Cancer
This section covers cancer types, causes and symptoms as well as the signs of cancer, tests and treatments.
Permanent Hair Dye, Straighteners Linked to Higher Breast Cancer Risk
Male Breast Cancer Is Rare, But Real
Will There Ever Be a More Comfortable Way to Get a Mammogram?
Why are many doctors refusing to stock the cervical cancer vaccine?
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Cervical Cancer Facts to Know
Colonoscopies Should Start at 45, Not 50, According to European Study
Colon Cancer: The Silent Killer
A Hot Dog a Day Increases Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer By 21 Percent
Lung Cancer Facts to Know
Lung Cancer Prevention
The Basics of Lung Cancer
Ovarian Cancer Facts to Know
Ovarian Cancer Prevention
Ovarian Cancer Questions and Answers
The Basics of Uterine Cancer
Uterine Cancer Diagnosis
Uterine Cancer Facts to Know
Cancer Pain Q & A
Cancer and Bone Pain
Latent Cancer Pain
Do You Need to Have a Positive Attitude to Beat Cancer?
8 Thoughtful Ways to Help a Loved One Going Through Chemo
What's the Difference Between a Neoplasm and a Tumor?
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The Cancer Project’s latest billboard shows a pack of hot dogs coming out of a pack of cigarettes. At first I thought this was somewhat dramatic but the fact of the matter is that it’s a fair comparison.
By Sara Novak
I’ve explored the pros and cons of coffee in depth. It’s a sticky issue because a study comes out one week that points to coffee as a wonder drug and in the next week, we’re reminded of its dangers.
By Sara Novak
There are a number of known triggers for hiccups. Learn whether hiccups can be a side effect of chemo in this article.
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Hiccups are the result of a spasm in your diaphragm. Learn whether pancreatic cancer can cause constant hiccups in this article.
By the end of 2010, an estimated 569,490 Americans will have died from cancer. That's more than 1,500 people every day, or one out of every four deaths in this country. So what is giving cancer such a push?
In 2004 alone, cancer killed 7.4 million people worldwide. But thanks to advancements in cancer treatments, we're actually moving in the right direction in the war on cancer.
It would be great if fighting cancer was like playing a game of "Pac-Man." Pac-Man runs through mazes and chomps down every single pac-dot, but we lack the ability to track down and kill cancer cells as easily. What weapons do we have?
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Normal cells act as the body's team players, while cancerous cells go rogue. How does a cell morph from normal to abnormal, and why does it happen?
Finding a single cancer cell in the human body is like looking for one grain of sand in a sandbox. In the days of sophisticated scans and tests, why can't we pinpoint the cells that lead to pain and disease?
Ever actually tried to find a needle in a haystack? Doctors do it all the time -- only they're looking for circulating tumor cells in a cancer patient's bloodstream. Did the search just get easier?
This breast cancer basic overview is loaded with helpful information on this very common but dangerous disease. Take a look at our breast cancer overview to familiarize yourself with this type of cancer.
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This breast cancer chemotherapy Q&A contains valuable and insightful information into this type of cancer. Check out what we have gathered for you here on breast cancer.
Breast cancer myths are certainly something to be aware about with highly discussed form of cancer. Learn what is fact and what is fiction with the help of this article.
Diagnosing and treating breast cancer early can help prevent the disease from spreading. Learn more about why it is important to get exams for this common type of cancer.
Getting support for breast cancer is a step that should not be overlooked as it is important to the healing process. Discover the benefits and options that exist for dealing with breast cancer.
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Helping someone with breast cancer can be a rewarding but difficult experience. Learn more about helping someone with deal with the effects of breast cancer with the information in this article..
Inflammatory breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that has different symptoms. Learn more about inflammatory breast cancer and what you need to watch out for to defend against it.
Mastectomy vs. lumpectomy are two techniques used to treat breast cancer. Learn more about how these two types of surgeries differ and how they are used to treat different forms of breast cancer.
There are dozens of medications for treating breast cancer that one should be knowledgeable about if diagnosed with this form of cancer. Learn more about medications for treating breast cancer here.
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This might sound odd but oral health and breast cancer treatment share some similarities. Discover more about how these two are related and how they are different.
Smoking and breast cancer have been found to have a common link to one another. Check out what we uncovered about the relationship between breast cancer and smoking.
These survival tips from Dr. Drew can help you deal with the hardships that can come with an illness. Learn more about how you can overcome a disease with these tips from Dr. Drew.
Menopause can raise a ton of questions. Take a look at these menopause resources that can help answer some of your questions.
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Texas just mandated Gardasil, the cervical cancer vaccine, for all girls entering sixth grade. But many people elsewhere are finding it difficult to get their daughters vaccinated.
By Julia Layton
Texas recently became the first state to require that school-age girls receive the new cervical cancer vaccine, Gardasil. The mandate has sparked heated protests -- but to understand the debate, you must understand the drug.
By Alex Nechas