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Listening to the Sounds of Cancer
Researchers may have figured out how to hear melanoma cancer cells as they spread through the blood.
Acid Reflux Linked to Esophageal Cancer?
A dramatic rise in one of the deadliest types of cancers may be linked to the increasing rates of acid reflux and gastrointestinal disorders, according to a new report.
Breast Reconstruction
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of breast reconstruction including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Quality of Life in Younger Breast Cancer Survivors
Cancer treatments in younger women may cause premature menopause, infertility, and negative psychosocial effects. How can these be minimized?
How Resveratrol Fights Prostate Cancer
Resveratrol can fight prostate cancer and can also give someone a lot of other benefits as well. Resveratrol is created from certain plants to help fight off bacteria. The most common is grapes, which can ...
Choosing the right Skin Cancer Clinic to go to
Those who have skin cancer and want to receive the very best standard of care will need to take the time to look into some of the different clinics which specialize in these types of treatments. Becau
Cancer Survivors -The Most Important Thing Cancer Survivors Forget
The merely diagnosis of cancer is one of the scariest things one can experience, let alone the allopathic cancer treatments following diagnosis. One of the most important action cancer survivors should take is have a family meeting and discuss risk concerns with all their loved ones.
Impact of Heat-Shock Protein 90 on Cancer Metastasis
This review discusses the importance of Hsp90 in cancer metastasis and the therapeutic potential of Hsp90 inhibitors as antimetastasis drugs.
Breast Cancer Tumor Grading
A tumor is a mass developed from extra tissue. It may be discovered during an exam by a physician or through a self-exam of the breasts. The doctor will order a biopsy to further identify the mass. If a pathologist determines that the tumor contains cancer cells (is malignant), it is graded. A breas
Sheryl Crow Did Not "Get" Breast Cancer From Plastic Water Bottles! (Part One)
This article about Sheryl Crow and her breast cancer experience is one that I wrote quite awhile ago. To this day, I still get a tremendous amount of feedback about this, and it seems to stir a new level of conversation amongst women. I guess it truly demonstrates the need for fresh thinking when it
Is MET Inhibition Billboard-Worthy for NSCLC?
Will MET inhibition be another magic bullet in lung cancer therapy? Dr. Jack West speaks to Dr. Gregory Riely about the MARQUEE trial and what it tells us about MET-targeted therapy.
The Stages of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and What Do They Mean?
Most people know someone who has had some form of cancer. In many cases one of the first things that a person needs to find out is what stage their cancer is in. When dealing with non-small cell lung cancer, the stage of the cancer will help to determine a course of action and will dictate what trea
New Smarter Breast Cancer Treatment
Future breast cancer treatments will be a lot smarter about the cells they target.
Cell Phone Radiation-The Invisible Health Threat
Did you know that we are continuously being exposed to negative frequencies? Cell phone radiation is a damaging form of non-ionizing radiation that is present in our day to day lives, at home and at w
Dying to Heal - Anita Moorjani's Unusual Cancer Treatment for Stage 4 Lymphoma
Do you believe someone can heal from stage 4 cancer in a matter of days? I was skeptical too. I interviewed Anita Moorjani last fall and learned that while in a coma, Anita had a near-death experience (NDE) that awakened her to a new view of life and of herself, thus facilitating a miraculous recove
Top 3 Tips to Save on Medical Travel Expenses
Gas prices are going up, and your expenses are already stretched. What can you do to save money and lower your stress levels while you're in treatment? Here are some ideas.
Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor
What is a granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor?
The Controversial New Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations
Very controversial recommendations were released in October 2011 by a major health care advisory panel in the United States. Learn what the panel recommended and get some insight into why.