In addition to MedVet Chicago's Main Campus, we also offer a full - service Cancer & Rehabilitation Center, which is home to an entirely integrated team of oncology experts providing surgical, medical, and
radiation treatment options, as well as a full physical rehabilitation team.
Even if the cancer has advanced beyond the sex organs, chemotherapy and
radiation treatment options also exist.
Not exact matches
McCain and his family are reviewing further
treatment options, which may include a combination of chemotherapy and
radiation.
Among his
options are surgery, radioactive seed implants, external
radiation or some combination of
treatments, he said.
«Existing quality of life studies have studied older types of surgery and
radiation that are no longer used, and patients need updated information regarding the impact of modern
treatment options so they can make informed decisions about the choices they face today.»
Although patients with localized, low - risk prostate cancer have
treatment options: active surveillance, also called watchful waiting, in which the cancer is monitored periodically to detect any changes, or active
treatment with surgery and
radiation.
A highly targeted cancer
radiation therapy may offer a safe and effective
treatment option for elderly pancreatic cancer patients unable to undergo surgery or combined chemotherapy and
radiation therapy, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
«This gives us confidence there is a group of women who are suitable candidates for partial breast
radiation and more women should discuss this
treatment option with their doctors,» said Kamrava.
Beyond those concerns, if prostate cancer is confirmed, the risks inherent in
treatment options such as surgery,
radiation or hormonal alteration, can be «truly life altering,» he said.
«This is a promising
treatment option that may prove not only to be more effective than chemotherapy alone prior to surgery, it may also be better than chemotherapy and standard
radiation,» said lead study author Kimmen Quan, MD, a
radiation oncologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
The McCain family is now assessing
treatment options, which «may include a combination of chemotherapy and
radiation,» the statement said.
For patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer, the combination of chemotherapy and stereotactic ablative
radiation (SABR) may be a promising
treatment option, ultimately allowing them to undergo surgery that may not otherwise be an
option, according to research presented today at the American Society for
Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO's) 56th Annual Meeting.
«More and more patients are being cured of lung cancer, with both surgery and
radiation as good
treatment options,» said lead author Nirav S. Kapadia, MD, of Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire.
Other
treatment options, including
radiation, had failed, so in late April 2008, Rudin began giving the man 540 mg of GDC - 0449 daily.
The University of Chicago's multidisciplinary team of gynecologic oncologists, medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists, and pathologists «will continue to be committed to providing patients with as many pre - and post-surgical
treatment options as possible,» Yamada said.
Our team of endocrine surgeons, neurosurgeons, surgical oncologists, endocrinologists, medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists, radiologists, advanced practice nurses, social workers, and genetic counselors collaborate to ensure that each patient is cared for with an individualized approach, providing the most advanced
treatment options available.
Our multidisciplinary team of mesothelioma experts offers the full range of tailored
treatment options, from surgery and chemotherapy, to
radiation therapy and clinical trials of promising new
treatments.
This reassuring, optimistic guide helps people get a handle on
treatment options and explains in plain English how chemotherapy and
radiation therapy really work.
Today, some of the best
treatment options are combination
treatments, in which
radiation therapy is artfully combined with other
treatment approaches.
Treatment options offered at Sylvester include surgery,
radiation therapy, chemotherapy, stem cell transplantation (bone marrow transplantation), and interventional radiology.
When Brenda Berchtold, 51, was first diagnosed with triple - negative breast cancer in 1986, her
treatment options were limited: surgery,
radiation, and chemotherapy were the gold standard.
Treatment options include chemotherapy, Phase 1 investigational therapies,
radiation therapy (both conventional and proton), bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy.
The Center offers all the services needed to effectively treat cancer, including surgery, medical oncology,
radiation therapy, nursing care, support and counseling services, nutritional assistance and outpatient
treatment options.
Patients receive a personalized, comprehensive approach to care for their benign and malignant brain tumors and are evaluated for multimodality
treatments such as chemotherapy, minimally invasive surgical
options, and
radiation therapy including proton therapy and gamma knife.
After a comprehensive evaluation by a team of medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists, psychologists, and anesthesiologists who specialize in pain management, a UT Southwestern cancer pain specialist thoroughly explains your
treatment options.
Reality: Survival rates are about the same for women who have mastectomies and for women who choose the breast - conserving
option of removing only part of the breast and following the surgery with
radiation treatments.
Treatment for throat cancer can involve
radiation and chemotherapy, but surgical
options — including minimally invasive procedures — have also improved greatly in recent years.
Treatment options for these include surgery, chemotherapy and other biologics (specific types of drugs), hormonal therapy and
radiation.
For instance, if your doctor is recommending you take an estrogen inhibitor such as Tamoxifen, the book can help you weigh the pros and cons of using such drugs as well as chemotherapy,
radiation, and other
treatment options.
Treatment options can include surgery, chemotherapy,
radiation therapy or a combination of these.
With many
treatment options and comprehensive, targeted
treatment plans, the
radiation oncology service aims to provide the best quality of life and patient care while also embracing advancements in the fields of radioloy, oncology, and
radiation treatments.
If your cat has been diagnosed with an ISS,
treatment options may include a combination of surgery,
radiation therapy, and chemotherapy; consultation with an oncologist is advised.
Many of the advanced cancer
treatment options available to humans today are also available to help our pets — including an advanced form of
radiation therapy known as stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
Treatment Options for Cancer in Dogs and Cats Therapies traditionally used to treat cancer in humans such as surgery and
radiation therapy are mainstays in veterinary oncology.
Palliative
radiation therapy was another
treatment option that was discussed with Ms. Unti.
Treatment for cancer can involve surgery, chemotherapy, and
radiation, but the best
option is to catch it early before it spreads.
Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy,
radiation therapy, hyperthermia and canine bone marrow transplants.
Treatment options include surgery, cryosurgery,
radiation and chemotherapy.
Treatment options may include surgery,
radiation therapy, chemotherapy or palliative medications.
These days, there are many more oncology
treatment options for treating cancer than there ever were before, including
radiation, chemotherapy, nutritional support, and surgery.
Options for
Treatment: Hyperthyroid cats can be treated in many ways including surgery, anti-thyroid medications (pills), and injectable
radiation therapy (I - 131).
Treatment options include surgery,
radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Treatment options include
radiation, chemotherapy, surgery and anti-cancer drugs.
Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy,
radiation and natural supplements.»
Together, our compassionate and board - certified specialists will work with you to determine if
radiation therapy is the most appropriate
treatment option for your pet's cancer.
The Cat Hospital is equipped to manage a variety of
treatment options for our patients including chemotherapy, cancer surgery, and off - site
radiation.
The one
option that the teaching hospital could not offer was cyber knife
treatment — targeted intense
radiation — which was available through Hope Veterinary Specialists in Malvern, Pennsylvania, approximately 40 minutes away.
Diagnostic and
treatment options such as ultrasound, CT scanning, chemotherapy, immunotherapy,
radiation therapy, and oncologic surgery are available on - site.
At the time of your appointment, the
radiation oncologists will discuss the additional tests that are recommended or required prior to
radiation treatment, the
options and expected outcomes for
radiation therapy, and the costs and potential side effects associated with
treatment.
The owners were informed of the risk of recurrence and other available
treatment options, including surgery,
radiation therapy and CT, and they all declined
radiation therapy.