Cancer Articles A-Z
Plasmacytoma is a type of cancer that starts in plasma cells and develops into a single tumor. This eMedTV article describes plasmacytoma (which often develops in the bone marrow), including information about its symptoms and treatment.
| Possible Balloon Dilation and Stent Placement |
This video explains when your doctor may perform a balloon dilation and stent placement.
| Possible Risks and Outcomes -- Laparascopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy |
This clip lists conditions that put a person at risk for complications with this procedure.
Precautions and Warnings With Anastrozole
This eMedTV segment presents several precautions and warnings with anastrozole to be aware of prior to starting treatment. This includes things such as the potential for drug interactions and situations in which the medication should not be taken.
Precautions and Warnings With Bevacizumab
Knowing the precautions and warnings with bevacizumab can help ensure a safe treatment process, so this eMedTV page provides some of the most common. This includes people who should avoid the drug and things to discuss with your healthcare provider.
Precautions and Warnings With Epirubicin
Epirubicin may increase your risk of congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, or other heart problems. This eMedTV article contains other precautions and warnings with epirubicin and explains who should avoid taking the medication altogether.
Precautions and Warnings With Exemestane
Some people who take exemestane may be more likely to develop osteoporosis. This eMedTV page contains other precautions and warnings with exemestane, including the safety of taking the drug while pregnant and describing who shouldn't take it at all.
Precautions and Warnings With Fulvestrant
You should not take fulvestrant if you are pregnant or allergic to any of the ingredients in the drug. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with fulvestrant, such as conditions to tell your doctor about before you start treatment.
Precautions and Warnings With Lapatinib
Before taking lapatinib, let your doctor know if you have long QT syndrome, liver disease, or allergies. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with lapatinib, including a list of possible complications that may occur with the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Letrozole
Premenopausal women are among the people who shouldn't take letrozole. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with letrozole, such as potential drug interactions and conditions to tell your doctor about before you take letrozole.
Precautions and Warnings With Pamidronate
Kidney damage is a potential complication that may occur with the use of pamidronate. As this eMedTV page explains, there are many other precautions and warnings with pamidronate to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Protein-Bound Paclitaxel
You may be more susceptible to infections while taking protein-bound paclitaxel. This eMedTV resource offers more precautions and warnings with protein-bound paclitaxel and lists other side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.
Precautions and Warnings With Trastuzumab
This eMedTV segment presents several precautions and warnings with trastuzumab to be aware of prior to starting treatment. These precautions include things such as an increased risk of congestive heart failure and potential drug interactions.
As explained in this eMedTV resource, prevention of uterine cancer involves avoiding risk factors (such as being obese) and adopting protective factors (such as breastfeeding) that affect the chances of developing the disease.
Procrit is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat anemia due to a variety of conditions. This eMedTV page offers a brief overview of Procrit, including uses, effects, and possible side effects. Procret is a common misspelling of Procrit.
Procrit is a prescription drug used to treat anemia due to chemotherapy, renal failure, or zidovudine. This eMedTV article further explains what Procrit is used for, describes the effects of the medicine, and offers general dosing information.
At this time, it is not known whether Procrit and breastfeeding is a safe combination. This page on the eMedTV Web site offers more information on the subject and explains why the medication is not likely to affect nursing infants.
Diarrhea appears to be a common side effect of Procrit. This article from the eMedTV archives offers more information on Procrit and diarrhea, including an explanation of how common this side effect is and what treatment options are available.
For treating anemia due to kidney failure, the suggested Procrit dosage is 50 to 100 units per kg of weight. This eMedTV page also offers Procrit dosing guidelines for the treatment of anemia due to chemotherapy and zidovudine use.
Currently, there are no known Procrit drug interactions. As this eMedTV segment explains, however, it is possible that not all interactions are known at this time, so tell your doctor about all medications you are taking before starting Procrit.
A Procrit overdose can increase your risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes. This part of the eMedTV library describes other potential effects of a Procrit overdose and explains what steps your healthcare provider may take to treat it.
Fatigue, fever, and nausea are some of the most common side effects that have been reported with Procrit. This eMedTV segment lists other common Procrit side effects, as well as rare but potentially serious problems that require medical attention.
Procrit is used for treating anemia due to renal failure. As this eMedTV resource explains, Procrit uses also include preventing blood transfusions in people with anemia having surgery and treating anemia caused by chemotherapy or zidovudine.
Procrit Warnings and Precautions
Procrit may increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks or strokes. This eMedTV segment offers more Procrit warnings and precautions, and lists other possible side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.
A doctor may prescribe protein-bound paclitaxel for the treatment of breast cancer. This eMedTV Web page discusses protein-bound paclitaxel uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and offers some general dosing guidelines.
Protein-Bound Paclitaxel Dosing
Protein-bound paclitaxel dosing recommendations are made based on your height, weight, and other factors. This eMedTV resource lists other factors your doctor will consider before prescribing your dosage and explains how the drug is administered.
There are two types of radiation used for uterine cancer treatment: external and internal radiation. This eMedTV Web page discusses the potential benefits and side effects of using radiation for uterine cancer treatment.
Radiation Therapy for Hodgkin's
Radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease uses high-energy x-rays or other radiation to kill cancer cells. This eMedTV resource describes ways in which radiation therapy is administered for Hodgkin's disease and potential side effects of the treatment.
Radiation Treatment for Bladder Cancer
Also known as radiotherapy, radiation treatment for bladder cancer kills cancer cells by using high-energy rays. This eMedTV site discusses the two types of radiation treatment for bladder cancer: external radiation and internal radiation.
Radiation Treatment for Kidney Cancer
Radiation treatment for kidney cancer uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells. This eMedTV article describes how radiation therapy is used to treat kidney cancer and describes side effects associated with the treatment, such as urinary discomfort.
Radiation Treatment for Thyroid Cancer
Radiation treatment for thyroid cancer uses high-energy rays to kill the cancer cells. This eMedTV article provides information about how radiation treatment is administered, typical treatment schedules, and potential side effects of the treatment.
Radioactive Iodine for Thyroid Cancer
Radioactive iodine for thyroid cancer treatment uses I-131 to destroy cancer cells. This eMedTV resource explains how radioactive iodine is used to treat thyroid cancer and discusses potential side effects of the treatment.
| Reasons For a Hysterectomy -- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding |
This video clip talks about abnormal uterine bleeding and its causes.
| Reasons For a Hysterectomy -- Endometriosis |
This multimedia video clip explains what endometriosis is and why it occurs.
| Reasons For a Hysterectomy -- Precancerous or Cancerous Growths |
This video clip describes the effects of abnormal cell growth in the organs of the pelvis.
| Reasons For a Hysterectomy -- Pelvic Organ Prolapse |
This video explains what pelvic organ prolapse is and describes possible symptoms.
| Reasons For a Hysterectomy -- Uterine Fibroids |
This video clip discusses uterine fibroids, including what causes them and possible symptoms.
| Reasons For a Laparascopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)? |
This video explains why your doctor is recommending a hysterectomy.
| Recommending an ERCP? |
This video clip explains when a doctor may recommend an ERCP.
Retinoblastoma is a type of cancer affecting the eye that usually occurs in children under the age of 5. This eMedTV article offers an overview of retinoblastoma, including information about its symptoms, its diagnosis, and its treatment.
A retinoblastoma prognosis is a medical opinion as to the course and outcome of the disease. This eMedTV resource discusses factors that may affect a person's prognosis for retinoblastoma, such as the number of tumors and whether vision can be saved.
It can be difficult to remember all the retinoblastoma questions to ask the doctor. This eMedTV segment provides lists of questions people may wish to ask their doctor concerning treatment of retinoblastoma.
Retinoblastoma Radiation Treatment
In cases of retinoblastoma, radiation treatment may involve methods such as proton beam radiation therapy. This eMedTV Web page discusses some of the different types of radiation treatment used to treat retinoblastoma.
In the case of retinoblastoma, research is being conducted on new treatments of the cancer. This eMedTV Web page describes retinoblastoma treatments being studied, such as high-dose chemotherapy followed by a stem cell transplant.
At this point, there is no routine, effective retinoblastoma screening test; however, as explained in this eMedTV article, there are tests available to detect the disease in people suspected of having the cancer (or those with risk factors for it).
Retinoblastoma stages used for treatment purposes include intraocular and extraocular. This eMedTV article defines these stages and discusses tests used in the retinoblastoma staging process.
For those dealing with retinoblastoma, support from various sources can help them cope with the cancer. This eMedTV segment discusses retinoblastoma support groups and suggests other possible sources of support for help coping with the disease.
Retinoblastoma Treatment by Stage
It's important to know whether the retinoblastoma is intraocular or extraocular when planning treatment. This eMedTV article breaks down retinoblastoma treatment by stage of the disease and provides links to additional information.
Examples of retinoblastoma treatments include enucleation (surgery), radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. This eMedTV segment discusses treatment of retinoblastoma, including information about treatment options, side effects, and follow-up care.
Side effects of anastrozole are possible; however, most people have no problems when taking it. This eMedTV resource provides lists of common and rare side effects, as well as side effects that should be reported to your physician right away.
Because side effects of bevacizumab are possible, this page from the eMedTV Web site offers a list of the most commonly reported side effects, rare side effects, and side effects that may require prompt medical attention.
Common side effects of epirubicin include anemia, hair loss, and sores in the mouth. As this eMedTV segment explains, some epirubicin side effects are more serious and require medical attention, such as bloody stool, arrhythmia, or allergic reaction.
Common side effects of exemestane may include insomnia, headaches, and nausea. This eMedTV article describes other common exemestane side effects and lists serious problems that should be reported immediately to a healthcare provider.
Nausea, headaches, and hot flashes are among the common side effects of fulvestrant. This segment of the eMedTV archives lists these and other common side effects, and also explains which side effects may need immediate medical attention.
Anemia, diarrhea, and nausea are some of the most commonly reported side effects of lapatinib. This eMedTV segment provides a list of other possible side effects, including potentially serious ones that may require prompt medical attention.
Common side effects of letrozole can include dizziness, weight gain, and hot flashes. This eMedTV article also lists some more serious side effects that you should report to your doctor right away (including chest pain and signs of a blood clot).
Nausea, fever, and loss of appetite are some of the most commonly reported side effects of pamidronate. This eMedTV segment lists other possible pamidronate side effects, including some potentially serious side effects that require medical attention.
Side Effects of Protein-Bound Paclitaxel
Anemia, hair loss, and nausea are some of the most common side effects of protein-bound paclitaxel. This eMedTV segment offers a more complete list of common side effects and explains which side effects require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV page explains that possible side effects of trastuzumab include headaches and nausea, among other things. This page provides a list of common side effects, as well as side effects that should be reported to your physician right away.
Skin and Nail Problems With Chemotherapy
It is possible to develop skin and nail problems with chemotherapy. This part of the eMedTV Web site explains why chemotherapy drugs affect the skin and nails, and outlines some suggestions for dealing with nail and skin problems during chemotherapy.
| Spinal Anesthesia -- Moving to Recovery (LAVH ) |
This video describes what to expect during recovery.
Stages of Childhood Liver Cancer
Stages of childhood liver cancer depend on where the cancer is located and whether it has spread. This eMedTV page explains how the stages also vary according to whether they are determined before or after surgery, as well as common staging tests.
Stages of Hodgkin's lymphoma are used to describe the extent of the cancer. This eMedTV segment describes stages I through IV of Hodgkin's lymphoma and discusses tests and procedures used in the staging process, such as CT scans and biopsies.
Stages of liver cancer are used to describe the extent of the disease. As this eMedTV Web page explains, the stages of liver cancer include stages I-IV and recurrent cases of the disease, as well as further classifications for treatment purposes.
The stages of pancreatic cancer include stages 0 through IV and recurrent cases of the disease. This eMedTV article defines these stages of pancreatic cancer, which are used to describe the extent of the disease.
Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Myeloma
As explained on this eMedTV page, a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma allows patients to receive high doses of chemotherapy or radiation to treat the cancer. This article discusses stem cell transplants and their potential side effects.
Stomach cancer is a serious disease in which cancer cells first develop in the stomach. This eMedTV article presents an overview of stomach cancer, including information about its symptoms and how the disease is diagnosed and treated.
In the case of stomach cancer, causes of the disease have not yet been found. As explained in this eMedTV segment, researchers have identified factors (such as smoking) that increase a person's chances of developing stomach cancer.
As one of the standard treatments for stomach cancer, chemotherapy involves the use of anticancer drugs. This eMedTV article describes how chemotherapy is used to treat stomach cancer and explains side effects commonly seen with the treatment.