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06th October 2009
The discoveries of x-rays and radiation by scientists Becquerel and Rontgen in the late 1800s got the ball rolling in radiation application. Marie Curie's Nobel Prize winning work with radioactive elements also helped set the stage at the turn of the cent... Read >
Author: sophia02nd October 2009
Mesothelioma is a rare, but very difficult form of cancer to treat. A diagnosis can often lead to a fatality within a year or two. Current forms of treatment meet with intermittent success, which is why many Mesothelioma patients consider more radical ste... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava07th August 2009
Mesothelioma is an uncommon cancer that affects primarily the mesothelium which is a protective sac covering most of the body's internal organs. Exposure to asbestos particles at the place of work has been strongly linked to the development of mesotheliom... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
There are three main types of surgeries used in the treatment of mesothelioma.
A-Diagnostic surgery: This is used to confirm the diagnosis and locate the tumor. It is usually non invasive {it does not require cutting up the patient surgically}
B-Cur... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
There are several options available for the treatment of mesothelioma. The most recommended forms of treatment are: a} Surgery b} Chemotherapy c} Radiotherapy. There are however other less popular, less commonly used forms of treatments, these include gen... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Most mesothelioma doctors are specialist doctors in different fields. It can be an overwhelming experience when you have to see different specialist and having a basic understanding of the different types of doctors that you are likely to see will help yo... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
To effectively treat most types of cancers, using only one form of treatment like chemotherapy or surgery or radiotherapy alone will not give any appreciable result. Most times the treatment of cancers involves the combination of all these different types... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
The stage (extent) of a mesothelioma is an important factor in determining treatment options. Treatment option used is also based on the patients state of general health and individual preferences. The stage of the tumor most importantly helps to determin... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
About 2000 to 3000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States. Once a patient receives a diagnosis of this cancer, his or her physician will most likely discuss the prognosis or probable course and outcome of the disease with t... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Mesothelioma is an uncommon cancer that affects primarily the mesothelium which is a protective sac covering most of the body's internal organs. Exposure to asbestos particles at the place of work has been strongly linked to the development of mesotheliom... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen05th July 2009
Health care is one of the most important issues these days. Everyone wants a good health this time. About their health every body is serious now a day.we knows very well that Health is Wealth. If we lost our health we lost every thing. Good health and fit... Read >
Author: vaxis22nd June 2009
Some people tend to confuse treatment with cure. Treatment refers to a set of measures applied to a person suffering from a disease in order to reduce or relieve symptoms, prevent complications, or to restore to health (healing). That is, although it may ... Read >
Author: Raphaelo15th June 2009
Menopause is a specific stage in a woman's life and is something that all women will experience. The average age that menopause affects women is 51 years old, however, it's not uncommon for the onset of menopause to occur much earlier or much later. If yo... Read >
Author: John Russell12th June 2009
Localized cancer in a particular part of the lung is termed as Stage 1 but when the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes at the top of the lungs it is termed as Stage 2. Stage 3 lung cancer is when the cancer spreads to the chest walls. Stages of lung can... Read >
Author: Mercy01st May 2009
As cancer continues to throw in mourning thousands of families throughout the world, the need to produce other medicines more effective and less dangerous seems more urgent. Although radiotherapy and chemotherapy are effective in some cases, their hypothe... Read >
Author: Raphaelo24th April 2009
The three most common types of cancer treatment are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Treatment is aimed at removing the cancer cells or destroying them in the body with medicines or other agents.
Radiotherapy uses radiation as a special kind of... Read >
Author: Mercy28th March 2009
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of cancer. A medical oncologist is a doctor specializing in the study and treatment of cancer. However, a medical oncologist for breast cancer should first consult with a pathologist... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble10th March 2009
Breast cancer is among the most common type of cancer in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with the disease but the survival rates are now quite high especially when the disease is detected early. So, what is the treatment breast can... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble10th March 2009
Breast cancer is among the most common type of cancer in the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with the disease but the survival rates are now quite high especially when the disease is detected early. So, what is the treatment breast can... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble23rd February 2009
It looks like the modern generation is in favor of alternative cures more than ever before.
This is especially so with the herbal alternative cures for different diseases and in particular cancers.
It is barely one week since we finally laid a close... Read >
Author: paulina0820th January 2009
Lung cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer. If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer, the next thing you should do is to discuss with your doctors the most suitable lung cancer treatment for you. There are various options available for the t... Read >
Author: Scott Gillespie11th November 2008
However most types of cancers can be beaten, if you catch it up soon enough, and even if you don't there are new treatments coming out by the minute everyday that will help you fight and successfully beat cancer. There are however some types of cancers th... Read >
Author: stbotanica20th October 2008
It is one thing to walk around looking very healthy on the outside, oblivious of what could be happening on the inside of your body.
Female reproductive issues are very complicated and it can be difficult to detect a problem early enough, whose adverse... Read >
Author: Poly Muthumbi30th September 2008
Because of the future stages of some lung blight, surgery is not an option. This depends on the locality of the swelling/tumors or the total vigor of the role. In these types of gear, an oncologist will most liable advocate radiotherapy for the dealing. E... Read >
Author: Jon Simms08th September 2008
Local deletion may also be worn in early stages, to subtract the bane cells. Years of unprotected sun exposure can produce some skin cancers. Dangerous UVA and UVB emission from the sun and repeated exposure to these rays can effectuate skin evil.
Inf... Read >
Author: Jon Simms05th September 2008
Prostate cancer is deadly to men over fifty, and is often so slow to really develop that it’s not noticed until it’s too late to remove by normal surgery. Although prostate cancer can be prevented by normal routine checkups and a healthy low-stres... Read >
Author: Nupur01st September 2008
Your doctor will always discuss the most suitable type of surgery with you anyway, depending on the cancer, its size and its position and you may also be given a choice of breast cancer treatment as well. The treatments actually can have different benefit... Read >
Author: Giles Bre24th August 2008
Why use the best natural breast enhancement strategies available? It is natural to want to look your best. Looking good helps you feel good. Many women want larger breasts but don't want to subject themselves to invasive surgical techniques. If you are su... Read >
Author: jainish18th July 2008
Esthesioneuroblastoma, also known olfactory neuroblastoma. Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare cancer of the higher part of the nasal cavity. It develops in fabric of dependent nerve within the meaning of the odor and can occur in the people of any age. Esthe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th July 2008
It is not groundless that tea is the best drinks for cancer patients. Tea contains tea polyphenols, vitamins and trace elements, can block certain carcinogens generation, and inhibit cancer cell growth. Tea can help with digestion and reduce the decline o... Read >
Author: Win.Ho11th June 2008
Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy and is an advanced form of treatment for mesothelioma. It has been used for over a century for the treatment of mesothelioma.
Radiotherapy is used to treat mesothelioma by ionizing radiation, thus killing cancer... Read >
Author: Josh Spaulding08th May 2008
Aloeride Is a Cancer Preventive
Cancer can be a devastating disease. Most people opt for traditional treatment routes with the likes of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. In addition to these more conventional treatments, it is widely accepted tha... Read >
Author: Waiman13th February 2008
Whenever the white blood cells are unable to carryout their function that involves helping the body fight off disease germs,then we could say that the victim’s immune system has been undermined.Very serious and enduring ailments such as yeast infections... Read >
Author: Wangeci02nd October 2007
Cystitis is common in women, but it is less common and a potentially more serious condition for men. For men the cause can be an underlying bladder or prostate infection, an obstruction or tumour, or an enlarged prostate. Cystitis usually begins when bact... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st July 2007
Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that affects the serous linings of various internal organs in the human body. Among them, the lungs, heart and the stomach are the mostly affected.
It is estimated that each year, 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are ... Read >
Author: Jennifer White18th April 2007
We know that thyroid disease is a problem that can arise in special situations or can be a problem secondary to other diseases.
Secondary or tertiary types of hypo or hyperthyroidism are treated as same as primary cases of hypo or hyperthyroidism. Du... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th March 2007
After having found out what is prostate cancer and how it appears, it is now time to see how can this disease be treated.
The next step after a person has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, is of course the treatment. Depending of the state in which ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
First thing that comes to mind is: what is the thyroid gland and why do we need it for? Well, the thyroid is part of the endocrine glands and it's purpose is to produce hormones, thyroid hormones. They are of essential importance to the body because throu... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola05th August 2006
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author of www.Cancer-free-for-life.com
According to current statistics, approximately 1 in 10 men will develop prostate cancer during the course of their lives and it is the second most common cause of cancer d... Read >
Author: Dr Laurence Magne25th April 2006
Brain cancer
We all know the function of brain. It is the main control center of our body that monitors/instructs everything thing in our body. Any disease that affects this central control system is really a big problem. And the worst thing to happen ... Read >
Author: Karen Lavender21st March 2006
Cancer? There are so many different aspects of living with cancer - from the pure medical issues, to emotional aspects, to the impact on the family as well as daily living considerations.
One thing that has changed dramatically in the last thirty year... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei13th March 2006
Do you avoid mirrors and hide your face because of ugly acne scars? Acne is a common problem among people of all ages, especially teenagers. Perhaps your skin has cleared up and you are left with embarrassing scars that you don't know how to get rid of. I... Read >
Author: John Wellington
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