Cancer

  • What is Mesothelioma?

    Asbestos was used very widely in construction materials, small appliances, protective heat-resistant fabrics, and industrial machinery prior to the 1980s. Asbestos is strong, light, chemically inert, and inexpensive to mine. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure can also cause a cancer called mesotheliom
    Published by Emma Lloyd (11876 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma is difficult to diagnose, due to the latency of the cancer and the non-specificity of symptoms. This type of cancer spreads aggressively and is resistant to many types of chemotherapy, which both limits treatment options and makes effective treatment difficult.
    Published by Emma Lloyd (11876 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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  • Brachytherapy for Cancer Treatment

    Brachytherapy, also called sealed source radiotherapy, is a targeted form of radiotherapy that can be used to treat certain localized cancers.
    Published by Emma Lloyd (11876 pts) on Jun 28, 2009 to
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  • Cervical Smear Test for Early Cancer Detection

    Regular cervical smears are important for women’s preventative healthcare. The test is used to detect cervical cell abnormalities that can lead to cervical cancer.
    Published by Emma Lloyd (11876 pts) on Jun 27, 2009 to
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  • Symptoms of Low Grade B Cell Lymphoma

    Low grade B Cell Lymphoma differs from the common forms of Lymphoma. Unique symptoms may be produced from this form of cancer compared to other forms of Lymphoma. The treatment options can differ as well.
    Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on Jun 25, 2009 to
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  • Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma: Stages of Lymphoma

    Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a very serious medical condition that produces a number of symptoms. There are many stages of Lymphoma that can detect the progression of the condition.
    Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on Jun 23, 2009 to
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  • The Names of Different Skin Moles

    Many moles often appear on the skin. There are different types of moles that can appear on the body; most are harmless. Occasionally, certain skin moles may increase a persons risk for other health conditions, like melanoma.
    Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on Jun 11, 2009 to
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  • Can Kidney Cysts Lead to Cancer?

    Most kidney cysts are completely benign. They do not cause any symptoms and won't lead to the development of cancer. However, a small number of cysts may become cancerous if left untreated.
    Published by Emma Lloyd (11876 pts) on May 31, 2009 to
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  • Does Chronic Prostate Inflammation cause Cancer?

    Chronic prostate inflammation is typically a low-grade type of inflammation and can even be asymptomatic. However, there is a strong link between prostate inflammation and the development of cancer.
    Published by Emma Lloyd (11876 pts) on May 31, 2009 to
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  • Prevent Sun Damage to the Skin

    There are many dangers of the sun that can cause serious damage to the skin. Sun damage to skin can cause life threatening medical conditions, such as cancer. Taking precautionary steps can help reduce the damaging affects of the sun.
    Published by AlyssaAst (11828 pts) on May 31, 2009 to
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