What Is Cancer Treatment?

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When it comes to treatment options, there are several methods that physicians might utilize. Some of the more common treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and palliative care. Once cancer has reached the later stages ...

4 Useful Small Cell Lung Cancer Tests

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There are two main types of lung cancer; small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SCLC is responsible for approximately 20% of these lung cancers. It is sometimes referred to as oat cell carcinoma due to the small cells in the lung bearing a similar resemblance to oats.

Prevention of Bladder Cancer

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Bladder cancer is a highly treatable and survivable cancer, provided it is caught in the early stages of the illness. The bladder is the organ that holds liquid waste and accumulates it until the body is ready to eliminate it in the form of urine. In many cases, prevention of bladder cancer is a mat

Facts About Asbestos Legislation

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Since the 70s, the congress of the United States has disputed over a proposed asbestos legislation. This was a result of a discussion that took place previously regarding the so called 'Black Lung Bill', which is known to be the first mention of asbestos in a legislative context. The mater

How to Shrink Prostate Glands and to Prevent an Enlarged Prostate

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Many men over 50 years of age suffer from BPH. It is an irritating concern but is rarely harmful, still many men desire to shrink prostate glands if at all feasible. The key setback that ...

Second Primary Breast Cancer and Hormone Receptor Status

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Learn more about hormone receptor status and prediction of risk for contralateral breast cancer.

Prognosis of Ovarian Cancer, Nothing is Set in Stone

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There are many factors that can influence your individual ovarian cancer prognosis. Some of these factors include a patients overall health, their response to treatments and the stage of the cancer. This is why an ovarian cancer prognosis can never accurately predict the future for a woman with ovar

Protein Fortified Milk Recipe

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Protein fortified milk is great to use in shakes for those who need need to gain weight and additional protein. This is especially good for people with cancer who drink milkshakes and smoothies to help maintain their nutrition.

Whipple Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer

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The Whipple procedure is an operation to remove a pancreatic tumor and a lot of the tissue around it. After a large cut is made in your belly, the surgeon will look at the pancreas and other organs in the area, including lymph nodes, to see if the cancer has spread. Tissue samples will be taken for

Treating Mesothelioma

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Bladder Cancer Highly Treatable when Diagnosed Early

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Dear Admin: I am a 68-year-old man in relatively good health. I am an ex-smoker, but quit the habit years ago. Last week I was diagnosed with early stage bladder cancer. Is it true that ...

Pediatric Supportive Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]-Overview

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NOTE: INFORMATION ABOUT PHYSICAL ADJUSTMENT TO TREATMENT,PROBLEMS WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT,AND LIFE AFTER CANCER TREATMENT WILL BE ADDED TO THIS SUMMARY IN THE FUTURE. The goal of supportive care is to improve the quality of life for young cancer patients and their families. Most ...

Adjuvant Therapy of Melanoma

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There is one approved option for adjuvant treatment of melanoma--high-dose interferon--thus, patients and providers are encouraged to consider participation in clinical trials of new approaches.

Mesothelioma - Treatment Procedure

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There is no right or wrong treatment for mesothelioma since each case is considered individually. Treatment chosen for the patient will depend on various diagnostic tools such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, biopsies etc. Cancer treatment basically focuses upon eliminating the malignant cells and preserv

Asbestos Dust And Dna Damage

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DNA strands can be damaged by exposure to asbestos

Latest Cancer in the News

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As most viewers are very aware of, a cancer survivor of breast cancer has come to us on our television sets to announce that she has cancer once more. We are of course talking about ...

Breakthrough Cancer Research Presented at Medical Week in Germany

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I recently attended Medical Week in Baden-Baden, Germany, where I presented the principles of integrative medicine and the latest research on the role of Modified Citrus Pectin in the treatment of can

Reasons to Hire Mesothelioma Lawyers, and Getting the Right Mesothelioma Lawyers

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There are many different kinds of lawyers out there today, with one special group being Mesothelioma lawyers. Sounds rather complex, doesn't it? It is a rare for of cancer that affects numerous vital organs of the human body including the stomach, the lungs and the abdominal area. Although it i

Types of Breast Cancer Surgery

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WebMD describes the different types of surgery to treat breast cancer, including lumpectomies and mastectomies.

Ask the Experts - Concurrent Chemoradiation for Cervical Cancer?

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In general, how widely is this approach accepted as standard among major cancer centers in the United States and Europe?