Gallbladder Cancer: Introduction
Gallbladder cancer is when cancer starts in cells that make up the gallbladder. It's not a common cancer.
Gallbladder cancer is when cancer starts in cells that make up the gallbladder. It's not a common cancer.
Targeted therapy is a treatment that uses medicines to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. These medicines target certain parts of some cancer cells.
You may have questions and concerns about your treatment choices. You may also want to know how you'll feel and function during and after treatment, and if you'll have to change your normal activities.
After surgery for colorectal cancer, many people worry that cancer might come back. But research has shown that having chemotherapy after surgery, sometimes along with radiation therapy, may reduce the risk of cancer returning in some people. This is called adjuvant therapy.
Radiation proctitis occurs from having radiation treatment for cancer in the pelvic area. It can cause rectal pain, bleeding, and problems with pooping (bowel movements).
Many people have sleep problems after cancer. Sleep problems can last for a long time after cancer and cancer treatment.
Targeted therapy may be used as the first treatment for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Or it may be used when chemo is not working.
Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that take aim on parts of cancer cells that make them different from healthy cells.
Here are some ideas to help you sleep better.
To boost your calories, add butter or margarine to puddings, casseroles, sandwiches, vegetables, cooked cereal, breads, and pasta. Add wheat germ to hot cereals, meat dishes, cookie batter, and casseroles.