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The first lymph nodes that drain lymph fluid from the primary tumor are called sentinel lymph nodes. The first lymph nodes that drain lymph fluid from the primary tumor are called sentinel lymph nodes. Experts suggest that if the sentinel nodes do not show any cancer cells, the other nodes will also be devoid of …

What is Rozlytrek, and how does it work? Rozlytrek is a prescription medicine used to treat: Adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body and is caused by an abnormal ROS1 gene. Adults and children 12 years and older with solid tumors (cancer) that: are caused by certain abnormal NTRK genes and …

It is performed in patients with cancers in organs that have spread in the pelvic region. A total pelvic exenteration or pelvic clearance surgery is the surgical procedure to remove The bladder. The uterus (womb). The ovaries. All or part of your vagina. The rectum and anus (part of the lower intestine). It is performed in patients with cancers of …

What is Balversa, and how does it work? Balversa is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with bladder cancer (urothelial cancer) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery: which has a certain type of abnormal “FGFR” gene, and who have tried at least one other chemotherapy medicine that contains platinum, and it did not work or is …

Salpingo-oophorectomy is the procedure done to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes Doctors may usually consider a salpingo-oophorectomy for the pathology involving the woman’s reproductive organs. It is an approach used if other less invasive alternatives have been ineffective or failed. Salpingo-oophorectomy is the procedure done to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes in Patients to prevent ovarian cancer if …

Targeted therapies are a newer form of breast cancer treatment. Targeted therapies are a newer form of breast cancer treatment. They can be used alone or along with other therapies. Targeted therapies directly target cancer cells or specific processes that contribute to the growth of cancer cells. Target therapy often has fewer side effects. Monoclonal antibodies: They are immune systems proteins made …

Facts you should know about Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is more common than Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Both Hodgkin's disease (sometimes referred to as Hodgkin's lymphoma) and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma are cancers that originate in a type of white blood cell known as a lymphocyte, an important component of the body's immune system. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is more common than …

What is Enhertu, and how does it work? Enhertu is a prescription medicine used in adults to treat human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or that has spread to other parts of your body (metastatic), and who have received two or more prior anti-HER2 breast cancer treatments. It is not known …

What is Survanta, and how does it work? Xermelo is indicated for the treatment of carcinoid syndrome diarrhea, which is diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors, in combination with somatostatin analog (SSA) therapy in adults inadequately controlled by SSA therapy. What are the side effects of Survanta? Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction …

What is Akynzeo, and how does it work? Akynzeo is a prescription medicine called an “antiemetic.” Akynzeo is used in combination with the medicine dexamethasone in people to help prevent the nausea and vomiting that happens right away or later with certain anticancer medicines (chemotherapy). It is not known if Akynzeo is safe and effective in children under 18 years …