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Testicular Cancer Treatment

The main treatment approach to testicular cancer is surgical removal of the affected testicle, a procedure called orchidectomy.

2 Dec 2009

A lump or hardening in the testicle could be a symptom of testicular cancer and any such abnormality should be checked by a professional. It is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible because the treatment for testicular cancer is more effective the earlier it is started.

2 Dec 2009

Testicular Cancer Prevalence

Testicular cancer is one of the less common cancers, accounting for around 1% of all cancers that affect men. The cases that do develop usually affect men aged between 15 and 49 years. The treatment of this cancer is more effective the earlier it is started, so it is important that men who detect any abnormalities in their testicles seek medical advice as soon as possible.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Legal Issues

Mesothelioma is considered a signal tumor for asbestos exposure which typically occurs decades after the first exposure to asbestos fibers.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma Treatment

Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon disease that is often associated with occupational asbestos exposure.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma Epidemiology

Malignant diffuse mesothelioma is a neoplasm arising from the mesothelial or submesothelial cells of the pleura (in more than 80% of the cases), peritoneum or (in rare instances) pericardium. The disease is directly linked to occupational asbestos exposure; however there evidence shows that mesothelioma may result from both para-occupational exposure and non-occupational, environmental exposure.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma Pathophysiology

The exact mechanism of how mesothelioma, which is a highly aggressive tumor with a dismal prognosis, develops remains unclear.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma Screening

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive malignancy of the pleura (but also of other serous membranes), with a strong causal link to asbestos exposure. The diagnosis of mesothelioma is not straightforward, and pleural fluid cytology is a reliable diagnostic tool only in very experienced health centers.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma represents a fatal malignancy developing in the pleural and other serous cavities, linked to asbestos exposure. The combination of accurate medical history, physical examination, imaging studies and the acquisition of pathology is essential in the diagnosis of mesothelioma.

2 Dec 2009

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare malignancy with limited therapeutic options.

2 Dec 2009

What is Mesothelioma?

Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of malignancy caused by exposure to asbestos.

2 Dec 2009

Neuroblastoma Research

Neuroblastoma is a relatively common cancer affecting infants and young babies. Research into this disease is important so that accurate diagnostic and screening methods can be developed to diagnose the condition early.

2 Dec 2009

Neuroblastoma History

Neuroblastoma describes a cancer of the developing, immature neural cells found in the embryo or fetus, called neuroblasts. This condition was first described in 1864 by the German physician Rudolf Virchow who called the tumors he found in the abdomens of children gliomas.

2 Dec 2009

Neuroblastoma Prognosis

Neuroblastoma is difficult to detect in the early stages and the disease is often not identified until it is more advanced. In addition, the condition usually affects young children under the age of five years who may be too young to "self report" symptoms.

2 Dec 2009

Neuroblastoma Treatment

Treatment of neuroblastoma is aimed at increasing a child's survival, reducing the risk of recurrence and ensuring an as near-normal growth as possible of the child with the condition. Treatment involves a multidisciplinary team that may include a pediatric oncologist, a psychologist, social workers, rehabilitation specialists and oncology nurses, for example.

2 Dec 2009

Neuroblastoma Screening

Neuroblastoma affects a very early form of nerve cells that develop during embryonic and fetal development, called neuroblasts. It is rare in children over 10 years and is most common in the first few years of life.

2 Dec 2009

Neuroblastoma Diagnosis

Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer that originates in the immature nerve cells called neuroblasts that are present in the fetus or embryo. Usually the condition affects children under the age of five and can even affect a baby before it is born.

2 Dec 2009