Genes May Boost Lung Cancer Chemo

6/10/2019 4:24:00 AM 28

Certain genes may make some lung cancer patients more sensitive to chemotherapy, a study shows.

How Can I Boost My Recovery After Chemotherapy?

6/10/2019 4:33:00 AM 44

The goal of chemotherapy is to destroy the spread of the cancer cells in the breast tissue or lymph nodes. Although chemotherapeutic agents have a devastating effect on the cancer cells, the body pays a price: the liver, kidneys and other organs with healthy cells are severely affected too, because

What is the Gleason Score?

6/10/2019 4:42:00 AM 45

With any type of cancer, there must be some sort of a grading system that helps to enable the physicians to determine the level or stage of the cancer. By knowing this information, the physician is better able to treat patients and their condition and to give a proper diagnosis, as well as prognosis

New Pancreatic Cancer Drug in the Works

6/10/2019 5:08:00 AM 34

An experimental drug called AMG 479 shows promise against pancreatic cancer in early lab tests, researchers report.

5 Essential Strategies for Treating Chronic Lyme Disease

6/10/2019 5:24:00 AM 55

Lyme disease was first discovered in Lyme, Connecticut in 1975 and despite its widespread recognition - improvement in treatment strategies still must be improved to help the ever-increasing numbers of patients suffering with it. Lyme ...

How to Prevent Cancer

6/10/2019 5:32:00 AM 24

Brachytherapy

6/10/2019 5:35:00 AM 28

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of brachytherapy including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Role of oncologist in Treatment of Cancer

6/10/2019 5:40:00 AM 50

Defeating cancer is a difficult task, but a cancer patient can win over it with the help of a good oncologists. The role of a good oncologist is not only the treatment of cancer patient, but also help

Tamoxifen's Mental Side Effects Are Real, Study Shows

6/10/2019 5:48:00 AM 41

But researchers also found drug that may counteract problem from breast cancer treatment

Alternative Cancer Treatments

6/10/2019 6:48:00 AM 28

Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in various organs in the body. There are many potential causes of cancer and only a few medicinal cures. It is possible that some alternative herbal remedies may be able to limit or stop tumor growth, making the cancer easier to treat or go into rem

Prophylactic Double Mastectomy: FAQ

6/11/2019 5:59:00 AM 30

Preventative double mastectomy (also called prophylactic double mastectomy) is surgery to remove both breasts to try to prevent breast cancer. Who gets a prophylactic mastectomy, why, and what are the risks and benefits? Read about the reasons some women consider this surgery to prevent breast ...

Journal Article: Genetic Risk Counselling and Bowel Cancer

6/11/2019 6:07:00 AM 27

Cancer research journal article. A Randomised Comparison of UK Genetic Risk Counselling Services for Familial Cancer: Psychosocial Outcomes. August 2004.

Understanding Mesothelioma and the Treatment Options Available

6/11/2019 6:26:00 AM 31

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is quite rare involving malignant cells being found in the mesothelum. This area of the body is a protective sac that covers most of the body's internal organs. Sadly, many who develop this form of cancer have gotten it from inhaling asbestos particles on a

HPV Vaccination: Can It Prevent CIN3 and AIS?

6/11/2019 6:48:00 AM 32

Dr. Maurie Markman reports a trial of 10,000 young women that assesses the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in the prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 and adenocarcinoma in situ.

Treating Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy-Topic Overview

6/11/2019 7:22:00 AM 28

It's common to feel sick to your stomach (nauseated) or to vomit when you get chemotherapy. Nausea and vomiting are caused by cancer drugs you may get during treatment. You may feel sick or vomit soon after your treatment session. But with some chemotherapy medicines,you may not get sick until d

Mesothelioma Information

6/11/2019 7:36:00 AM 27

The medical community has made recent strides in its understanding and treatment of the various forms of one of man's deadliest diseases: cancer. While a majority of the cancers are treatable and lead to a high population of cancer survivors, one of the more serious forms, mesothelioma, remains a ve

Novel Agents: Making the Benefit Last in CLL

6/11/2019 7:37:00 AM 25

Drs. Susan O'Brien and Bruce Cheson discuss the exciting array of oral, well-tolerated, quick-acting therapies for CLL that provide durable if only partial remission.

Molecular Drivers of Lobular Carcinoma in Situ

6/11/2019 8:33:00 AM 37

Is lobular carcinoma in situ a precursor to invasive lobular carcinoma?

Radon-Credits

6/11/2019 8:39:00 AM 31

AuthorChristopher HessEditorGeri MetzgerAssociate EditorTerrina VailPrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerR. Steven Tharratt, MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care, Medical ToxicologyLast UpdatedApril 25, 2005 ...

Live in Gratitude, Go With The Flow

6/11/2019 8:52:00 AM 28

Despite three bouts with cancer and open-heart surgery, my 47-year niece Francine continues to be grateful for her life. She's learned that gratitude is the key to a positive mindset and the ability to adapt to constant changes gives her an upbeat perspective to a terminal prognosis.