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Why Do Some Men With Prostate Cancer Never Get Diagnosed?
Even though today we have several tools at our disposal that can be used to detect and diagnose prostate cancer, thousands of men continue to go undiagnosed every year. Why are some men never diagnosed with prostate cancer?
Cancer Deaths in U.S. Still Dropping
Cancer mortality continues to decline in the U.S., but rates are more than twice as high for those with lower education levels.
Is Radiation Therapy For Prostate Cancer Your Best Option?
The answer to that question is, it depends.Radiation therapy for prostate cancer is definitely a good option, and for some men it is the best option.But it depends.
Nine Is Incredibly Fine
Surviving stage IV colon cancer is possible!Hope, determination, and increased funding for research give new direction to survivors.
Pleual Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma and almost always occurs due to asbestos exposure, and it is unfortunately one of the deadliest types of pulmonary cancer. As with any other invasive disease, ...
Can Coffee Lower Risk of Colon Cancer's Return?
Study found an association but didn't prove cause and effect
Define Adenocarcinoma
Adenocarcinoma is defined as a malignant tumor that grows on the glandular epithelial cells of any internal organ. The most common of all cancer types, adenocarcinoma's name itself references the kinds of damage it can do and where it will develop. Understanding its risks, causes and symptoms can he
A Clouded HORIZON for ER+ Breast Cancer?
Dr. Lidia Schapira discusses the HORIZON trial, which combined an mTOR inhibitor with an aromatase inhibitor and reported results that were not as promising as those of BOLERO-2.
Health Food Store Recommendations and Breast Cancer
The use of natural health products (NHPs) is increasing.
Alternative Cancer Treatment - Fighting Cancer With Plant and Fruit Based Treatments
A lot of studies performed by medical researchers in the cancer field identified a group of naturally occurring substances in the body known as nitrilosides - these are found in many fruits. These are key cancer preventers. This article covers some of the commonly used ones.
Mammographic Density and Breast Cancer Risk
Mammographic breast density is a strong breast cancer risk factor but is not used in the clinical setting. A new variation measure may change that.
Possibility of Prostate Cancer Survival by Changing Lifestyle
Prostate cancer survival rate has increased due to the constant research going on to find cures and preventive measures for prostate cancer. However, a patient can live longer by other methods. These methods refer to prognosis, which is possible even at the metastatic state.
What is Melanoma?
Melanoma is a skin disease. Cancerous cells are produced in the melanocytes, cells that are responsible for skin color. Melanocytes, in the skin, are also found in other parts of the body, like the eyes. A majority of documented melanoma infection originates in the skin. It is a skin cancer. Melanom
How to Cure Breat Cancer - A Self Breast Exam
Each female who has completely framed breasts is proposed to check them for breast cancer in any event once a month (all the more regularly is acknowledged more judicious). Be that as it may, some ...
Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia/Other Myeloid Malignancies Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Pro
Children with Down syndrome have a tenfold to twentyfold increased risk of leukemia compared to children without Down syndrome; the ratio of acute lymphoblastic leukemia to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is nevertheless typical for childhood acute leukemia. The exception is during the first 3 years of
Vitamin D And Indoor Tanning
Here in this article we will take a closer look at why the body needs vitamin D and how indoor tanning can help improve vitamin D levels in the body.
Protocel Cancer Treatment
The Protocel cancer treatment is an alternative method that some people have used since the 1930s to treat various types of cancers. Where it originated and how it works will be discussed.
Esophageal Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Patient Information [NCI]-Get More Information From
Call 1-800-4-CANCERFor more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. A trained Cancer Information Specialist is ...
Give your child the gift of life
Private and public banking of stem cells in extremely helpful for your child as it protects him from life threatening diseases while also amply contributing to the field of stem cell research.
Pancreatic Cancer-The Metabolic Curse
Pancreas is situated in abdominal region and is responsible for production of insulin and other digestive juices. Pancreatic cancer occurs on account of mutations in their DNAs. These mutations are responsible for uncontrolled growth of ...