Delayed Cancer Diagnosis – How Will it Effect You?By:-Ruca Martin
It has been stated that one in three people will develop a form of Cancer at some point within their lives, making it one of the most prolific diseases that we are now seeing Due to this doctors have to be highly aware of the possibility of Cancer when making a diagnosis
Cancer – An OverviewBy:-Ruca Martin
Cancer is second only to cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in the Western world
Although Cancer is primarily a disease of the elderly with more than 60% of deaths from cancer occurring in those over the age of 65, cancer can strike even the youngest of children
Breast Cancer Radiotherapy - How to Survive RadiotherapyBy:-Ruca Martin
Breast cancer radiotherapy is at best an ordeal and at worst a living nightmare for many women
The worst moment after being told you really do have cancer is being told you will need chemotherapy and radiotherapy as treatment to fight the disease
Herceptin Treatment - How to Survive Treatment With HerceptinBy:-Ruca Martin
Herceptin Treatment is a fairly new treatment for breast cancer It was originally licensed for women who had some form of meteastatic breast cancer spread but a little over two years ago it was licensed to be used on any woman with early stage breast cancer
Causes and Treatment of MesotheliomaBy:-Ruca Martin
Mesothelioma is a form of lung cancer, predominantly caused by exposure to asbestos fibers In fact, mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, the sheath that covers major organs such as the lungs (pleurum), the heart (pericardium) and the abdominal cavity (peritoneum)
Shower People With LoveBy:-Ruca Martin
My younger brother, Junaid, passed away recently after a two year battle with cancer He died as I was holding his hands at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto on March 19, 2008 at 11:10am
Prevent Cancer by Eating BerriesBy:-Ruca Martin
It has been well established that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is helpful in preventing many diseases including cancer
What has also been feverishly investigated is the effects of berries on the body
Four Emerging Breakthroughs In Solving Brain TumorsBy:-Ruca Martin
Despite significant advances in cancer research and treatment, one form of cancer - brain tumors - remain particularly feared, and for good reason Because of their location, brain tumors can severely impact an individual’s personality, memories and basic motor skills, robbing the patient of their very being
The Anti-Cancer DietBy:-Ruca Martin
It used to be thought that cancer was an unpredictable disease - if your "number cam up" it was unavoidable But we are now learning that, in a majority of vases, cancer may be a "man-made" disease