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What Tests Are Done to Check Cancer? How to Detect Cancer

Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of cells in the body. Diagnostic tests used to detect cancer vary depending on the type of cancer. So a test your doctor orders to diagnose pancreatic cancer may not be the same one they may use to […]

2021-11-02T12:31:20+08:00 April 28th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

What Are the Signs of Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Is metastatic breast cancer curable?

Metastatic breast cancer is not curable, but can be treated to slow the growth of cancer, provide symptomatic relief, prolong life and improve quality of life. Treatment for metastatic cancer is lifelong, however, some patients do opt to forego treatment, except for palliative care.

What is the treatment for metastatic […]

2021-11-02T12:31:21+08:00 April 27th, 2021|Categories: Disease & Treatment|Tags: |0 Comments

Close monitoring for heart risk needed if breast, prostate cancer treatment includes hormones

Statement Highlights:

  • Patients with breast and prostate cancers who are treated with hormonal therapies have an increased risk of heart attack and/or stroke as they age.
  • The increased likelihood of a heart attack or stroke is greater in patients who already have two or […]
2021-11-02T12:31:22+08:00 April 26th, 2021|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments