Cancerwise

“Dysplasia” is the scientific term for “abnormal cells,” which don’t look the way they’re supposed to under a microscope. These abnormal cells are not considered cancer in and of themselves, but they do have the potential to become cancer someday, if left untreated. That’s why dysplasia is considered a precancerous condition.  

So, how do you know if you have dysplasia? What causes it? And, how is dysplasia treated? Here...

“Exenteration” refers to a complex surgery in which organs, bones and other structures are removed from the pelvis in order to treat cancer. A pelvic exenteration might involve the bladder, rectum, anus and/or sacrum (tailbone), as well as the prostate gland in men and the vagina and/or uterus in women.  

While this procedure may sound fairly extreme, it is often the best — and only potentially curative — option for some...