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Although hemorrhagic ovarian cysts are not dangerous, in some cases, the disease can cause complications that affect women's health. Women should proactively have regular gynecological check-ups to detect ovarian cysts early and prevent hemorrhagic complications from occurring.

Symptoms in the Late Stages of Liver Cancer

Late-stage liver cancer is when most patients are diagnosed. At this stage, symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, enlarged liver, ascites, and jaundice become more apparent as the tumor grows. This condition typically progresses silently and is difficult to recognize in the early stages. Therefore, if there are any abnormal signs, patients should immediately get screened for liver cancer.

Normal and Abnormal Values of the Cancer Marker CA 19-9

CA 19-9 is a tumor marker used in the diagnosis, evaluation of a patient's response to treatment, and monitoring of patients with pancreatic or hepatobiliary cancer. In pancreatic cancer diagnosis, the presence of symptoms such as pancreatic obstruction or biliary obstruction, along with elevated CA 19-9 levels, helps the doctor conclude the risk of pancreatic cancer rather than benign pancreatic tumors. Similarly, patients with symptoms such as ascites, jaundice, and elevated CA 19-9 levels may have an increased risk of liver cancer.

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Early stage nasopharyngeal cancer: Signs, diagnosis, treatment

Nasopharyngeal cancer is more likely to occur in people with unhealthy lifestyle habits and family history. When there are symptoms of flu, runny nose that cannot be cured, the patient should go to the doctor to check the throat early for timely treatment.

The Stages of Tongue Cancer Development and Easily Overlooked Signs

The incidence of tongue cancer in Vietnam and globally is on the rise. It is one of the most common types of cancer in the mouth and surrounding areas. The signs in the early stages of the disease are often difficult to detect without careful attention, and by the time clear symptoms appear, the disease has usually reached a later stage.

Can we identify benign or malignant lymph nodes?

If you suddenly notice lymph nodes in your body, try not to worry too much. First, it's important to visit a doctor who can examine and diagnose whether the lymph nodes are benign or malignant. Based on the diagnosis, you can then determine a suitable treatment method.

Coughing up blood due to cancer

Coughing up blood (hemoptysis) is the condition of spitting up blood during and after coughing, blood coming out through the mouth or nose due to damage from the larynx down. Diagnosis of coughing up blood due to cancer is usually simple, however, it is necessary to determine the severity of coughing up blood to be able to handle it promptly and quickly, avoiding the risk of death due to acute blood loss and acute respiratory failure due to obstruction or choking on the airway.

What size of uterine fibroids should be removed?

Large fibroids can affect other internal organs, and there are various methods used in fibroid surgery such as open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, etc

Cancer survivors may face premature aging

Cancer treatment therapies help patients eliminate cancer cells but tend to make these patients have a reduced life expectancy and may face aging earlier than normal people.

Can soursop (Graviola) help treat cancer?

Soursop and other plants have been shown to contain promising compounds that could be used in cancer treatment. It originates from tropical and subtropical regions around the world, is extracted from the Annona muricata tree, and contains compounds that are particularly effective against cancer cells.

Frequently asked questions about the terminal stages of lung cancer

Terminal lung cancer occurs when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body and is extremely difficult to cure. Treatment options at this stage simply halt the progression of the disease.

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