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Do Alternative Cancer Therapies Work?
- By Emily Taggart
- Published 18/01/2010
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Many people facing cancer choose alternative cancer therapies These alternative cancer treatments are sometimes chosen in lieu of traditional treatments and sometimes they are taken in conjunction with the more traditional cancer therapies like chemotherapy and radiation
The Use of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in Lung Cancer Treatment
- By Elizabeth L Perkins
- Published 15/01/2010
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Lung cancer may be treated by a variety of therapies including surgery, but chemotherapy and radiation treatments are used extensively to treat the disease whether surgery takes place or not
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy involves drug medication which is designed to kill fast growing cells in the body – cancer cells are fast growing and it is this uncontrolled growth which causes tumors to develop
The Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
- By Elizabeth L Perkins
- Published 15/01/2010
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Many patients find that they have lung cancer either because they present symptoms such as persistent coughing and wheezing, sometimes coughing up blood or pain the chest and stomach This usually prompts further investigation of the chest, typically calling for an x-ray (which may also occur as part of a routine health check) and the testing of sputum samples
Lung Cancer Surgery Options
- By Elizabeth L Perkins
- Published 15/01/2010
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Lung cancer may be treated by a variety of therapies which are frequently used in combination to provide an optimal outcome for the patient Surgical resection is the process by which the tumor is surgically removed, and this is usually recommended when the cancer has not metastasized (or spread) beyond the lung into other parts of the body
Basic Information on Lung Cancer Surgery
- By Elizabeth L Perkins
- Published 15/01/2010
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Early stage lung cancer (Stage I & II) is usually treated by surgical intervention and a combination of chemotherapy and radiation treatment Stage II cancer may treated by surgery in certain instances, though generally later stage cancer is treated by chemotherapy alone or by combination of chemotherapy and radiation treatment – it is possible for tumors to be shrunk in size so a re-staging of the patient is warranted and surgery becomes a viable option
Claiming Compensation For Mesothelioma: Cancer of the Mesothelium
- By Jessica A Parker
- Published 19/12/2009
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Mesothelioma is a terminal and debilitating illness which almost always results from asbestos exposure If you are suffering from mesothelioma as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation on a no win, no fee basis
3 Things Dr Oz Didn’t Tell Us About Resveratrol
- By Jeffrey J Smith
- Published 19/12/2009
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Unless you live in a cave, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard of the amazing anti-aging breakthrough called Resveratrol Resveratrol ads are popping up everywhere and it’s been featured on 60 Minutes, Dr Oz & Oprah, Discovery Channel, ABC, CBS, Fox News, and MSNBC
3 Side Effects of Resveratrol
- By Jeffrey J Smith
- Published 19/12/2009
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Resveratrol is a brand new anti-aging formula that helps you lose weight and look younger It has been featured on CNN, New York Times, Barbara Walters, Fox News, WebMD, Dr
Inhibiting Effects of Fruits and Vegetables on Cancer and Heart Disease
- By Fereshteh Safarzadeh Markhali
- Published 10/12/2009
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Aim
The purpose of this report is to analyse the role of fruits and vegetables in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease
Introduction
Recent studies have indicated strong relationship between fruit and vegetable consumptions and reduced risk of certain cancers and cardiovascular disease
Can Vitamin D Help You Survive Melanoma?
- By Juliet White
- Published 9/12/2009
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Recent research has given hope to melanoma patients: vitamin D can help you survive this very serious disease Studies have shown that those melanoma patients with high amounts of vitamin D in their bloodstreams were up to 30 percent more likely to survive
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