231 articles on "cancer"

Protect Against Mesothelioma by Avoiding Asbestos

Mesothelioma is one of the rarest types of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart. It is mainly caused by exposure to asbestos, a mineral fiber that was widely used in various industries before it was ultimately bann...

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Support Breast Cancer Foundation

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio AffiliateFund Raising Event – February 24Cleveland OH: For more than 10 years, The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Northeast Ohio Affiliate has made great progress in the fight to e...

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Doctor To Pay $2,500,000 To Family Of Woman Who Died Of Metastatic Colon Cancer Caused By Diagnosis Delay

A doctor has been ordered to pay $2,500,000 to the family of a woman who died of metastatic colon cancer caused by a diagnosis delay. The judgment comes after a lawsuit filed by the victim's family against the doctor, claiming that he failed to provi...

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Does Smoking Increase the Risk of Asbestos Related Lung Cancer?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been widely used for decades in various industries, such as construction and manufacturing. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause several health problems, including lung cancer and mesotheli...

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New Drug Offers Hope to Cancer Patients

Drug Offers Hope to Cancer Patients by: ARA Content (ARA) - A decade ago, research into angiogenesis-inhibiting compounds was still in a relative state of infancy. The principle itself was not new as far back as the early '70s, there was s...

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Youth People Obsessed With Sunless Tanning

As we head into the warmer months, it's not uncommon to see young people flocking towards sunless tanning products. From lotions and sprays to tanning beds, the obsession with achieving the perfect tan has become increasingly popular among a certain ...

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Achieving a Safe, Healthy Tan with Sunless Tanning Products

The danger of skin cancer has heightened tanning awareness and the interest in sunless tanning products. The Skin Cancer Foundation suggests, “as sun safety grows, so do the benefits of sunless tanning”. More and more people are turning to the sa...

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What"s A Man Must Know About Prostate Cancer!

1 Testosterone and its active metabolite. Dihydro-testosterone are essential for prostate cancer to develop, but does not actually cause prostate cancer. Men who are castrated at a young age do not develop prostate cancer. 2 Prevalence of prostate ...

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What Is Mesothelioma?

What Is Mesothelioma? by: Angela Cambourn Mesothelioma the medical name for cancer of the pleura (the lining of the lung and chest cavity) or cancer of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdomen). It is usually caused by prolonged or persistent e...

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New Findings on the Role of Glutathione in Cancer

New Findings on the Role of Glutathione in Cancer by: Priya F Shah Cancer cells and normal cells are known to respond differently to nutrients and drugs that affect glutathione status. Numerous studies have shown that tumor cells have elevated ...

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