The scientists maintain that a cure for many, but not all, now incurable breast cancers soon may be realized. That’s because several hundred incredibly courageous women are putting their lives on the line for science. They also will be doing it for the 183,000 American women stricken with breast cancer each year. The disease, which [...]

Another means of preventing the fluid from building up again is to inject either a chemotherapy drug or a radioactive substance into the peritoneal cavity. This is likely to cause fever and pain over the next day or so. Although some cancer cells may be killed, this method acts mainly by sealing the peritoneal cavity, [...]

Visit by the surgeon The surgeon who is to perform your operation may also visit you on the ward to check that all is well. Visit by the anesthetist The anesthetist will probably come to see you to ask you about anything that may be relevant to the choice of anesthetic given to you. Anesthetics [...]