Treatment of melanoma depends on the disease stage, the individual’s age, overall health, and other factors. Doctors usually develop an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Melanoma treatment often requires a team of specialists. The team may include: A dermatologis/dermatologic surgeon (skin specialist) A surgeon A plastic and reconstructive surgeon A medical oncologist (cancer specialist) […]
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People treated for melanoma should see the doctor for regular checkups because they have a high risk of getting melanoma again. They may develop new melanomas or the old melanoma might recur in the original site or in new places in the body. The risk of recurrence is higher for people with thick melanomas or
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The most important way to prevent melanoma is avoiding excessive sun exposure. Prevention must begin in childhood, because most people get about 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure before age 18. Keep these facts about sun exposure in mind: Regular, day-to-day exposure is usually experienced by outdoor workers and individuals who spend lots of
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Scientists feel both concern and optimism about melanoma. Some think that thinning of the earth’s protective ozone layer may cause more cases of skin cancer in the future. The ozone layer is a band of gas high in the atmosphere. It filters some UV radiation from sunlight. Industrial chemicals, now banned in the United States
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Because many non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas now have a good chance of being cured, anyone diagnosed with lymphoma should be referred to an oncologist as soon as possible. One reason for this is because treatments are constantly being improved and an oncologist is most likely to be aware of new and better therapies. The oncologist and the
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By choosing the best treatment, your doctors will try to bring the cancer into remission, so that no more cancer can be found and there are no more symptoms. The outlook for lymphoma and other cancers is measured in survival rates, or how many patients have been able to live for two years, five years,
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Here are some frequently asked questions related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Q: What are some of the possible side effects of treatment? A: The effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy can be harsh. Remember that they are mostly temporary and won’t last forever. Talk with your doctor about what to expect and which symptoms to report if you experience them. Side effects may
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Here is a summary of the important facts and information related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which carries lymph fluid and white blood cells throughout the body. White blood cells fight infection. There are two main types of lymphoma: Hodgkin’s disease, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. A non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis used to be very bad news. Now medical
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Here are definitions of medical terms related to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Abdomen: The center part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and other organs. Aggressive lymphoma: A lymphoma that is fast-growing. Alternative medicine: Treatments that have not traditionally been used in standard Western medicine, and are not widely taught in medical schools. These may include
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Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Information and Support Groups: American Cancer Society (ACS) Phone: (800) ACS-2345(toll-free hotline) www.cancer.org Check your local phone book for the address and phone number of your state’s ACS office. Cancer Care, Inc. National Office Phone: 212 302 2400 Tel: Services Phone: 212 221 3300
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When a doctor has found cancer cells and is sure that they are from a lymphoma, it is important to know the grade and the stage of the cancer. Lymphomas of different grades and stages grow at different rates, and respond differently to treatment. The grade of a lymphoma refers to how quickly, or aggressively,
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The methods of treatment used for lymphoma include: Chemotherapy (drugs) and radiation therapy Bone marrow transplant Biologic therapy The combination of drugs and therapies used will depend on the type of lymphoma. Nice To Know: Taking part in a clinical trial (research study) to test promising new ways to treat non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is an important option for
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