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Treatments List

Treatments could include:
  • Cholecystoduodenostomy
  • Cholecystojejunostomy
  • resection of segment of liver

Treatments Overview Articles

Cholangiocarcinoma
The goal is to treat the cancer and the obstruction it causes. When possible, surgical removal of the tumor is the treatment of choice and may result in cure. Chemotherapy or radiation may be given after surgery to decrease the risk of recurrence,...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 11, 2006

Specific Treatments Articles

Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy refers to drugs that are used to kill microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi) and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-fighting drugs.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 31, 2006
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the systemic (whole body) treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs . Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Nail Care During Chemotherapy
Nail Care During ChemotherapyCaution:Call your doctor if your cuticles become red and painful or show other changes.Minor nail problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Chemotherapy: Common Questions
Chemotherapy: Common QuestionsYou may have questions about how chemotherapy could affect the things you take for granted in everyday life. Here are some answers to common questions, and some of the adjustments you may need to make.Will I Still Be ...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy, sometimes referred to as " chemo, " is the treatment of cancer with anticancer drugs. Purpose The main purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with anti- cancer drugs . Purpose The purpose of chemotherapy is to kill cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Nutrition During Chemotherapy
Nutrition During ChemotherapyDuring chemotherapy, the energy provided by a healthy diet can help you rebuild normal cells. It can also help you keep up your strength and fight infection.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Skin Care During Chemotherapy
Skin Care During ChemotherapyMinor skin problems are common side effects of chemotherapy. These side effects occur because the treatment affects normal cells as well as cancer cells.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Understanding Chemotherapy
Understanding ChemotherapyKnowing what chemotherapy does, and when and how it is given, may make you feel less anxious about starting treatment. Chemotherapy can be a single medication or a combination of medications.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Receiving IV Chemotherapy
Receiving IV ChemotherapyYou may have ashort-term IVthat is removed after each treatment. Or you may have acentral venous catheter.This is a thin tube that is inserted into a large vein with access to your central blood supply.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Biliary Stenting
A biliary stent is a plastic or metal tube that is inserted into a bile duct to relieve narrowing of the duct (also called bile duct stricture). Purpose Biliary stenting is used to treat obstructions that occur in the bile ducts.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Radiation therapy
A treatment approach that uses radiation to destroy cancer cells.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 25, 2006
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to destroy cancer cells or keep them from reproducing. Purpose The purpose of radiation therapy is to kill or damage cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is the use of high-energy penetrating radiation (x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, and neutron rays) to kill cancer cells. Purpose The primary purpose of radiotherapy is to eliminate or shrink localized cancers.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Understanding Radiation Therapy
Understanding Radiation TherapyRadiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.What Is Cancer?
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, sometimes called radiotherapy, x-ray therapy radiation treatment, cobalt therapy, electron beam therapy, or irradiation uses high energy, penetrating waves or particles such as x rays, gamma rays, proton rays, or neutron rays to destroy cancer cells or keep them from reproducing. Purpose The purpose of radiation therapy is to kill or damage cancer cells.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Radiation Therapy Treatment
Radiation Therapy TreatmentRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. It begins with a planning visit to map out your treatment.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy Team
Radiation Therapy TeamRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells.Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. Your radiation therapy team will work with you.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy: Your Daily Life
Radiation Therapy: Your Daily LifeRadiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy: Resources to Help
Radiation Therapy: Resources to HelpRadiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer.From the moment you found out you had cancer, you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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