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Lifesaving Procedures: Early Cancer Detection Through Mammography
Mammography is a lifesaver. If you are over the age of 40, you need to go and get annual breast cancer screenings.
Uterine Cancer
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of uterine cancer, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2
Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2 is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an increased risk of developing a specific form of thyroid cancer (medullary thyroid carcinoma) and benign tumors affecting additional glands of the endocrine system. The endocrine system is the network of glands t
The Hunt for a Cancer Cure
What's the next big breakthrough in beating cancer? Our Chief Medical Editor checks in with Stand Up to Cancer's dream team researchers.
Breast Thermography: New Technology For Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Breast thermography is a new, non-invasive imaging procedure that utilizes infrared heat-sensing technology to detect metabolic changes in the breast. Because researchers are acknowledging the importa
Causes And Treatments For Breast Cancer
A tumor is the name of a swelling or injury formed by unusual escalation of cells (called neoplastic).Tumor is not synonymous with cancer. A tumor can be benign, premalignant or malignant, whereas cancer is malignant ...
Blood Clue May Predict Adult Leukemia
Having certain blood cells (monoclonal B cells) in the blood may be an early warning sign of chronic lymphocytic leukemia, a new study shows.
The Importance of Salvia
Salvia is very relevant as it can be used in curing lots of ailments today.
Tough Enough to Wear Pink
Herb Wagner was shocked when his doctor diagnosed him with male breast cancer. He actually visited a different doctor and was told not to worry. Six months later, his family doctor examined him, and in a week, he had a diagnosis, played a gold tournament and had a mastectomy. Now he raises awareness
FDA Approves New Cervical Cancer Vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline is a British drug company that also makes a drug called Cervarix. It is used for treating cervical cancer.
Mesothelioma’s Effect on Families
Though not directly exposed to asbestos in high concentrations, family and friends of workers who are heavily exposed are at some risk, as evidence shows.
Esophageal Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Questions or C
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Prostate Cancer Treatments & Options
A variety of treatments and options are available for men with prostate cancer. Like all cancers, the earlier the disease is identified, the more likely non-surgical options are possible. It generally takes three years for prostate cancer to develop into a life-threatening disease. According to Ame
High Fiber Diet And Breast Cancer
More reason to up your fiber intake. Another look at the evidence between diet and breast cancer finds that women who consume more fiber have a lower chance of getting this type of cancer according to a team of researchers from China.
EXT Cancer Patient Bill of Rights – Volunteers Wanted
I believe we should give the word “cancer” another definition. Cancer.ext.com is dedicated to furthering the rights of individuals plagued with cancerous diseases. We are gathering people online to su
Cervical Cancer May Be Caused By Genital Warts In Females
The papillomavirus (HPV) is a tiny virus particle that can infect your skin and cause genital warts in females.The warts may be either a cluster or a single bump.
Breast Cancer Risk & Dense Breasts
Breast cancer can affect both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare. There are several known risk factors, and research is underway to confirm several suspected risk factors, such as obesity, exposure to pesticides and dense breasts.
Is There a Cure for Skin Cancer?
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in humans, and it affects millions of people across the globe every year. Skin cancer is caused by over-exposure to the sun, radiation, carcinogens, and aging. There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, melanoma, and squamous cell carcin
Creating Health And Curing Cancer Are Not The Same!
We don’t usually think or give too much concern for health, except when we lose it and discover that we have cancer etc. When we have a life threatening disease we can get lost and confused with all the uncertainty and fear and rush headlong trying to find a cure or something that will make se
Why So Many Unnecessary Mastectomies?
There has been an alarming increase in mastectomies for non-invasive breast cancer.Discover why some of these mastectomies may have been unnecessary and what alternative treatments are available.