChemotherapyKnowing what chemotherapy does, and when and how it is given, may make you feel less anxious about starting treatment. Chemotherapy can be a single medication or a combination of medications.
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Receiving IV ChemotherapyYou may have ashort-term IVthat is removed after each treatment. Or you may have acentral venous catheter.This is a thin tube that is inserted into a large vein with access to your central blood supply.
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Take Care of YourselfThis is one section from the guide "Chemotherapy and You: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).How can you take care of yourself during chemotherapy? You can eat the right food...
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I am undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, and one of the side effects is a white, thick coating on my tongue. Can you suggest a remedy for this?
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Detailed information on hormone replacement therapy, including the controversy over its use
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the use of synthetic or natural female hormones to make up for the decline or lack of natural hormones produced in a woman ' s body. HRT is sometimes referred to as estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), because the first medications that were used in the 1960s for female hormone replacement were estrogen compounds.
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is medication containing one or more female hormones, commonly estrogen plus progestin (synthetic progesterone. Some women, usually those who have had their uterus removed, receive estrogen-only therapy. HRT is most often used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, and decreased sexual desire. It comes in the form of a pill, patch, or vaginal cream.
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A biliary stent is a plastic or metal tube that is inserted into a bile duct to relieve narrowing of the duct (also called bile duct stricture). Purpose Biliary stenting is used to treat obstructions that occur in the bile ducts.
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What to Know About Stent Placement for Bile Duct CancerIf the cancer is blocking your bile duct, your doctor may place a thin tube called a stent into the bile duct. It helps keep the duct open and drain bile that builds up in the area.
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Stent Placement for Bile Duct CancerYou may be overwhelmed with the information that you receive from your doctor. It is important to take the time to gather as much information as possible.
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What to Expect After Stent Placement for Bile Duct CancerThe stent may be removed when you have surgery. Or it may be left in place and removed after surgery.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment
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Advances in Radiation TherapyDoctors first began using X-rays to treat cancer in the early 1900s. Since then, the field of radiation therapy has grown tremendously in its use to treat cancer patients.
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Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to destroy cancer cells or keep them from reproducing. Purpose The purpose of radiation therapy is to kill or damage cancer cells.
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells.
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Understanding Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.What Is Cancer?
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer therapy
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Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy penetrating radiation (x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, and neutron rays) to kill cancer cells. Purpose The primary purpose of radiotherapy is to eliminate or shrink localized cancers.
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What to Expect After Radiation Therapy for Bladder CancerBecause radiation affects normal cells as well as cancer cells, you may have some side effects from this treatment. Usually, the risk of side effects is far less than the benefit of killing ...
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Radiation Therapy TreatmentRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It begins with a planning visit to map out your treatment.
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Radiation in Cancer TreatmentThis is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).What Is Radiation Therapy?Radiation therapy (sometimes called radiotherapy, ...
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Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to destroy cancer cells or keep them from reproducing. Purpose The purpose of radiation therapy is to kill or damage cancer cells.
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Internal Radiation Therapy: What to ExpectThis is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).When Is Internal Radiation Therapy Used?Your doctor may decide ...
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Radiation Therapy TeamRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you.
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Managing Side EffectsThis is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Are Side Effects the Same for Everyone?The side effects of radiation treatment vary ...
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Facts About Radiation TherapyThis is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Radiation therapy may vary somewhat among different doctors, hospitals, and ...
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Radiation Therapy Side Effects, Part One: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer TreatmentThe side effects of radiation treatment vary from patient to patient. You may have no side effects or only a few mild ones through your course of treatment.
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Radiation Therapy Glossary TermsThis is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).Adjuvant therapyTreatment added to the primary treatment to enhance the e...
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Followup CareThis is one section from the guide "Radiation Therapy: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer Treatment" from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).What Does "Followup" Mean?Once you have completed your radiation treatments, it is important...
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Radiation Therapy Side Effects, Part Two: A Guide to Self-Help During Cancer TreatmentWhat Side Effects Occur With Radiation Therapy to the Chest?Radiation treatment to the chest may cause several changes.
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If You Are Having RadiotherapyQuestions for the doctor:What is the goal of this treatment?How will the radiation be given?
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Is it safe for a child to be around a person undergoing radiation therapy? Claire McCarthy, M.D., is a senior medical editor for Harvard Health Publications. She is an instructor in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, an attending physician at Children's Hospital of Boston, and co-director of the pediatrics department at Martha Eliot Health Center, a neighborhood health service of Children's Hospital. The author of two books, "Learning How the Heart Beats" and "Everyone's Children", Dr. McCarthy was a regular columnist for "Sesame Street Parents Magazine" from 1995 to 1998 and is currently a contributing editor for "Parenting Magazine".
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Radiation Therapy: Your Daily LifeRadiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well.
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Radiation Therapy: Resources to HelpRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer.From the moment you found out you had cancer, you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone.
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A splenectomy is the total or partial surgical removal of the spleen, an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. Purpose The human spleen is a dark purple bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Spleen removal is surgery to remove a diseased or damaged spleen - the organ that helps the body fight infections.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark-purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen, which is an organ that is part of the lymphatic system. The spleen is a dark purple, bean-shaped organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, just behind the bottom of the rib cage.
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Should patients with a history of splenectomy receive prophylactic antibiotics for dental procedures?
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A pancreatectomy is the surgical removal of the pancreas. A pancreatectomy may be total, in which case the entire organ is removed, usually along with the spleen, gallbladder, common bile duct, and portions of the small intestine and stomach.
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