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Diabetes, Estrogen and Breast Cancer
Estrogen regulates the growth of the mammary glands, and its function is mediated by receptors that allow certain elements to absorb estrogen. The relationship between steroid hormones and postmenopausal women has been assessed in at least fourteen studies over the last twenty years, and most of the
Breast Cancer and the Amazing Life You Can Have After Going Through This Trauma - This is My Story
I had breast cancer and I survived to tell my story. I know wish to encourage other females to live to tell their story also. I am living proof that there life after breast cancer and not just life, a fabulous life. The old saying "life just gets better" is true for if you have 1 breast or
Turmeric Cure for Cancer
Turmeric is shown to have many health benefits, the biggest one being a cure for cancer. Garlic is also believed to be a cancer fighting spice. Turmeric has many other health benefits if taken as part of a healthy diet such as being a natural antiseptic, a liver detoxifier, has anti inflammatory pro
Facts About Pancreatic Cancer
Cancer is a degenerative disease and if it has been diagnosed in the last stages, then it is fatal for the person. Pancreas is an organ that is located inside the stomach. It is very important for the metabolism of the body and it is divided into exocrine and endocrine, based on its functions.
Personalizing the Treatment of Early Breast Cancer
The 13th St Gallen International Breast Cancer Conference (2013) Expert Panel reviewed and endorsed substantial new evidence on aspects of the local and regional therapies for early breast cancer, supporting less extensive surgery to the axilla and shorter durations of radiation therapy and much mor
Who Cares When The Family Doesn't Care?
What must a poor patient do when the very family members that are critically needed for support adopt attitudes that vary from indifference to downright resentment of the patient for getting cancer in the first place? Fortunately, this seems to be a rare occurrence as family members are generally no
Skin Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Interventions With
Sunscreen Use and Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation AvoidanceBenefitsThere is inadequate evidence to determine whether the avoidance of sunburns or the use of sunscreen alters the incidence of cutaneous melanoma.Magnitude of Benefit: Unknown.Study Design: Primarily cohort or case-control studies. A post ho
Elizabeth Edwards' Breast Cancer Back
Elizabeth Edwards, the wife of presidential candidate John Edwards, announced Thursday that her breast cancer, originally diagnosed in 2004, has returned.
5 Types Of Breast Cancer In The World
Breast cancer is the leading killer every year for women in the US. But sometimes, men can get it too, although the percentage of them getting it is low, compared to women.
Many Breast Cancer Patients Still Opt for Mastectomy Over Lump Removal
Better pre-surgical chemotherapy means more of the breast can safely be saved, researchers say
How to Stop Making Cancer and Turn Your Prognosis Around
Anyone that has been diagnosed with cancer wants to know "How do I stop doing this?" "How do I stop making this cancer?"
Cervical Cancer - Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
Despite the fact that cervical cancer has been identified as the second most common cancer among women worldwide as research has consistently shown that it kills more than 300,000 women yearly. Though it can be medically prevented, even in women at high risk, but due to the ignorance and non-challan
Breast Cancer - Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC)
A discussion of a rare type of breast cancer, inflammatory breast cancer or IBC, including symptoms, diagnostic methods, treatment options and information about IBC.
Can I Get a Colonoscopy Without Health Insurance?
Many people mistakenly think that no health insurance equals no colonoscopy screening for colon cancer. Many organizations help provide low and no-cost screening. Learn if you qualify for this wellness exam.
Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer Overview
Stage III ovarian cancer is a more serious level of cancer, which has spread to include the pelvic area and organs, and the abdominal organs (liver, bowels, lymph nodes, etc.), and it is easier to diagnose. This is a detailed overview of all aspects of stage 3 ovarian cancer.
Too Few Younger, High-Risk Americans Get a Colonoscopy: Study
Those with a family history of disease should have screening at age 40, but only 38 percent do
Searching for Evidence-Based Oncology
Finding the best evidence to answer a clinical question can be daunting; however, the same general search strategies can be applied to oncology searches.
Are You Afraid to Get A Colonoscopy?
I'm 26 years old and I had to have my first colonoscopy done a few months back.My grandmother had and lost her battle against colon cancer.Of course this made me scared of what they may find but I found the American Cancer Society website useful to help calm down my nerves.
Getting Well With Dr. Coldwell - Early Warning Signs of Cancer
Cancer is most definitely a deadly disease that is affecting millions of lives worldwide. Science has made significant developments, but the cure methods of cancer still have certain side effects. As Dr. Leonard Coldwell states ...
Breath Temperature, Saliva, and Used to Identify Cancer
As commonly known in the biomedical community, genetic and epigenetic alterations are regarded as biomarkers for cancer detection, while some scientist looked for new candidates to indentify cancer, s