Sentences with phrase «as tumor mass»

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It may be able to strengthen the nervous system and kidneys as well as reduce masses in the body (such as tumors).

EM: Imaging such as MRIs or CT scans, which reveal the mass and volume of the tumor, can fool you sometimes: The patient gets a scan, goes on a therapy, and when they return in a month for a second imaging, the structure and size of the tumor haven't changed.

This process requires a fundamental change in the character of cells within the primary tumor, insofar as members of a localized cell mass must be converted into actively migrating cells that invade into the surrounding tissue and blood vessels, and finally settle in distant tissues.

It is generally believed that a series of mutations in multiple genes are needed for cancer cells to become metastatic; however, recent cancer stem cell theory, which still remains as a hypothesis, predicts that metastatic tumor cells are, by definition, cancer stem cells and that these cells may exist in tumor mass even at an early stage.

Thus, in a panel of breast cancer samples, we identified tumor cells that did not form part of the bulk tumor mass, but instead were interspersed within the adjacent stroma — as if forming the forefront of cancer cell invasion.

Therefore several trials previous published have as an exclusion criterion atelectasis, pleural effusion and tumor mass more than 5 cm of diameter.8 The rest of the criteria remain the same as in the case of intravenous infusion, renal function, blood values and performance status have to be appropriate according to the NCCN guidelines.38 Moreover; the administered drug has to be safe in order to be provided as aerosol, several chemotherapy agents have been reported to be toxic for the lung parenchyma.

Therefore the dosage of administration has to change at it has been previously observed with other treatment modalities such as; inhaled insulin.35, 37 A major obstacle regarding the distribution of aerosol within the airways is atelectasis, tumor mass or pleural effusion.

Technical coordinator of a national convention in France involving industry and universities on the same subject Since 1992: Organizer of a cycle of international conferences on «Heavy scintillators for scientific and industrial applications» First one in Chamonix, France in 1992 (200 participants), 9th one in Winston Salem (NC, USA) in 2007 (300 participants) 1994 - 2007: As Technical coordinator of the CMS electromagnetic calorimeter at the LHC Large Hadron Collider, responsible for the technical development and the mass production of 76» 000 Lead Tungstate crystals (100 tons) 1994 - 2000: Organizer of the development and mass production organization of Lutetium Aluminum perovskite crystals, in particular for PET scanner applications Since 2000: Strong involvement in the development of dedicated breast imaging camera combining several modalities for a multiparametric evaluation of breast tumors (anatomic, structural and functional) Since 2002: Feasibility study and setting - up of an international medical imaging research centre, presently being built in Marseille (Cerimed)

As fast growing tumor mass lacks a functioning lymphatic system, clearance of these nanoparticles is limited and further enhances the accumulation.

The doctor reading your mammogram will be looking for different types of breast changes, such as small white spots called calcifications, lumps or tumors called masses, and other suspicious areas that could be signs of cancer.

It may be able to strengthen the nervous system and kidneys as well as reduce masses in the body (such as tumors).

Although this tumor was thankfully benign, it's important to familiarize yourself with the symptoms of ovarian cancer — especially since most signs of the illness aren't as obvious as a large, fast - growing mass.

Cancer shortens the lives of nearly half of all dogs and cats in the U.S. Cancer in pets occurs when the body's immune system can not stop cells from replicating at an abnormally fast, disorderly pace and forming a mass known as a tumor.

If a diagnosis or condition requires surgery such as an exploratory laparotomy, enterotomy, tumor / mass removal, dental surgery, or others, they are all considered well within our capabilities.

Your pet's gingiva will be observed for inflammation and bleeding, as well as tumors or masses.

Now after 3 years the specialist found out she had a mass (tumor) As a result she needed a CT scan and a surgery.

After a sample was taken from the patient on the left (or top for those on their mobile devices) and sent out to a laboratory for analysis, the mass was indeed diagnosed as a lipoma (benign fat cell tumor).

Isn't there something that I could apply to the fatty tumor or give him, such as a supplement, that may shrink or get rid of the mass?

Answer: If the mass has opened up and started to leak it is either infected or a growing malignant tumor, so either way, take her to your veterinarian as soon as you can.

The original plan was to remove Cardiff's masses at the same time as his intestinal tumor and bladder stones, but concerns arose for his safety since his blood pressure was trending below the normal range.

The technology can also be used to identify masses or tumors and as a guide during fine needle aspirates or cystocentesis.

These tumors appear as a solid mass or several small growths or swellings, easily felt under the skin.

It is important to note that the use of laser is contraindicated after mass / tumor removal as we would not want to stimulate cancerous cells.

A careful balance exists where there are the same number of new cells are produced as there are dying off - and if this balance is disrupted, extra cells begin to replicate, undergo genetic changes, and it is these excess, mutated cells that gather together to form masses and tumors.

Various health conditions, such as masses, tumors, potential obstructions, arthritis, pet pregnancies, and more, can be detected with enhanced reliability and precision.

Below are some of the common specialty areas that we have experience with: - Infectious diseases: Tick - borne disease (Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Bartonella), systemic and local bacterial infections, feline and canine viral disease - Hematology: Immune - mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukemia, bone marrow diseases - Oncology: Surgical and chemotherapy management, lymphoma, mast cell tumors, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, mammary neoplasia, as well as benign and malignant skin masses such as adenomas and cysts - Urology: Kidney failure, bladder infections, stones / crystals, prostatic disease, pyelonephritis, FLUTD, protein - losing nephropathy, glomerulonephritis - Endocrine: Hormonal diseases such as hyper - and hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cushings disease, addison's disease, endocrine skin disease - Gastroenterology: Chronic vomiting and / or diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), stomach ulcers / gastritis, colitis, pancreatic disorders, liver disease, protein - losing enteropathy - Respiratory disease: Feline asthma, canine chronic bronchitis, upper respiratory viral disease, pleural effusion, laryngeal paralysis - Cardiology: Heart murmurs and arrhythmias, heart failure, heartworm disease, hypertension - Ophthalmology: Gaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, corneal disease, ocular surgery - Allergic disease: Allergic dermatitis, food allergies, flea allergy, and allergic gastrointestinal and respiratory disease

Skin tumors usually appear as a raised, hairless mass around the head, neck or shoulders.

Skin mass cell tumors are usually detected by the owners as a solitary raised, firm, hairless lumps on the skin or flat, plaque - like lesions.

Surgery and / or radiation may be appropriate for lymphoma that is confined to one area, such as nasal tumors or abdominal masses, but this is uncommon.

It can also be used to identify masses or tumors and as a guide during surgical biopsies.

Mammary tumors present as a single lump, a solid mass or as multiple swellings in the mammary gland tissue.

Other common masses are lipomas or fatty growths and «mucinomas» or localized accumulations of mucin in the skin which can appear as tumors.

Skin tumors may appear as large masses along different parts of a gerbil's body, including the ears and feet.

Tumors in non-weight-bearing bones may initially appear as a solid, firm mass.

Unusual lumps and bumps in obese pets are common as obese animals are more susceptible to benign tumors resulting from a mass of fat cells that can grow to a painful size.

Choroid plexus tumors are seen as well - defined, hyperdense masses with marked, uniform contrast enhancement on CT scans.

The tumors appear as fleshy masses and can be pigmented or non-pigmented.