Chemotherapy: Most chemotherapy drugs work by stopping cancer cells from dividing. These drugs are more effective at killing cells that divide rapidly. This includes cancer cells and some normal rapidly dividing cells such as cells in the bone marrow cells (where new blood cells are made) or those found in hair follicles or in the …
The female breast is composed of two types of tissues: the glandular tissue that produces milk and the supportive tissue composed of fatty (or “adipose”) tissue and fibrous connective tissue. The glandular tissue of the breast consists of about 12-20 sections called lobes. Each lobe is made up of several small lobules which are the …
What type and stage of lung cancer do I have? Is surgery an option for my type and stage of lung cancer ? Do I need chemotherapy after surgery? Will my lung cancer be treated with chemotherapy alone or chemotherapy combined with radiation? What type of chemotherapy will I need? When do I need to …
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people with certain diseases. Understanding what they are can help you decide if a clinical trial might be an option for you. Most cancer clinical trials are research studies that test new treatments or new ways of using existing treatments on patients with a certain type of cancer. …
The choice of treatment for lung cancer depends on several factors: The type of lung cancer: Small cell lung cancer or non-small cell lung cancer and which type of non-small cell lung cancer you have (example adenocarcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma). The stage of the type of cancer you have Your overall health and the …
Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Several risk factors have been identified for bladder cancer. These include: Tobacco: Any form of regular tobacco use, such as smoking cigarettes or cigars or arguileh, increases your chance of developing bladder cancer. This risk is proportional to both duration (years …
