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Thyroidectomy 認識甲狀腺切除術
2022/1/13It is highly suspected to be a thyroid malignancy or has been diagnosed as thyroid cancer.
Parathyroidectomy 認識副甲狀腺切除術
2022/1/13Parathyroid glands are composed of four glands as big as peas. They are located at the back of the thyroid gland in the neck. In some cases, parathyroid glands are buried in the thyroid, thymus or chest. Although the location may vary, their functions are generally normal.
Introduction to Radiation Therapy 放射線治療簡介
2021/12/21Radiation therapy transmits via the form of photon or high-speed particles, using higher-energy radiation to treat tumor or certain diseases. Radiation therapy is also commonly known as the “ radiotherapy ”
Instructions for Vaginal Cleaning Device after Radiation Therapy 放射線治療後之陰道沖洗器使用
2021/12/21Patients of cervical cancer will sometimes have discharge flowing from the vagina due to the gradual necrosis and detachment of tumor cells after pelvic radiation.
FAQ for Radiation Therapy 放射線治療常見疑慮澄清
2021/12/21Radiation therapy has been proved to have long-term curative effect on many malignant tumors ( i.e. nasopharyngeal carcinoma and cervical cancer ).
Radiation Therapy and Sex Life 放射線治療與性生活
2021/12/21Patients tend to lose interest in “sex” when receiving cancer therapy, or at least for some period of time.
Radiation Therapy and Change in Taste 放射線治療與味覺改變
2021/12/21After the radiation therapy, the microvilli of taste bud cells are damaged while the secretion of saliva is reduced.
Radiation Therapy and Oral Mucositis 放射線治療與口腔黏膜炎
2021/12/21Radiation therapy for the head and neck will cause oral mucositis, which emerges on the 3rd week after the start of radiation therapy.
Radiation Therapy and Dermatitis 放射線治療與皮膚炎
2021/12/21The skin is highly sensitive and easily damaged by radiation because the proliferative cells of basal layer are more likely to be affected by radiation than the epidermal cells of upper layer.
Radiation Therapy and Diarrhea 放射線治療與腹瀉
2021/12/21Diarrhea could occur in 3 ~ 4 weeks from the starting of radiation therapy and it will gradually disappear after the therapy.