Scientists feel both concern and optimism about melanoma. Some think that thinning of the earth’s protective ozone layer may cause more cases of skin cancer in the future. The ozone layer is a band of gas high in the atmosphere. It filters some UV radiation from sunlight. Industrial chemicals, now banned in the United States […]
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to melanoma. Q: How can I tell if a skin growth is melanoma? Is there any special appearance that I should watch for? A: Be alert for growths that ooze fluid or blood, crust or clot over, and then ooze or bleed again. A sore that doesn’t heal after
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to melanoma. Malignant melanoma is a rare but serious form of skin cancer. It is caused primarily by excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun – especially sunburn. The incidence of melanoma can run in families. Individuals can have a predisposition to develop
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to melanoma. Adjuvant therapy: Treatment given in addition to surgery for melanoma; it may include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or immunotherapy Basal cell carcinoma: Skin cancer that involves cells in the lower part, or base, of the epidermis (the outer layer of skin) Benign: A growth that is not cancerous Biological response
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which carries lymph fluid and white blood cells throughout the body. White blood cells fight infection. There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin’s disease, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis used to be very bad news. Now medical
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Abdomen: The center part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs. Aggressive lymphoma: A lymphoma that is fast-growing. Alternative medicine: Treatments that have not traditionally been used in standard Western medicine, and are not widely taught in medical schools. These may include
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Information and Support Groups: American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS-2345(toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org Check your local phone book for the address and phone number of your state’s ACS office. Cancer Care, Inc. National Office Phone: 212 302 2400 Tel: Services Phone: 212 221 3300
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When a doctor has found cancer cells and is sure that they are from a lymphoma, it is important to know the grade and the stage of the cancer. Lymphomas of different grades and stages grow at different rates, and respond differently to treatment. The grade of a lymphoma refers to how quickly, or aggressively,
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The methods of treatment used for lymphoma include: Chemotherapy (drugs) and radiation therapy Bone marrow transplant Biologic therapy The combination of drugs and therapies used will depend on the type of lymphoma. Nice To Know: Taking part in a clinical trial (research study) to test promising new ways to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is an important option for
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Because many non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas now have a good chance of being cured, anyone diagnosed with lymphoma should be referred to an oncologist as soon as possible. One reason for this is because treatments are constantly being improved and an oncologist is most likely to be aware of new and better therapies. The oncologist and the
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By choosing the best treatment, your doctors will try to bring the cancer into remission, so that no more cancer can be found and there are no more symptoms. The outlook for lymphoma and other cancers is measured in survival rates, or how many patients have been able to live for two years, five years,
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Q: What are some of the possible side effects of treatment? A: The effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be harsh. Remember that they are mostly temporary and won’t last forever. Talk with your doctor about what to expect and which symptoms to report if you experience them. Side effects may
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