Celebrex: Colon Benefit, Heart Risk
Celebrex lowers the risk that precancerous colon polyps will grow back -- but ups the risk of serious heart trouble, two large studies show.
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Marijuana Detox Procedure
Marijuana detox implies getting rid of the addictive THC components of the drug. THC metabolites are known to be present in the body even after the Marijuana effects wane. The THC or delta-9-tetrahydr
Cancer, Caused By Bad Food - Can Be Cured By Good Food
Many of the foods we eat today cause the problem of cancer and yet no one will inform us what they are and how much influence these foods have. We are kept ignorant about the causes of cancer and that's why it has become a major problem, especially in the western developed world. The wrong food
Asbestos Injury - Find Out If You Are at Risk
Being exposed to asbestos can lead to asbestos injury which can later on lead to asbestos cancer (mesothelioma), asbestosis and other forms of asbestos injury. Any type of asbestos injury is very serious and can cause a severe health and financial risk to the patient's life. An asbestos injury
A Voice Conserving Option For Advanced Laryngeal Cancer
Laryngeal cancer is the second common Head & Neck cancer in the United States, despite all the measures to curb, we in India also have high incidence because of habit of consumption of tobacco and Alcohol.
A Literature Review of Suicide in Cancer Patients
Learn how to evaluate the risk of suicide when a patient has cancer.
Lung Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]-General Information About Lung
Lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung.The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped breathing organs in the chest. The lungs bring oxygen into the body as you breathe in. They release carbon dioxide, a waste product of the body's cells, as you breathe o
Check Your Skin Regularly to Detect Melanoma Early
The best way to treat an early stage melanoma is to have it surgically removed. Melanoma in later stages can require much more extensive treatment because it may have spread to other areas of the body. The best way of dealing with melanoma is to detect it in the early stages and remove it as early a
Adjuvant Chemo for Rectal Cancer Patients?
Dr. David Kerr reports on a well-conducted, 10-year study showing no benefit in the use of adjuvant chemotherapy in rectal patients, but he's not ready to stop using adjuvant chemo in his patients.
4 Common Lung Diseases in India
A study of Common Lung Diseases in India reveals that Lung Diseases have the potential to become the biggest cause of death in India by 2020. In the Indian context, a country with the second ...
Ewing Sarcoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]-General Information About Ewin
Ewing sarcoma is a type of tumor that forms in bone or soft tissue.Ewing sarcoma is a type of tumor that forms from a certain kind of cell in bone or soft tissue. Other names for Ewing sarcoma are:Primitive neuroectodermal tumor.Askin tumor (Ewing sarcoma of the chest wall).Extraosseous Ewing ...
Effect of Interleukin-8 Gene on Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
Increased interleukin-8 expression is associated with poor clinical outcomes in ovarian cancer, and interleukin-8 gene silencing may decrease tumor growth.
Can Fibroids and Ovarian Cysts Really Be Cured?
Have you been suffering for too long from on of these condition and think it is now time to fix the problem and get your life back on track? I can honestly say that I have been there and I can sympathise with you! Fibroids as you may know benign uterine growths.
Timing of Breast Cancer Surgery May Affect Survival
New research provides powerful data for women facing breast cancer surgery: The timing of surgery within the menstrual cycle can significantly effect long-term survival.
Systemic Therapies in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Conventional systemic therapy has proved ineffective in HCC. Today it's possible to use our knowledge of molecular hepatocarcinogenesis to provide a targeted therapy.
Herbal Cancer Treatment and Toxins
We know there are many ways one can help themselves when battling cancer. Turning to a herbal cancer treatment is one way to help your body recover, eliminating toxins is another.
Hematological Malignancies in Patients Affected by Renal Failure
There are limited data on using chemotherapy in patients with renal impairment. Read this article to make the most of what is known.
Intraocular (Uveal) Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Iri
Melanocytic stromal proliferations and nevi of the iris are the most common tumors of the iris, but melanoma is rare.[1,2] Clinical differentiation between an iris nevus and a melanoma might sometimes be difficult and at times may be impossible. Melanomas of the iris are usually small discrete ...
Symptoms of Esophagus Cancer
Cancer of esophagus is not a very common form of cancer, but between 12,000 and 18,000 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year. It is five times more common in men than women, and African-Americans are more likely to have esophagus cancer than people of other races. Unfortunately, in most