Hypercalcemia in Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Nov 17, 2023 · Hypercalcemia affects up to 30% of patients with cancer. 1 It has been seen in most cancers but is most common in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, head ...
Cancer Management & Treatment | Cancer Research & Drug Trials
Cancer Therapy Advisor offers the latest cancer management and treatment info, cancer research news, and more for oncologists and medical professionals.
Anastrozole vs Tamoxifen: Similar Outcomes, Different Toxicities
Dec 9, 2020 · Long-term data on ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) from the IBIS-II DCIS trial showed that anastrozole and tamoxifen have comparable efficacy, but different safety profiles in postmenopausal women ...
New Guidelines on Cannabis, Cannabinoid Use in Cancer Patients
Mar 26, 2024 · The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has released guidelines for the use of cannabis and cannabinoids in adults with cancer. The guidelines were published in the Journal of Clinical ...
Side Effects of Radiation for Prostate Cancer - Cancer Therapy …
Sep 6, 2024 · Prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in men, affecting approximately 1 of every 8 individuals. 1 The standard treatments for prostate cancer include active surveillance, prostatectomy ...
Adenocarcinoma - Diagnosis & Disease Information - Cancer …
Article updated on 10/17/2024. Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that forms in the glandular tissue lining certain organs. 1 It commonly affects the lung, breast, colon, rectum, prostate, and ...
Malignant Ascites: Diagnosis and Management - Cancer Therapy …
Apr 27, 2015 · Ascites refers to fluid that accumulates within the peritoneal cavity. Although ascites is most commonly observed in patients with cirrhosis and resulting portal hypertension (approximately 85% of ...
Magnesium and Cancer - Cancer Therapy Advisor
Aug 24, 2017 · Magnesium is a critical mineral that is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions, including those important for brain, heart, and skeletal muscle functions. 1 Interestingly, about 60% of Americans ...
Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase - Cancer Therapy Advisor
Jan 17, 2019 · Jump to Section. I. Problem/Condition. II. Diagnostic Approach. A. What is the differential diagnosis for this problem? B. Describe a diagnostic approach/method to the patient with this problem.
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Updates in Management
Aug 29, 2024 · Metastatic prostate cancer occurs when the cancer migrates beyond the prostate gland to other areas of the body. The most frequent sites of prostate cancer metastasis are the bones and lymph nodes ...