Cancer – SeekHealthZ

Colon Cancer

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:22:57 +0000

Is Colon Cancer Curable? New Research Shows 90% Survival Rate in Early Detection Is colon cancer curable? The answer is encouraging when detected early, with localized colon cancer showing a remarkable 90% five-year survival rate. This stands in stark contrast to advanced stages of the disease, where survival rates drop significantly. Colorectal cancer ranks as …

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Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Seekhealthz Editorial — Sun, 11 May 2025 08:37:39 +0000

Functioning Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Urgent Action Key Points Pitfalls Terminology Clinical Clarification Classification Diagnosis Clinical Presentation History Physical examination Causes and Risk Factors Causes Risk factors and/or associations Age Sex Genetics Diagnostic Procedures Primary diagnostic tools Table Biochemical testing in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Tumor type Symptoms and signs Laboratory marker Diagnostic threshold Insulinoma Hypoglycemia Serum …

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Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma

Seekhealthz Editorial — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:22:55 +0000

Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma Types Epidemiology Who is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Possible Risk Factors Etiology and Pathogenesis Pathogenesis History and Physical History Chief Concern (CC) Medication History Physical General Physical Pelvic Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Testing Overview Biopsy and Pathology Staging Table Table 1: Clinical Staging Stage T N M Stage I T1 N0 …

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Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Seekhealthz Editorial — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:45:01 +0000

Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans – 4 Interesting Facts Etiology and Risk Factors Workup Physical Examination Diagnostic Procedures Differential Diagnosis Treatment Drug Therapy Treatment Procedures References 1.Han A, et al. Neoadjuvant imatinib therapy for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. Archives of Dermatology. 2009;145(7):792-6. View In Article|Cross Reference 2.Kallini J R, et al. Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: is mohs surgery truly superior? And the …

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Dermatofibroma

Seekhealthz Editorial — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:29:19 +0000

Dermatofibroma – 5 Interesting Facts Etiology and Risk Factors Diagnosis Approach to Diagnosis Workup History Physical Examination Diagnostic Procedures Treatment Approach to Treatment Treatment Procedures References 1.Hui P, et al. Clonal analysis of cutaneous fibrous histiocytoma (dermatofibroma). Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2002;29(7):385-389. View In Article|Cross Reference 2.Mentzel T, et al. Benign fibrous histiocytoma (dermatofibroma) of …

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Cholangiocarcinoma

Seekhealthz Editorial — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:52:32 +0000

Cholangiocarcinoma – 8 Interesting Facts Pitfalls Introduction Classification Diagnosis Clinical Presentation History Physical examination Causes and Risk Factors Causes Risk factors and/or associations Age Sex Genetics Ethnicity/race Other risk factors/associations Diagnostic Procedures Primary diagnostic tools Laboratory Imaging Procedures Differential Diagnosis Most common Treatment Goals Disposition Admission criteria Recommendations for specialist referral Treatment Options General overview 27 …

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Breast Sarcoma

Seekhealthz Editorial — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:43:47 +0000

Breast Sarcoma – Introduction Types Epidemiology Who Is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Risk Factors Etiology and Pathogenesis Causes Pathogenesis History and Physical History Chief Concern (CC) History of Present Illness (HPI) Past Medical History (PMH) Family History (FH) Social History (SH) Physical Breast Lymphatics Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Testing Overview Recommendations From Professional Organizations National …

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Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma

Seekhealthz Editorial — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:08:21 +0000

Atypical Fibroxanthoma and Pleomorphic Dermal Sarcoma – 3 Interesting Facts Description Also Called Epidemiology Who Is Most Affected Incidence/Prevalence Risk Factors Associated Conditions Etiology and Pathogenesis Causes Pathogenesis History Chief Concern (CC) History of Present Illness (HPI) Physical Skin Diagnosis Making the Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis Testing Overview Imaging Studies Biopsy and Pathology Histopathology Immunohistochemistry Management Management …

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Appendiceal Neoplasms

Seekhealthz Editorial — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 22:36:57 +0000

Appendiceal Neoplasms – 32 Interesting Facts Alarm Signs and Symptoms Introduction Background Information Epidemiology Etiology What are the Risk Factors and Associations? How is Appendiceal Neoplasms Diagnosed? Approach to Diagnosis Diagnostic Criteria Staging or Classification Staging Classification Table 1. WHO’s 2019 classification and grading for NENs. Terminology Differentiation Grade Mitotic rate (mitoses/2 mm2) Ki-67 index NET, G1 Well …

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Anorexia Cachexia Syndrome Associated with Malignancy

Seekhealthz Editorial — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:46:01 +0000

Anorexia Cachexia Syndrome Associated with Malignancy Introduction Synonym Cancer cachexia ICD-10CM CODE R64 Cachexia Epidemiology & Demographics Incidence Genetics Etiology Differential Diagnosis Workup Laboratory Tests Imaging Studies Treatment Nonpharmacologic Therapy Acute General Treatment Chronic Treatment Referral Pearls & Considerations References 1.Dev R.: Measuring cachexia-diagnostic criteria . Ann Palliat Med 2019; 8 (1): pp. 24-32. 2.Fearon …

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