Journal Article: Use of Capecitabine for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Cancer research - journal article. Single-Agent Capecitabine in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Refractory to 5-Fluorouracil/Leucovorin Chemotherapy. September 2004.
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Can Migraines and Lupas Vulgaris Really Be Cured?
Dr. Gerson suffered from an inherited migraine condition. Plagued by pain, dizziness and nausea, he sought help from the top men in German medicine. Their answers were identical: "Nothing can be done." To a scientist, ...
Linkage of Genetics to Lung Cancer
It is renowned that a number of cancers, like ovarian cancer and colon cancer, run in families. Although the role of genetic in cancer of lung is not as well-known, having a family history of the disease does raise our risk to some degree. Genetic lung cancer is higher in women, nonsmokers and indiv
Radiation Therapy for Lymphoma and Leukemia
Radiation therapy is the use of high - dose X - rays to treat cancer cells that may remain after surgery, especially if all of the cancer cannot be removed. Radiation therapy is often used for the treatment of cancer, such as non - Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), Hodgkin's lymphoma, and all types
Cancer Pain-What Does It Feel Like?
The type of cancer pain you feel depends on the type of cancer you have and how it affects your body. For example:Deep, aching pain. A tumor that presses on your bones or grows into your bones can cause deep, aching pain. Bone pain is the most common type of cancer pain.Burning pain. A tumor that pr
CAPOX as Adjuvant Therapy for Gastric Cancer
A new treatment option for patients with resectable gastric cancer is tested in this randomized, controlled trial.
Can Diabetes Lead to Liver Cancer?
An increase in HCC has paralleled increases in obesity, diabetes, and liver disease.
Mesothelioma - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer which develops from the protective lining that covers the internal organs of the body such as the lungs, the abdominal cavity and the heart. Environmental or occupational exposure to asbestos is mainly believed to be the cause for this condition. The commonest p
Fertility Preservation in Breast Cancer Patients
Find out about the fertility preserving options available for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Vaginal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-Recurrent Vaginal Cancer
Recurrent vaginal cancer is cancer that has recurred (come back) after it has been treated. The cancer may come back in the vagina or in other parts of the body.
Bladder Cancer-Treatment Overview
The choice of treatment and the long - term outcome (prognosis) for people who have bladder cancer depends on the stage and grade of cancer.
Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs)
NETs are rare tumors that cause many different symptoms, but there are many ways to treat them.
Oral Complications of Chemotherapy and Head/Neck Radiation (PDQ®): Supportive care - Health Professi
Call 1-800-4-CANCERFor more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. A trained Cancer Information Specialist is ...
Breast Cancer: Risk Assessment, Risk Reduction, and Advances in Diagnostic and Surgical Techniques
OWC 2005: What strategies work for breast cancer prevention? What is the best way to assess a woman's risk? Find these answers and more in this report from the first annual Oncology World Congress.
Treating Carcinoid Tumors: When Surgery Isn't an Option
When carcinoid tumors become advanced, surgery may not be an option. Fortunately, there are other treatments available to help manage your tumors and ease your symptoms.
Time For Men To Wake Up To The Signs Of Skin Cancer
One of the most common forms of cancer reported in men is Skin Cancer, and if anyone has had more than 5 bad sunburns in their life, the chances of getting skin cancer are doubled. Theresults are staggering, that one in five Americans will get skin cancer, one of the most preventable cancers. The bi
Pancreatic Cancer Stages and Prognosis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of pancreatic cancer stages & prognosis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Cancer Prevention
Prevention is the best weapon to beat cancer. And it is within our reach, every day starting from the table, following the rules of proper nutrition, to finish the regular medical checks. They began to ...
Esophageal Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]-nci_ncicdr0000062888-nci
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Understanding the Prostate Cancer Stages
There are 5 relevant prostate cancer stages that one must be aware of to understand the full scope of the disease. Prostate cancer stages are hard to diagnose without the help of your doctor and early detection can save your life or the life of someone you know.