FISH Test
Compared to standard cytogenetic (cell gene) tests, one advantage of FISH is that it can identify genetic changes that are too small to be seen und...
Mehr lesenCompared to standard cytogenetic (cell gene) tests, one advantage of FISH is that it can identify genetic changes that are too small to be seen und...
Mehr lesenEsophageal cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the esophagus, a tube- like structure that runs from your throat to your stomach. Unfortunate...
Mehr lesenA colposcopy is a simple procedure that lets your doctor get a good look at your cervix. The exam takes 5 to 10 minutes, and is a lot like getting ...
Mehr lesenSometimes doctors use cryotherapy to remove skin growths that aren’t harmful, such as skin tags, warts, and angiomas. The type of cryotherapy you g...
Mehr lesenFortunately, screening tests can detect cervical cancer, and the HPV virus that usually causes it, very early. It usually takes a few years for a n...
Mehr lesenIf you have leukemia or lymphoma, you may need a stem cell transplant. Once there, they can help your body make healthy blood cells again. In an al...
Mehr lesenYour doctor may suggest a cancer screening to check for signs of early cancer -- or to look for things that could turn into it. The CDC, for instan...
Mehr lesenResearchers hope immunotherapy treatment will harness the power of your body’s natural defenses to fight cancer cells, just like it would with a ge...
Mehr lesenGlioma is a broad category of brain and spinal cord tumors that come from glial cells brain cells that support nerve cells. While many of benign br...
Mehr lesenWhen you’re diagnosed with brain cancer, learning as much as you can about it can help you choose the best treatment for you. Your treatment will d...
Mehr lesenIf you or someone in your immediate family (parents or siblings) has had cancer of the bladder or the urinary tract before, you’re more likely to g...
Mehr lesenThe precise causes of breast cancer are unclear, but we know the main risk factors. Still, most women considered at high risk for breast cancer do ...
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