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How to Enlarge Your Penis and the Testicles
Testicular cancer affects more than 9,000 people in the United States each year. For a man, it sounds like a dangerous object and very few of us care to know. However, it is essential to ...
How Your Prostate Functions
All men have the organ known as the prostate gland. This muscular organ is compared, size-wise to that of the average walnut. The prostate is located right in front of the rectum, just below the man's bladder.
Breast Cancer Prevention Starts in Childhood
To prevent breast cancer, women need to take action early -- starting at age 2, to be exact, according to Dr Graham Colditz, recipient of a 2014 AACR award for cancer prevention research.
Stomach Cancer - Vital Information You Should Know
Even though it is not the most common type of cancer, stomach cancer is particularly dangerous. Approximately 50% of all cases result in death. This is a sufficient reason for looking into this condition in ...
FAQs About Mesothelioma
What is mesothelioma cancer? This is a ravaging disease that affects the tissues that hold the internal organs.It usually occurs in the abdominal cavity and affects the lungs.People also develop tumors as a consequence of this cancer.This type of cancer develops after 15-25 years after exposure to a
Smoking Boosts Cervical Cancer Risk
Habits for a long life and the benefits of slow dancing are among the week's top stories.
Cell Salts Supply Supreme Quality Care in Cancer
When you contemplate the seemingly insurmountable difficulties of hopefully rising above a serious health issue such as cancer, the possibilities are extensive and daunting to say the least. There are real issues, such as pH, or oxygenation of cells. You wonder how on earth you will ever be able to
An Overview Of Colon Cancer
In the lower part of the colon lies the large intestine. Colon cancer is an overgrowth of cells that appears in that area of the intestines. It will usually start small, as a benign cluster of cells known as adenomatous polyps. These polyps can eventually manifest into colon cancer. Colon cancer aff
Remove Second Breast to Prevent Cancer?
Researchers study breast cancer patients' decision to get contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.
The Harmful Consequences Of Exposure to Asbestos
It has been said that all levels of asbestos exposure are harmful to the body. This is due to the fact that just one fiber can bring severe harm. Workers are most at risk of contracting asbesto related diseases due to poorly controlled, and often unrecognized, exposure to harmful materials in their
Major Factors That Cause Cancers
Cancer is caused due to many reasons out of which many can be prevented and many cannot be prevented. The major causes of cancer include Tobacco, Sexual behavior, Heavy metals, unbalanced diet, Alcohol and also infectious agents. Cancer is also continued trough generations in a family.
Elizabeth Edwards, Author of Resilience, on Her Breast Cancer Experiences
Elizabeth Edwards speaks with WebMD about her breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, and more.
Bioavailability of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
The growing prominence of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) as treatment for malignancies prompts oncology nurses to expand the scope of their patient assessment.
Donating Bone Marrow
Consider becoming a bone marrow donor. Most donations involve a simple blood stem cell draw similar to a transfusion, which is an outpatient procedure that could save a life!
FDA Approves 'Breakthrough' Leukemia Drug
Gleevec Targets Cancer Cells, Leaves Normal Cells Alone
Help for Mesothelioma Veterans
For most veterans, asbestos exposure is one of the last things on their minds. As an active member of the military, much more immediate safety concerns take precedence.
Breast Cancer Gene Tests Incomplete?
Researchers are calling for more thorough tests for gene mutations that raise the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
Never Give Lung Cancer a Chance
Our lung is one of the most important "engines" of our body. But regularly, it is not the focus and attention, and ash into the background when it comes to the question of the grid ...
Children and Melanoma - What Parents Should Know
Skin cancer is becoming ever more common around the world with melanoma affecting a growing number of teenagers and young adults. In this situation, it is natural to ask yourself whether your children are at risk and how you can protect them. Find out everything which you need to know so that you ca
Pancreatic Cancer -- is the Wall Crumbling?
Pancreatic cancer treatment has been relatively stagnant in recent years, but new combination therapies may cause that to change. This review explores results from several studies.