Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDiscussionsStopping TreatmentAnticipatory GriefEnd of Life PlanningAdvance DirectivesHospice CareNext in Metastatic Breast Cancer Guide GuideMetastatic Breast Cancer Facts and Statistics: What You Need to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Discussions Stopping Treatment Anticipatory Grief End of Life Planning Advance Directives Hospice Care Next in Metastatic Breast Cancer Guide Guide Despite encouraging advances in breast cancer treatment that have dramatically prolonged survival even when diagnosed at ametastatic stage, there still is a significant group of less fortunate patients that die from this condition every year....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPainWithdrawalChanges in BreathingAgitation and ConfusionThe RallyOther SymptomsAdvanced Cancer Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pain Withdrawal Changes in Breathing Agitation and Confusion The Rally Other Symptoms Advanced Cancer Symptoms Dying from colon cancer in the end stage means that treatments are no longer working or need to be stopped due to side effects. The cancer has spread throughout the body, and the condition is considered terminal....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsDiagnosisLife ExpectancyTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Diagnosis Life Expectancy Treatment Coping End-stagechronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) refers to being in the final stages of the disease. At this stage, you can expect to experience significant shortness of breath even when resting. Because of the degree of lung damage at this stage, you are at high risk for lung infections andrespiratory failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSigns of End-Stage DiseaseIncreased Risk of DyingHospice CareHospice Eligibility Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Signs of End-Stage Disease Increased Risk of Dying Hospice Care Hospice Eligibility There are signs in people with Parkinson’s disease that may indicate that the person is at increased risk of dying. These include increased difficulty swallowing, becoming confined to a wheelchair or bed, malnutrition, or complications like aspiration pneumonia or pressure ulcers....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSigns and SymptomsDiagnosis and TestsComplicationsManagement and TreatmentCopingFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis and Tests Complications Management and Treatment Coping Frequently Asked Questions The kidneys help remove waste and extra water from the body, help make red blood cells, and aid in controlling blood pressure.Without healthy, functioning kidneys, various parts of the body cannot function properly, leading to health problems....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeTypesRisksBeforeDuringAfterResults Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose Types Risks Before During After Results Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is used for diagnosing lung cancer and certain inflammatory lung diseases that cannot be confirmed with standard imaging tests. The procedure can also help determine the stage of lung cancer. EBUS is a minimally invasive procedure in which a flexible scope is inserted through the mouth and into the larger airways of the lungs (called thebronchi) to image tissues using high-frequency sound waves....

Key TakeawaysThe benefits of endocrine treatment for estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer last up to 20 years, a long follow-up study shows.The treatment regiment involves tamoxifen, goserelin, or a combination of both.Molecular and genetic factors in the tumors could differentiate which patients are at low risk or high risk for recurrence, knowledge that can help determine which drug to use to give the most benefit.The findings underscore the need for more individualized treatment....

Endogenous is the opposite of exogenous, which means originating outside a living organism. Some exogenous substances are harmful, while others are used as medications or supplements to imitate or counteract the action of endogenous substances. This is a common method of disease treatment. This article describes some common endogenous substances, some of which also have exogenous counterparts. David Murray and Jules Selmes / Getty Images Examples of Endogenous Substances Here are several examples of endogenous substances:...

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Endometrial Polyp: A Mostly Benign Pathology Finding Factors That Influence Endometrial Polyp Removal Polyp Symptoms (and Absence of Symptoms) Causes and Risk Factors Treatment to Remove Endometrial Polyp(s) Healing and Side Effects From Removal Endometrial polyps are abnormal growths that form within the uterine lining. These growths are also referred to as uterine polyps. Their exact cause is unknown, but it’s thought that stimulation from the hormoneestrogenplays a role....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsWhy It’s DoneInterpreting ResultsIs It Painful?PreparationDuring the ProcedureAfter EffectsNext StepsNext in Endometrial Cancer GuideWhat Is Endometrial Cancer? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Why It’s Done Interpreting Results Is It Painful? Preparation During the Procedure After Effects Next Steps Next in Endometrial Cancer Guide Anendometrial biopsyis a non-surgical procedure that is done to examine and assess the lining of theuterus(endometrium)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment Outlook Endometrialhyperplasiais a thickening of the lining of the uterus due to a hormonal imbalance. Endometrial hyperplasia may lead to various symptoms, such as heavy menstrual periods, spotting, and post-menopausal bleeding. While risk factors vary, some conditions that cause too much of the hormone estrogen can lead to endometrial hyperplasia....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMenopause Effects on EndoEndo After MenopauseDiagnosisTreatmentHRT and EndometriosisComplicationsEarly Menopause After Treatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Menopause Effects on Endo Endo After Menopause Diagnosis Treatment HRT and Endometriosis Complications Early Menopause After Treatment Endometriosistissue responds to hormones just as theendometrium(lining of the uterus) does. Estrogen stimulates its growth, while progestin inhibits its growth. Endometriosis symptoms often diminish after menopause, when estrogen levels drop....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen Does Endo Return?Effects of BreastfeedingEffect on Future PregnanciesCoping As a New ParentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When Does Endo Return? Effects of Breastfeeding Effect on Future Pregnancies Coping As a New Parent Frequently Asked Questions Some individuals find that theirendometriosissymptoms resolve during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to a shift in hormones.These symptoms often return after pregnancy, however....