Archive for the 'Cancer' Category

Endometrial Cancer Treatment

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Endometrial cancer detected in its early stages can be cured with surgery and close follow-up. Treatment choices depend on where the cancer is and how much it has grown. Treatment may include one or more of the following:
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Lung Cancer Treatment

Friday, July 24th, 2009

Treatment for lung cancer is based on the type and stage of tumor and the patient’s general medical condition. Options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of these treatments. For some people, participation in a clinical trial is another option.
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Types of Lung Cancer

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

There are two main types of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Knowing the type of lung cancer is important in determining both treatment and prognosis. These names refer to how the cancers look under a microscope to a pathologist.
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Japan Gene Therapy Prostate Cancer

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Gene therapy has been recognized as a promising new treatment option for various cancers, including prostate cancer. Several clinical trials of prostate cancer gene therapy, using therapeutic genes which include suicide genes, immunomodulatory genes, tumor suppressor genes, and anti-oncogenes, are under way and preliminary reports have emerged.
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what is endometrial cancer

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Endometrial cancer, one of the most common cancers in American women, begins in the cells of the endometrium, the lining of your uterus — a hollow, pear-shaped pelvic organ where fetal development occurs. Endometrial cancer is sometimes called uterine cancer, but there are other cells in the uterus that can become cancerous — such as muscle or myometrial cells. These form much less common cancers called sarcomas.
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Lung Cancer Signs And Symptoms

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

Lung cancer typically doesn’t cause signs and symptoms in its earliest stages. The symptoms of lung cancer can take many years to develop. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer typically occur only when the disease is advanced. Signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include:
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Treatment For Male Breast Cancer

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

The aim of treatment for breast cancer is to remove the cancer from the breast and armpit area and to destroy any cancer cells that may have spread to other parts of the body but cannot be detected.Depending on the type and stage of breast cancer,treatment will usually include surgery and may include radiotherapy, chemotherapy or hormonal therapy.
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Breast Cancer in Men Statistics

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

It is not common for men to have breast cancer.It is reported that less than 1 percent of all breast carcinomas occur in men. Consider the latest statistics available from the American Cancer Society:
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Angels and Breast Cancer Awareness

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Maybe angels are the most popular gifts for breast cancer people.There are series of angel products sold in online shops and shopping website.These include:angel journal, angel figure, Pink ribbon angel and so on.
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Diagnosis of Breast Cancer for Men

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

Breast cancer in men can be treated successfully. A breast lump or abnormality will usually first be investigated with a physician-performed clinical breast exam and complete physical (to check for enlarged lymph nodes, liver problems, etc.). The physician will also assess the patient’s personal and family history, since male breast cancer tends to occur more frequently when one or more female relatives also has (or has had) breast cancer.
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