Approximately 1 in 10 women suffer from endometriosis. The link between Endometriosis and Ovarian Cancer is becoming more clear. Here’s what you need to know. Endometriosis is a medical condition which occurs when the cells from the lining of the uterus grow in other areas of the body. It attacks the female reproductive system and […]
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Cancer Therapy Education, Genetic Testing, Genetics, WCSC Latest Highlights
Genetic Testing in New Mexico
Genetic Testing in New Mexico can help estimate your chance of developing cancer in your lifetime. It does this by searching for specific changes in your genes, chromosomes, or proteins. These changes are called mutations. Genetic Testing in New Mexico is available for breast, ovarian, colon, thyroid, and some other cancers. Genetic testing may help: […]
Cancer Therapy Education, Chemotherapy, General, Prevention & Screening, WCSC Latest Highlights
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: A doctor will carry out a vaginal examination and check for any visible abnormalities in the uterus or ovaries. They will also check the patient’s medical history and family history. Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: After a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, the doctor will want to identify its stage and […]
Cancer Therapy Education, Cancer Therapy Side Effects, Chemotherapy Side Effects
Mouth Care Chemotherapy
MOUTH CARE Mouth Care Chemotherapy: Mouth care means keeping your teeth, gums and mouth clean. Mouth problems can be caused by the chemotherapy or radiation treatments you are receiving. These problems are not pleasant, but they are common. Mouth problems may begin 5 to 7 days after your treatment. It may last a few days […]
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Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea is a feeling of sickness in the stomach that may lead to vomiting. Vomiting is the emptying of the stomach contents through the mouth. Nausea and vomiting may be caused by the chemotherapy or radiation treatment you are receiving. They may also be caused by the cancer itself, or other diseases. It is not […]
Hair Loss during chemotherapy: Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss, but the ones that do are fairly predictable. If your doctor has told you to expect hair loss, this is what usually happens: One and a half weeks after your first treatment, your scalp may become tender. Some people don’t feel this at all, […]
Many cancer therapies can cause constipation. Constipation and Cancer Patients: There are many reasons why a cancer patient may have constipation, such as: • Some medications, such as pain medications, certain anti-emetics and some types of chemotherapy, can cause constipation. The constipation from narcotic pain relievers occurs in most patients, and should be prevented in […]
Anemia is a fairly common side effect of cancer therapy. ANEMIA Red Blood Cells: There are three main types of cells in your blood: white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the tissues in the body. Oxygen is needed to produce energy. Lowered red blood cell […]
Topotecan is an anticancer drug used to treat small cell lung cancers and cancer of the ovaries when other treatments have failed. To learn more, click here.
Zometa (Zoledronic Acid) is a cancer support drug that is administered intravenously. To learn more, click here.