Importance of early diagnosis in managing ovarian cancer
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Ovarian cancer is characterized by disappointing survival rates and a very real risk of relapse. The importance of its early diagnosis, risk factors, and screening for ovarian cancer are highlighted, and the treatment generally is surgery, in conjunction with chemotherapy, which might have physical and psychological impact on the patient.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Strategies for treating and managing testicular cancer
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Testicular cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the testis that carries an extremely favourable survival rate with current treatment strategies and the disease strikes mostly young men, often during their most productive years. A brief detail on its aetiology, presentation, risk factors and diagnosis is illustrated.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Incidence, pathophysiology and treatment of cervical cancer
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Cervical cancer is one of the top three forms of cancer affecting women and is linked to the presence of the human papilloma virus, which is sexually transmitted. It is reported that screening programme is responsible for the declining incidence of cervical cancer in the developed world.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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