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Complementary Therapies and Childhood Cancer

Due to widespread use of complementary and alternative therapies among pediatric cancer patients, clinicians need to consider and specifically ask parents about such approaches.

Workers File Asbestos Cancer Lawsuits for Reparation

Mesothelioma is very rare but fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Victims of asbestos cancer or mesothelioma are encouraged to file cancer lawsuits for compensation for damage caused by expos

Colon Cancer Prevention Diet

According to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Colon cancer affects the large intestine and rectum. One half the risk of developing colon cancer is diet-related according to Dr. Robert M. Russell of Tufts University Scho

Know the Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

With the advent of a number of ways to treat breast cancer, the hopes of survival are rising among the women suffering from this disease, with many making a comeback to the mainstream of life. ...

Alternative Colon Cancer Treatments

Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (also known as the colon). Most cases of colon cancer begin as small clumps of cells called polyps. Over time, these can become cancerous. Colon cancers require routine screenings to identify them since polyps are rarely symptomatic or cause problems. A

Sunless Spray Tans And Swimming

Here in this article we will look at some important things and tips you should know about sunless spray tanning and swimming.

What Would Cause Blisters on the Tongue?

Blisters on the tongue can be caused by such benign conditions as canker sores to more severe conditions, such as oral cancer. Regardless of the severity, having a tongue blister can make the everyday tasks of chewing and talking painful.

Herbal Teas for Preventing Breast Cancer

In recent years, much research has been done on ways to prevent breast cancer and other disease. Much of the research has focused on green tea, which has been shown in many studies to have cancer preventing qualities. So much research has been done, in fact, that Japans medical community now calls g

Colorectal Illness Sympthoms

An example of standardization is the comparison of coloncolon cancer rates between different countries. The unadjusted prevalence rates of colon cancer among populations living in underdeveloped countries are lower than rates identified among populations in ...

An Introduction To Prostate Cancer

Cancer has been an important part of human history, dating as far back as 1500 B.C. in Ancient Egypt. As most people would expect, the first cases of cancer were believed to be inflicted by the Gods themselves by such ancient civilizations, among other theories with no true scientific approach. Unfo

How to Diagnose Brain Cancer

According to the U.S. Central Brain Tumor Registry, more than 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with brain tumors each year. Fortunately, the majority of these tumors are benign.

Chemo Still King in Lung Cancer

Dr. Mark Kris underscores the value of chemotherapy in lung cancer patients, including those receiving targeted therapies -- a message brought home at the Targeted Therapies in Lung Cancer meeting.