The very use of the term "colon cancer" tends to raise dread in nearly all of people. It can therefore feel very reassuring for your doctor tell you that you just have hemorrhoids and there is no need to worry about the blood in your stool. Yet this reassurance should not be given until the doctor has eliminated the likelihood of colon cancer (and other possibly serious gastrointestinal issues). Otherwise, you may not discover that you have colon...more
Social anxiety is a disorder that affects hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. Do you suffer from such a disorder? Are you the person who is frightened to even be out in public? Do you dread meeting new people, even talking to a person that you do not know? Do you simply wish to be by yourself, alone in your own home? My friend, your life does not have to be this way. Social anxiety treatment...more
Surgery for lung cancer (LC) was once performed exclusively through thoracotomy. A long incision was made into the patient's chest. Then, the ribs were either cut and removed, or spread apart to provide the surgeon with enough working space within the chest cavity. This was the approach taken for wedge resections (removal of a portion of the tissue) lobectomies (removal of a lobe), and pneumonectomies (removal of an entire lung).Minimally invasive techniques that preclude spreading the ribs are being used with more regularity. There is less scarring involved because the incisions are smaller, and less postoperative pain because the procedure is less traumatic. Blood loss can usually be kept to a minimum, which means there is far less chance of excessive bleeding.Below, we'll explain what types of LC are addressed with a minimally invasive approach. You'll also learn about the tests that are performed prior to the operation, and what to expect during your recovery.Eligibility For Minimally Invasive Lung Cancer SurgeryA minimally invasive strategy is only used for early stage lung cancer. In Stage I, the cancerous cells are still confined to the lung. That allows the surgeon to...more
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer next to lung and colon cancer in men. This potentially fatal disease can be cured easily if detected early. Fortunately most prostate cancers are slow to develop and grow hence we have enough time to detect. If not, the cancer might spread to other organs nearby.Prostate cancer is one of those diseases that...more
Some people think that hand massager is a new massager treatment apparatus that can improve the microcirculation, so that your physical self from the treatment, rehabilitation. The use of hand massager as early as in ancient China and ancient Egyptian times, there was. In addition to our face, hands is the most worthy of our attention as part of...more
Adding the drug cetuximab to neoadjuvant chemotherapy can shrink tumors and boost the odds of successful surgery in colorectal cancer patients with inoperable metastatic liver lesions, new research suggests.Tumors spread to other parts of the body in more than half of patients with colorectal cancer.Most commonly, the cancer spreads to the liver. Removing the tumors inthe liver can cure patients, but about 80 percent have inoperabledisease and a poor prognosis when they see doctors, the researchersexplain in the Nov. 24 online edition of The Lancet Oncology.Previous research suggests that neoadjuvant treatment with irinotecan-or oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy can make surgery more likely tosucceed. The new study aimed to see if addition of the drug cetuximab,also known as Erbitux, would help patients even more.The study authors, Gunnar Folprecht, from University Hospital CarlGustav Carus in Dresden, Germany, and colleagues from Germany andAustria found that treatment with cetuximab boosted the proportion oftumors that could be treated with surgery. The treatment, in general,didnt have serious side effects.Our data suggest that treatment with cetuximab and chemotherapyresults in...more
Gum is a tissue of the jaws that environs the bases of the teeth. Any kind of swelling, infection or tenderness is recognized as gum diseases. The gums turn out to be tender in shape and often bleed while combing. Plaque is the major reason for all...more
A black eye is a relatively common result of injury to the face or the head, caused when blood and other fluids collect in the space around the eye; swelling and dark discoloration result-hence, the name "black eye."Most black eyes are relatively...more
Herpes virus affects millions of people worldwide. Herpes simplex virus is a common contagious infection of the skin which occurs on any part of the body like the mouth or the genital area. It spreads into the nervous system affecting it. It also...more
Adding new window shades to any room can make it look better and more modern. However, choosing the right kinds of coverings is not always easy, especially since there are so many to choose from, including roller shades, window shades, and curtains....more
Heartburn can be cured with home remedies. To treat heartburn, try these home remedies and how to treat and how to reduce your chances of heartburn. Heartburn is a common disease known by various names. Indigestion, bloating and indigestion all the...more
(NOTE: This article is meant to be a simple informational piece only. It's in no way intended to replace the opinion or diagnosis of your doctor.) Although some people still don't know this compound is a natural formation that's found in the United...more