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Author :: Alan Hood  |
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| Article Title :: Understanding and Recognizing the Symptoms of Mesothelioma |
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| Mesothelioma CancerWhat is Mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a serious malignant tumor that affects the torso of the human body. There is a strong link between mesothelioma and contact with asbestos particles via breathing or swallowing.There are three common forms of mesothelioma:1. Pleural Mesothelioma is the most common form of Mesothelioma. It starts in the chest cavity (after breathing the particles) before spreading to other areas.2. Peritoneal Mesothelioma starts in the abdomen (after swallowing the particles) and accounts for about 10-20% of Mesothelioma patients.3. Pericardial Mesothelioma is the rares (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Will Hanke |
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| Article Title :: Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It |
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| All women, essentially, are at some degree of risk for developing breast cancer—considering that breast cancer is the most common cancer among North American women and that one in seven women either has it or will get it in their lifetime.But some women have a higher risk of contracting breast cancer than others, and that’s why it’s important for all women to assess their individual risks.There is no single cause of breast cancer, but some factors seem to increase the risk of developing it.The risk is increased the older you are, if you had your first child after the age of 30 (or no children at all) and if you have a family history of breast cancer, especially (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Valerian D. |
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| Article Title :: Children Protection from Skin Cancers |
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| Skin cancer is the highest incident malignant disease with over 1 million new cases annually. This malignancies develop in the epidermis, dermis, or other structures of the skin and most often are caused by overexposure to both natural and artificial sources of ultraviolet light.
Unfortunately, anyone can get skin cancer, but factors such as skin pigmentation, eye color, freckling tendency and family history may increase one's risk of developing this disease.
A critical variable with a dramatic influence on skin cancer risk is excessive sun exposure in childhood, whether is intense, sporadic sun exposure (sunburn) or chronic sun exposure (tanning). Due to environment (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Susun Weed |
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| Article Title :: Five Easy Things You Can Do Now to Help Prevent Breast Cancer |
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| Rather than focusing on breast cancer, Wise Women choose to concentrate on keeping our breasts healthy through wise lifestyle and dietary choices.The following tips may amaze you, since the actions and foods they suggest run counter to many alternative views of cancer prevention. They are supported with strong research, however - from the lab, with animals, and in long-term human studies. Thus, each of these tips has a solid scientific basis, unlike the assertions made by those intent on selling you their opinions and products.Embarking on even one of these suggestions will definitely lower your risk of breast cancer. Using them all is even better. And as a special treat, I (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Will Hanke |
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| Article Title :: Research and Discuss Breast Cancer Treatment Options |
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| Once the first sign of breast cancer is detected and confirmed, it’s important for women to research and discuss with their partners and health-care providers what their options are as far as treatment is concerned as soon as possible. It can be more than a little overwhelming, however, as it seems the possibilities are endless for women nowadays when it comes to breast cancer treatment—of both the disease, the symptoms associated with breast cancer and the side-effects of medication.Personal research into the options available is recommended, as well as thorough discussion with a doctor or health practitioner. A woman’s age, whether she is a first-time breast cancer patient (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Rebecca Prescott |
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| Article Title :: The Hidden Issues Of Ovarian Cancer |
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| Dr Christiane Northrup has some interesting insights into the emotional and energetic issues associated with ovarian cancer. Whilst it is impossible to generalize emotional and energetic responses, she highlights the issue of rage in ovarian cancers. She describes the ovaries as being 'female balls' which means they relate to an active participation in the world in a way that expresses our unique creative potential, as women, on an individual basis.She says: "...we as women must be open to the uniqueness of our creations and their own energies and impulses, without trying to force them into predetermined forms. Our ability to yield to our creativity, to acknowledge that we c (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Elizabeth Reninger |
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| Article Title :: Mesothelioma: A Full Spectrum Examination |
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| Mesothelioma: A Full Spectrum ExaminationReceiving much press in recent years ~ both because of the number of people affected, as well as the sometimes sensational, multi-million-dollar lawsuits that have been filed, fought, won & lost ~ is a rare form of cancer known as malignant mesothelioma, whose principle cause is exposure to aspestos fibers.Asbestos, a known toxin since the 1930's, is an inexpensive fibrous material that is extremely durable and heat resistant. Because of these properties it was, for many years, heavily used in industry throughout the United States. Even after its carcinogenic (cancer-causing) properties were discovered, many indu (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Bert Tondor |
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| Article Title :: The Silent Assassin Asbestos Mesothelioma |
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| Many people are living with the seeds of the deadly killer Mesothelioma lurking inside there bodies.It can take 10 to 15 years after exposure to asbestos and other cancer causing agents for the Mesothelioma to become active. Litigation regarding mesothiolma should surge in the years to come. Mesothelioma is a very serious disease.If you or your loved ones becomes a victim of this devastating disease what are you options? Where will you go for support? Where in the country are the best treatment centers for Mesothelioma. Who will aggressively protect your rights in court?
What about the suffering that it causes? What about the years it takes off someone’s life?The (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Anna Robertson |
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| Article Title :: Hope for Mesothelioma Patients Via the Valley of the Sun |
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| Results were very positive from the Oncology Nursing Society’s 6th Annual Institutes of Learning (ONS) meeting in Phoenix, Arizona.There were several clinical studies and several ongoing studies presented formally at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 6th Annual Institutes of Learning (ONS) meeting in the valley of the sun Phoenix, Arizona.Mesothelioma treatment options provide a longer life expectancy with less debilitating symptoms related to treatment. Some of these recent developments and their impact on helping patients and families cope the challenges of this type of cancer were presented to practitioners by oncology nursing specialists.The rate of occurrence in (read full article) |
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| Category :: Cancer Articles |
Author :: Shelly Phegley |
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| Article Title :: Studies Reveal that Acupuncture May Reduce Chemotherapy Side Effects |
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| Acupuncture, which dates as far back as the first millennium B.C., has been championed by practitioners, doctors, and patients as an effective vehicle for achieving balanced health. Acupuncture uses thin needles that are inserted just under the skin and left in place for about a half-hour.According to Chinese medicine theory, acupuncture helps restore balance and a healthy energy flow within the body. Although scientists don't fully understand how or why acupuncture works, some studies indicate that it may provide a number of medical benefits including the reduction of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.Chemotherapy is a treatment for cancers that involves administerin (read full article) |
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