- What is the Cause of Cancer? by Marilyn Bennett
Following my partner, Glenn’s, diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer, my hours of research led me to discover a series of medical researchers who have come to the conclusion that cancer is a metabolic disease.
493 words 2006-07-23 - Support Cancer Research, Wear Cancer Wristbands by Michael Sanford
Cancer is a very serious illness. This dreaded disease has caused many deaths; cancer is a disease that’s characterized by uncontrollable cell division and the danger of these mutant cells to invade the neighboring healthy cells and infect them.
748 words 2006-07-23 - Attack of the Cancer Fighting Tomatoes by Michael Brooks
That’s right, the colorful little fruit (yes, it’s a fruit) has been shown to pack a powerful punch against several forms of cancer. A variety of studies indicate that a diet rich in tomato based products (tomato paste, sauce, juice, soup and ketchup) can significantly reduce the risk of prostate, lung and colon cancer.
759 words 2006-07-23 - Who Is At Increased Risk For Developing Mesothelioma? by Linda Woodhouse
Since the late 1800's Asbestos has been mined and used commercially. The use of Asbestos dramatically increased during World War II and since the early 1940's millions of Americans have been exposed to asbestos dust working within industries where initally the risks were not known.
402 words 2006-07-23 - One-Third of Cancer Deaths Could Be Avoided by Rita Jenkins
Of the seven million worldwide cancer deaths reported in 2001, 35 percent were attributable to nine well-known behavioral and environmental risk factors, according to an analysis published in The Lancet.
559 words 2006-07-22 - Pain Management for Cancer Patients by Andrea Kenningsworth
Cancer Awareness: The Facts About Pain Management The announcement that you or a loved one has cancer creates a frightening and complex situation. Besides the usual fears is the concern that the patient will suffering a lot of pain during treatment.
611 words 2006-07-22 - The Cause Of Cancer by Canro Dicausa
Cancer is the disease of the cells. It is an abnormal growth of cells, which tend to reproduce in an uncontrolled way and, in some cases, spread or metastasize. A cancerous growth or tumor is also known as a malignant growth or tumor.
592 words 2006-07-22 - What Is Cancer? by Simon Mitchell
Cancer is a process that has always effected animals, it is just as common in domestic and farm animals, birds and fishes as it is in humans. Western scientific medicine has been effective in minimising infectious diseases.
1211 words 2006-07-22 - Reflect On Your Cancer Experience by News Canada
(NC)-According to the Canadian Cancer Society, an estimated 67,200 Canadian women will be diagnosed with cancer this year and thousands will face surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of these treatments.
353 words 2006-07-22 - L&S Announce Steps to Protect Against Asbestos & Mesothelioma by Rich McIver
Lewis and Sholnick have announced the publication of some simple precautionary steps can be taken to avoid high risk situations in regards to asbestos and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
431 words 2006-07-21 - Who is at Risk for Mesothelioma? by Robert Linebaugh
Mesothelioma, the deadly disease which has topped news headlines for the last decade, is contracted through exposure to airborne fibers of asbestos. Sadly, the under-regulation of asbestos usage in years past, and arguably still today, exposed millions to airborne fibers and as a result thousands contracted the disease.
450 words 2006-07-20 - Mesothelioma: Treatments for Mesothelioma Cancer by Hector Milla
Mesothelioma cancer is currently treated through three treatments, depending on the cancer location, the disease stage, and the patient's general health and age. These treatments are surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which sometimes are combined to fight the disease in so far as possible.
358 words 2006-07-20 - What Is Mesothelioma? by Steve Austin
Mesothelioma (cancer of the mesothelium) is a disease in which cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide without control or order. They can invade and damage nearby tissues and organs.
345 words 2006-07-20 - Treatment Options For People With Lung Cancer by Gray Rollins
Several lung cancer treatments are currently available and the determination as to which one is prescribed depends on the lung cancer stage that has been diagnosed, the location of the cancer, and the patient’s health.
506 words 2006-07-19 - Mesothelioma by John Moore
What Exactly Is Mesothelioma ? Mesothelioma the medical name for cancer of the lung or the abdomen lining, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a type of building material used in thermal insulation products and ceiling tiles.
390 words 2006-07-19 - Lycopene Effective with Prostate Cancer Treatment by Darin Ingels
Men with prostate cancer who take supplemental lycopene in addition to surgical removal of the testicles may experience less active disease, less bone pain, and live longer than those who only have surgical removal of the testicles, according to a new study in British Journal of Urology International (2003;92:
543 words 2006-07-19 - Asbestos – From Miracle Mineral To Mesothelioma Menace by Grant Davis
During World War II Asbestos was hailed by many as a miracle mineral. Almost anything could be built or manufactured from this mineral. The building and construction industries used it as an additive to strengthen cement and plastics.
604 words 2006-07-18 - We Shouldn't Have Burnt The Witches: Philosophy And Cancer Treatment by Simon Mitchell
1000 years ago in Europe pre-Christian tribes originally had a Goddess culture - a matriarchy where the earth and nature and their cycles and secrets were revered. In pre-industrial societies illness was not seen as a 'random assault from outside' but as a deeply significant life event integral to the sufferer's whole being - spiritual, moral, physical and life course - past, present and future.
1050 words 2006-07-18 - Cancer Preventive Measures by Joel Dresse
Cancer is a very deadly disease. This disease is one of the most deadly in terms of numbers killed year in and out. According to statistics one in three people will be affected by cancer.
453 words 2006-07-17 - The Cancer Research Industry by Simon Mitchell
Many volunteers world-wide commit themselves to raising funds for cancer research and cancer charities. Many hundreds of thousands more work in the industry as carers, or researching, prescribing, diagnosing and manufacturing drugs.
1576 words 2006-07-17 - Paradigm Shifts In Cancer Treatment by Simon Mitchell
A paradigm is a sort of cultural, consensual pattern of thought or model of something. For example the ‘current consensus in scientific medicine’. Paradigms change, like the impact of Galileo’s work on disproving the flat-earth theory or Copernicus’ heresy that the Earth moves round the Sun.
708 words 2006-07-17 - Skin Cancer - a Reminder by Dr. John Roberts
We need to get alerted: skin cancer is the most popular cancer. Every year, more than 1,000,000 skin cancer cases are diagnosed and tens of thousands of skin cancer patients die in the U.
454 words 2006-07-17 - Protect Against Mesothelioma by Avoiding Asbestos by Jimmy Atkinson
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that attacks the body's mesothelial cells around the organs. The mesothelium provides a protective membranous lining for the internal organs and allows moving organs (i.
452 words 2006-07-16 - Can Curry Cure Cancer? by Michael Brooks
Researchers at the University of Texas have found that small doses of curcumin, a common ingredient in curry, not only can stop the growth of melanoma cells but also cause the cells to self destruct.
547 words 2006-07-14 - Early Diagnosis Is Critical For Effective Treatment of Mesothelioma by David Arnold Livingston
Cancer is one of the most fatal diseases nowadays. It doesn’t choose its victims. Men and women alike, old and young die of cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, specifically the Pleura (membrane that surrounds the lungs) and the Peritoneum (membrane surrounding the abdomen).
646 words 2006-07-14 - What About Mesothelioma Prevention Legal System? by Nick Collebechi
A lot has been said about what mesothelioma is, what mesothelioma lawyers can do and how can mesothelioma victims sue asbestos companies. It has also being explained in great detail what are the benefits for mesothelioma lawyers, the suing process and the amounts a victim can obtain when winning the case.
325 words 2006-07-12 - New Findings on the Role of Glutathione in Cancer by Priya F Shah
Cancer cells and normal cells are known to respond differently to nutrients and drugs that affect glutathione status. Numerous studies have shown that tumor cells have elevated levels of glutathione levels, which confers resistance to chemotherapy drugs.
588 words 2006-07-11 - Mesothelioma: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention and Lawsuits by David Arnold Livingston
What is Mesothelioma? Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that grows on the mesothelium, the membrane or protective sac that surrounds the various organs of the body. It guards the organs by producing a special type of fluid to promote mobility of the organs.
588 words 2006-07-10 - Thirty Things You Can Do To Avoid Cancer by Simon Mitchell
1. Make sure you have a pure source of foodstuffs. Obtain fresh, organic produce regularly by joining a vegetable box scheme2. Eliminate plastic storage containers from your kitchen and do not buy or store food in plastic or clingfilm3.
529 words 2006-07-10 - New Drug Offers Hope to Cancer Patients by ARA Content
(ARA) - A decade ago, research into angiogenesis-inhibiting compounds was still in a relative state of infancy. The principle itself was not new -- as far back as the early '70s, there was speculation that human cancer tumors could not grow beyond a few millimeters in diameter without obtaining their own blood supply.
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