Tag Archives: Cancer Treatment

Cancer Treatment – Radiation Therapy For Cancer Treatment

on April 16, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

Radiation therapy is given through different methods, depending on the type of cancer, the location of the cancer, and the patient’s health. Sometimes, radiation therapy is used in combination with other treatments.

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Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)

Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)

on April 4, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

General Information About Skin Cancer Skin cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the skin. The skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects against heat, sunlight, injury, and infection. Skin also helps control body temperature and stores water, fat, and vitamin D. The skin has several layers, [...]

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FDA-Approved Drugs

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Melanoma

The following drugs have been approved since the year 2000 for the treatment of skin cancer.

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What to Know About Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer

on March 31, 2010 in Skin Cancer - Non-Melanoma

If you have radiation therapy, you will meet with a radiation oncologist. This doctor will estimate the size of your cancer. For example, the radiation oncologist may find that a growth such as a basal cell tumor may be larger under the surface of the skin than it appears to be on the surface. The [...]

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