Patients with cancer may take all kinds of medications – whether they’re used to treat cancer, its side effects, or other conditions that have nothing to do with a cancer diagnosis.
While medications are a part of daily life for many of us, there are times when you should adjust your dose or even stop taking certain medicines.
“Before you undergo anesthesia for any reason, you want to be sure you’re not taking...
Throughout cancer treatment, patients may undergo anesthesia for a variety of reasons. Surgery may be the most obvious, but patients may also...
There are four main types of thyroid cells: follicular, papillary, medullary and Hurthle. While they’re all different, each of these cells plays an important role in creating hormones that help your body regulate blood pressure, temperature, heart rate and other important functions.
Normally, these cells work together in harmony, but changes to their molecular profile could make some cells grow out of control, which can lead...
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck. It’s responsible for the hormones that control your heart rate, blood...