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.
Tests after a diagnosis of oral cancer can help your healthcare provider learn more about your cancer to help decide the best treatment.
Being told you have multiple myeloma can be scary, and you may have many questions. But you have people on your health care team to help.
Stem cells are immature cells that are the starter cells for all types of body cells. A stem cell transplant uses them to replace bone marrow that contains cancer.
There are various types of treatment for multiple myeloma. Learn more about the choices.
A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.