Orchiectomy is surgery to remove one or both testicles, and is normally indicated for the diagnosis or treatment of testicular cancer, when there is clinical or laboratory suspicion of this type of cancer. However, this type of surgery can also be indicated in cases of serious damage to the testicle when it is not possible […]
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumor or GIST is a rare type of tumor of the gastrointestinal tract that initially presents no symptoms, but as the tumor grows it can cause symptoms such as vomiting or bloody stools, abdominal pain or a feeling of being full even after have eaten little. This tumor can be benign or malignant […]
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Some good foods for maintaining prostate health are tomatoes, green tea, sardines and cauliflower, because they are rich in omega-3, lycopene, selenium and sulforaphane, nutrients and bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. inflammatory. To maintain prostate health and prevent the onset of cancer, it is also important to maintain adequate body weight, exercise regularly […]
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Treatment for bowel cancer is carried out according to the stage and severity of the disease, location, size and characteristics of the tumor, and surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy may be indicated. Bowel cancer can be cured when the diagnosis is made in the early stages of the disease and treatment is started immediately afterwards, […]
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Cyproterone acetate is an antineoplastic and steroid indicated for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer in men in cases where surgery is not possible, or for reducing sexual drive, as it has antiandrogenic action, which leads to a decrease in the amount of testosterone in the body. Furthermore, when associated with ethinyl estradiol, cyproterone can […]
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The most recommended exams and tests to detect bowel cancer are fecal occult blood testing, colonoscopy and rectosigmoidoscopy. However, in some cases virtual colonoscopy and upper digestive endoscopy may also be indicated. These tests are usually indicated when there are signs and symptoms that may indicate bowel cancer, such as blood in the stool, constant […]
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The main symptoms of prostate cancer are frequent urge to urinate, weak stream of urine, pain when urinating, painful ejaculation, difficulty maintaining an erection, pain in the testicle region or a feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, even after urinating. Prostate cancer develops slowly and in most cases no symptoms are noticed in the […]
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Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine (colon) and its final part (the rectum), which can cause symptoms such as abdominal pain, anemia, weight loss and the presence of blood in the stool. This type of cancer has no specific cause, however it can happen more easily in people who […]
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An enlarged prostate is a very common problem in men over 50 years of age, and can cause symptoms such as a weak stream of urine, a constant feeling of a full bladder, the need to strain to urinate or dripping urine at the end of urination, for example. In most cases, an enlarged prostate […]
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Surgery is the main treatment indicated for bowel cancer, as it is a faster and more effective way to remove the majority of tumor cells, being able to cure cancer in milder grade 1 and 2 cases, or delay its progression. development in the most severe cases. The type of surgery used depends on the […]
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