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09th October 2009
Fallopian tube cancer is one of the rare types of cancer that could affect women of all ages. All throughout the history of fallopian tube cancer, there has only been some 1,500 to 2,000 cases that have been reported. However, this must not be confused ov... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft07th October 2009
Are you tired of looking for some diet tips that will eventually trim your body fats down? Many people are wondering how they will lose weight. It is a big problem in the Western countries. An acid alkaline food chart will be the answer to your problem.
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Author: Bryan Dixon06th October 2009
Breast Cancer Facts
Breast cancer is malignant cells formed in the tissues of the breast. The disease is predominantly found in women, and is much more aggressive in younger women, but it can also be found in men too. The disease is different from woman ... Read >
Author: Adam Douglas02nd October 2009
Do you ever wonder why you feel pains and aches even at an early stage of your life? There must be something wrong with your lifestyle. You need to know the causes so that you will be able to take appropriate action to cure it. Surely, an alkaline food ch... Read >
Author: Bryan Dixon29th September 2009
Resveratrol is suitable single of science's furthermost nutritional breakthroughs. Prolonged give nation accepted with reference to the remuneration in the sphere of red wine but just recently give they bare the exact compound accepted to the same degree ... Read >
Author: maynzie23rd September 2009
Kidney cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the kidney. The two kidneys, located deep in the body at about the middle of the back, regulate the fluid and electrolyte balance into the urine. Urine collects in the portion of the kidney known as the re... Read >
Author: john daniel23rd September 2009
Bladder cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the lining of the bladder. Often, more than one tumor is present at a time, and the cancer may spread into and through the wall of the bladder. The most frequent symptom of bladder cancer is painless hema... Read >
Author: john daniel21st 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: Jasica18th September 2009
The disease that is commonly known as cancer is just uncontrolled cell growth caused by a host of factors. This growth may be triggered by several diseases, the common ground for all these diseases is the fact that they share the attribute of unrestrained... Read >
Author: Alex White10th September 2009
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the lining of the abdomen or the chest. Malignant cells appear in the mesothelium, the sac that acts as protective cover for many of the internal organs in the body. A mesothelium is made of two cell layers ... Read >
Author: Elliot Austin07th September 2009
Breast cancer, growth of malignant cells in the breast, and is the most common cancer among women. It is so rare but does occur in men, breast cancer usually originates in the milk carrying ducts, although it may arise in the milk producing lobules or, mo... Read >
Author: john daniel07th September 2009
Lung cancer, the growth of malignant cells in the lungs, and is the leading cause of death from cancer in the United States for both men and women. The types of primary lung cancer (cancer that originates in the lungs) may be grouped into two categories: ... Read >
Author: john daniel30th August 2009
Cancer is a word that will scare even the bravest of folks. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is associated with asbestos exposure and is, fortunately, fairly rare. In this article, we take a look at the tests used for diagnosing it.
Unless you li... Read >
Author: Thomas Ajava24th 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 daniel04th August 2009
You don't need a medical doctor to prescribe this natural medicine to help treat cancer. Here is a must know for a cure for stage 4 cancer or any stage of cancer.
You will be astonished to know that a simple fruit like graviola tree and so called angm... Read >
Author: Laura Lin01st 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 daniel28th July 2009
Dr. Alicia Stanton � June 2009- The single hormone almost all people think about in relation to breast melanoma is estrogen. However, many hormones affect breast cancer in helpful and harmful ways. Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, melatonin, ... Read >
Author: Health4Life23rd July 2009
In spite of the fact that become old is inevitable, feeling older doesn�t have to be. A total of anti-aging strategies can keep back the hands of time and increase health and longevity for men.
Just about 25 percent of what decide longevity is in a m... Read >
Author: Health4Life23rd July 2009
Cancer,the word that everyone fears,even when it's your dog.
Dog cancer, like the human form, is the unrestrained growth of cells on or inside body. Although there are
many types the cancer, they all start because uncontrolled growth of abnormal ce... Read >
Author: julian16th 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
Cervical Cancer - Prevention And Cure
Cervical cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the cervix, the narrow opening of the uterus. Cervical cancer develops slowly from a distinct precancerous stage (dysplasia). Cancer confined to the surface of the... Read >
Author: john daniel16th July 2009
Breast Cancer - Prevention And Cure
Breast cancer, the growth of malignant cells in the breast, is the most common cancer among women. It is rare but does occur in men breast cancer usually originates in the milk carrying ducts, although it may arise in... 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 daniel16th July 2009
Prostrate Cancer - Prevention And Cure
Prostate cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the prostate, walnut-size gland located just below the bladder in men, which produces about 30 percent of the fluid portion of semen.prostate cancer is common: Me... Read >
Author: john daniel09th July 2009
Mesothelioma is a cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Malignant cells develop in the protective lining that covers the body's internal organs called the mesothelium. The most common site that mesothelioma affects is the outer lining of the lung... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
In histological terms, there are four different types of mesothelioma: sarcomatoid, epithelial, biphasic, and desmoplastic (a variant of sarcomatoid).In medical terms, the term histopathology refers to the microscopic examination of cellular tissue to gai... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Mesothelioma is a cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Malignant cells develop in the protective lining that covers the body's internal organs called the mesothelium. The most common site that mesothelioma affects is the outer lining of the lung... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
The National Cancer Institute defines Malignant mesothelioma as a very rare form of cancer, in which the cancer (malignant) cells are found in the sac lining the chest (the pleura), the lining of the abdominal cavity (the peritoneum) or the lining around ... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen08th July 2009
The "FrenchParadox" has regularly bewildered people.It is the concept that the French canrelish in a diet with tons offat, whilst having a lowcomprehend for many as it appears to contradict other determinations thatreflect an obvious correlationbetween a ... Read >
Author: Elijah Carrillo08th July 2009
The "FrenchParadox" has regularly bewildered people.It is the conception that the French canindulge in a diet highin saturated fat, whilst having a lowinstance of cancer and cardiovasculardiseases. This evidence was hard tocomprehend for many as it appear... Read >
Author: Bert Reynolds12th June 2009
Cancer spread or metastases can take place in several ways. It can be spread through the lymphatic system and the blood stream. It can also be spread through the body spaces such as the bronchi or the abdominal cavity. In very rare cases it can be spread ... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Advanced cancer is the one that has grown beyond the organ of origin. In most occasions it is a cancer that has metastasized or spread. Cancer that has advanced is not usually metastatic cancer. Sometimes localized cancer is considered advanced if it is a... Read >
Author: Mercy12th June 2009
Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancers that involves administering chemicals into the body that are found toxic to malignant cells. Chemotherapy, often successful in treating malignant cancer cells, often produces intense side effects in the body. Accord... Read >
Author: petersonbran12th 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: 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: Mercy04th June 2009
Colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining of the first and longest portion of the large intestine. These cells have lost the normal control mechanism for growth. It is also termed as c... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft02nd 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
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with drugs that destroy cancerous cells. Cancer chemotherapy began in the 1940s. Its modern use can be traced directly to the discovery of nitrogen mustard, a chemical warfare agent. Since then, cancer drug developm... 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: Mercy18th May 2009
Sunscreens are a vital ingredient in our skin care regimens. In fact, enough has been said already about why and how we need to apply sunscreens every day no matter what time of the year it is. Efficient sun protection comes from using efficient sunscreen... Read >
Author: Marilynn Syrett15th May 2009
‘Chelation Therapy’ is a quite common mode of treatment in a number of disorders like Peripheral vascular disease, insipidus type diabetes, degeneration of cells etc. the use of this method for the treatment of various types of cancer is on a rise.One... Read >
Author: Alien15th 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 Palmer12th May 2009
If you're interested in the cancer cure/resveratrol link there's good news. Science is on the way to showing the beneficial effects on cancer. But don't wait 10 or more years to try it for yourself, take the worlds best nutritional supplements with 32 mg ... Read >
Author: Paul Rodgers09th April 2009
For many years one of the most popular insulation materials in construction was asbestos, because it was fire retardant, chemically resistant, sound absorbent, and insulated against electricity. Unfortunately, it has since been determined that asbestos is... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd April 2009
What is stage 3 breast cancer? An abnormal cell mass that develops when controls of the cell cycle and cell division malfunction is called a neoplasm. However, not all neoplasms are cancerous. Benign neoplasms are strictly local affairs. They tend to be s... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble27th March 2009
Up until the 1970s, asbestos was commonly used in building as an insulator and nobody thought anything of it. It is commonly found in ceilings, floors, and pipes. Since that time, however, we have learned that breathing in asbestos is very harmful to the ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th 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 Richards07th January 2009
A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. Many different types of brain tumors exist. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant). Brain tumors can begin in your brain (primary brai... Read >
Author: Alien04th January 2009
If you work with or around asbestos and aren’t properly protected, there is a chance that prolonged exposure will leave you vulnerable to developing mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. With mesothelioma... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis01st December 2008
Classical Addison's disease results from a loss of both cortisol and aldosterone secretion due to the near total or total destruction of both adrenal glands. These glands form part of the endocrine system, which works with the nervous system and the immun... Read >
Author: rosy24th November 2008
Complex ovarian cysts can cause a lot of worry and anxiety for women who have them. The term complex describes the structure of the cyst, rather than the specific cyst type. A simple cyst is one that is very simple in structure, with an outer shell and f... Read >
Author: demi31st 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 21st October 2008
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which affects people who have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. In this type of cancer malignant cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the internal organs of the ... Read >
Author: T Corrine21st October 2008
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which affects people who have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. In this type of cancer malignant cells are found in the mesothelium, a protective sac that covers most of the internal organs of the ... Read >
Author: T Corrine24th September 2008
Cancer of the lip and oral cavity is a disease in which cancerous (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the lip or mouth. The oral cavity involves the facade two thirds of the tongue, the upper and lower gums (the gingiva), the lining of the insid... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen19th September 2008
Lung tumor is the product of malignant cells forming in the tissues of the lung, usually in the cells lining the air passages. The cells in our bodies are constantly dividing and reproducing. Usually, there's an organized pattern to this reproduction as c... Read >
Author: Jon Simms23rd July 2008
Ovarian Cancer is not as widely publicized as breast cancer, so many people are left searching online and through books for more information on symptoms, survival rates, warning signs, and stages. This article will break down the staging and explain what ... Read >
Author: Sara Daniels18th 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
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 Cohen07th July 2008
Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other norm... Read >
Author: peterhutch18th June 2008
Kaposi sarcoma is a cancer that causes lesions (abnormal tissue) to grow under the skin, in the lining of the mouth, nose, and throat, or in other organs. The lesions are usually purple and are made of cancer cells, new blood vessels, and white blood cell... Read >
Author: James Sameul27th May 2008
On the day of treatment, the patient is given a mild sedative and pain medication. The radiologist makes a tiny incision in the groin—no larger than the tip of a pencil—to gain access to the femoral artery. Using moving X-ray images (fluoroscopy) as a... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th May 2008
To understand the definition of Mesothelioma cancer once needs to understand the type of cells inside the human body know which ones are called Mesothelial cells. Mesothelial cells are cells that form the outer membrane of vital organs such as heart, lung... Read >
Author: Remy11th May 2008
To understand the definition of Mesothelioma cancer once needs to understand the type of cells inside the human body know which ones are called Mesothelial cells. Mesothelial cells are cells that form the outer membrane of vital organs such as heart, lung... Read >
Author: Remy08th May 2008
Radiation therapy is certainly hard on the body. For those who are in the process of going through it, there have been questions regarding whether one can continue taking antioxidants and supplements. The concern is whether it will reduce the effectivenes... Read >
Author: nutrition101st May 2008
Introduction :
Prostate cancer is cancer of the small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces seminal fluid, the fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men, affecting about one in six ... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th April 2008
The liver is the largest organ in the body, and the main heat-producing organ. It is surrounded by a fibrous capsule and is divided into sections called lobes. It is in the upper part of the abdomen on the right-hand side of the body and is surrounded and... Read >
Author: peterhutch18th April 2008
The pancreas is a spongy, tube-shaped organ about 6 inches long. It is located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. The head of the pancreas is on the right side of the abdomen. It is connected to the duodenum, the upper end of the small intest... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th April 2008
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that affects the epithelium or lining of the heart, abdomen or lungs. Asbestos Mesothelioma Papillary is a cancer that occurs due to exposure of the human body to asbestos. It is not common but when the disease occurs, th... Read >
Author: Miodrag Trajkovic26th March 2008
Primary liver cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the liver. Secondary liver cancer is cancer that spreads to the liver from another part of the body. The only real cure for liver cancer is an organ transplant,” explains Zuckerman, an associ... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th March 2008
Primary liver cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the liver. Secondary liver cancer is cancer that spreads to the liver from another part of the body. The only real cure for liver cancer is an organ transplant,” explains Zuckerman, an associat... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne22nd February 2008
Skin cancer — the abnormal growth of skin cells — most often develops on skin exposed to the sun. But this common form of cancer can also occur on areas of the skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight. Skin cancer is a disease in which cancer (malign... Read >
Author: Peter sams11th February 2008
There are several options for treatments, when the disease is breast cancer. People, today, can choose from the many options available, to defeat breast cancer, unlike several years ago. There are at least three types of treatments for any stage of breast... Read >
Author: Roselyn Capen04th February 2008
Description
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. Women between the ages of 30 and 55 have the highest incidence of cervical cancer. Women who have had sexually transmitted disease, and those who have had many pregnancies b... Read >
Author: Alien30th 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: Alien22nd January 2008
Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which there is a deficient number of circulating platelets. Platelets are cells in the blood that help blood to clot. This condition is sometimes associated with abnormal bleeding. The blood usually contains about 140,00... 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 Cohen24th August 2007
The model definitions you will find as you read further in the article has been taken from the ABI’s best practice for critical illness cover (May 2002). Insurance companies, members of the ABI must adhere to these model definitions when they sell crit... Read >
Author: Billy Leverton14th August 2007
Mesothelioma cancer is the growth of malignant cells in mesothelium. This mesothelium lining covers the pleural, peritoneal and pericardial cavities. Pleura is a membrane covering the lungs and it is the most common location where mesothelioma cancer occu... Read >
Author: Jennifer White06th August 2007
Mesothelioma is the growth of malignant cells in mesothelium, the thin membrane covering the body’s internal organs. This mesothelium lining covers the pleural, peritoneal and pericardial cavities. Pleura is a membrane covering the lungs and it is the m... Read >
Author: Jennifer White03rd August 2007
Mesothelioma is the growth of malignant cells in mesothelium, the thin membrane covering the body’s internal organs. This mesothelium lining covers the pleural, peritoneal and pericardial cavities. Pleura is a membrane covering the lungs and it is the m... Read >
Author: Jennifer White24th July 2007
Basal Cell Cancer is one the most frequently diagnosed skin cancers. It affects the basal cells, which are located in the bottom layer of the epidermis. Malignant cells proliferate excessively from the epidermis resulting in a tumor. The incidence of basa... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta24th July 2007
Skin cancers are broadly divided into two types- Melanoma and non-melanoma. Melanoma is the most deadly of skin cancers. The three major skin cancers that are diagnosed in almost all the cases are- Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Melano... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta01st 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 White16th June 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 widely affected.
It is estimated that each year 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagn... Read >
Author: Jennifer White04th June 2007
PH balance, simply put, is the balance of acid and alkaline in all fluids and cells in the body. Blood pH balance is recognized as one of the most important biochemical balances in human chemistry.
Body pH Balance is critical to maintaining wellness a... Read >
Author: Ann Stewart04th June 2007
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that affects the serous membranes surrounding the major organs of the body i.e. the lungs, heart and the abdominal organs, causing these vital organs to inflate with excessive fluid. This fluid further causes the im... Read >
Author: Jennifer White04th June 2007
In most cases, people usually ignore the symptoms of Mesothelioma due to their generic nature. This is because the early symptoms of mesothelioma can also be the indication of other common diseases. Furthermore, researches have concluded that a patient wi... Read >
Author: Jennifer White28th February 2007
Lymphomas are the cancer of the lymphoid tissue, so Hodgkin’s disease which is a type of lymphoma, is also a cancer of this tissue. Lymphoid tissue is part of the lymphatic system which is a major component of the immune defense system. The elements tha... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th February 2007
Mantle cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma type of cancer and it represents affection of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system, as part of the immune system, helps fighting against infections or foreign particles. The lymph drains through lym... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd 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: Earnest30th January 2007
Many types of cancer are known our days, but Hodgkin’s disease is one that can be cured if the medical advice and treatment is followed properly. Hodgkin’s disease, named after the physician that identified it, is cancer of the lymphoid tissue. First ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th December 2006
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pl... Read >
Author: Sandeep13th August 2006
CHECKING CARCINOMA
Carcinoma is a cancerous growth. Carcinoma is a skin cancer. Carcinoma occurs in the epithelial tissues. The cells layers are formed by this epithelium tissue. In other words, carcinoma affects those skin tissues that make up the pro... Read >
Author: Nilutpal Gogoi05th May 2006
Cancer is the generic name for more than 100 specific diseases, all of which are distinguished by the rampant or uncontrolled growth of abnormal body cells. The condition has been known since antiquity. In the contemporary developed world, it is a major c... Read >
Author: Barry Hooper25th April 2006
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreas is responsible for producing insulin which regulates the sugar level in the body. All those who know what diabetes is would know the importance of insulin in body (and hence the importance of pancreas). Pancreas also produces... Read >
Author: Karen Lavender25th April 2006
Lung cancer
We all know about the important function that our lungs perform i.e. absorption of oxygen into our blood and the expelling out of carbon dioxide into air. Lungs are a very critical organ of our body and lung cancer (or development of malign... Read >
Author: Karen Lavender24th April 2006
Testicular cancer
Testes are one of the most important parts of male reproductive system. Testes are responsible for production of sperm (which is the source of human life together with the female egg) and testosterone which starts at puberty. The test... Read >
Author: Karen Lavender14th April 2006
Cancer treatment
Just the mention of cancer sends a chill down your spine. And when it comes to talking about cancer treatment (complete cure), one is just left looking around for answers. Yes, it's a well known fact that there is no fail-proof or defi... Read >
Author: Karen Lavender20th March 2006
A step closer has been made by researchers in the Capital to developing breakthrough cancer medications with fewer side effects than present treatments. The new invention was created by chemists at Edinburgh University. It is said to be a way of combating... Read >
Author: Paul Douglas26th 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 Milla26th October 2005
What is Mesothelium?
To understand Mesothelioma let us first understand what mesothelium is. The mesothelium is a membrane that covers & protects most of the internal organs of the body, the mesothelium is composed of two layers of cells, one layer immed... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor
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