We all want our immune systems to function well. After all, it is our immune systems that keep us from getting ill. It is easy to see which people have stronger immune systems sometimes. For example, take a look at teachers in an elementary school building. Some teachers may come down […]
When diagnosed with cancer, it is a difficult time in anyone’s life. However, the diagnosis is made even more difficult with the generally harsh conventional treatments such as chemotherapy. In many cases, cancer patients tend to combine natural cancer treatment with the conventional treatments they are currently receiving. In other cases, they may not be […]
Lung cancer staging refers to a system of classifying where the cancer is in its growth. This allows physicians a guide to help determine what treatments would be most effective and how aggressively those treatments should be administered. It is also a way of determining the potential outcome of a particular case of lung cancer. […]
It is no secret that cancer is one of the leading killers in America; in fact, next to cardiovascular disease, cancer is a dreaded second accounting for approximately twenty-three percent of all deaths in the United States.
One cancer which is prominent in both men and women is cancer of the colon. Colon […]
In 2004 lung cancer killed more people than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer combined. Lung cancer accounts for 31% of all deaths from cancer, and 90% of these could have been prevented if people had not smoked cigarettes or other products containing nicotine and tar. In 2005 according to the American Cancer Society […]
A Texas mesothelioma lawyer can help you avoid a lot of problems associated with the disease! When you are struck by this disease then you need as much help as you can fid and the right attorney can get you financial help. For years large manufactures of asbestos products have known about the dangers of […]
According to the National Institute of Health in 2006 approximately 1500 people die each day in the United States due to cancer and about 3400 people are diagnosed with cancer each day. Sadly these stats have only grown higher in the past two years. Cancer and cancer related forums have been a large hub for […]
According to the National Institute of Health in 2006 approximately 1500 people die each day in the United States due to cancer and about 3400 people are diagnosed with cancer each day. Sadly these stats have only grown higher in the past two years. Cancer and cancer related forums have been a large hub for […]
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells begin to reproduce and attack the tissues of the lungs.
That’s the plain and simple explanation. Here’s a short expansion: in its normal life, a cell will grow, divide, proliferate and then die, all the while meeting the needs of your body. When one or more of these cells […]
Cancer occurs because of damage to the genes responsible for cell growth and repair. This lack of cellular regeneration can lead to a host of problems and inevitably cancer.
The following is a basic over view of the classifications used in determining the different types of carcinogens:
In July, 2008, the pharmaceutical company Hollis-Eden announced the start of initial phase trials of the drug Apoptone, used in the treatment of late-stage prostate cancer patients for whom hormone therapy and at least one round of chemotherapy have proved ineffective.
Several months prior in April, 2008, Dr. Eva Corey from the University of Washington, presented […]
Cancer treatment isn’t something you can do on your own. You need a physician’s help in order to survive, and that is a medical fact. However, some patients benefit from alternative cancer treatments that treat the body, mind and spirit.
Surviving cancer requires mental and physical strength. Unfortunately, a big side effect of common cancer treatments […]
Skin cancer represents the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, surpassing lung, breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. Tumors develop primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. Contrary to popular conception, skin cancer affects people of all skin tones, including those with […]
In July, 2008, British researchers claimed to have won a major victory for prostate cancer treatment. According to recently release reports, a new drug, abiraterone, may be used to treat as many as 80% of patients suffering from advanced forms of prostate cancer.
Researchers worldwide involved in the treatment of prostate cancer are cautiously optimistic, and […]
There is one fact regarding prostate cancer treatment that a majority of doctor’s who treat patients with prostate cancer all agree upon. Early detection of the disease can offer a patient’s best chance for effective treatment and cure. One of the reasons that prostate cancer claims so many victims is that all too often, […]
A recent study has revealed a racial disparity in prostate cancer treatment of patients in the U.S.
The study, conducted in 2007 and reported in the Journal of Urology earlier this year, was led by Dr. Kathryn E. Richert-Boe, of Kaiser Permanente Northwest in Portland, Oregon. It’s objectives were to determine whether differences existed in […]
A new study published in the September 2008 issue of CANCER from the American Cancer Society, has determined that as many as 69% of men receiving hormone deprivation therapy, a widely used treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer, may experience detrimental effects to their cognitive abilities. According to Dr. Christian Nelson, there is strong […]
Prostate is a glandular organ present only in males. It surrounds the neck of bladder & the first part of urethra and condributes a secretion to the semen. The gland is conical in shape and measures 3 cm in vertical diameter and 4 cm in transverse diameter.It has got five lobes anterior,posterior,two lateral and […]
Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in your bladder, a balloon-shaped organ in your pelvic area that stores urine. It is the fourth most common type of cancer in men and the eighth most common type in women. Tumors can develop on the surface of the bladder wall or in more severe […]
Kidney cancer or renal carcinoma usually occurs in older people and accounts for about 2 to 3% of cancers in adults, affecting about twice as many men as women. In adults, the most common type of kidney tumor is renal cell carcinoma, which begins in the cells that line the small tubes within your kidneys. […]