Cancer treatments - chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs may be taken as tablets or given by intravenous drip directly into a vein. Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy drugs used in the ... [... more]
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Thredbo with CanTeen
Natalie joins Chloe Bassett on her trip to Thredbo organised by CanTeen to fulfill one of her dreams, to see snow. In 2004, 14-year-old Chloe Bassett was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a bone cancer. She had surgery and chemotherapy, is now ... [... more]
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Harry Raftopoulos, M.D.
Helpful and Effective Exercises to Help Fight Fatigue, Boost Energy, and Build Strength The diagnosis of cancer and the beginning of chemotherapy treatment trigger questions, fears, and feelings of helplessness. But there is one step patients can ... [... more]
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Lymphoma - Better Health Channel.
Lymphoma is a general term for a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. The two main types of lymphoma are non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma. Treatment options include chemotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell ... [... more]
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Menopause - premature (early) menopause
Premature or early menopause occurs before the age of 40 years. This may be brought on by medical treatments such as chemotherapy or surgery, or have no obvious cause. The loss of fertility can be devastating for women undergoing early menopause. ... [... more]
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Bone cancer
Bone cancer can be a primary cancer (starts in the bone) or a secondary cancer (starts in another part of the body and spreads to the bone). Treatment may include surgery, radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The human body is made of more than 200 ... [... more]
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