Oral Cancer: Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays. A machine directs the rays of energy to the area of cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this treatment.
Radiation therapy is a treatment for cancer that uses high-energy X-rays. A machine directs the rays of energy to the area of cancer. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this treatment.
Learn about the surgical choices for treatment of oral cancer.
These questions can help you communicate with your healthcare provider and know what to expect for your treatment.
Chemotherapy uses anticancer medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines are made to attack and kill cancer cells that grow quickly. Some normal cells also grow quickly. Because of this, chemotherapy can also harm those cells. This can cause side effects.
Being told you have oral cancer can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help.
Here's a list of questions to ask your healthcare provider when deciding on treatment for malignant mesothelioma.
There are many treatment choices for malignant mesothelioma. Learn about the different choices.
Being told you have malignant mesothelioma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your health care team to help.
If your doctor thinks you might have malignant mesothelioma, certain exams and tests will be needed to know for sure.
Diagnosing skin cancer starts with checking out a bump, spot, or other mark on your skin.