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Whole Grain and Prostate Cancer

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A healthy diet plan could help reduce the chance of having prostate cancer lessen the development of the disease. Almost one-third of all cancer Fatalities is usually because of diet during the adult

New Techniques, Cameras Improve Colonoscopy

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The screening test no one likes to talk about, colonoscopy, is getting even more accurate, thanks to better techniques and equipment, such as a camera that helps detect polyps and other lesions lurking behind the folds of the intestines.

Types of Colon Cancer

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Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of colon cancer but there are many other forms as well. Examples include leiomyosarcoma, lymphoma, melanoma, and neuroendocrine tumors. Here, you can learn more about each type of colon cancer.

German Cancer Therapy

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There is a different kind of cancer treatment called the German Cancer Therapy. Peter Busch M.D. in Philadelphia discovered that high temperatures kill cancer cells in the year 1868. He was a German American doctor who found out that a person's fever of 105 to 107 degrees actually kills cancer cel

Acai - Information on Cancer and Other Benefits

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The popularity of Acai has surprised many people. However, when you realize almost 98% of the population of the world, yes the world, own and watch television, it is not quite so surprising.

The Advantages of Prostate Seed Implants

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A diagnosis of prostate cancer is something an estimated one in six men will hear during the course of their lifetime. Fortunately, there are new treatments available that take some of the fears out of ...

Testicular Cancer - All Men Must Check For Symptoms of This Treatable Cancer

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There are certain health problems that have become serious men's issues in recent years and testicular cancer is one of those issues that can affect men of almost any age. There are two main types of testicular cancer although a third type, known as a lymphoma, is the most common form of testic

What Is Digital Mammography?

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Digital mammography is a simple procedure that generates an X-ray of a woman's breast. This digital process differs from standard mammography in that it doesn't produce the X-ray images on actual film, but rather captures them to a computer monitor.

Radioactive Iodine Scan And Treatment Preparation

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There has to be a strict protocol followed in preparation for a radioactive iodine scan or treatment. If not followed the test results will likely not presented accurately, making the diagnosis and treatment possibly incorrect also.

Effective Treatment Techniques For Prostate Cancer

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Cancer is one of dreadful diseases which has affected a large number of populations around the world. It is caused by multiplication of abnormal cells in a peculiar way to form a malignant tumor. The tumor may be of two types benign and malignant. Benign tumor doesn’t affect any adjacent cells

Cancer - A Simple Explanation

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Every one of us, every human, every animal, has the potential to develop cancer. Why? Because each of our bodies is replacing its cells constantly, every day. The average adult has approximately 75 trillion cells in their body. That is correct - 75,000,000,000,000 cells.

Ignorance of Cervical Cancer is No Excuse

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The HPV virus info is plain. An estimated 80% occurrence of anal cancer is associated with those who have HPV. Other links of HPV with cancer are those of tongue and tonsil cancer, and non-melanoma skin cancers in those persons who have compromised immune systems.

Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer

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Find out how innovative immunotherapy strategies for lung cancer may bring a breath of fresh air for patients.

Stages and Procedures Regarding AIDS-related Lymphoma

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AIDS-related lymphoma can be diagnosed by performing a serie of tests known as staging too. Much more, by doing these tests the patient can find out if cancer cells have spread within the body, affecting other organs as well.