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Breast Cancer Gene Testing & Therapy
Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the breast tissue. Breast cancer is more prevalent in women, although men can get it too. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in women, according to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research.
Male Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-General Infor
Incidence and Mortality Estimated new cases and deaths from breast cancer (men only) in the United States in 2011:[ 1 ] New cases: 2,140. Deaths: 450. Male breast cancer is rare.[ 2 ] Less than 1% of all breast carcinomas occur in men.[ 3,4 ] The mean age at diagnosis is between 60 and 70 years,thou
Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-General Information Abou
Hairy cell leukemia is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell). Hairy cell leukemia is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This rare type of leukemia gets worse slowly or not at all. The disease is called hairy cell leukemia because the le
Journal Article: Risk Factors
Cancer research - journal article. Comparison of Risk Factors for Colon and Rectal Cancer. January 2004.
Journal Article: Do Statins Decrease the Risk of Colorectal Cancer?
Cancer research - free full text. Do Statins Decrease the Risk of Colorectal Cancer? September 2005.
HPV Oral Cancer: Vaccines to the Rescue?
A near epidemic of HPV-related oral cancer is hitting a relatively young population. Can emerging therapies effectively manage the disease?
New Study Reports Link Between Walking and Prostate Health
Many men, especially those over the age of 45, are becoming more concerned about their prostate health. In fact, one in six men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his l
Minimally Invasive Mediastinal Staging of NSCLC
Cervical mediastinoscopy is the 'gold standard' in mediastinal staging but is it necessary in all cases?
Slow-Thyroid Foods to Avoid
Slow-thyroid foods include soy products like tofu that contain isoflavones.tofu mit buchweizen nudeln image by Lucky Dragon from Fotolia.comSlow-thyroid foods should be avoided by people with hypothyroidism or low thyroid. Also called an underactive thyroid gland, hypothyroidism can lead...
Folate's Role in Rectal Cancer Prevention
Research published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control found that consuming at least 475 mcg (micrograms) of folate each day reduced rectal cancer risk.
What Is the Asbestos Trust Fund
Asbestos fibers product use, demolition work, building or home maintenance, repair, and remodeling during the disturbance of asbestos-containing materials could be released into the air. Drinking water from natural sources or from asbestos-containing cement pipes ...
Colon Cancer: When Medical Treatment Failed He Turned to Herbs
Dass was diagnosed with colon cancer. He underwent a surgery followed by chemotherapy. Soon afterwards he had a recurrence. A second operation was performed. The doctor suggested that Dass undergo more chemotherapy. He declined and opted for herbs instead. It has been almost nine years now and Dass
Asbestos, Asbestos Exposure, and Mesothelioma - An Overview
Mesothelioma is a real concern for many people worldwide.Since it is most often associated with an exposure to asbestos, you should get as much information as you can as early as you can if you are worried you may have been exposed.
Treating Cancer, The Big Problem
Oncology focuses on the many forms of cancer. It includes detection of cancer, the treatment of it and support for the patient and their families.
Diet and Prostate Cancer: Is There a Link?
Diet and lifestyle may not be magic. But diet offers hope for the prevention of prostate cancer. While lifestyle may influence an individual risk for developing it. So what you don't know about diet can kill you.
Breast Cancer Prevention - How to Get Ready For Your Mammogram
A mammogram is one of the safest ways that is used to check if there is any problem with the breast of a woman. It is actually an x-ray of the breasts, as it involves in using a special and very low dose x-ray machine taking pictures of both breasts.
How Can Cancer Be Diagnosed?
Cancer diagnosis can be done by the following methods such as laboratory diagnosis and clinical diagnosis such as the features or pictures of the cancers such as it is symptoms which means what the patient ...
Reduce Your Chances of Getting Cancer Immediately
Cancer is becoming one of the leading causes of death in the world. In fact, before 2020, there's a huge chance it will overtake cardiovascular diseases. However, interestingly, about a third of the total cancer deaths are not related to genes or other hard-to-control factors.
Top Off Your Outfit With Free Caps During Breast Cancer Treatment
Most caps are not expensive, but if you love free stuff and you need some caps during chemo for breast cancer, then free caps are even better! Here are some ideas for very inexpensive or free caps for you.
Primary Spine Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment
Find out why patients with suspected primary tumors of the spine should be treated in a multidisciplinary fashion -- from the outset.
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