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What Are the Treatments for Nasopharyngeal Cancer?
Nasopharyngeal refers to cancers that originate in the back of the nose near the skull, the area called the nasopharynx. The nasopharynx is about 1 1/2 inches long on each side and is shaped like a cube. In some patients, symptoms of the cancer include sore throats and/or difficulty breathing.
Acupuncture (PDQ®): Complementary and alternative medicine - Patient Information [NCI]-To Learn More
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) facilitates research and evaluation of complementary and alternative practices, and provides information about a ...
Choosing a Wig for a Child With Cancer
If you are a parent, you will be dealing with lots of responsibilities and challenges for your child's future. Learn about these simple ways in finding the perfect wig for your child suffering from cancer.
Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Non-small-cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer. It's serious, but treatment can sometimes cure it or stop it from getting worse.
Cytoreductive Nephrectomy vs Medical Therapy in RCC
Sequencing of treatment for RCC is vital and should be individually determined with interdisciplinary input.
Study: Older Women Need Pap Smears, Too
Women aged 70 and over should continue to get regular Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer, a study suggests.
Scientific Breakthrough That Tells If You Have Breast Cancer And Where
The Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Month does very little for TRUE prevention of Breast Cancer. There is little to no education about taking responsibility for one's health. The only form of "early detection" that they ...
Surviving cancer
It is automatic for a person to be depressed the moment a doctor diagnosed him/her having cancer, whatever kind it is, as long as the "cancer" word was there, it meant easily as death. But ...
Asbestos A Complete Carcinogen Or Just A Promoter
Asbestos exposure density, duration and intensity are important factors in mesothelioma development
Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]-Get More Inf
Call 1-800-4-CANCERFor more information, U.S. residents may call the National Cancer Institute's (NCI's) Cancer Information Service toll-free at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. A trained Cancer Information Specialist is ...
Overview of Malignant Mesothelioma
Over a period of time, the world has witnessed variations of a disease that is caused by the frequent inhalation or ingestion of asbestos fibers - mesothelioma. The asbestos fibers are known to get lodged within the lung tissues. A variety of related diseases are caused due to prolonged and constant
Case for and Against GnRH-Agonist for Fertility Preservation
Get up-to-speed on options for fertility preservation during cancer treatment.
Simple Strategies On How To Combat Cancer
Few words strike more fear into people than the word cancer. The fear of what might happen can in itself be very damaging to an individual's physical and mental health. So, it is crucial to ...
Signs of Breast Cancer in Teenagers
One of the most dreaded diseases in the younger female population is the breast cancer. As the name suggests, it is the cancerous form of the mammary tissue of females. Having said that, it may also be seen in some males who suffer from gynaecomastia or enlarged male breasts.
Breast Cancer and the Minimally Invasive Breast Biopsy
WebMD explains minimally invasive breast biopsy, a procedure to help diagnose breast cancer.
Dietary patterns of menopausal women can affect the risks of breast cancer
Researchers in the UK have published the results of a study tracking the dietary patterns of middle-aged British women since birth in order to determine the links between diet and high breast density, which is ...
Toxicity of Checkpoint Inhibitors
Learn more about a new class of antineoplastic drugs whose mechanism of action depends on interaction with the immune system.
Colon Cancer Symptoms Tests
Colon cancer results from cells in the large intestine mutating and growing uncontrollably. These tumors are often preceded by small growths called polyps. Colon cancer can occur anywhere in the large intestine, as well as the rectum and appendix. Symptoms of colon cancer tend to be localized until