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…
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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 where cancer is detected…
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 field of tumor ablation. This…
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 by radio waves for the treatment…
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 NICE. The National Institute for…
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 utilizes the use of anti cancer drugs to destroy…
Lobectomy: Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
What is Lobectomy? Lungs have sections called lobes, with right lung having 3 lobes and left has 2 lobes. Lobectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one of the lobes of the…
How Turmeric Prevents Lung Cancer?
Turmeric is an orange colored Indian spice and contributes mildly bitter taste to the cuisines. Its active ingredient is an extracted compound called curcumin. It has been used for thousands of years…
New Mode of Proton Therapy for Treatment of Lung Cancer
Researchers across the world are continuously being working towards finding effective ways of lung cancer treatment. Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of deaths among both men and women. According…
Radiotherapy Side Effects for Lung Cancer Patients
Radiotherapy is often used in lung cancer treatment. Just like other treatments, it can cause side effects. The side effects vary from person to person depending upon a number of health conditions….
Types of Treatment for Lung Cancer
The treatment for lung cancer usually involves chemotherapy or radiation therapy, surgical removal of the cancer as well as a combination of these treatments. Ayurveda is also playing a pivotal role in…