Oncology- Radiotherapy

Symptoms of dry mouth in radiation therapy for head and neck cancer

Saliva is needed for swallowing and speaking, helps prevent infections and tooth decay, by cleaning teeth and gums and preventing too much acid in the mouth. Changes in saliva quantity and quality due to radiation have also been documented in the dental literature.

Orthodontic care after radiation therapy for head and neck cancer

Patients receiving radiation therapy experience significant changes in the oral mucosa and often require partial or complete dentures. Ideally, the oral soft tissue should be fully healed before the orthopedic procedure can be started. There are suggestions that there should be a waiting period of at least 6 months to 1 year.

The role of the immune system in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells

Cancer cells can weaken the immune system, while the immune system is still able to fight malignant pathogens, preventing tumor formation. So how does the process of cancer cells thrive but are suppressed by the immune system?

What is the difference between cancer cells and normal cells?

Cancer is a common and dangerous disease that causes unpredictable consequences if not detected and treated in time. So how are cancer cells different from normal cells?

Why is chemotherapy dose important?

Chemotherapy is one of the weapons to treat many cancers. The dose of chemical drugs is calculated based on the weight and height of each patient through the skin area. Each drug, each regimen when recommended in clinical practice guidelines with drug doses has been carefully considered and calculated through clinical trials.

Features of breast cancer in adolescent patients

Breast cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in Vietnamese women. The age of breast cancer tends to be younger, with breast cancer patients in their teens with the average age of only about 30 years old.

New drug combination holds great promise in treating stomach cancer

According to a study published in Lancet Oncology, the combination of ramucirumab and pembrolizumab showed good tolerability in phase I trials for several malignancies such as gastric adenocarcinoma and gastric junction cancer. Esophageal.

Top 5 misconceptions about pain in cancer

For cancer patients, the degree of pain is directly proportional to the prognosis of the disease. Pain in cancer causes patients to deteriorate both physically and mentally, reducing quality of life and effectiveness of treatment. Pain management for cancer patients is a top priority in the treatment process.

How does targeted therapy kill cancer cells?

Targeted therapy, or more precisely, "molecular targeted therapy," is used to control cancer growth. They act on a specific molecular target inside or on the surface of cancer cells (genes or proteins). This helps to kill or slow down the growth of cancer cells, while minimizing damage to healthy cells.