Cancer Screening Test Facts* *Cancer screening test facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Cancer screening tests are tests that look for the presence of cancer in healthy people or people without symptoms of cancer. Cancer screening tests are designed to find cancers at an early stage when they are more treatable. Some cancer screening...
Vaginal cancer facts* *Vaginal cancer facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Vaginal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the vagina. Vaginal cancer is not common. When found in early stages, it can often be cured. There are two main types of vaginal cancer: squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Risk...
Chemotherapy facts* *Chemotherapy facts by Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Chemotherapy is one option available to treat cancer patients. The types of medication used and how they are administered depends upon the patient’s situation, the type of cancer, and the goal of cancer therapy. Chemotherapy options are individualized for each patient. Treatment decisions are usually...
Urethral cancer facts* *Urethral cancer facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body. It is a rare cancer that occurs more often in women than in men....
Dilaudid vs. Percocet quick comparison Dilaudid (hydromorphone hydrochloride) and Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) are both opioid narcotic pain relievers. Percocet has an additional non-narcotic pain reliever added (acetaminophen) which achieves greater pain relief than either drug taken separately. Both Dilaudid and Percocet are available as generic drugs. Side effects of both Dilaudid and Percocet are...
Mesothelioma facts Mesothelioma is a cancer that arises from the cells lining the chest or abdominal cavities. Mesothelioma typically results from exposure to asbestos. When mesothelioma affects the chest, the doctor may look inside the chest cavity with a special instrument called a thoracoscope. When mesothelioma affects the abdomen, the doctor may look inside the...
Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) facts *Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (C-ALL) is a common type of cancer in children. Like all leukemias, it is a cancer of blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Symptoms and signs of C-ALL include fever, bruising, bleeding, weakness,...
Brain and spinal cord tumor in adults definition and facts* Share Your Story *Adult brain tumor facts medical author: Charles P. Davis, MD, PhD The brain is a soft mass of tissue that has three major parts, the cerebrum, cerebellum and the brain stem, all of which are effectively surrounded and protected by the bones...
Dilaudid (hydromorphone) vs. fentanyl quick comparison of differences Dilaudid (hydromorphone hydrochloride) and fentanyl are opioid narcotic pain-relievers used to manage pain in individuals whose pain its severe enough that it requires 24/7, long-term opioid treatment. Side effects of Dilaudid and fentanyl that are similar include: Lightheadedness Dizziness Drowsiness Nausea Vomiting Constipation Itching Headache Rash Weight...
What is granisetron transdermal system (patch), and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Sancuso is granisetron delivered via a transdermal patch system for the prevention of nausea and vomiting resulting from chemotherapy for cancer. Other formulations of granisetron (for example, Kytril) are administered by mouth or injection. Certain chemotherapeutic agents used for treating cancer...