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3 Possible Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and abdomen. It is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos and is often referred to as asbestos cancer. Pleural mesothelioma is the term given to this type of cancer when it affects the lining of the lungs. In this artic
Cancer Warning Signs
I firmly believe that knowledge is power. The more knowledge we attain the more powerful we become. Cancer is a hot topic in all fields in healthcare be it traditional, complementary or alternative. Cancer like all illness and disease have their origins in the failure to master the basics (water, fo
Adjuvant Trastuzumab Duration for HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer
Find out how the duration of a trastuzumab regimen impacts disease-free survival in HER-2 positive breast cancer.
Ileostomy Complications
During an ileostomy, a surgical team reroutes waste from the lowest part of the small intestine, away from the colon and rectum, and toward a hole cut into the stomach wall so the waste gets collected in a drainable and removable pouch. The procedure can be necessary for patients suffering from seve
Glucose Solution With Dexamethasone and Vascular Pain
Learn more about potential side effects of this platinum-based cytotoxic agent that's used in the treatment of colorectal cancers.
Hematology & Lymphoma
Hematology is the study of blood diseases. Even the earliest societies had a modest understanding of the importance of blood, so the study of hematology dates back centuries. Lymphoma is a group of cancerous diseases that afflict the lymph nodes. Scientists and doctors classify lymphomas as hematolo
Squamous Cell Lung Cancer
Squamous Cell Lung Cancer is a pulmonary neoplasm that is not benign. There is always additional clinical emphasis given whenever a patient is affected with this type of pulmonary neoplasm.
The Top Anti-Cancer Foods
I have long believed that people can transform their health with the foods they eat. I encourage patients with a wide array of conditions to examine their diets in addition to using traditional treatments and medicines. For some, adopting a healthy diet full of produce, whole grains and lean protein
Review of FDG-PET
Evidence supports a role for FDG-PET in the follow up of patients with medullary or anaplastic thyroid carcinomas.
Physicians Are Talking: Why Should We Assist in Suicide?
Does assisting terminally ill patients in dying constitute harm or an extension of care? Medscape members weigh in on the complex issue of physician-assisted suicide.
Treatment for Small Cell Cancer of the Cervix
Small cell cervical cancer is a rare type of cancer where cells located on the opening of the bottom of your uterus begin to multiply rapidly and appear in rounded shapes with large nuclei. Because small cell cervical cancer spreads more quickly than other types of cancerous tumors on your cervix, p
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Opting for the Right Mesothelioma Treatment
Mesothelioma is one of those cancer types that is not very common but once it strikes the results tend to be very terrible. The greatest problem with Mesothelioma is that it has to be spotted at a very early stage or else it can be extremely fatal. Once it has been identified, the right kind of trea
Choosing Your Cancer Treatment Hospital
Choosing a cancer treatment hospital is not as scary as it might seem. You’ve got more resources available to you than you might realize. Start with these tips.
Cancer Deaths Continue to Drop
Cancer deaths continue to decline in the United States, and at a faster rate than has been seen in the past, a new report from the nation’s leading cancer groups confirms.
Esophageal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-Stages of Esophageal Cance
After esophageal cancer has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the esophagus or to other parts of the body. The process used to find out if cancer cells have spread within the esophagus or to other parts of the body is called staging. The information ...
Mesothelioma Causes and the Dangers
Exposure to asbestos can lead to a form of cancer.This form of cancer is commonly referred to as mesothelioma.People who develop this form of cancer were often exposed to asbestos in the form of asbestos particles, asbestos dust, asbestos fibers, or other types of exposure.In fact, many people who w
Diet and Cancer Prevention
Research done by the American Cancer Society and the institute of Cancer Research show that more than 30% of cancer can be prevented if the American people change their eating habits. Being cautious on what we eat and engaging in some daily physical activity is the surest way to enjoy a healthy life
Ewing Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-nci_ncicdr0000403689-nci-heade
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