Updated overview of breast cancer: what it is, how screening and prevention help, and current surgical and systemic treatment options including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, hormone and targeted therapies.
Lung cancer signs can be subtle: persistent cough, coughing up blood, breathlessness, chest pain, weight loss, and fatigue. Early evaluation, diagnostic imaging, and modern targeted and immunotherapy options improve outcomes.
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is a group of cancers of the lymphatic system. Diagnosis requires a tissue biopsy and imaging; treatment depends on the specific subtype and stage and may include observation, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy or stem cell transplant.
Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cancer cells but also affects healthy fast-growing tissues, causing side effects like hair loss and low blood counts. Supportive drugs and newer therapies (targeted drugs, immunotherapy) have improved outcomes, but chemotherapy remains an important tool, often used with surgery or radiation.
A daughter describes her 72-year-old mother's leukemia diagnosis, what she learned about natural regimens (fasting, raw food, exercise, vitamin D), and how to safely combine lifestyle approaches with modern, evidence-based leukemia care.
Modern ovarian cancer treatment combines surgery, platinum-based chemotherapy, and targeted maintenance therapies guided by tumor genetics and patient priorities. Multidisciplinary care, genetic testing, and clinical trials shape individualized plans.
Overview of stomach (gastric) cancer: causes (H. pylori, diet, smoking, genetics), symptoms, modern diagnostic tests including endoscopy and staging, and current treatment options from endoscopic resection to targeted and immune therapies.
Testicular cancer most commonly affects younger men. Know the common symptoms - a painless lump, swelling, or heaviness - and seek prompt evaluation. Early-stage disease is usually highly treatable.
Hypothyroidism often raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Causes include autoimmune disease and some cancer therapies. Treatment with levothyroxine usually lowers cholesterol, but persistent dyslipidemia may require statins and lifestyle changes.
Persistent cough, breathlessness, blood in sputum, chest pain, weight loss, and fatigue are common signs of lung cancer. Early evaluation, low-dose CT screening for high-risk people, accurate diagnosis with biopsy, and molecular testing guide modern treatment options including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy.
Lung cancer often shows no early symptoms, so screening and prompt evaluation are critical. Modern care combines surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy based on tumor type, stage, and molecular markers. Clinical trials and symptom-focused care remain central to treatment.
Mastectomy remains a key option for treating and reducing risk of breast cancer. Modern approaches - skin- and nipple-sparing techniques, sentinel node biopsy, and immediate reconstruction - improve cosmetic and functional outcomes. Choice depends on stage, genetics, and the need for additional therapies.
Menopause is a process that often starts with perimenopausal symptoms in the 40s, but early ovarian changes can begin sooner. Learn common signs, causes, and when to see a clinician.