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28th September 2009
People often conjure up an image of a woman who is beautiful with long tresses. Men’s hair is often ignored and there is a greater stress on women’s hair. It is this conception that has lead to the feeling of insecurity and lack of confidence in femal... Read >
Author: Vijay Koragappa Shetty24th September 2009
Steriotactic Radiosurgery And Radiotherapy In India
What is stereotactic radiosurgery and how is it used ?
Stereotactic radiosurgery is a highly precise form of radiation therapy used primarily to treat tumors and other abnormalities of the brain.... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia22nd September 2009
What is Lymphedema?
First I would need to explain what lymph is just in case you do not know. Lymph is a liquid that nourishes the tissue in blind-end vessels. Lymph travels from your capillaries into the main circulation through the veins in your neck... Read >
Author: Anna Hugi22nd September 2009
Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a garden plant with orange-gold or yellow blooms that has a strong and distinctive scent. Calendula is also known as garden marigold, Mary bud, holligold, goldbloom, golds, ruddes, bull's eyes, and pot marigold. The ca... Read >
Author: AmandaStone22nd September 2009
There are many medical professionals and health care centers that do not have the resources to get medical equipments. The irony here is that there are plenty of hospitals in urban areas with an excess supply of medical equipments that usually go waste. T... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com21st September 2009
Bone cancer is caused by a problem with the cells that make bone. More than 2,000 people are diagnosed in the United States each year with a bone tumor. Bone tumors occur most commonly in children and adolescents and are less common in older adults. Cance... Read >
Author: Jasica17th September 2009
Prostate cancer is a kind of cancer that develops in the prostate gland of the male reproductive system. Prostate cancer is one of the most deadliest forms of cancer as the chance of metastasization of the cancer cells from the gland to other parts the bo... Read >
Author: roykajal6517th September 2009
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the minute living cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinom. According... Read >
Author: Muscle Man14th September 2009
Cancer that grows in the prostate gland is named prostate trouble. In most men, this is a slow process ; most men will never know they have the condition. Sensed in its earliest stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Many men, ... Read >
Author: Howie Dunstan10th September 2009
There are several common treatments for leukemia patients.
Essentially, leukemia begins in the bone marrow where blood cells are made. Because of that, this cancer can spread quickly throughout the body, eventually affecting other organs like lymph nod... Read >
Author: Muscle Man10th September 2009
Leukemia leads to a reduction of white blood cells in the body system. Leukemia can thus be treated by way of ensuring that the body increases the White blood cells count. Leukemia can also be treated just by use of the same methods as used to treat cance... Read >
Author: Muscle Man08th September 2009
Did you know that in the year 2005 $ 209.9 billion were spent on conventional cancer treatments in the US alone?
That more than 40% of Medicare spending comes from oncology?
That your chance of getting cancer in your lifetime has just increased from ~... Read >
Author: EIC07th September 2009
In the past, the treatment options for a particular disease were limited to only a few. With the advancements in medical science, we have scores of treatment options available for any disease.
The various treatment options available for breast cancer h... Read >
Author: Muscle Man07th September 2009
The colon is the digestive part of our body where the waste materials are stored. The colon extends up to the rectum which is adjacent to the anus. The chord between them forms the large intestine. Tumors are developed in the inner walls of the large inte... Read >
Author: Muscle Man07th September 2009
The chest holds the breasts. In general, the breast cancers affect most of the women in the world. Breast cancer develops as a result of abnormal growth in the cells in the inner breast, or due to some abnormal changes produced in the tissues connecting t... Read >
Author: Muscle Man31st August 2009
Has this ever happened to you? You’re brushing your hair and look down and see what looks like millions of strands of hair in your brush? If so, you may be wondering what the causes of sudden hair loss might are.
We all lose approximately 100 strand... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby28th August 2009
Prostate cancer is a disease in which cancer cells develop in the prostate gland in the male reproductive organ. The prostate is usually a tiny gland that rests under the bladder and also in front of the rectum. It mainly occurs when cells of the prostate... Read >
Author: Prostateseedinstitute25th August 2009
New advances in health care seem to be reported every day. When these advances involved new medical devices, it can be cost-effective for health care professionals to sell used hospital equipment online through a new company, MedBay Inc.
MedBay Inc. ha... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com25th August 2009
abdomen or heart -- and other diseases. It is amazing to find that, asbestos has still not been entirely banned in the United States, and Americans continue to risk exposure to this dangerous fiber.
If you feel that you have been exhibiting symptoms o... Read >
Author: Bennett Diaz24th August 2009
Vaginal cancer the growth of malignant cells in the vagina is rare, representing less than 2 percent of all gynecologic cancers. Most cases of vaginal cancer occur in women over the age 50. However, some types may affect young women during adolescence or ... Read >
Author: john daniel24th August 2009
Stomach cancer results from the growth of malignant cells in the lining of the stomach. More than 90percent of stomach cancers are adenocarcinomas, arising from cells lining the stomach wall; lymphomas account for 3 to 7 percent of stomach cancers. For un... Read >
Author: john daniel24th August 2009
Many hospitals and locally owned and operated doctor’s offices simply cannot afford to purchase brand new medical equipment. However, many of these medical facilities could not function without acquiring these items. Therefore, they seek out used medica... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com21st August 2009
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks17th August 2009
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks13th August 2009
Chemotherapy treats mesothelioma with drugs that has an ability to get rid of cancerous cells. Health care providers use chemotherapy to reduce a tumor size before surgery. This in turn will ensure that immunotherapy and radiation therapy is going to be l... Read >
Author: kevinbarnette12th August 2009
Cancer research continues to improve on a daily basis with new developments, expanded research facilities, and an ever increasing desire to successfully treat one of the leading causes of death in the world. One specific area that sees dedicated research... Read >
Author: LegalView11th August 2009
What is skin cancer?
Skin cancer occurs when skin cells are damaged, for example, by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Between 95 and 99% of skin cancers in Australia are caused by exposure to the sun.
Types of skin cancer
Th... Read >
Author: Carolyn Edwards10th August 2009
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ... Read >
Author: Mai Brooks08th August 2009
Since HPV viruses often show no symptoms, there is no specific test to check the overall status of HPV within the body's cells. Tests are used only for cervical cancer screening and we all know that HPV virus can be cleared out, on its own, with no other ... Read >
Author: Anrea Segovia01st August 2009
Basal cell skin cancer is by far the most common form of skin cancer in the United States. It is believed to occur when ultraviolet radiation (usually sunlight) damages the genetic material of the basal cells located in the thin, top layer of the skin (ep... Read >
Author: john daniel01st August 2009
Colorectal cancer, one of the most common types of cancer, is the growth of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. Tumors in the colon are slow growing, but may eventually become large enough to obstruct the digestive tract. The cancer may spread to the ... Read >
Author: john daniel01st August 2009
Esophageal cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the esophagus, the passageway from the throat to the stomach. An esophageal tumor blocks the passage of food to the stomach, erodes the esophageal lining, causes bleeding, and contributes to the develo... Read >
Author: john daniel29th July 2009
Temporary health insurance plans of Florida are true top ups to your end approaching insurance covers. There are many incidences in life where you have to face the unexpected and you find yourself standing out all alone in the jungle without a single weap... Read >
Author: Article Publisher16th July 2009
Pancreatic Cancer - Prevention And Treatment
Pancreatic cancer, currently the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in the unite states, is the growth of malignant cells in the pancreas, a pear shaped organ located just below and behind the stomach. ... Read >
Author: john daniel16th July 2009
Bone Cancer - Prevention And Treatment
Bone cancer is the growth of malignant cells that gradually replace normal bone cells, leading to weakness and pain in the affected bone. Primary bone cancer, which arises directly in the bone (usually in the leg),... Read >
Author: john daniel09th July 2009
Testicular mesothelioma is the least common type of mesothelioma. Like other forms of malignant mesothelioma, it is also associated with exposure to asbestos fibers.Up till now, the number of reported cases of this type of mesothelioma is less than a hund... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Cancer Specialists and other doctors are working each day towards finding a cure for malignant mesothelioma.
For now although there is no real cure, there are several mesothelioma treatment programs as well as clinical trials that are working towards d... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Mesothelioma is rare kind of cancer and person dies within year or two after diagnosis. The explore of asbestos would during the work place and military services. It shows symptoms like chest pain,coughing, breathing difficulty which is mis leaded to some... Read >
Author: Thanate Tan09th 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 kamorudeen08th July 2009
The long-awaited third and final phase of the rulemaking that amends the Stark regulations (Stark) was released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on August 27, 2007. The phase III final rule (Phase III) will be effective December 4... Read >
Author: Wachler & Associates02nd July 2009
Methods of Treatment Cancer can be treated by any or all the following methods depending upon the site and the stage of the disease.1. Surgical removal2. Radiation therapy3. Chemotherapy4. Hormonal therapyWhich method should be used in a particular case, ... Read >
Author: rajkapoor00102nd July 2009
Hair loss is a common disorder many men and women experience as they grow older. Hair loss or baldness is in fact a condition in which hair does not grow on the scalp after hair fall. The most very common form of baldness is the development of a hair thin... Read >
Author: Healthy_Woman27th June 2009
Premature ovarian failure is a condition affecting the reproductive system of women before they reach the age of 40. This means that both ovaries lose their function. Premature ovarian failure is known by various names such as premature menopause, primary... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft18th June 2009
Due to the increased popularity and demand of the several health insurance plans it has become necessity of time to start fresh schemes of these medical insurances. Health insurance is provided by Florida health insurance Company; those are various types ... Read >
Author: Article Publisher15th June 2009
Mesothelioma chemotherapy is often one component of mesothelioma treatment. There are three basic approaches to treating mesothelioma disease such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemogtherapy, are potentially frightening to a patient. Chemotherapy is ... Read >
Author: Jeff Milton12th June 2009
Cancer is a complex and deadly disease and therefore one needs to see a cancer specialist during treatment. Often, treatment involves the combined effort of several specialists. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the three basic ways of treat... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Lung cancer treatment depends on the specific cell type, how far it has spread and the patient’s status. The three most common treatment methods are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. After it has been confirmed that a patient has lung cancer,... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the prostate. A prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. The cancer develops when the cells in the prostate mutate and uncontrollably start to multiply. This type of cancer may metastasize t... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Cancer diagnosis often is done after a patient has manifested certain symptoms that may be general or specific to a certain type of cancer. Diagnosis can also be done by screening. A definitive diagnosis however should be done by a pathologist. A patholog... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Secondary cancer is as a result of metastasis and also be called metastasis cancer. Metastasis cancer is the spread of a certain type of cancer from one organ or part to a non-adjacent organ or part. Malignant tumor cells and infections can metastasize. C... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Breast cancer recurrence normally happens in the first three to five years after initial treatment of breast cancer. A local recurrence happens in the treated breast or near the mastectomy scar while a distant recurrence occurs somewhere else in the body.... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Bone cancer is when tumor develop in the bone. A bone tumor refers to both benign and malignant growths in the bone. Often, a bone tumor is used to refer to primary tumors of the bone. Bone tumors are classified as either primary or secondary tumors. Prim... Read >
Author: Mercy09th June 2009
Mesothelioma is such a disease that is incurable. Now a days doctors and scientists have started in improving for diagnosing and treating this deadly disease. They are still finding the complete way to get rid of this dangerous disease.
Cancer is a di... Read >
Author: Jeff Milton09th June 2009
Melanoma cancer is a type of skin cancer that affects about 5% of people diagnosed with skin cancer. Melanoma is responsible for over 75% of all skin cancer related deaths every year. Melanoma can be prevented by lowering exposure to risk factors such as ... Read >
Author: Mercy09th June 2009
Metastasis cancer is the spread of a certain type of cancer from one organ or part to a non-adjacent organ or part. Malignant tumor cells and infections can metastasize. Cancerous cells can break away, leak or spill from a primary tumor and enter the lymp... Read >
Author: Mercy09th June 2009
Prostate cancer treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, cryosurgery, hormone surgery and active surveillance. The choice of treatment depends on the stage of the disease, the man’s age, his general health and the possible side ef... Read >
Author: Mercy08th June 2009
Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cells from the original breast tumor spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body. Cancer cells spread from one point or organ to the other through the blood stream or the lymph system. Even if cancer cells spre... Read >
Author: Mercy07th June 2009
Cancer is a relatively old disease and has been happening for some time. Contrary to common belief cancer is not a new disease. In truth the earliest form of the disease can be observed back to 1500 BC and was documented on papyrus. Since this time sci... Read >
Author: Sarah Bellarmine05th June 2009
Inflammatory breast cancer is the most aggressive type of breast cancer in which the cancerous cells block the lymph vessels in the skin of the breast. This type of cancer can occur in women of any age and is extremely rare in men. When one develops this ... Read >
Author: Mercy05th June 2009
Hair loss is a common disorder many men and women experience as they grow older. Hair loss or baldness is in fact a condition in which hair does not grow on the scalp after hair fall. The most very common form of baldness is the development of a hair thin... Read >
Author: Healthy_Woman05th June 2009
The Federal Stark law prohibits physicians from referring Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries to an entity in which they (or an immediate family member) have a financial relationship for designated health services (“DHS”), unless an exception applies. DH... Read >
Author: Wachler & Associates05th June 2009
Bee pollen is made up of the fine powder that is found in the male seed of a flower blossom. Bees transport this powder and mix it with nectar to create their own form of nourishment. The pollen grains are collected and eaten by the bees, but they are a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th June 2009
Hair loss is a common disorder many men and women experience as they grow older. Hair loss or baldness is in fact a condition in which hair does not grow on the scalp after hair fall. The most very common form of baldness is the development of a hair thin... Read >
Author: Healthy_Woman05th June 2009
Hair loss is a common disorder many men and women experience as they grow older. Hair loss or baldness is in fact a condition in which hair does not grow on the scalp after hair fall. The most very common form of baldness is the development of a hair thin... Read >
Author: Healthy_Woman03rd June 2009
Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the testicles. Testicles are part of the male reproductive system. This type of cancer is most common in males aged between 15 and 40. It particularly affects males who are in their mid-twenties. This... Read >
Author: Mercy02nd June 2009
Cancer facts are critical because they help in creating awareness about the disease. One fact about cancer is that if chemotherapy causes one to lose hair, the person is likely to lose all his or her body hair and this explains why some patients on chemot... Read >
Author: Mercy02nd June 2009
This a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. It is when malignant cells develop in the Mesothelioma, a protective lining that covers most of the body’s internal organs. The most common site for this type of cancer is the pleura, the out... Read >
Author: Mercy01st June 2009
Cancer is a class of diseases in which cells uncontrollably grow. The cells eventually invade and destroy adjacent tissues. These cells may sometimes spread to other parts of the body via the lymph or blood in a process called metastasis. Oncology is a br... Read >
Author: Mercy30th May 2009
Cancer research is basically researching on cancer with the aim to learn more about the disease. Research may be done to establish the causes, develop ways of prevention, diagnosis, treatment as well as a cure. Research on the disease may for example touc... Read >
Author: Mercy30th May 2009
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the cells of breasts and although it is common in women, it also affects men. It is the second most common cancer after lung cancer and it typically starts with a lump and if unchecked could spread beyond... Read >
Author: Mercy18th May 2009
Lung cancer is a type of cancer that leads to uncontrolled cell growth in the tissues of the lung. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in women after breast cancer and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men.
Can... Read >
Author: Mercy15th May 2009
Cancer treatment can be done through several ways. The most common ways of treating cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and monoclonal antibody therapy. Surgery involves the removal of either just the tumor or the entire... Read >
Author: Mercy15th May 2009
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral. The most distinguishable attributes of this mineral are its long, hair like filaments and its ability to withstand high temperatures. There are many kinds of asbestos. It comes in several colours including white,... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st May 2009
After diagnosis you must make decisions about your treatment. This is done by the help of your specialist and even from fellow cancer survivors. Treatments are available for every type and stage of breast cancer. Experimental treatments are also available... Read >
Author: Mercy01st May 2009
Formation of cancer cells results from mutation of normal cells that escape the normal restraint on cell division. That is, those cells function differently of other cells in a tissue. This anomie causes the development of cancer cells, which gradually mu... Read >
Author: Raphaelo28th April 2009
Bone cancer is caused by a problem with the cells that make the bone. One tumor occurs most commonly in children and adolescents and are less common in older adults. Cancer involving the bone in older adults is most commonly the result of metastatic sprea... Read >
Author: Mercy17th April 2009
Mesothelioma can take between ten and sixty years to develop after inhalation of respirable asbestos fibers, but Mesothelioma progresses fast. Radical surgeries as mesothelioma treatments have had limited success. Surgical treatments attempted include ext... Read >
Author: stbotanicacouk17th April 2009
The effects of lung cancer on the patient's body can differ according to the type and stage of the disease. However, studies are now focused towards the impact of treatments intended to cure the disease in patients.
Although these have been recognized... Read >
Author: Michael Lee27th March 2009
As the woman grows older gradually the ovaries start producing lesser estrogen which causes a new stage in a woman's health history, the menopause. Now the stage starting few years earlier than menopause is called perimenopause, usually stating when woman... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft25th March 2009
Breast Cancer can be treated effectively if it is detected early enough. Some 95 percent of breast cancers are discovered by the patient herself when she notices a lump. In all too many cases the discovery is made by chance and the lump may be quite large... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble25th March 2009
The type of surgery recommended in any given case of breast cancer has significance for postoperative therapy. Breast cancer surgery may be less extensive or radical where the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes or to other parts of the body; the use of ... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble16th March 2009
Trauma is the most common cause of acquired brain injury particularly in young people, of course there are other ways in which the brain can acquire injury, stroke is particularly common from middle age onwards then there are rarer conditions of the brain... Read >
Author: Kmberlie13th March 2009
After mastectomy, or the removal of one or both breasts because of breast cancer, one of the most important issues that women deal with is self-image. Restoring breast appearance can be key to improved self-esteem, body image, and sexuality for breast can... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry03rd March 2009
Breast cancer treatment options are now more advanced. Constant research has definitely helped a lot in giving cancer patients another life to live. Some of the treatments today include chemotherapy, hormonal treatment (anti-estrogen), radiation, and surg... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble23rd February 2009
Oncology nurses provide care for chronically or critically ill cancer patients. This field of nursing did not begin until the 1970s, when rapid advancements in the treatment of cancers made nurses who specialized in cancer a necessity for the health care ... Read >
Author: Vital Ethics23rd 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: paulina0823rd February 2009
We all lose hair everyday. This is part of the natural hair growth cycle. While 90% of hair is in a growing stage, 10% is in a resting stage and falls out every 2 to 3 months. However it is when hair loss is in excess of this normal hair shedding that p... Read >
Author: vishal13th February 2009
With all of the new treatment options available for your pets now days and with these treatments continuing to push veterinarian bills through the roof, pet insurance is an option that more and more pet owning are considering and are using to save signifi... Read >
Author: Carrier01st February 2009
There are various kinds of treatment for patients with breast cancer. Many kinds of treatment are obtainable for patients with breast cancer. A number of treatments are regular (the presently applied treatment), and a number of are being examined in clini... Read >
Author: Mc Ezzia21st January 2009
If you are looking for information about meditation on first philosophy, you will find the below related article very helpful. It provides a refreshing perspective that is much related to meditation on first philosophy and in some manner related to natura... Read >
Author: deepak kulkarni21st January 2009
As it goes, one in three pets require veterinary treatment each year; therefore, relevant insurance is an important consideration for pet owners across the nation. When illness or accidents strike you want to make sure your beloved pet gets the best tre... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell21st January 2009
With Cancer being one of the major causes of death worldwide, Cancer patients are on the verge of seeking efficient treatment all over the world. Artemis Cancer Institute (ACI), one of the 4 Artemis Centres of Excellence at Artemis Health Institute (AHI) ... Read >
Author: SWT Group16th January 2009
There are two health care issues that might make Canada's pet owners consider purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a type of malignant tumor or growths that invade the surrounding tissues and ... Read >
Author: Jessica Santoli08th January 2009
There are two wellbeing nursing issues that might make Canada's pet owners believe purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a capture of spiteful lump or growths that invade the surrounding tissues... Read >
Author: Jason Richards06th January 2009
The chances of surgically removed breast cancer relapsing is reduced by following surgery with radiation therapy. This therapy is important and should not be skipped if you don’t want your cancer to reoccur.
Breast cancer has a 10% chance of returnin... Read >
Author: TomSmith18th December 2008
There are many underlying physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction. Reduced blood flows to the penis and nerve damage are two of the most common physical causes. Underlying conditions associated with erectile dysfunction include vascular ... Read >
Author: Jade Simpson14th December 2008
Mesothelioma and asbestosis treatment has been undergoing renewed interest with projections of an increasing number of patients diagnosed with these asbestos created diseases. Medical researchers are looking beyond traditional treatment to gene therapy, ... Read >
Author: Jacqui Q14th December 2008
Mesothelioma and asbestosis treatment has been undergoing renewed interest with projections of an increasing number of patients diagnosed with these asbestos created diseases. Medical researchers are looking beyond traditional treatment to gene therapy, ... Read >
Author: Avi Solutions05th December 2008
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. This skin condition develops in the outermost layer of the skin, making it clearly visible for other people to see. Millions of people suffer from this type of cancer each year.
Fortunately, there ... Read >
Author: Marco Gonzaga05th December 2008
Many patients make the mistake of thinking medical imaging is simply getting an X-ray taken. Little do they realize the field of medical imaging is a diverse and growing industry. As a matter of fact, next time you are going to the imaging department of... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac03rd December 2008
Over 90 percent of breast cancer cases are diagnosed during the earlier stages of the disease. Early spotting is beneficial for the patient as it typically means better treatment and a stronger prognosis.
However, this is only a portion of the whole c... Read >
Author: Trevor Price26th November 2008
Canine lymphosarcoma is a deadly cancer in dogs. The disease can occur in various parts of the body, but commonly affects the lymph nodes. It can also invade the liver, spleen, and other organs.
Symptoms
Dogs display different symptoms based on whe... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
Usually associated with cancer are tumors. Tumors are: an abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm. This is from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the... Read >
Author: Ric Bai03rd November 2008
What one should know about mastectomy?
Breast cancer is reportedly the fourth leading cause of death next to prostate, skin, and lung cancer. The chances of survival remain uncertain as to the number of treatments and prevention involved. However, the ad... Read >
Author: Andrew Beene03rd November 2008
Non-surgical hair replacement encompasses the employment of hair extensions and wigs to cover the areas of hair loss. The advantages of their use include little pain or discomfort, as much density as desired, not limited by donor availability, and non-inv... Read >
Author: Cherry B31st October 2008
There are two health care issues that might make Canada's pet owners consider purchasing Canadian Pet Health Insurance for their family pets. Cancer and Tularemia.
Cancer is a type of malignant tumor or growths that invade the surrounding tissues and ... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 31st October 2008
Non-surgical hair replacement encompasses the employment of hair extensions and wigs to cover the areas of hair loss. The advantages of their use include little pain or discomfort, as much density as desired, not limited by donor availability, and non-inv... Read >
Author: Cherry B17th October 2008
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) refers to a heterogeneous group of closely linked clonal hematopoietic disorders. Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a group of diseases that involve the bone marrow and blood. The bone marrow in myelodysplastic syndrome i... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in kids. Medulloblastomas are tumors that occur in the posterior fossa region of the brain. These tumors are also referred to as primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET). Tumors that have the similar ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th October 2008
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To be diagnosed with cancer is a traumatic experience in life. Out of desperation, a cancer patient often immediately turns to different cancer treatment options. There is an array of treatment options available, both con... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau10th October 2008
There are many treatment options for prostate cancer available today. Basically the type of treatment will depend on the extent of the disease as well as the age and health of the patient, expected life span, personal assessment of the potential risks and... Read >
Author: Cindy06th October 2008
There are four main types of radiology: diagnostic, interventional, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. The diagnostic radiological procedure includes common preventative medicine practices like MRIs, mammograms, ultrasounds, X-rays and angiography. D... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON01st October 2008
Menopause is the period of a woman’s life when her menstrual cycles stop completely. In case of natural menopause, there are three stages: perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. However, menopause is not always natural. It can be induced by surger... Read >
Author: bbclarke9730th September 2008
Lung canker is a very deadly disease. The most significant venture caused of this disease is cigarette smoking. Lung canker proves to be one of the most deadly vigor problems among Americans.
Studies show that lung blight account for twenty-eight perc... Read >
Author: Jon Simms30th 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 Simms25th September 2008
Lymphedema, also spelled lymphoedema. Lymphedema is the chronic swelling or feeling of tightness in the arm or hand due to an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the soft tissue of the arm. The condition arises when lymph vessels, which normally carry exce... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Keratoacanthoma to be a less grave type of squamous cell carcinoma. Most keratoacanthoma result only minimal skin destruction, but some perform more belligerently and can spread to lymph nodes. Keratoacanthoma (KA) is a increase that is fairly common, ben... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a illness in which cancer cells are initiate in the tissues under the skin or mucous membranes that line the mouth, nose, and anus. It most frequently is found in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and can be... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th September 2008
Human skin is delicate and needs attention. Cancer is a horrible, powerful thing that can easily inhabit and destroy the human body, and this includes the body's sensitive skin. Of all the types of cancer a human can attain, Skin Cancer is the most common... Read >
Author: jdobson15th September 2008
Lung cancer is the leading cause of death among men and women today. It is a disease that afflicts the elderly though adults are also prone to developing it. Over the years, the number of people suffering from lung cancer has increased which can be attri... Read >
Author: Natsuko Tsuchiya09th September 2008
See a Radiologic Technologist in action, in any of the MRI/Ultrasound/X-Ray rooms. These specialists use medical instruments to create images of specific parts of the body. After the images are obtained they continue on to assist the doctors in diagnosi... Read >
Author: Govindan09th September 2008
Growth hormone (GH) deficiency is a disorder that absorbs the pituitary gland (a small gland sited at the base of the brain), which produces increase hormone and other hormones. When the pituitary gland does not produce adequate growth hormone, growth wil... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Glioblastoma multiforme (grade IV astrocytoma) is the most general and most malignant of the main brain tumors. Glioblastoma multiforme generally spreads rapidly to other parts of the brain. GBM is faintly more common in men than in women; the male-to-fem... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
A Glioma is a form of cancer that begins in the brain or spine. It is called a glioma because it occurs from glial cells. These brain tumors comprise the astrocytomas, ependymomas and oligodendrogliomas. These tumors are the most common main brain tumors.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2008
There are a few misconceptions about massage and cancer
patients. The main misconception is that massage can cause
the cancer to spread. This is simply not true.
Some people believe that massaging a person with cancer
could be harmful. A common... Read >
Author: Tony Wilson02nd September 2008
Bone cancer is a sarcoma that arises in the bone. The most familiar type of bone cancer is osteosarcoma, which develops in original tissue in augmenting bones. Another type of bone cancer, chondrosarcoma, arises in cartilage. Bone cancer impress over 2,00... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st August 2008
Mesothelioma is a rare but highly aggressive form of cancer and each year, there are between two and three thousand people diagnosed. The number of new cases is expected to increase over the next ten years. There is only one known cause of the cancer, and... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON18th July 2008
Ewing's family of tumors (EFT) refers itself to a particular type of tumour which is found in various types of fabric. Ewing's family of tumors also known sarcome of Ewing. They most generally occur in the basin, the bone of thigh (femur), the bone of hig... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis(EV) is a rare disease héritable. This disease is characterized by the chronic infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). Epidermodysplasia verruciformis carries out less than 1.000 people in the United States. In fact ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Ependymomas are a rare type of glioma. They can be found in any part of the brain or of the spine but most generally are found in the principal part of the brain. Ependymomas can draw aside from the brain to the spinal cord in the fluid cérébro-spinal (... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Endometrial cancer can sometimes indicated of uterine cancer. Endometrial cancer is the cancer which starts in endometrium, the lining of the uterus (uterus). Uterine cancer, the malignant neoplasm most common of the female genital area and the quarter ma... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Empty sella syndrome is a condition in which the pituitary gland narrows or becomes flattened. Empty sella syndrome is common among women who are excessive weight or have hypertension. The pituitary gland is a small gland located at the basis of the brain... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th July 2008
Peripheral neuropathy is disorder of nerve(s) apart from the brain and spinal cord. Patients with peripheral neuropathy may have tingling, numbness, unusual sensations, weakness, or burning pain.
Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to ... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th July 2008
Once prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate gland localized therapies are no longer sufficient to stop the growth of the cancer and treatment generally involves a combination of both radiation therapy to kill the cancer cells and hormonal treatmen... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders09th July 2008
This article is being written by a person with cancer who has vital information to share based on very unexpected successes on a raw food diet.
Hello! I am Barbara Ellingson, alive and kicking, on planet earth, 2008!
BRIEF BACKGROUND OF MY CANCER S... Read >
Author: bepoetic03rd July 2008
Burn is an injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, light, radiation or friction.
Burn injury is one of the prevalent causes of unintentional death in some countries.
What are the classifications of burn injuries?
Burn injuries are categorized t... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group02nd July 2008
Menopause occurs in three major stages. The whole process of menopause can take 15 years or longer, depending on your age and family history. The first stage of menopause is known as perimenopause. The first signs of menopause are irregular periods and sp... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th June 2008
If, like a growing number of men, you have been having regular prostate screening which has picked up the possibility of prostate cancer, and this has subsequently been confirmed with a biopsy, then you are probably lucky enough to have caught the cancer ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders23rd June 2008
Brain tumors, also known as brain cancer, start within the substance of the brain, spinal cord or nerves. Some tumors which arise from the brain or spine coverings (meninges) are also considered primary brain tumors. Metastatic brain tumors have spread fr... Read >
Author: John Mathew20th June 2008
During anti cancer treatment (Conventional cancer treatment), it is difficult to protect the healthy cells of side effects caused by the drugs administered. Although the effects of treatment vary according to each patient and the medications used, all can... Read >
Author: Raphaelo03rd June 2008
Chondroblastomas are rare epiphyseal bone tumors. It is found in the epiphysis of long bones, usually of the lower extremity. The tumor has a preference for males over females and the mean age of presentation is approximately 20 years old. The tumor may h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
The obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organization (BOOP) is an ignition of bronchioles and surrounding fabric in the lungs. BOOP can affect small sectors of the lungs or whole lung. Obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organiza... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
The obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organization (BOOP) is an ignition of bronchioles and surrounding fabric in the lungs. BOOP can affect small sectors of the lungs or whole lung. Obliterans of bronchiolite with the pneumonia of organiza... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th May 2008
Recognised in Japan in the 1960s, this is a progressive occlusive cerebral arteritis affecting the distal internal carotid arteries near the Circle of Willis. Moyamoya is Japanese for "puff of smoke" and describes the appearance of the resultant network... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown20th May 2008
Treatment varies according to the type and stage of cancer, but surgery remains the first choice for most tumors. The majority of operations now are less disfiguring than the radical mastectomy that was standard until the 1970s. Operations for breast canc... Read >
Author: Alien14th May 2008
There are many myths about hair, and sadly perhaps, even hairstylists who should know better circulate some of this hair.
Split ends cannot be repaired and should be cut off immediately or they will split yet higher and do yet more damage.
You alread... Read >
Author: Sander Bel06th May 2008
Most people are unable to treat skin cancer on time because they do not come to know that they have skin cancer. Certain outgrowths, moles and discoloration on the skin are taken as normal skin problems. When someone is confirmed about his or her illness ... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert01st May 2008
A brachial plexus injury is an injury to the nerves that travel from the neck and down the arm. These peripheral nerves are called the brachial plexus nerves. They leave the spinal cord and travel between the vertebrae and the back and into the shoulder, ... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st May 2008
Skin cancer treatment is given to a patient to destroy and remove a cancer and leave as small and unnoticeable scar as possible. The size and location of the skin cancer, patients medical history, patients health, patient’s age and the risk of scarring... Read >
Author: Nigel M28th April 2008
Hair loss, also known as baldness refers to excessive hair loss from scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition. It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of a cycle of growing new hairs and loosi... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
An acoustical neuroma, too called a vestibular schwannoma, is a harmless primary intracranial tumor of the myelin-forming cells of the vestibulocochlear heart. The tumor normally grows slowly. As it grows, it presses against the hearing and equilibrium ne... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen04th April 2008
There are many myths about hair, and sadly perhaps, even hairstylists who should know better circulate some of this hair.
Split ends cannot be repaired and should be cut off immediately or they will split yet higher and do yet more damage.
You alread... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune04th April 2008
There are many myths about hair, and sadly perhaps, even hairstylists who should know better circulate some of this hair.
Split ends cannot be repaired and should be cut off immediately or they will split yet higher and do yet more damage.
You alread... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune03rd April 2008
By edema excessive fluid gather in body parts or greater areas of the body, making the areas swollen. Edema is most often a problem in the legs, but can occur anywhere in the body.
There are several types of edema, and many cases are also a mixture of ... Read >
Author: Knut Holt01st April 2008
Throat cancer is a condition where cancer affects the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat. About 600 people in Victoria are diagnosed with cancer of the throat, mouth or nose each year. Throat cancer affects more men than women. ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown28th March 2008
Hair loss usually occurs because of hormonal factors. As a consequence, biological events like puberty, pregnancy and menopause that effect female hormone levels can also cause female hair loss. In the case of pregnancy, hair loss is simply a consequence ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown27th March 2008
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in older men, yet seems to be seldom discussed. There have been a number of recent advances in the treatment of this disease. The latest treatments for prostate cancer mean that it is no longer necessary to unde... Read >
Author: Paul Elms26th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Sindre Brudevoll
The peritoneal form of this is basic relatively uncommon type of a cancer that also accounts less than quarter of the cases. Pericardial mesothelioma is also the rarest type of the three forms. There are also sever... Read >
25th March 2008
is a physical expression of personality and social role and for many, it is central to feelings of attractiveness and self-esteem. Alopecia (baldness or hair loss) has negative attributes and can bring about low self esteem in affected individuals [1, 2].... Read >
Author: allergymatters07th March 2008
Baldness, or hair loss, is an unwelcome condition affecting mostly men…but also women. In either case, the identifiable culprits or underlying causes contributing to hair loss or baldness are quite diverse.
There are a number of reasons why men star... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th March 2008
Baldness, or hair loss, is an unwelcome condition affecting mostly men…but also women. In either case, the identifiable culprits or underlying causes contributing to hair loss or baldness are quite diverse.
There are a number of reasons why men st... Read >
Author: Peter sams07th March 2008
Texas State University is situated in San Marcos, Texas Till recent times, Texas State University was better known as Southwest Texas State University. Texas State University was founded in 1899 as a normal school with an idea to educate teachers. It was ... Read >
Author: Peter Salazar27th February 2008
Unlike other products, a medical device presents unique challenges to a white paper writer. For example, writing methods that effectively sell car transmissions are ineffective for selling radiation therapy systems to hospitals. Why? Because a medical dev... Read >
22nd February 2008
Introduction
Heart disease is a general term that refers to a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions that affect one or more of the components of the heart.. Diseases affecting the heart may be structural or functional. Anything that damages t... Read >
Author: Peter sams19th February 2008
For many of us, choosing a doctor is not really something that happens. We go to the hospital, a doctor sees us, sends us to another doctor who sends us to another doctor. We never question who were being sent to or if there are any other options. They’... Read >
Author: VantageOncology15th February 2008
Breast cancer is said to be one of the biggest killers of women around the world today. Statistics from the University of Maryland Medical Center explain that every year in the United States, about 185,000 women are diagnosed with some form of breast can... Read >
Author: Angie Kimng06th February 2008
Copyright 2008 by Carol L. Kornmehl. All rights reserved. No part of this article may be reproduced without express written permission from the author.
Prostate cancer is a common diagnosis in men, especially in the older population. Other medica... Read >
Author: Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D., FACRO30th January 2008
Hodgkin's disease is a cancer that starts in lymphatic tissue. It is types of cancer in kids and teens ages 10 to 14. Males are slightly more likely to develop Hodgkin's. There are two kinds of lymphomas: Hodgkin's disease and non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Sym... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Malignant melanoma is a cancer which usually starts in the skin. It is one of the rarer types of skin cancer but causes the majority of skin cancer related deaths. It causes the greatest number of skin cancer–related deaths worldwide. Early detection of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
A basal cell carcinoma is a skin cancer that originates from basal keratinocytes in the top layer of the skin. These tumors typically appear on sun-exposed skin, are slow growing, and rarely metastasize. In the United States skin cancer is the most common... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Acne keloidalis nuchae is a condition most commonly found in men because they generally have shorter hair. AKN is more common in people with stiff or curly hair and those with darker skin. Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) refers to the occurrence of keloidlik... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. The colon is the part of the digestive system where the waste material is stored. The rectum is the end of the colon adjacent to the a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th January 2008
Description
Bladder cancer is frequently mistaken for a bladder infection, because the two conditions share many of the same symptoms. The presence of blood in the urine and painful urination, though, are telltale signs of bladder cancer.
Bladder ca... Read >
Author: Alien25th January 2008
Getting rid of cancerous tumors has never been much of a problem for doctors. The problem is in killing or removing the cancer without doing the same to the patient. Radiation therapy has long been among the best treatments for cancer. Radiation destroys ... Read >
Author: VantageOncology21st January 2008
We have all heard how green tea is good for us, but what does that mean? How is it good for us and why?
Historically speaking, the Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from heada... Read >
Author: nutrition117th January 2008
Testicular cancer is diagnosed to seven to nine thousand people each year in the United States alone and men have about a 1 in 250 chance of having this type of cancer. The most probable age group effected ranges between 15 and 40 years old. These tumor... Read >
Author: Steve Cancel14th January 2008
A few years ago, pet insurance would have ranked right up there with policies on children and dread disease coverage on my list of insurance you don't need to buy.
Now I'm not so confident.
I still think most people are better off for untaken the po... Read >
Author: Nathan Neil22nd October 2007
Leukemia is a bone marrow disorder that arises when one abnormal white blood cell begins to continuously replicate itself. Leukemia, which literally means "white blood" in Greek, occurs when there is an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the blood. T... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd October 2007
Some cases result from scarring of the eyelid caused by chemical and thermal burns, trauma, skin cancers, or previous eyelid surgery. Prior to surgery, the eye can be protected by taping the lower lid down and using lubricating drops and ointment. In some... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen19th October 2007
With all of the new treatment options available for your pets now days and with these treatments continuing to push veterinarian bills through the roof, pet insurance is an option that more and more pet owning are considering and are using to save signifi... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold01st October 2007
Acromegaly is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by the presence of too much growth hormone. When this happens, your bones increase in size, including those of your hands, feet and face. Acromegaly affects mostly middle-aged adults. Overproduction of gro... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells begin growing in soft tissue in the body. They can develop in any part of the body. Soft tissue sarcomas aren't common. Soft tissue sarcomas originate in such tissues as fat, muscles, nerv... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
The Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) is an abnormality of the bone marrow, which gradually affects the producton of healthy blood cells. The most common sign is anemia, which means there are too few mature red blood cells to carry oxygen. The immature bloo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th August 2007
There are several ways of giving radiation dosage to a cancerous tumor. The most common method is to deliver the required dosage from an external beam of radiation produced outside the body. In this case the source of radiation beam is located 80-100 cm f... Read >
Author: see3813th August 2007
Skin Cancer- Squamous Cell Cancer- 2
These symptoms may indicate presence of SCC-
A red bump on sun-exposed skin which does not go away. This will be found mainly on sun exposed areas - the face, head, hands, or shoulders.
A growing irritated or r... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta07th August 2007
If you have been damaged in accident and you must have auto insurance in Kansas. You should address to the auto insurance agent in Kansas and will help you to count up your expenses. It is very important to observe such auto insurance rules. Never leave a... Read >
Author: fatalus07th August 2007
If you or your family have suffered as a result of accident, then it is necessary to you to employ an auto insurance lawyer. Auto insurance will help you to pay for damages, your medical charges and indemnification for a pain and sufferings. Furthermore, ... Read >
Author: fatalus01st August 2007
Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a membrane that surrounds the heart and its major blood vessels. Pericarditis can be caused by infection, heart attack, autoimmune disorders, chest trauma, cancer, kidney failure, or drugs. Pericarditis mos... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th July 2007
Breast cancer is a worldwide problem with which causes 502,000 deaths per year worldwide. In the United States breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in women. Every year more than 40,000 women in the United States die of breast cancer.... Read >
Author: see3824th July 2007
Diagnosis of Basal Cell Cancer
A Doctor can often diagnose basal cell carcinoma on sight. However, formal diagnosis is essential, especially given the possibility of morpheaform BCC. A skin biopsy is almost always done to confirm diagnosis. A biopsy al... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta06th June 2007
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography is a nonprofit organization which offers ARDMS license. The organization is also responsible for awarding credentials in the field of sonography and vascular technology. Those who aspire for an ARDMS lice... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola24th May 2007
Cancer is a class of diseases or disorders characterized by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these to spread, either by direct growth into adjacent tissue through invasion, or by implantation into distant sites by metastasis (where cancer... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th May 2007
Cushings Disease, also called hyperadrenocorticism, is relatively common in older dogs. Dogs with Cushings Disease produce too much of a natural hormone called cortisol, producing symptoms such as excessive drinking and urinating, a distended, swaying bel... Read >
Author: petvet21st May 2007
Peptic ulcers is the most appropriate term to describe a destroyed tissue in the stomach and duodenum by the interaction of acids produced in the stomach and gastric juices, the mucous membrane lining the digestive tract is eroded. The first symptom is a ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th May 2007
There are two main categories of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and non- Hodgkin lymphoma. There are treatments for all these types.
Treatment for non- Hodgkin lymphoma can differ from a patient to another, but there are several main treatment types:
- on... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th May 2007
As with the treatment of similar cancers, breast cancer treatment aims to keep safe the healthy tissue while simultaneously killing the cancerous tumor at its point of origination and any other cancers that may have spread to other parts of the body. With... Read >
Author: Darren Dunner26th April 2007
Leukemia has two major types: acute and chronic. In what concerns acute leukemia, there are two forms: if leukemia involves lymphocytes, we are dealing with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and if it involves myeloid cells, is called acute myelogenous leukem... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola25th April 2007
Even though thyroid cancer is a disease that cannot be prevented, it is a curable affection and can be treated by using an appropriate treatment. In addition, treatments of thyroid cancer usually include surgeries, radioactive iodine and radiation therapy... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola24th April 2007
It is a well know fact that we live in the age of technology. It seems that with the help of it scientist and doctors have come up with one of the most ingenuous ways of fighting the disease. A team of people lead by Mary Laughlin has shown the world that... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th April 2007
Brain cancer is a very difficult cancer. It is typically hard to detect and not usually found until some form of motor skills are affected. These tumors have the capacity to grow fast and spread in an aggressive manner, which is known as metastasis. They... Read >
Author: Darren Dunner07th April 2007
Breast cancer has become a more common disease among women in modern times. Once known as an older women's disease, women in their 20's are now experiencing more cases of it. Statistics reveal that the average breast cancer risk is 14%. This climbs by 32... Read >
Author: Darren Dunner30th March 2007
With any treatment in a hospital that requires concentrated doses of radiation, it is important that both the patient and the workers are protected from extra doses, and from radiation spilling to an area it was not intended to reach.
The most familiar... Read >
Author: Rob Parker28th March 2007
More and more people are surviving cancer than ever before. cancer is no longer the death sentence it once was. Cancer treatments in the past were sometimes drastic and devastating. Surgery that used to involve a large incision can now be accomplished thr... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann05th March 2007
Complementary medicine integrates non-Western treatment methods into mainstream medical practice. Examples include light exercise, guided imagery, massage, yoga, reiki, tai chi, acupuncture, music therapy, and art therapy.
In the oncology area, th... Read >
Author: Carol L. Kornmehl, M.D., FACRO28th February 2007
How can cancer be treated? This is the most frequent question in medical research. New treatments are tested on patients under close observation of medical squads. It’s a hard work for researchers who have to determine an optimal dose of the treatment f... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
For many people, pets aren’t just animals—they’re part of the family. And that means giving them the best possible care and attention, from a healthy diet to regular grooming, visits to the veterinarian (and if a condition is diagnosed) all the trea... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia03rd February 2007
According to scientists at the Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC), mango pulp may provide an effective non-invasive method of treating prostrate cancer.
After administering mango pulp to mice affected with cancer, scientists, investigating ... Read >
Author: Earnest27th January 2007
Until now, patients suffering of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma were treated with chemotherapy and radiation. In some of the cases the treatment was useful but in most patients treatment was very toxic and did not lead to a cure. The scientists are trying to find a... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola26th January 2007
Nowadays, peptic ulcer affects more than 10% of the Americans. It is mostly caused by a bacterium (H. Pylori) and by inadequate use of medication. Peptic ulcer causes an injury upon the stomach or duodenum lining, known as gastric ulcers or duodenum ulcer... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola20th January 2007
Aids-related lymphoma is a severe disease which affects different parts of the body and requires a special treatment in order to improve the body system and also to prevent the spreading of the affection to other tissues and organs. Even though treatments... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola13th January 2007
The mainstay of breast cancer treatment is surgery when the tumor is localized, with possible adjuvant hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, and/or radiotherapy. At present, the treatment recommendations after surgery (adjuvant therapy) follow a pattern. Depend... Read >
Author: Sandeep08th January 2007
This condition, anagen effluvium, is the sudden loss or shedding of hair as a result of a cause other than the pattern baldness that's usually responsible. It can be the result of surgery, cancer treatment, ingestion of toxic substances, nutritional defic... Read >
Author: steff mcintyre06th January 2007
>Laughter and tears are part of living. But do you find enough time forlaughter? I am not asking if you experience lots of good times. Ofcourse we should laugh during the happy times. But do you also laughduring the difficult times?Erma Bombeck is known f... Read >
Steve Goodier
30th December 2006
Colon cancer is a disease that affects the large intestine, an organ that absorbs the nutrients from the food, and stores and eliminates the fecal material. The large intestine has two parts, the colon and the rectum. Colon cancer occurs when tumors appea... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd December 2006
Lymphoma is a serious affection which affects different parts of the body and usually occurs in many forms. One of the most severe form of lymphoma is known as Mantle cell lymphoma. In addition to this, Mantle cell lymphoma is a rare form of Non-Hodgkin l... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th December 2006
There is a wide range of prostate cancer treatments available today and the treatment that your doctor recommends will depend to a very large extent upon the progression of the disease. Thereafter it is a matter of discussing each treatment option with yo... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders18th November 2006
Whether we like it or not, technology is a major factor which determines what is going to be the next great gig out there. Consider this: a decade ago, the world had no need for such job titles as C++ programmers, medical transcriptionist, search engine ... Read >
Author: kassandra mierhofer15th November 2006
Although surgery is the most effective (and hence, the most widely used) breast cancer treatment method, there are several other ways of dealing with the disease, some are more powerful than the others. These include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or hor... Read >
Author: Nishanth Reddy08th November 2006
Most cancers are treated medically with surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Currently, there isn’t a good chemotherapy option for prostate cancer in the early stages, which leaves surgery or radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
If the su... Read >
Author: Dean Iggo09th October 2006
Common Reasons for Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness means lack of moisture in vagina. It creates many problems in sexual activities. It makes the sexual intercourse very painful and very less pleasurable. There are itching and burning sensation while su... Read >
Author: Annie Williams07th September 2006
Women who have received a diagnosis for breast cancer usually follow some sort of treatment to cure it or at least keep it under control. The best breast cancer treatment option depends on several factors, such as the location and size of the tumor, the s... Read >
Author: Nguek-Fluek Nguang03rd September 2006
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare cancer that happens in a very small percentage of women. It is an aggressive type of locally advanced cancer.
In general, women with inflammatory breast cancer are diagnosed at a younger age. In extremely rare circ... Read >
Author: Alex Fir29th August 2006
This story-article will open your eyes to the danger you might presently be living with and not know plus, the legal option open to you as a redress.
John has been sick for months, he has finally been diagnosed to have a rare cancer disease medicall... Read >
Author: Jackson Neshah17th August 2006
As with most diseases or other health issues, prevention, awareness, and early detection are your best methods for fighting any health problem. If you know that you have a family history for heart problems or cancer, then you have an advantage on some. ... Read >
Author: megan mathews13th August 2006
The journey through cancer
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author of www.cancer-free-for-life.com
Cancer treatment should include mental, emotional, and spiritual components. With a variety of complementary therapies for the body as well. I d... Read >
Author: Dr Laurence Magne13th August 2006
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author of www.cancer-free-for-life.com
Melanoma is an extremely serious form of skin cancer, which begins in the cells that make melanin which produces skin pigment. Typically, these cells are found in the skin,... Read >
Author: Dr Laurence Magne08th August 2006
Astragalus:
Astragalus has a herb.Astragalus has
been used in China for hundreds of years. Known there, since about A.D. 100, as
"huang qi," meaning "yellow leader," it is taken from the root of the plant.
Astragalus are more than 2,000 varieties o... Read >
Author: tom willson26th July 2006
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author of www.cancer-free-for-life.com
For many women, hearing a diagnosis of breast cancer remains one of their greatest fears. Obviously, in the worst case scenario, such a diagnosis will end up being fatal and ... Read >
Author: Dr Laurence Magne25th July 2006
One of the fatal types of mesothelioma is Peritoneal Mesothelioma in which the cancerous cells attack the lining of the abdomen called Peritoneum. Peritoneum is the thin membrane, which shields various organs of the abdomen and also provides a lubricating... Read >
Author: Fred Lindell25th July 2006
Description of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is mainly caused due to contact with asbestos, which has zeolite. When inhaled, the asbestos fibers reach the pleural layer of our lungs and damages the mesothelial cells. When consumed, the asbestos fibers get ... Read >
Author: Fred Lindell24th July 2006
The location, stage of the disease along with the paitent's age and general health all play a role in determining the treatment of mesothelioma. Options for treatement generally include surgery, radiation therapy and chemo therapy.
Surgery is a common t... Read >
Author: Staff Writer22nd July 2006
From the office of Dr. Laurence Magne, author of www.cancer-free-for-life.com
A number of different cancers can develop in the stomach, the most common subgroup of which is adenocarcinoma. This cancer of the digestive tract, occurring most often in men... Read >
Author: Dr Laurence Magne30th June 2006
Mesothelioma is a serious and very aggressive form of cancer.
People who have mined asbestos, manufactured asbestos products, installed asbestos insulation, or removed asbestos may be at risk for developing mesothelioma. In addition, family members ... Read >
Author: Rae Rand12th June 2006
Surving Prostate Cancer
Medical Science has improved considerably that surviving Prostate Cancer is not uncommon. However, surviving prostate cancer does not mean the end of the treatment path. Instead, there need to be continuous attention and treatme... Read >
Author: Ken Cheong21st March 2006
The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body and is located in the upper right side of the abdomen. The liver is essential to human life and is an organ in our body that performs many functions such as' digestion, production of certain blood p... Read >
Author: tom willson05th March 2006
As with any cancer, treatment for Mesothelioma depends on the location of the cancer, the progression of the disease, the age as well as state of health of the patient.
It is the oncologist who specializes in the disease who will decide on the line of ... Read >
Author: Paul Wilson07th January 2006
Mesothelioma is a kind of permanent cancer disease. Mesothelioma cancer occurs when tissues of our lungs or abdominal components get affected. In more cases asbestos exposure was identified as the reason for mesothelioma disease. Symptoms of mesothelioma ... Read >
Author: Chris Jack13th November 2005
Have you know, that the breast cancer can also catch the man? Yes - it's really true!
Have a look on the last news!
The special Risk Factors for Male Breast Cancer
- Only approximately 1-1.5% of all breast cancer cases occur in men.
- Several... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei02nd November 2005
There are more treatment possibilities for Mesothelioma cancer than surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy: the clinical trials. They offer no only benefits, but also risks that cancer patients should know before taking part in one of these research ... Read >
Author: Hector Milla26th October 2005
Mesothelioma cancer is currently treated through three treatments, depending on the cancer location, the disease stage, and the patient's general health and age. These treatments are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which sometimes are combine... Read >
Author: Hector Milla31st August 2005
Alternative medicine is a type of therapeutic practice that is not considered to be a part of traditional or conventional medical treatment. People use alternative medicine instead of using traditional medical treatment. This is often because they feel ... Read >
Author: jay moncliff
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