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Bladder cancers can be treated with a single therapy or a combination of therapies. Many people with bladder cancer are prescribed medication as part of their treatment regimen. The drugs that a patient may receive are determined by the tumor stage, grade, overall health condition, and preferences of the patient. It is usual for survivors …

Wilms tumor accounts for about five percent of all childhood malignancies. Wilms tumor, also known as nephroblastoma, is the most common primary tumor of the kidney in children. It is often seen in children aged three to four years old and becomes less common as they grow older. It is very rare in adults. Most often, Wilms tumor affects only …

Survival rates of rhabdomyosarcoma in children depend on factors such as risk group, tumor location, and extent of spread Survival rates for children with rhabdomyosarcoma range from 70% to 90% and vary depending on whether it is identified as low-risk, intermediate-risk, or high-risk. Survival rates are usually presented as a 5-year survival rate, indicating what percentage of people lived for …

Generic Name: hydroxyurea Brand and Other Names: Droxia, Siklos, hydroxycarbamide, Hydrea Drug Class: Antineoplastics, Antimetabolite What is hydroxyurea, and what is it used for? Hydroxyurea is a chemotherapy drug used to treat some types of cancers including solid tumors, head and neck cancers and chronic myelocytic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Hydroxyurea is also used to improve symptoms and manage …

Kaposi sarcoma usually grows below the surface of your skin and can spread to your lymph nodes, lungs, and digestive tract Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a type of cancer in which tumors form in the lining of your blood and lymph vessels. It usually grows below the surface of your skin and affects your mouth, nose, eyes, and anus and …

Pulmonary blastoma is a rare childhood cancer that occurs in the chest, especially in the lungs, pleura (tissue covering the lungs), and organs between the lungs Pulmonary blastoma (PB) or pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a rare, aggressive, fast-growing childhood soft tissue cancer. It occurs in the chest, especially in the lungs, pleura (tissue covering the lungs), and organs between the lungs such …

Colon Cancer Colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer. Noticeable changes to your poop that occur with colon cancer may include blood in the stool, loose stools, hard stools, and narrow stools. Cancer of the colon is the second most common cause of cancer death. This cancer is generally detected late when it has spread widely. The appearance of …

What does colon cancer poop look like? Colon cancer can't be seen or felt, it reveals itself through some early symptoms. Colon cancer poop may look like loose stools, constipated stools, or bloody stool. Colon cancer is the second-most-common cause of cancer death. While colon cancer can't be seen or felt, it reveals itself through some early symptoms. Changes in …

Cancer cells multiply abnormally and spread to other parts of the body. Due to a sudden change (mutations) in the DNA of cells, cancer cells tend to grow uncontrollably. These abnormal cells do not function like normal cells; they multiply abnormally and spread to other parts of the body. These cells do not die when they are supposed to. Studies …

A sarcoma (malignant tumor) is a type of cancer that originates in the bones or muscles. Soft tissue sarcomas are a rare form of cancer (malignant) that affects connective tissue such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, synovial tissues, and the lining of blood vessels. Several studies report that blood supply to soft tissue sarcomas is generally greater than that to …