Diathermy (Electrocautery): Lung Cancer Treatment
Among various treatment methods available for lung cancer, Diathermy is one of them. This treatment method utilizes electrical current to destroy cancer cells. Diathermy is also called by names of electrocautery or thermocautery. Here, we discuss about the treatment method, how it is conduced, for whom it is suitable and the side effects.
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Drug: Gemcitabine Hydrochloride to Treat NSCLC
Gemcitabine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications called antineoplastics. Gemcitabine Hydrochloride is a novel anti-cancer drug and is marketed as an indication [...]
Early CDT – New Test for Early Detection of Lung Cancer
The most effective way to get rid of lung cancer is its detection at an early stage. The earlier lung cancer diagnosis, the more are the chances for survival of patients. [...]
Lung Cancer Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy for lung cancer is effective for destroying cancerous cells. It is also useful in shrinking tumors. It is used for early stage non-small cell lung cancer [...]
Microwave Ablation for Lung Cancer Treatment
While some tumors can be removed surgically, others are treated by alternative methods. One such method is ablation. Microwave ablation is the most recent development in the [...]
Laser Therapy for Lung Cancer Treatment
What is Laser Therapy?
Laser Therapy utilizes high-intensity light for the treatment of lung cancer. The word LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of [...]
Radiofrequency Ablation for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Today, we are talking about one of the useful methods for lung cancer treatment called radiofrequency ablation. Radiotherapy ablation, also referred as RFA, utilizes heat made [...]
Thermal Ablation for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer and is one of leading causes for death in both men and women. The field of interventional therapies is growing and these [...]
NICE Approves New Lung Cancer Treatment
Continuous researches and studies are being conducted to extend life of lung cancer patients by innovating new methods and techniques. A new research has been conducted by [...]
Chemoradiotherapy Treatment for Lung Cancer
Chemoradiotherapy and Lung Cancer
Chemoradiotherapy, as the name implies, is the combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the treatment of lung cancer. Chemotherapy [...]
Pears May Help Fight Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer among men and women. It is the leading cancer causing deaths. You have probably heard about the foods and diet that may [...]
How Air Pollution Causes Lung Cancer
Today, we take a look at how outdoor air pollution is responsible for increasing rate of lung cancer among people. Though the increase in risk of cancer is small but when [...]
Stage 2 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Stage 2 non-small cell lung cancer is the stage where the tumor is present in lung and has spread to local lymph nodes but not further than that. Stage II non-small cell lung [...]
Treatment for Stage 2 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
When someone is diagnosed with stage 2 non-small cell lung cancer, a common question that arises is the treatment options available. It is important to learn about the [...]
Latest Researches in Lung Cancer: Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November is celebrated as Lung Cancer Awareness Month all over the world. The purpose is to raise awareness about this disease and help people to successfully survive. The [...]