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by Sharif Khan - 2008-06-16
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. Our whole famil...
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by james sameul - 2008-06-14
Treatment of LeukemiaLeukemia or leukaemia (Greek leukos ??????, "white"; aima ????, "blood") is a cancer of the blood or bone marrow and is characterized by an abnormal proliferation (production by m...
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by Dick Aronson - 2008-06-14
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), the lower part of your digestive system. Colon cancer is the second most common cancer in the USA with equal distribution between men and women....
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by Yuri Elkaim - 2008-06-10
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 t...
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by Uchenna Ani-Okoye - 2008-06-05
Local excision may also be used in early stages, in order to remove the cancer cells. Years of unprotected sun exposure can cause some skin cancers. Dangerous UVA and UVB rays from the sun and repeate...
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by Josh Spaulding - 2008-06-03
Mesothelioma is a fairly new type of cancer that is very serious and life threatening, as with most types of cancer. One thing that makes mesothelioma such a serious condition is that it is usually ...
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by Lisa Jenkins - 2008-05-30
If you had skin cancer, would you know it?For many people, the answer to this question is no. They don't know how to look for signs of skin cancer on their own skin. Because of this, if they get skin ...
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by Patricia Woloch - 2008-05-28
The Greeks termed asbestos the "miracle mineral" because it was soft, supple and could withstand heat. Miracle, indeed! Unfortunately, scientists have since shown that extended periods of exposure t...
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by Janet Martin - 2008-05-20
The big C, or cancer, is a disease that no one ever wants to experience. Aside from being painful and debilitating, cancer can cause death, especially the types that can not be detected early on. Furt...
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by Josh Spaulding - 2008-05-19
Lung cancer of asbestos workers has increased greatly over the years. This is obviously due to the fact that the workers are exposed to the asbestos and breathe it in on a daily basis. This lung can...
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by Bardnurz Sham - 2008-05-14
Cancer is now the leading cause of death globally. It is estimated that cancer will kill 84 million people in the next ten years. While the causes of cancer are complex, it is well known that that cer...
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by Robin Kumar Khumukcham - 2008-05-13
Over the past few years, there has been requirement for asbestos disease information. This is mainly because of asbestos, a harmful contaminant that once finds widespread application in industries, co...
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by Alisha Dhamani - 2008-05-07
Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the narrow, lower part of the uterus (or womb). It is the passageway that connects the uterus to the vagina.The cervix is part of a wom...
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by Bertil Hjert - 2008-05-05
Breast cancer is known to be a disease that can affect women and sometimes men in rare cases. Most people are unaware of this disease and hence, unable to treat it timely. Breast cancer can occur at a...
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by Bertil Hjert - 2008-04-30
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer existing in the world. It can strike at any age group. Most people do not consider skin cancer as a serious problem. However, it is important to k...
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by Bertil Hjert - 2008-04-30
Malignant Melanoma Skin cancer is a type of skin cancer that starts in the pigmentation system of the skin. The skin layer that become tanned in the summer. This type of a cancer begins in moles or in...
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by Bertil Hjert - 2008-04-30
A squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer is a type of skin cancer that usually results from a long term sun damage or exposure to ultra-violet rays to the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer spread...
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by Bertil Hjert - 2008-04-30
A basal cell carcinoma skin cancer is the result of sun damage to the skin. The cancer tends to enlarge in a slow and steady pattern. It has the capability to spread to the tissue nearby. However, it ...
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by Bertil Hjert - 2008-04-29
Most people are unable to treat skin cancer on time because they do not come to know that they have skin cancer. Certain outgrowths, moles and discoloration on the skin are taken as normal skin proble...
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by Linda Dipman - 2008-04-28
I was mortified as a father described the horrifying details of his daughters cancer. He stopped by my upholstery shop after a 14 hour work day to purchase a piece of foam. Out of his mouth he spoke...
