Proton Therapy vs Radiation: Which Is Better?
Neither is universally better. Standard X-ray radiation has treated millions of patients successfully, while proton therapy delivers radiation more precisely and stops at a specific depth. The right choice depends on the cancer, its location, and whether that added...
How Many Days in Hospital After VATS Lung Surgery?
Two to four days is the honest answer for most patients. That’s the range after a VATS lobectomy or wedge resection done through small keyhole incisions and it’s a lot shorter than the week or more that open chest surgery typically requires. Smaller...
What Specialists Make Up a Tumour Board?
A tumour board is where cancer treatment decisions actually get made. Not in a single consultation room with one doctor, but in a meeting where the surgical oncologist, the medical oncologist, the radiation oncologist, the pathologist, and the radiologist all look at...
What Is a Port-a-Cath Used for in Chemo?
Anyone who has watched a family member go through chemotherapy knows the drill needle in the arm, vein collapses, try the other arm, bruising that takes weeks to fade. It happens because chemotherapy drugs are harsh on peripheral veins. Some drugs cause scarring over...