Types of Cancer

Unfortunately there are many types of cancer that afflict our families

Alcoholism & Associated Pancreatic Cancer Risks

For individuals who suffer from complications with alcoholism, there is a marked risk for developing pancreatic cancer. If you struggle with alcohol, here is what you need to know.Contributor: Christine CadenaPublished: Mar 19, 2010

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Nuclear Commission fines VA over botched prostate cancer radiation therapies

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is being fined for botching 97 of 116 procedures to treat prostate cancer among men seeking care at the agency's medical center in Philadelphia. Although the punishment, which adds up to a mere $227,500, might not sound like more than a slap on the wrist, it is coming from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and is one of the largest the commission has ever given out for medical mistakes...

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Experts Available to Discuss New Way to Treat Inoperable Lung Cancer; Study...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExpertSource: TOPIC: WebMD has reported upon the results of a new study demonstrating that an experimental type of highly focused radiation therapy called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) effectively controlled more than 87% of early-stage inoperable non-small-cell lung tumors for up to three years. SBRT, which is not yet approved by the FDA for treatment of lung cancer, is a noninvasive type of treatment in which...

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Clearly Charming Purple Ribbon Pancreatic Cancer, Fibromyalgia, Lupus Italian Charm

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biology article HELP!!!!!?

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ok is this considered biology and could i use it for a report in which im supposed to write about wat i learned form the article…. A SUDDEN TURN: Gene Upshaw was diagnosed with pancreatic Gene Upshaw, the executive director of the National Football League Player’s Association—the union for NFL players—died late Wednesday evening of pancreatic cancer while vacationing in California’s Lake Tahoe. Doctors diagnosed the 63-year-old Hall of Fame offensive lineman with the disease just four days earlier. Upshaw was a guard for the Oakland Raiders from 1967 to 1981. He played in seven Pro Bowls and three Super Bowls. He served as ... Read Full Story

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Classification of Lung Cancer

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Most lung cancers are termed “carcinomas”, which are tumors caused by uncontrolled reproduction of epithelial cells; these are the cells which form the linings and surfaces of most of the bodies organs and internal structures. There are two main types of carcinoma which are classified according to the size and presentation of the cancerous cells. After a biopsy has been taken (which removes part of the tissue suspected to be cancerous), a laboratory specialist, known as a “histopathologist”, places the biopsy sample under a microscope and is able to determine whether cancer is present and whether it is non-small cell or small cell cancer ... Read Full Story

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General Information About Malignant Mesothelioma

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Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lining of the chest or abdomen. Malignant mesothelioma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the pleura (the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs) or the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue that lines the abdomen and covers most of the organs in the abdomen). This summary is about malignant mesothelioma of the pleura. Anatomy of the respiratory system, showing the trachea and both lungs and their lobes and airways. Lymph nodes and the diaphragm are also shown. Oxygen is ... Read Full Story

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Review Faults Usefulness of Gene Expression Signatures

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For lung cancer, studies to date have too many flaws, researchers say By -- Randy Dotinga Share What is this? Buzz Digg Facebook More... EMAIL PRINT RSS THURSDAY, March 18 (HealthDay News) -- A review of research on gene expression-based prognostic signatures in lung cancer contends that the signatures aren't ready for prime time. U.S. National Cancer Institute researchers said there's little sign that any are ready to be used in medical practice and that the existing studies have major problems. The researchers, from the institute's Biometric Research Branch, reviewed 16 studies from 2002 to 2009 that examined the use of gene expression-based ... Read Full Story

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