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An ependymoma is a type of primary central nervous system (CNS) tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord The relative 5-year survival rate for ependymoma is 83.9%, although this depends on various factors such as the grade and type of tumor, age and health of the person when diagnosed, and how the cancer …

Chordomas are cancerous and sometimes fatal tumors that have a median survival rate of seven years. Chordomas are cancerous and sometimes fatal tumors. In the United States, the median survival rate is currently seven years. At 5 years, the total survival rate is 68 percent At 10 years, the rate is 40 percent Chordoma prognosis is generally determined by the …

Soft tissue sarcomas can be fatal; however, with timely diagnosis and treatment, they can be cured and treated. The life expectance of a person with soft tissue sarcoma is determined by factors, such as: Tumor type Size Spread of the tumor to other sites Tumor cell growth rate Location when first diagnosed According to the National Cancer Institute and the …

Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the kidney, ureter, and part of the bladder. It is used to treat transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the kidney, ureter, and part of the bladder. This procedure is typically used in the treatment of kidney or ureter transitional cell carcinoma (TCC). How is …

Oropharyngeal cancer is diagnosed with a physical exam and medical history, followed by tests such as a neurological exam, PET-CT scan, MRI, and biopsy Oropharyngeal cancer is diagnosed with a physical exam and medical history, followed by tests such as a neurological exam, PET-CT scan, MRI, and biopsy.  Physical exam: Thorough examination of the mouth and neck to check for …

Penile cancer typically grows slowly over many years. However, in some cases it can grow more quickly depending on the grade of cancer Penile cancer typically grows slowly over many years. However, in some cases it can grow more quickly depending on the grade of cancer. The higher the grade, the faster the cancer can spread. What is penile cancer? Penile …

According to studies, breast cancer screening using MRI two times a year is considered better than one mammogram per year. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, comprising about 22.9 percent of all invasive cancers and 13.7 percent of cancer deaths of women worldwide. Because of the higher incidence of breast cancer, all women older than 40 years …

Mediastinal lymphadenectomy, also known as mediastinal lymph node dissection (MLND), helps in the staging and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer Mediastinal lymphadenectomy, also known as mediastinal lymph node dissection (MLND), helps in the staging and treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. How does mediastinal lymphadenectomy help with cancer staging? Because of its excellent diagnostic accuracy, mediastinal lymphadenectomy is a …

A simple trachelectomy is a surgical procedure used in early-stage cervical cancer that involves removing only the cervix and not any of the surrounding tissues A simple trachelectomy is a surgical procedure used in early-stage cervical cancer that involves removing only the cervix and not any of the surrounding tissues. Trachelectomy is also called fertility-sparing surgery because it does not …

A malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of cancerous tumor that is often found in soft tissue such as muscles and tendons, although it can also develop in bones in rare cases A malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of cancerous tumor that is often found in soft tissue such as muscles and tendons, although it can also develop in …