Detecting Kidney Cancer
Determining the functions of your kidneys in order to understand the importance of early detection to prevent kidney cancer and ensure the overall well-being of your body.
Category : Cancer & Oncology : Health & Medical
Top 6 questions to ask from Mesothelioma Attorney in California
Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that is often caused by asbestos exposure. If you or a loved one is suffering from this deadly disease, you will need to get legal representation to bring the companies ...
Returning to School After a Cancer Diagnosis
After battling cancer, returning to school can be a challenge. However there are many roads parents and children can take to make this transition happen more smoothly and with less stress. It is all a matter of communication.
Photothermal Cancer Therapy
The viability of new cancer treatments is being researched regularly, and while most of these treatments will likely not pan out as anticipated, the hope is still there that the cure for cancer is only a few studies away. Incorporating nanotechnology into cancer treatments has allowed for the possib
Mammography Cuts Breast Cancer Deaths by 28 Percent: Study
But experts say women still need risks, benefits spelled out
Female Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients
Does fertility preservation improve the way women see their life after cancer treatment?
Cancer Treatments - How Radiation Therapy Differs From Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy uses high-energy to shrink, damage or destroy cancer cells, and also is used to ease symptoms in advanced cancer. Chemotherapy uses different strategies to stop cancer cells from dividing, and is delivered to the whole body.
What Is Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer can be deadly but can be cured if it's caught early enough or it may take a lifetime to run its course.
Tips to Fight Loneliness Associated With Cancer
Tips to fight loneliness and cancer. If this describes you, learn ways to soften the effects of loneliness. If you know of someone experiencing this condition, discover tips you can do to ease their situation and improve their journey. Cases of loneliness and cancer often go undetected or unreported
Herbal Supplements + Chemo - Gamble Worth Taking?
Most cancer patients and family members, out of desperation, turn to herbal supplements as a form of supplementary therapy in order to manage chemotherapy-induced side effects and improve their overall quality of life. Though little reputable and repeatable scientific evidence exists which proves th
Cancer Prevention: What Works?
Soy, fish oil, and alcohol are still debated, but some things are certain: Stop smoking, lose weight, and exercise.
Potential Treatment for Erbitux Rashes
Many colon cancer patients receive chemotherapy regimens that contain Erbitux. A common side effect of this drug is an acne-like skin rash that is uncomfortable for patients and can be severe enough to stop treatment. Fortunately, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology identified a tr
Benzene Linked to Childhood Leukemia
Living next door to a gas station or auto repair shop may be associated with an increased risk of childhood leukemia.
Leukemia: A Blood Cancer
Leukemia, as being defined, is a bone marrow disorder which occurs when there is an abnormal increase of white blood cells, one of the blood cell types which main function is to fight against invading bacteria and viruses. When this blood cell abnormality arises, it can bring two harmful effects to
Mesothelioma Symptoms And Sign
Early symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until 20 to 50 years (or more) after exposure to asbestos. Shortness of breath, cough, and pain in the chest due to the accumulation of fluid in the pleural space (pleural effusion) often have symptoms of mesothelioma in the chest cavity. Symptoms of per
Adding 3-D Mammograms May Improve Accuracy
While mammograms remain the gold standard for breast cancer screening, they are not the perfect test.
Breast Cancer Nutrition - The Power of Fat
In recent years, the research on breast cancer has noted a steady decrease in newly diagnosed cases. Many people attribute this decrease to women accepting the fact that mammograms are a part of life.
Survivors Navigate Life After Breast Cancer
There is life after breast cancer. Survivors change jobs, become activists, patient advocates, health bloggers, artists, and writers after breast cancer. Here are some examples of life after breast cancer.
Experience Really Is Important When It Comes To Prostate Cancer Surgery
Practice makes perfect when it comes to many things in life and prostate cancer surgery is no exception to this particular rule. With most things in life it is true to say that the more practiced and experienced you are the better your performance and this is most certainly true with prostate cancer
FAQ: Parabens and Breast Cancer
A new study has found that chemicals called parabens can spur the growth of certain types of breast cancer cells. WebMD has the details.