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Tamoxifen Side Effects in Women
The drug tamoxifen is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help treat early and advanced stages of breast cancer and prevent breast cancer recurrence (return). Tamoxifen is also FDA approved to help prevent breast cancer in women at high risk of the disease.
Ovarian Cancer - Risk Factors
The following have been identified as factors that increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer. While women with one or more of these risk factors have a higher-than-average chance of developing ovarian cancer, the majority of these women will never develop the disease.
Ovarian Cancer - Risk Factors
Risk factors that can be controlled Delayed childbirth: Having a first child after age 30 or never having children increases the risk for ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Drug, Tykreb
FDA Expands Use of Breast Cancer Drug, Tykreb The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the expanded use of the breast cancer drug Tykerb (generic name, lapatinib) for diagnosed with a certain type of the disease.
Promising Research Shows Fewer Side Effects of Breast Cancer Prevention Drug, Raloxifene, Compared to Tamoxifen
Results from an ongoing study examining two drugs to prevent breast cancer found that the drug raloxifene (Evista) was as almost effective as the standard drug tamoxifen (Nolvadex) and also produced fewer side effects.
Breast Lumps - Evaluating a Lump in Breast
Notice: Revised breast cancer screening guidelines issued in November 2009. The discovery of a breast lump, whether by chance, a breast self-exam, or during a clinical breast exam, can be stressful for a woman.
Breast Lumps - Evaluating a Lump in Breast
How Are Breast Lumps Evaluated By Physicians? Whether a breast lump is first detected by a physician during a clinical breast exam or by the woman herself, the process of evaluation usually begins with a detailed patient history.
What is the Best Age to Begin Mammograms?
In recent years, several studies have examined the most appropriate age for women to begin getting mammograms, the x-ray exam that screens for breast cancer. Last year, the U.S.
October 15 2010 is National Mammography Day!
Friday, October 15, 2010, has been designated National Mammography Day in the United States. Imaginis.com encourages women to use this day as a reminder to make an appointment to get a mammogram.
Breast Cancer Patients with Arm Swelling May Benefit from Lifting Weights
Women who suffer from lymphedema, or chronic arm swelling, after breast cancer surgery may experience relief by lifting weights, according to a recent study. Lymphedema can occur after lymph nodes are removed during breast cancer surgery.
Metastatic Breast Cancer
The term, metastatic, describes a cancer that has spread to distant organs from the original tumor site. Metastatic breast cancer is the most advanced stage (stage IV) of breast cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Treatment The majority of treatments for metastatic breast cancer focus on alleviating symptoms. Therapies will differ depending on the patient's history of treatment and how well she responds to specific therapies.
U.S. Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has developed new guidelines that slightly alter previous recommendations for cervical cancer screening.
Cervical Cancer - Symptoms & Treatment Resources
Cervical cancer occurs when cells in the cervix grow erratically and multiply out of control. Cervical cancer cells and pre-cancerous changes can be detected with a Pap smear. Approximately 50 million Pap smears are performed each year in the United States.
Breast Cancer Lymph Nodes
Enlarged Lymph Nodes The axillary (underarm) lymph nodes may become enlarged or swollen any time they produce additional white blood cells to ward off an infection. These infections are often benign (non-cancerous).
Breast Cancer Lymph Nodes
This section is intended to serve as an introduction to lymph nodes and the lymphatic system.
Large Study Reveals Benefits of Cervical Cancer Vaccine
The results of a large international study show that adolescents and young women who were given a vaccine to prevent a sexually transmitted disease called the human papillomavirus (HPV) decreased their risk of several adverse health issues in addition to decreasing their risk of cervical, vaginal, a
Breast Cancer - Symptoms & Treatment Resources
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Find detailed information including breast cancer symptoms & treatment options from Imaginis.com.
General Information on Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today. This section discusses the main types of breast cancer, identifies the risk factors, dispels breast cancer myths, and provides the most recent statistics on breast cancer.
Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 8 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. About one million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year.
Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 8 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer. About one million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year.
The Role of Medical Imaging in the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Over the years, medical imaging has become a vital part in the early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Duke University Study Renews Hope For Use of Angiostatin to Shrink Cancer Tumors
Angiostatin and endostatin have been among the most exciting items in cancer research over the past year. These drugs shrink cancer tumors to the size of a pinhead by choking off the blood supply to the tumors. But despite optimistic media attention there have been some major obstacles.
Key Cancer Statistics
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More Information on Cancer
If you have additional questions about cancer or the information you find here, please call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). TTY (teletypewriter) service is available for hearing-impaired callers at 1-800-332-8615.
Diagnosis of Cancer
If a person has a sign or symptom that might indicate cancer, his or her doctor will do a physical exam and ask about his or her medical history. In addition, the doctor usually orders various tests and exams.
How Does Radiation Therapy Work?
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays (ionizing radiation) to stop cancer cells from dividing. A rad is the scientific unit of measure of radiation energy dose.
Cancer Treatment with Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is a very important tool in the fight against cancer and is used in the treatment of as many as 50% of all cancer patients.
Planning Radiation Therapy Treatment
Radiation Therapy Simulation Before radiation treatment is started, x-ray films are taken and calculations are made to determine the angles from which the x-rays should be directed. These measurements are taken with a simulation machine, either an x-ray simulator or a CT simulator.
History of Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy has been in use for the treatment of cancer and other diseases for approximately 100 years.