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Cardiac sarcomas are difficult to treat and often fatal. Even after treatment, chances of recurrence and spread to other organs are high Cardiac sarcomas are difficult to treat and often fatal. Even after treatment, chances of recurrence and spread to other organs are high. Surgery that involves the removal of the entire sarcoma from the …

Cardiac angiosarcoma is an endothelial cell tumor that forms in the inner linings of the organs and typically occurs in the right atrium of the heart Cardiac angiosarcoma is an endothelial cell tumor that forms in the inner linings of the organs and typically occurs in the right atrium of the heart. There are two main types of cardiac tumors: …

Around 2,000 people die each year from basal cell and squamous cell skin cancer, while 7,000 people die from melanoma skin cancer. Death from basal and squamous cell skin cancer is not so frequent. However, they are the most common type of cancer in the United States. It was reported that about 2,000 people die of these two types of …

Hormone therapy for breast cancer uses treatments to lower estrogen levels or just block circulating estrogen from acting on breast cancer cells Hormone therapy for breast cancer uses treatments to lower estrogen levels or just block circulating estrogen from acting on breast cancer cells.  Since estrogen stimulates the growth of some breast cancers, hormone therapy can help slow the growth …

Lymphoma fatigue is a persistent and distressing feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by lymphoma itself or the lymphoma treatment. Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) or lymphoma fatigue is a persistent and distressing feeling of tiredness or exhaustion caused by lymphoma itself or the lymphoma treatment. The characteristics of lymphoma (or cancer-related) fatigue include: Fatigue that is not proportional to recent activity …

5 early signs of throat cancer Here are the 5 early signs of throat cancer, which include sore throat, difficulty swallowing, changes in the voice, unexplained weight loss, and neck mass. Sore throat Sore throat is a common symptom seen in various conditions caused by infection or inflammation of the throat. Sore throat due to throat cancer lasts longer than …

Carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops on the skin or cells that cover internal organs. Learn about 6 of the most common types of carcinomas Carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops on the skin or cells that cover internal organs, and it accounts for 80%-90% of all cancers: Carcinoma in situ: Cancer has not spread from …

In testicular cancer, a lump may feel like painless swelling in one or both testicles or a hard lump that makes the entire testicle feel firmer than usual The most common symptom of testicular cancer is a lump in the testicle that exhibits the following characteristics: Painless lump or swelling in one or both testicles Hard lump with the entire …

Survival rates for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are poor. The cancer is usually diagnosed in advanced stages Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. It occurs most often in people with other liver disorders and frequently occurs secondary to hepatitis B and C infections. Hepatocellular carcinoma has a poor prognosis for survival. The cancer is usually diagnosed …

Understanding your immune system Medical research suggests that a strong immune system does protect against cancer. Experts don’t understand exactly how the immune system tells the difference between cancer cells and normal cells, but they know it’s possible. Your immune system is your body’s way of fighting off sickness, germs, and infection. Your immune system isn’t separate from other functions …