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As million of survivors can attest, the dreaded diagnosis of cancer is no longer an inevitable death sentence. Combinations of conventional treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy can cure about half of all cancers, according to Dr. Steven Rosenberg, chief of surgery at the National Cancer Institute.
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One of every three women and one in two men in the United States will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Worldwide, cancer claimed 7.9 million lives during 2007, according to the International Union Against Cancer.
While these statistics are sobering, there are noteworthy positive trends. Cancer incidence and cancer death... more »
Early indications show that galangal may be another tool in the fight against cancer, particularly the lung and breast varieties. Research at King's College in the United Kingdom shows that this ancient herb possesses some surprising properties. Already touted for its medicinal benefits, galangal's antioxidant and enzyme-activation... more »
Pancreatic cancer is a form of cancer that is difficult to diagnose early. The symptoms of this disease are usually not readily apparent until the cancer is advanced. As a result, pancreatic cancer killed 34,290 Americans in 2008, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). A number of treatment options are available for... more »
To prevent breast cancer from becoming metastatic and spreading to other body parts, nonmetastatic breast cancer treatments focus predominantly on eliminating the cancer in the breast quickly. Depending on the physician and your health, this is accomplished through several means. more »
Cancer is a disease that affects many different areas of the body and causes rogue cells to grow...
Spending time in the sun can be fun and relaxing, but not protecting yourself against the...
The various forms of skin cancer are caused most often by direct exposure to the UV rays of the...
Avoiding sun burns, employing moderation in drinking alcohol and not smoking can help prevent...
Secondary liver cancer is a type of cancer that starts elsewhere within the body, then spreads to the liver. In general, types of cancers that... more »
There is nothing easy about receiving cancer treatments, but being informed and prepared for what to expect will at least ensure that you won't... more »
Liver cancer begins in the liver cells, or hepatocytes. Due to the conversion of the hepatocytes into an aggressive form, the liver is unable to... more »
Knowing how to prepare for skin cancer treatments, from biopsies and surgery to chemotherapy and radiation treatments, may be instrumental in... more »
Although treatment for brain cancer sometimes includes surgery, not all patients are candidates for surgery. A tumor may be considered inoperable... more »
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