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Monitoring head lumps
When unusual lumps appear in the head, many people feel worried. Many reasons can cause these lumps and each cause requires appropriate monitoring and treatment measures
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Swollen lymph nodes after plucking armpit hair, is it dangerous?
Lymph nodes are part of the body's immune system, acting as filters that remove potentially harmful substances from the body. Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit can be a sign of infection or injury. In particular, swollen lymph nodes after plucking armpit hair is a risk factor for local infection. One should not dismiss and overlook other causes of swollen lymph nodes.
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Can chronic pharyngitis progress to cancer?
Complete treatment for pharyngitis requires time, while patients often stop medication once symptoms improve, causing the pharyngitis to become chronic. If not diagnosed and treated in time, the disease can lead to serious complications, including nasopharyngeal cancer.
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Does everyone have cancer cell in their body
A healthy, normal cell has a life cycle of development, division, and death. Cancer cells do not follow this normal cycle. Instead of dying as part of the usual cycle, cancer cells produce many more abnormal cells that can invade surrounding tissues. They can also invade the blood and lymphatic systems to other parts of the body.
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Fruits beneficial for cancer patients
Fruits are a type of food that provides many essential nutrients for the body. Certain fruits, such as oranges, tangerines, pineapples, and pears, can help prevent various types of cancer and enhance the body's resistance against diseases. For individuals undergoing cancer treatment, it is important to make informed choices about the types of fruits that are suitable for their condition in order to optimally support their treatment.
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At what temperature do cancer cells die?
Hyperthermia therapy for cancer treatment is based on the mechanism of increasing temperature to destroy malignant cells. At what temperature do cancer cells die, and does this temperature affect healthy cells?
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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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How long can cancer progress without you knowing?
Cancer is a disease that is difficult to predict but can often be detected early. Many people have cancer without knowing it and spend a significant amount of time before confirming whether they have the disease. So, how long does cancer take to progress, and how long is the incubation period for cancer? These questions will be answered in the article below.
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What to eat and avoid with lung cancer?
The question of what to eat with lung cancer is one that many patients are concerned about. Maintaining a scientifically sound and appropriate diet plays a crucial role in the treatment process for patients.
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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.
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