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Radiation therapy for prostate cancer: how long do urinary-related side effects last?

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer: how long do urinary-related side effects last?

Posted by on Feb 24, 2013 in Prostate cancer | 0 comments

In a nutshell The present study examined the duration of urinary-related side effects resulting from radiation therapy. Mild to severe urinary side effects were found to last up to 10 years post radiation therapy. Some background Prostate cancer is a slow growing form of cancer that is often managed by active surveillance or observation (delayed...

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Isolated cancer cells in lymph nodes increase the risk of the cancer re-occurring after surgery: A method to detect these isolated cells

Isolated cancer cells in lymph nodes increase the risk of the cancer re-occurring after surgery: A method to detect these isolated cells

Posted by on Feb 24, 2013 in Colorectal cancer | 0 comments

Colorectal cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells in the rectum, colon (the large intestine) and it can also affect the appendix. It affects both men and women. Patients who are diagnosed with stage 1 and 2 colorectal cancer (cancers affecting the lining of the intestines – stage 1, and the muscle wall – stage 2) are generally only...

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