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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.

Which Type of Cancer Develops the Slowest?

Among all cancers, prostate cancer is ranked as the slowest growing cancer. In fact, the disease advances so slowly that physicians may recommend the “active surveillance" approach rather than immediate treatment. Some patients may never require any intervention. As such, what is the nature of prostate cancer development and the prognosis of this malignancy? The following article will provide more insights into the slowest growing cancer.

Symptoms of bone cancer in the knee

Knee bone cancer is a condition of abnormal, uncontrolled proliferation of bone cells in the knee area. Although rare, bone cancer often progresses silently, causing the disease to be detected at a late stage.

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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.

Hepatic flexure colon tumor

Hepatic flexure colon tumors are tumors that appear in the colon at the bend between the ascending colon and the transverse colon, also known as the right colonic flexure. Compared to other locations in the colon, hepatic flexure colon tumors are less common. Symptoms pain in the lower right ribs when suffering from the disease can be confused with liver and biliary diseases, so patients should go to the doctor early for timely examination and treatment.

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

Cervical reactive lymphadenopathy

Cervical reactive lymphadenopathy, often referred to as cervical lymphadenopathy, is a common condition characterized by inflamed lymph nodes in the neck. This article will explain the definition and causes of cervical lymphadenopathy, and when you should be concerned about it.

A Fairy Tale in Real Life: A Female 'Warrior' Overcomes Bone Cancer and Welcomes Her First Baby at Vinmec

Six years ago, when holding the diagnosis of bone cancer in her hands, Lê Thị Hòa (29 years old) felt as though all the doors in her life had closed. The long days of enduring nine rounds of chemotherapy, three major surgeries, and excruciating pain once made her consider giving up on her dream of having a small family and becoming a mother.

Overcoming Challenges to Save a Patient with Complex Esophageal Cancer

A patient with late-stage esophageal cancer in a precarious location and suffering from tracheal stenosis was successfully treated at Vinmec Hospital through a combination of coordinated, optimized treatments and advanced equipment.

Evaluation of the impact of bladder volume changes on setting errors in patients undergoing radiotherapy for pelvic cancer at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital

A total of 7 patients with pelvic cancer (low rectal cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer) were assigned to postoperative radiotherapy at Vinmec Times City General Hospital from January 2018 to July 2019.

Facing danger due to incomplete removal cancer surgery: The battle to regain hope at the breast center

Facing danger due to missed cancer surgery: The battle to regain hope at the breast center.

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