degenerative diseases

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a type of lymphatic cancer that has about 80% cure, especially if it is discovered early and if your treatment is started as soon as possible. In most cases the treatment is done with the combination of chemotherapy with radiotherapy or with the use of monoclonal antibodies and cytokines

Symptoms of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma usually include swollen glands, fever, weight loss, night sweats and easy tiredness. However, there may be other symptoms, depending on where the cancer is developing. These symptoms may also be known as B-symptoms and are more common in lymphomas that develop very quickly

Treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is done with a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy. Its goal is to increase production of the body's defense cells, eliminate the tumor and stop the production of cancer cells. Chemotherapy sessions last on average 4 hours where the individual receives oral and injectable medications, it can cause side effects such as nausea and hair loss

Treatment for bone cancer may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or a combination of the various therapies to remove the tumor and destroy the cancer cells, if possible, and is usually done at the National Cancer Institute closest to where the person lives Bone cancer can be cured, but it needs to be diagnosed early to prevent it from spreading across multiple bones

Secondary bone cancer, also known as bone metastases, is a type of cancer that causes bone pain and joint swelling, for example. But before bones have been affected, a malignant tumor has developed elsewhere in the body, such as the lung or prostate, and cancer cells from the primary tumor travel through the blood or lymph to the bones

Bone cancer causes symptoms such as pain and swelling of the joints that can break easily and often, and early diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer increases the chances of a cure. However, the primary bone cancer, which is one that directly affects the bones is very rare, with secondary cancer being more common

Treatment for cancer of the salivary glands should be started as soon as possible after the diagnosis, in a hospital specialized in oncology such as INCA, to prevent it from developing and spreading to other parts of the body, making it difficult to cure and putting life in risk. Usually, the type of treatment varies according to the type of cancer, the affected salivary gland and the development of the tumor, and can be done with: Surgery: is the most used treatment and serves to remove as much cancer as possible

Treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma can vary depending on the stage of cancer development, the age of the patient and the type of lymphoma, however, in most cases treatment includes the use of: Chemotherapy: is the treatment most used in this type of lymphoma and uses toxic drugs that eliminate the cancer cells of the body; Radiation therapy: It is usually used after chemotherapy to reduce the size of the gums and ensure that the cancer cells are completely eliminated

Surgery is the first recommended treatment for bowel cancer because it is the fastest and most effective way to remove most of the tumor cells, which can cure cancer in milder cases of grade 1 and 2, or delay its development, in the most severe cases. The type of surgery used depends on the location of the cancer, its type, size and how much it has spread in the body, it may be necessary to remove only a small piece of the wall of the intestine or remove an entire portion

Treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs like Acetaminophen, Naprosin or Feldene, physiotherapy and exercise are the main recommended treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis, a genetic disease, that causes chronic inflammation. This disease causes pain in the buttocks and lower back, stiffness or jerking movements, joint pain or difficulty breathing and can lead to disability

One sign that may indicate that you are losing your hearing is to often ask to repeat some information, often referring to "what", for example. Hearing loss is more common with aging, occurring frequently in the elderly, and in these cases, hearing loss is known as presbycusis. However, it can occur at any age, as in the case of otitis frequent or excessive noise, for example

Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer in the blood, in which blood cells begin to be produced uncontrollably and accumulate in the bone marrow. This is a disease that produces symptoms such as severe pain in the bones and the treatment can vary from patient to patient. Some possible causes for the disease are exposure to pesticides or spray paint, as well as infections caused by viruses, such as AIDS

If Hodgkin's lymphoma is detected early, the disease is curable, especially in stages 1 and 2 or when no risk factors are present, such as being older than 45 years or presenting lymphocytes below 600, and treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and in some cases bone marrow transplantation

Pancreatic cancer thin because it is a very aggressive cancer that evolves very quickly giving the patient a very limited life expectancy. Symptoms of pancreatic cancer lack of appetite, abdominal pain or discomfort, stomach ache and vomiting. These symptoms can be easily confused with other gastrointestinal disorders which aggravates the condition

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disease that affects only men and is characterized by the lack of a protein in the muscles, causing a progressive weakening of the whole body musculature. This disease has no cure, and its treatment is through medications and physiotherapy with the aim of slowing the evolution of the disease and the appearance of complications

Burkitt's lymphoma is a type of cancer called a very aggressive non-hodgkin's lymphoma, which can double in size in just 24 hours, but when properly treated, it has a great chance of healing. Boys up to 10 years of age are also greatly affected by this cancer that can affect the maxillary bone, located in the face, or the abdominal region

Abdominal cancer can affect any organ in the abdominal cavity and is the result of abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in this region. Depending on the affected organ the cancer may be more, or less severe. The most common types of abdominal cancer include: Colorectal cancer; Liver cancer; Pancreatic cancer; Kidney cancer; Stomach cancer

Treatment for stomach cancer can be done with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and immunotherapy, depending on the type of cancer and general health of the patient. Stomach cancer, in the early stages, has few symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. Some symptoms of stomach cancer are heartburn, indigestion, full belly sensation and vomiting

The chronic fatigue syndrome is a health problem that causes the development of extreme fatigue without the existence of a disease that can justify this symptom. Chronic fatigue syndrome usually worsens after physical or mental exercise, but it does not improve with rest and may therefore be related to psychological problems, such as excessive stress or depression, for example

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney problem that causes excessive protein excretion through the urine, causing symptoms such as foamy urine or swelling in the ankles and feet, for example. Generally, the nephrotic syndrome is caused by constant injuries in the small blood vessels of the kidneys and therefore can be provoked by several problems, such as diabetes, lupus erythematosus, heart disease or HIV