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Urethral Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Urethral Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Urethral Cancer is a painful and potentially lethal condition in which a cancer originates from the urethra, which is the tubular part of the excretory system of the human body which connects to the urinary bladder and discharges the urine from the body. Causes The occurrence of cancer in any part o
Aspirin May Be Newest Cancer Drug

Aspirin May Be Newest Cancer Drug

An old drug -- aspirin -- may have a surprising anticancer effect, British researchers say.
A Pill a Day to Keep Breast Cancer Away

A Pill a Day to Keep Breast Cancer Away

The evidence shows that chemoprevention of breast cancer is effective, and ASCO has strengthened its guidelines, but women are not getting the message.
PSA Test May Help Check for Breast Cancer

PSA Test May Help Check for Breast Cancer

The blood test widely used to detect prostate cancer may prove to be a useful diagnostic tool for breast cancer, a study shows.
What to Expect at a Clinical Breast Examination

What to Expect at a Clinical Breast Examination

Your clinical breast exam is done by a health professional during an office visit. This breast examination is similar to your monthly breast self exam. Learn what to expect at your clinical breast exam.
Prostate Cancer Treatment

Prostate Cancer Treatment

There are different types of prostate cancer treatment for different stages of development of the cancer and what the patient and doctor feel most comfortable about doing.
Lung Cancer Facts

Lung Cancer Facts

It is important to understand that positive nutrient effects have been shown mainly with the consumption of vitamin- and mineral-rich plant foods, rather than with vitamin and mineral supplements. In fact, results from large, controlled trials of beta-carotene supplementation do not show benefits in
Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death: Study

Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Recurrence, Death: Study

Strongest benefit seen in most common types of tumors, researchers say
Secondhand Smoke Hurts Heart Like Smoking

Secondhand Smoke Hurts Heart Like Smoking

Secondhand smoke's heart damage often rivals that of active smoking, and even a little exposure may have an impact, researchers say.
The PSA Prostate Cancer Connection

The PSA Prostate Cancer Connection

If you want to know why the PSA-prostate cancer connection is flawed, and why trusting it could mean getting very sick (and even dying) then this will be one of the most important articles you ever read. Here is why.
Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]-Treatment of Symptoms

Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ®): Supportive care - Patient Information [NCI]-Treatment of Symptoms

When side effects of cancer or cancer treatment affect normal eating, changes can be made to help the patient get the nutrients needed. Medicines may be given to increase appetite. Eating foods that are high in calories, protein, vitamins, and minerals is usually best. Meals should be planned to mee
How is Bone Marrow Collected for a Transplant?

How is Bone Marrow Collected for a Transplant?

Find out how bone marrow is collected from the donor before a transplant.
Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NC

Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NC

Standard Treatment Options for Adult ALL in RemissionStandard treatment options for adult ALL in remission include the following:Postremission therapy, including the following: Chemotherapy.Ongoing treatment with a Bcr-abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor such as imatinib, nilotinib, or dasatinib.Autologou
How to Pray Your Way Through Cancer, Part II

How to Pray Your Way Through Cancer, Part II

Prayer can have surprising power -- even when it doesn't ask for anything.Learn how to make non-asking prayer part of your healing.
Is 7-Gene Signature a New Paradigm for CRC Patients?

Is 7-Gene Signature a New Paradigm for CRC Patients?

Dr. David Kerr discusses a 7-gene signature that may identify adjuvant CRC patients who would benefit from chemotherapy after surgery, as reported at the World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer.
Radiologists Urge FDA To Accept PET-Based Criteria

Radiologists Urge FDA To Accept PET-Based Criteria

The FDA has accepted only CT scans and Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors/RECIST to date. What clinical impact might such a change have?
Gene May Suppress Lung Cancer

Gene May Suppress Lung Cancer

The Gprc5a gene may suppress lung cancer, according to Univ. of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center lab test on mice.
Symptoms, Causes, and the Diagnosis of the Ovarian Cyst

Symptoms, Causes, and the Diagnosis of the Ovarian Cyst

Usually, most of the cysts dont show any symptoms, they are small and benign. Problems can appear if you have larger cysts. Your periods may change, becoming irregular, lighter or heavier than usually.
Cancers From B to T - Most common Types of Cancer - Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma and Other Types)

Cancers From B to T - Most common Types of Cancer - Bone Cancer (Osteosarcoma and Other Types)

A bone cancer is an abnormal growth of cells within the bone that have became cancerous. Bone cancer may be classified as primary cancer originated in the bone, and secondary cancer originated from el
9 Things to Expect Before, During, and After a Lumpectomy

9 Things to Expect Before, During, and After a Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy is a surgery done to remove a cancerous breast lump. Learn what to expect during a lumpectomy, and how to care for yourself during recovery.