Radiation therapy for lung cancer, breast cancer and other types of cancer that may involve the chest can impact the lungs. The damage to the lungs depends on the area of lung that was involved in the radiation and the amount of radiation used in...
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009, approximately 192,280 new diagnoses of prostate cancer will be made in the United States. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and hormone therapy. Radiation therapy uses x-rays...
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a disease that occurs when malignant cells form a tumor in the nasopharynx--the area where the upper part of the throat intersects the back of the nose. Nasopharyngeal cancer is classified according to stages that...
Gastritis is a condition that can cause significant pain. There are both over-the-counter and prescription medications to treat gastritis, but some people may find relief in using herbs. Licorice is an herb that can help ease symptoms of the...
The staging of cancer provides important information for the oncologist. The data gained helps determine how extensively the cancer has spread. Ultimately, this defines the stage of cancer and the standards of treatment available for that stage....
Nearly half of all cancer patients will receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute. High-energy radiation can kill or help control many kinds of cancer and is a mainstay of modern cancer...
