Colorectal Cancer – Prognosis And Treatment
July 7, 2011
Once colon cancer and/or rectal cancer is diagnosed, the stage of the cancer will be established to help determine the best treatment options. Staging the cancer involves determining if the cancer involves the inner lining of the colon only, whether it involves the whole colon, and whether the can[...]
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Colorectal Cancer – Signs, Symptoms, And Diagnosis
July 6, 2011
Signs Of Possible Colon Cancer Some of the possible signs of colon cancer include a change in bowel habits; bright red, very dark, or narrower than usual stools; diarrhea; constipation; a feeling that the bowel does not completely empty; frequent gas pain; bloating; fullness; cramps; unexpected we[...]
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Colon Cancer And Rectal Cancer – Statistics And Risk Factors
July 5, 2011
It is estimated that there were 102,900 new cases of colon cancer and 39,670 new cases of rectal cancer in the United States during 2010. There were about 51,390 deaths from both colon cancer and rectal cancer that same year. The colon is the longest part of the large intestine (the first six feet o[...]
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Independence Day (Fourth Of July)
July 4, 2011
We, in the United States, have celebrated our country’s Independence Day on July 4th of every year since 1776. Independence Day (July 4, 1776) is the day when the U.S. Declaration of Independence from British rule was adopted. Independence Day is celebrated with barbecues, picnics, family re[...]
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Risk Factors For Breast Cancer
July 3, 2011
There are many known risk factors for breast cancer that cannot be easily modified such as increasing age, family history of breast cancer, high breast tissue density (the greater the density, the greater the risk – women with the greatest density have a 4 to 6-fold increased risk of breast c[...]
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Breast Cancer Treatment
July 2, 2011
Once breast cancer is diagnosed, the decisions regarding how the oncologist (cancer doctor) and patient agree on the treatment for the cancer depends on the kind of breast cancer and the extent (spread) of the cancer. Traditional treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biologi[...]
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Use Of Cancer Drug Avastin For Breast Cancer Patients
July 1, 2011
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a cancer drug approved by the FDA and manufactured by Roche Holding AG to treat colon and rectal cancers that have spread to other parts of the body and is also used in the treatment of certain lung cancers. Avastin works by stopping the formation of blood vessels to the can[...]
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis And Cancer Staging
June 30, 2011
Our last blog discussed screening mammograms for breast cancer, which use x-rays to visualize inside the breasts. If the screening mammogram indicates an abnormality that needs further investigation, a more detailed x-ray known as a diagnostic mammogram may be ordered to further examine the suspici[...]
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What Happens During A Medical Malpractice Trial?
June 27, 2011
Once the formal medical malpractice claim has been filed, the parties to the claim have completed their discovery requests and responses, and any pre-trial motions are heard and decided by the judge or the head of the other forum deciding the case, the medical malpractice case is ready for trial o[...]
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What Happens After My Medical Malpractice Claim Is Filed?
June 26, 2011
Once your medical malpractice lawyer gathers the necessary records and information including favorable opinion(s) from medical expert(s) regarding your medical malpractice claim, he may forward a settlement demand to the negligent health care provider and/or his medical malpractice insurance company[...]
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What Can I Expect After I Hire A Medical Malpractice Lawyer?
June 25, 2011
After you have hired your medical malpractice lawyer, you should expect that he (or she) will meet with you to obtain as much information as possible regarding you and your medical history, your medical care leading up to the medical malpractice incident, the medical malpractice incident itself ([...]
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