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Liquid biopsy in cancer: current status, challenges and future prospects | Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy

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liver embolization :: Article Creator Radiation Therapy For Liver Cancer - Healthline Radiation therapy is used to treat tumors of the liver that can't be removed with surgery and that are too large for other treatment options. Radiation therapy alone isn't a cure for liver cancer, but it has been shown to improve survival. Radiation therapy is a cancer treatment that uses high energy beams to kill cancer cells and destroy tumors. It isn't typically one of the first treatment options used for liver cancer. However, it can be a good option for tumors that can't be removed with surgery and that are too large for other treatments, such as ablation or embolization. Radiation therapy is painless and can be done in quick outpatient sessions. Most side effects are mild and will fade within a few weeks after radiation is complete. In this article, we review how radiation therapy is used to treat liver cancer, including ...

Prostate Cancer Screening and Early Detection

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prostate cancer pain :: Article Creator Cancer Pain, A Guide For You And Your Family - WebMD Having cancer does not always mean having pain. For those with pain, there are many different kinds of medicines, different ways to receive the medicine, and non-drug methods that can relieve the pain you may have. You should not accept pain as a normal part of having cancer. When you are free of pain, you can sleep and eat better, enjoy the company of family and friends, and continue with your work and hobbies. Only you know how much pain you have. Telling your doctor and nurse when you have pain is important. Not only is pain easier to treat when you first have it, but pain can be an early warning sign of the side effects of the cancer or the cancer treatment. Together - you, your nurse, and your doctor - can talk about how to treat your pain. You have a right to pain relief, and you should insist on it. Here are some facts about cancer pain that may...

Cancer biomarkers: Key tools in diagnosis and treatment

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signs of brain tumor :: Article Creator Man Sees Deadly Brain Cancer Vanish After Undergoing Experimental Treatment Oscar Jaeger Mon, July 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM UTC 3 min read Ben Trotman, who has no signs of glioblastoma over two years after treatment, with his wife Emily and baby Mabel - Marie Mangan/UCLH A man who was diagnosed with the deadliest form of brain cancer is in the clear after he underwent experimental treatment. Ben Trotman is still showing no signs of glioblastoma, more than two years since he was given an immunotherapy drug in a world-first clinical trial. Most people with glioblastoma die within 12-18 months. Mr Trotman, 43, was diagnosed with glioblastoma in October 2022. Two years and eight months on from having the treatment, his scans are clear and there are no signs of the tumour. As a result of Mr Trotman's success, the NHS will seek to recruit 16 people over 18 months to under...

Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Health Scare, What Are Next Steps?

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lung mass symptoms :: Article Creator 6 Surprising Symptoms Of Lung Problems You Shouldn't Ignore Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways A severe cough, wheezing and shortness of breath are the main symptoms that would likely prompt a visit to your doctor's office to rule out lung conditions. But there are some less obvious symptoms of lung problems that are also important to be aware of—especially since they may at first seem unrelated. Here, doctors explain how changes not commonly associated with pulmonary issues may be a sign to get your lungs checked.  6 sneaky symptoms of lung problems It's easy to write off minor bothers like aches or dizziness, but it turns out they can be unexpected symptoms of lung problems. Here are six under-the-radar signs to watch for: Uni...

Second Malignancies after Radiation Therapy: Update on Pathogenesis and Cross-sectional Imaging Findings

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erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery :: Article Creator Treating Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer - KRDO September marks the start of the Fall season and is also prostate cancer awareness month. Prostate cancer is quite common in men; In fact, it is the most common gender-specific cancer for men.1 Thankfully today, with over half of prostate cancers that are diagnosed, we can monitor them or watch them with what is called active surveillance. However, a meaningful number of men continue to present with significant prostate cancer that requires definitive treatment. These treatments can include surgical removal of the prostate or radiation therapy in various forms to eradicate the prostate cancer.1 While these treatments are effective at treating or eliminating the prostate cancer, they do have side effects. It is important to remember that for normal erectile function, there are nerves that connect stimulatory pathways in our br...

Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Health Scare, What Are Next Steps?

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prostate cyst symptoms and treatment :: Article Creator Breaking Down Biden's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis - CBS News Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer at age 82. The former president's office said he has an "aggressive form" of the cancer, which has spread to his bones. His cancer was categorized as having a Gleason score of 9, which places him in Grade Group 5, the most severe category. Here's what to know about the disease, its symptoms and treatments: Prostate cancer symptoms Most men are diagnosed with prostate cancer before they start showing symptoms, as early warning signs of prostate cancer are rare, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. The severity of symptoms can depend on the location of the cancerous cells and how advanced the disease has become. Symptoms can include urinary issues, such as frequent urination, weak or interrupted flow, blood in urine and trouble eithe...