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The term breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. There are several types of tumors that may develop within different areas of the breast. Most tumors are the result of benign (non-cancerous) changes within the breast.

Surgical Treatment of Endometrial  Cancer (Uterine Cancer) Surgery is the best option when Endometrial  Cancer (Uterine Cancer) is diagnosed in its very early stages. At this time, the location and the stage of cancer make removal easy. Sometimes patients are treated with a combination of surgery and radiation therapy.

   Diagnosis of Lung Cancer : If lung cancer is suspected, the person will have their medical history taken, a physical examination, and a variety of tests to confirm the diagnosis. During the physical exam, the doctor will look for lymph node enlargement in the neck or in the region above the collarbones, liver enlargement, abnormal abdominal enlargement, and signs of a lung mass.

          Lung cancer starts in the cells of the lung .   Types of Lung Cancer : There are two major types of lung cancer. Each type of lung cancer grows and spreads in different ways. Each type may be treated differently. Non-small Cell Lung Cancer: this is the most common type of lung cancer.

        Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer :   Surgery is an important part of the treatment of head and neck cancers and aims to remove the cancer completely. The part of your mouth or throat that the doctor may remove depends on where the tumour is.

      Treatment of Sarcoma Cancer :   Surgery for Sarcoma Cancer – Surgery is the most common treatment for soft tissue sarcomas. Your doctor may remove the cancer and a safe margin of healthy tissue around it. Depending on the size and location of the sarcoma, it may be necessary to remove all or part of an arm or leg but amputation is rare.

    Treatment of Esophageal Cancer   Surgery to Remove the Cancer :  Two types of surgery are commonly performed for esophageal  cancer. In one type of surgery, parts of the esophagus and nearby lymph nodes are removed, and the remaining portion of the esophagus is reconnected to the stomach.

Treatment options for Colorectal Cancer : Treatment options for colorectal cancer depend on the stage of the tumor—that is, how far it has spread or how deeply it is affecting the intestinal wall and other tissues. Treatment is also determined by the patient’s age, medical history, overall health, and tolerance for specific medications and therapies.

          Colorectal cancer is a term used to refer to cancer that starts in the colon or rectum.  Colon and rectal cancers begin in the digestive system, also called the GI (gastrointestinal) system. This is where food is processed to create energy and rid the body of solid waste matter (stool).

  Treatment of Prostate Cancer : Your treatment for prostate cancer will depend on a number of factors such as your age and whether the cancer has spread and if so, how far. There are a number of treatments which are described below.