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Herpes Virus Shows Early Promise for Advanced Skin Cancer
When it causes a cold sore, the herpes simplex virus can be downright annoying. But when it's delivered to tumors, HSV could possibly be a lifesaver, suggest Scottish researchers in the Feb. 17 issue of The Lancet.
Is Graviola a Miracle Cancer Cure?
It is not uncommon to find people searching for natural remedies for cancer and natural cancer cure, but how effective are such natural treatments when it comes to a life threatening disease like cancer. Can you really take the course of natural cancer cures without opting for chemotherapy? The popu
Breast 'Pap Smear' Predicts Likely Cancer
A new test is being evaluated that could predict the likely development of breast cancer in high-risk women -- allowing for treatment years before the disease is diagnosed on screening tools such as mammogram or MRI.
Asbestos Mesothelioma - The 3 Things You Should Do To Cure Mesothelioma
Even if you are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation treatment or alternative treatments for asbestos mesothelioma, you need to make sure your body is in prime fighting condition. The more time and energy, your body requires to ...
Skin Cancer Prevention
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of skin cancer prevention including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
JY-1-106 Prevents Tumor Growth In A Lung Cancer Xenograft Model
Indeed, many low-peptidic small-chemical BH3 mimetics designed to bind key websites within the hydrophobic BH3-binding dance have now been recognized,essentially the most thoroughly studied of which m
4 Ways on How to Prevent Skin Cancer
It's nearly summer and it is the time of the year when you go out and sunbathe on the beach. It can be one of the most relaxing experience but it can also be painful afterward. One of the most common health conditions most people get on a beach is having a sunburn. Although a sun tan can look g
Basal Cell Carcinoma: The Common Skin Cancer
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer effecting over 2.5 million American a year. Learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for basal cell carcinoma.
More Patients Survive Says Canadian Pharmacy If Oxaliplatin Included In Colon Cancer Treatment
Metastatic colon cancer affects many people across the globe resulting in a low survival rate. Researcher have, however, found adding oxaliplatin to the medical mix substantially increases survival ra
The Breast Cancer Test Types Used In Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Breast cancer starts inside the tissues of the breasts. It is rare that it starts in any other area of the breast. According to s survey, one in eight women will be identified as having ...
Childhood Cancers and Chemotherapy
Even children are not immune to cancer and they too can get it any time. The fact about childhood cancers is that children can get cancer if they are at risk. Other than that doctors are still trying to figure out why childhood cancers occur; as they are trying to understand why adult cancers occur.
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors (Islet Cell Tumors) Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Profession
Tumors of the endocrine pancreas are a collection of tumor cell types collectively referred to as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). These tumors originate in islet cells. Although they may be similar or identical in histologic appearance to carcinoid tumors of the gastrointestinal tract, ...
What Do You Say to a Breast Cancer Patient?
A diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating to the patient, her family and her friends. People often struggle to know what to say. They are often afraid they will say the wrong thing and make the patient feel worse than she already does. The most valuable thing to do is to express your support.
Early Signs You May Have Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer. The disease affects the lining of the chest cavity and lungs by developing a lump in these areas. Sometimes, it affects the abdomen lining. This is caused by exposure to asbestos.
Fight Cancer by Making Little Changes in Your Life Style
Cancer is the second leading cause of human death. It is characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. There are many different types of cancers and disease can affect any organ. The risk of developing any kind of cancer increases with age. Older people are more likely to develo
Cancer - Can We Reduce the Risk by Eating Fish?
Cancer. We do our best to avoid talking or even thinking about being a victim. But if something else doesn't get us first, all of us are likely to develop some form of the disease or, at a minimum, harbor a latent form. Is there anything we can do to stack the cards against this?
Fostering Young Artists - Harrisburg Academy
- Fostering Young Artists:In Junior Kindergarten, our Artist of the Week lessons are some of the most enjoyable that we cover with our students. And last week, we were reminded about the importance of these lessons, and art curriculum in general, as students travel through Early Childhood (EC) and i
Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]-Questions or Comments About
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