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Management of Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
Significant advances have been made in the treatment of castration resistant prostate cancer. Are you up-to-date?
Overview of Ovarian Cyst Types
Ovarian cysts are a very common concern among women of any age, although most times they are not to be cause for worry. Though sometimes in rare cases they can become cancerous, they are more often likely to either cause you quite a bit of pain or in some cases no symptoms of their existence at all.
Brain cancer-brain tumor overview
Brain cancer is defined given that the abnormal growths of cells in the mind.Brain tumors can build within the mind alone or any from the surrounding vessels, tissues, or glands, such as the pituitary
What Causes Mantle Cell Lymphoma?
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare form of cancer, comprising approximately 6 percent of all cases of lymphoma in the United States (Lymphoma & Leukemia Society [LLS]). MCL affects the B lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that fights infections. A genetic mutation causes two chromosomes to sw
National Cancer Institute Summarizes Risks, Benefits of Tamoxifen
In response to research findings about the effectiveness of tamoxifen in preventing breast cancer, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has developed an assessment tool to help patients and physicians weigh the relative risks and rewards of taking the drug.
Mesothelioma Diagnosis: An Overview
The diagnosis of any disease follows only after the appearance of the symptoms. The problem with Mesothelioma is that its symptoms sometimes appear decades after the patient had been exposed to the asbestos dust. By this time, it is usually too late for treatment because the malady has taken strong
Post Bladder Cancer Operation Questions
Bladder cancer is scary, and you will face physical and emotional challenges as you begin your recovery after surgery. Bladder surgery does present some unique issues. Many experience anxiety about their body image, and fear that their loved ones may reject them. But you are not alone. Consult your
Journal Article: Elective Surgery for Colorectal Cancer
Cancer research - journal article. Elective Surgery for Colorectal Cancer in a Defined Swedish Population. February 2004.
Cancer History - Is Cancer a Modern Disease?
Cancer dates back to around 1600 BC back in the early Egyptian era where remains from body's showed growths in them and a tool called the fire drill was used to try to eradicate the disease from the body. I am grateful they don't use the fire drill today.
PCR After Neoadjuvant Chemo and Breast Cancer Subtypes
What are the prognostic implications of pCR, TP53 status and treatment arm (taxane versus non-taxane) for intrinsic breast cancer subtypes?
Endometrial Cancer
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of endometrial cancer, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Mammogram Rates May Fall When Women Learn of 'Overdiagnosis' Risk
Study found patients were more reluctant to undergo the screen if told it often caught less harmful disease
Signs Or Symptoms and Prevention For Colon Cancer
Colorectal cancer malignancy typically begins with the growth of benign growths including polyps. Often there are no earlier signs or symptoms. We do understand that most colorectal cancer starts as incredibly little non-cancerous groups or clumps of cells.
Nighttime Hospital Environment for Children With Cancer
Sound and light required to perform necessary patient care may prevent sound sleep for kids with cancer.
Fighting Cancer Using Natural Herbs
Cancer has become a global epidemic for decades. More and more people are suffering from this disease every year. Most of them are citizens of developing or under-developed nations.
Bras and the Breast Cancer Cover-Up
Research showing the link between breast cancer and bras has been deliberately suppressed and censored by the cancer and lingerie industries.This article, written by the medical anthropologist researchers who wrote Dressed To Kill, exposes efforts to silence this vital information about the leading
Nurse Autonomy in Cancer Care
Nurses are interviewed to mine their thoughts regarding workplace autonomy.
Patient Assistance With Melanoma
Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, and the rates of diagnosis are increasing annually. Many cancer patients seek different kinds of assistance during the course of their diagnosis and treatment.
Normal Fatty Breast Tissue on a Mammogram
Normal fatty breast tissue images clearly on a mammogram. Dense breast tissue does not image as well on a mammogram as a fatty breast. See what fatty breast tissue looks like on a mammogram.
Cancer Treatments for Postmenopausal Women
There are a number of cancer treatment options for postmenopausal women which may be used alone or in conjunction with one another to form a combined cancer treatment therapy. The risks and benefits of each option should be discussed thoroughly with a health care professional before any treatment be