Cancer
Chemotherapy is a treatment that eradicates not only bad cells but good cells as well. As a result, it is important to have a good nutritional plan in place to help to help combat the side effects of the ...Read More
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer number in the hundreds of thousands every year. According to the CDC, in 2005 (the most recent statistics available) 186,467 women were diagnosed. It stands to ...Read More
Renal pelvis carcinomas are cancers that form in the kidney and can be caused by several factors, although doctors from the University of Wisconsin Medical School have linked smoking as a major cause....Read More
Radiation treatment uses beams of ionizing radiation to fight cancer. These beams are painless, but when they hit a cancer cell, they damage its DNA, which prevents the cell from growing and multiplying. ...Read More
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Breast cancer is a common concern for many women. While breast cancer is uncommon before menopause, early detection is the key to survival. It should also be noted that, according to the National Cancer ...Read More
Radiation therapy fights cancer with waves of ionized energy. These waves damage the DNA in cancer cells, which prevents them from growing and dividing. Radiation therapy has proven effective time and again, ...Read More
Chemotherapy side effects can vary depending upon the type of drug used. Even on the same drug, people may experience side effects differently. Their severity may differ as well. Though most side effects ...Read More
According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, one in six males in the United States will suffer from prostate cancer. This disease can be problematic, but there are warning signs. Early detection is the key to ...Read More
Colon cancer develops in the large intestine from small noncancerous polyps that become malignant. This condition produces few side effects and is usually identified with medical tests such as a colonoscopy or ...Read More
Ovarian cancer occurs when cells in a woman's ovaries grow uncontrollably and form a tumor. This form of cancer is treatable when detected early, but it is difficult to diagnose ovarian cancer at an early ...Read More
Breast cancer is a disease which kills between 20 and 30 out of every 100,000 women every year. A person with breast cancer can remain symptom-less for many years. By the time a tumor is detected, it may have ...Read More
Stage IV cervical cancer is the most advanced stage of cancer of the cervix in women. According to the American Cancer Society, the survival rate beyond five years for women with stage IV cervical cancer is 16 ...Read More
Over the years, many scientific breakthrough treatments for breast cancer have been discovered throughout the world. Because of advancements in technology and genetic research, patients diagnosed with breast ...Read More
The gallbladder is a tiny organ located next to the liver that holds the bile used for fat digestion. Occasionally, tumors grow on the ducts and the biliary tract, blocking bile from entering the intestines. ...Read More
The esophagus is the tube through which passes food from the mouth to the stomach, and cancer results when cells in the esophagus begin growing uncontrollably. If you have esophageal cancer, laser treatment is ...Read More
Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells, which are present in the bone marrow. As the level of abnormal plasma cells rises, the bones can erode and the bone marrow's function can be impeded. The ...Read More
Chemotherapy drugs are classified by their chemical structure and function in the body. Some common classifications include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, corticosteroids and topoisomerase inhibitors. ...Read More
Breast cancer affects over 180,000 women every year, and of those diagnosed, over 40,000 die annually. Currently over 2,000,000 women are survivors, largely due to research, treatment and screening. One in ...Read More
Whether you're seeking to encourage, comfort or inspire a loved one, gifts are available for women in every stage of breast cancer, whether they've just been diagnosed, are well into the fight for recovery or ...Read More
The effects of radiation can be mild or life-threatening, and to measure the strength of radiation, scientists use a unit called a "rem." The radiation in one rem amounts to approximately 400 dental X-rays....Read More
