My Colon Cancer survival came about after I had to have an urgent Colonoscopy Procedure. Being diagnosed with Colon Cancer can be a real problem, so here in this article, I share some useful information that could save your life! In retrospect, we all know that everything is easy to resolve or discuss. What a [...]
People that are the most likely to develop malignant mesothelioma in their lifetimes are the people who have been exposed to asbestos. These people usually get exposed to this carcinogen in their places of employment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), particular groups of people are more heavily exposed to asbestos and thus have [...]
My colon cancer survival has taught me so much about myself and how my emotions can control every aspect of one’s life. It may be awkward for a strong male type to even consider their own emotions, let alone analyse them. This does not exclude woman. These days a career woman has been taught to [...]
Smoking and lung cancer are linked. The facts about what causes cancer in the lungs are no longer mysterious as they are well established in the scientific literature. It is now known that cigarette smoking is what causes lung cancer in 85-90% of all cases. The carcinogenic effects of smoking cigarettes act directly on the [...]
Malignant Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is most commonly associated with asbestos exposure. In fact the only known cause for the pathogenesis of malignant mesothelioma is asbestos. This cancer affects the areas of the human body where mesothelial cells are found. Pleural Mesothelioma comprises the majority of malignant mesothelioma cases. This is the [...]
Mesothelioma treatment is tailored uniquely for each individual patient. Often the stage of the malignant mesothelioma at diagnosis dictates treatment options. Staging of a particular disease also helps the medical team in not only planning treatment but also in prognosis estimation as well as in the identification of existing clinical trials that the patient may [...]
Oncology is the field of medicine related to treating cancer patients. When a person is suspected of having the disease and he lives in the Jacksonville area, he should be sure to quickly see a specialist in Jacksonville surgical oncology because it may be likely that surgery is indeed indicated as the best form of [...]
Oncology is the field of medicine related to treating cancer patients. When a person is suspected of having the disease and he lives in the Jacksonville area, he should be sure to quickly see a specialist in Jacksonville surgical oncology because it may be likely that surgery is indeed indicated as the best form of [...]
It is a well known fact that asbestos exposure is the principal inciting factor in the pathogenesis of mesothelioma, causing about 80% of the occurrence of malignant mesothelioma. Asbestos was extensively used in the 1930s as a component in a variety of household parts and commercial products. Ever since the discovery of its potential role [...]
Malignant mesotheliomas are neoplastic growth of the mesothelial cells in the body. Mesothelial cells are found in the lining of various body cavities. To name, the pleura, peritoneum, pericardium and the testes are lined by these cells. The majority of malignant mesothelioma occurs in the pleura, accounting for almost 90% of all cases. In the [...]
Most people have been exposed to asbestos at some point in their lives. Asbestos is found almost everywhere in the environment. Asbestos fibers also come off as sloughs from deteriorating asbestos containing products. Only a few people however actually get sick as a consequence of the exposure. Most of the people who have been diagnosed [...]
Treatment approaches to malignant mesothelioma consist of curative procedures and practices of palliative care. As their label implies, potentially curative procedures are done with the intent to cure patients of the disease. The main goal of these procedures is the complete removal of gross disease. Residual microscopic disease is typically blasted away with the use [...]
Hematology and oncology are fields of medicine that diagnose, treat and prevent diseases of the blood and cancer as well as research them. Some diseases that are treated by doctors who specialize in hematology and oncology in Louisiana include leukemia and lymphoma. Leukemia occurs when cancer attacks the tissues within the body that form blood. [...]
Chemotherapy in malignant mesothelioma is targeted towards patients who are not good candidates for surgery. Chemotherapy is mainly employed to inhibit the growth or spread of the cancer. Its uses vary in different situations, and it may be used in a neoadjuvant, adjuvant or palliative manner in relation to the timing of surgery or any [...]
Chemotherapy in malignant mesothelioma is targeted towards patients who are not good candidates for surgery. Chemotherapy is mainly employed to inhibit the growth or spread of the cancer. Its uses vary in different situations, and it may be used in a neoadjuvant, adjuvant or palliative manner in relation to the timing of surgery or any [...]
Exposure to asbestos is still not completely avoidable. Federal laws mandate that if exposure to asbestos cannot be avoided, then this fact should be properly disclosed to workers and consumers alike. Failure of certain parties to abide by these laws has resulted in the filing of a number of lawsuits and claims against responsible parties. [...]
Asbestosis is a disease of the lung that causes a diffuse and fibrosing interstitial damage. The term was first coined by the British pathologist, Dr. Cooke, in the early 1930s to refer to his postmortem findings in the lungs of asbestos textile workers in Britain. Today, it is widely recognized that asbestosis is indeed a [...]
Cancer of the throat and mouth is extremely dangerous, and can be quite painful. If you have the chance to avoid it by learning about it early on, you can save yourself a world of grief. The oral cavity (mouth) and the upper part of the throat (pharynx) have roles in many important functions, including [...]
Oral Cancer is a type of head and neck tumor that affects the mouth. It can form in the lining of the cheeks, gums, roof of the mouth, tongue, and lips. Symptoms for the disease can often be the signs of other less serious illnesses. Because of this confusion, it is important to consult your [...]
If you are looking for a natural cancer remedy then you might want to try an alkaline diet to raise the pH level of your body. There have been many examples of people reversing their cancer by applying the pH balance diet principles. These statements have caused some controversy in the health and wellness world [...]
