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Colposcopy

A colposcopy is a simple procedure used to look at the cervix, the lower part of the womb at the top of the vagina. You usually get a colposcopy if you had some sort of abnormal results on your Pap test so your doctor can further diagnose any

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Lung Pathology

Introduction Lung disease refers to disorders that affect the lungs, the organs that allow us to breathe. Breathing problems caused by lung disease may prevent the body from getting enough oxygen. Lung diseases are some of the most common medical conditions in the world.

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Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy is a treatment that allows your doctor to diagnose and treat digestive system disorders. Your doctor will inject a tiny, flexible tube into your body with a camera attached during an enteroscopy. This is known as an endoscope. The endoscope normally has one or two balloons attached

Diagnostic tests

Testing Biopsy and Cytology Specimens for Cancer

The type and grade of cancer are usually clear when the cells are seen under a microscope after routine processing and staining, but this is not always the case. Sometimes the pathologist needs to use other procedures to make a diagnosis.Histochemical

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Esophagus Pathology

When your esophagus was biopsied with an endoscope, the samples were examined under a microscope by a pathologist, a qualified clinician with years of training. Your doctor receives a report from the pathologist that includes a diagnosis for each sample

Diagnostic tests

Rectoscopy

Examination of the covering layer (mucosa) covering the inside of the rectum with a special tool is called proctoscopy (rectoscopy or rectosigmoidoscopy). It is usually done to look for tumors, polyps, inflammation, bleeding, or hemorrhoids. The rectum is 12-15 cm long and

Medical treatment

Side Effects of Photodynamic Therapy

Introduction Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment that uses special drugs, sometimes called photosensitizing agents, along with light to kill cancer cells. The drugs only work after they have been activated or turned on by certain kinds of light. PDT can be used in people

Cancer drugs

All about using Carboplatin - Taxol in Cancer

A chemotherapy regimen consisting of carboplatin and paclitaxel (Taxol) is used for the treatment of endometrial, epithelial ovarian, head and neck, and advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancers. It may sometimes be used to treat other cancers.HOW CARBOPLATIN-TAXOL IS GIVEN?You will

Cancer drugs

Hydroxyurea

Hydroxyurea can cause a severe decrease in the number of blood cells in your bone marrow. This may increase the risk that you will develop a serious infection or bleeding. If you experience any

Medical treatment

ICE chemotherapy

What is ICE chemotherapy?ICE chemotherapy is used to treat lymphoma. It can also help to treat other cancers.It is best to read this information

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