Recently released news from a U.S. pharmaceutical company stunned the market when they revealed that they had trialed a new drug that may help in the fight against chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). About one month ago “Ibrutinib,” a new orally taken drug that is said to be different from traditional chemotherapy treatments by targeting specific […]
Read MoreColon cancer is a cancer of the large intestines. This is the lower part of the digestive system that is responsible for gathering waste products and eliminating them from the body. Often the terminology, colorectal cancer, is used to describe the cancers which occur in the lower intestines. Rectal cancer will happen in the last […]
Read MoreThere was once a time, when cancer was a disease that was considered rare and something that was almost unheard of, for most people. Today, the doctors encounter a growing number of people who are being affected by the same. What is alarming is that there are so many types of cancers these days and […]
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Breast cancer, like other cancer, is very dangerous and signs or symptoms must be readily known so that the necessary actions can be taken to prevent it in its early stages. It is equally important to know some of the protective measures to be undertaken by individuals, especially women who are the most targeted culprits […]
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Doctors all around the country who perform naturopathic care work diligently to educate their male patients about prostate cancer. This should be taken just as seriously as breast cancer is taken by the female population. Like breast cancer, your chances of survival are improved when you obtain regular screenings. Unfortunately, many men don’t do this, […]
Read MoreDuring the holiday season it seems everyone steps back to reflect on the year that is coming to an end. This year I will not only think back on the sadness of the year but also the many blessings and miracles all around me. Katie was diagnosed with a malignant glioblastoma in January of 2013. […]
Read MoreThe reasons to women developing gynecologic cancer are many. The cancer is caused primarily due to the damage caused to certain genes resulting in the growth and spread of cells in an uncontrollable manner. The damage to the cells may be caused due to smoking, with age, due to environmental issues or even due to […]
Read MoreA rare type of cancer that affects the lungs is called mesothelioma, the reason behind this disease is asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a silicate mineral which is used in various industries such as the construction industry, tyre industry and some others. This illness is commonly found in the workers who are related to the mentioned […]
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In 2011 Japan’s nuclear regulator raised the danger level of an ongoing radioactive leak at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant to 7 on a 7-point scale. Officials said Tuesday (August, 2013) that a storage tank has leaked 300 tons of radioactive water into the ground. Here are five things about the Fukushima radiation leak and […]
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In the lower part of the colon lies the large intestine. This form of cancer is an overgrowth of cells that appears in that area of the intestines. It will usually start small, as a benign cluster of cells known as adenomatous polyps. These polyps can eventually manifest into colon cancer. This cancer affects over […]
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