Cancer Blog with Lisa Fayed January 2006 Archive

Being a caregiver to a loved one with cancer can be rewarding, yet frustrating and emotionally draining. Organization is key to being a successful caregiver and there are a few ... Read More

The are so many cancer headlines in the news, it would takes hours to find them all in one place. I have gathered some of the more newsworthy stories and ... Read More

I used to hate the waiting room in doctor's offices. It's boring and sitting there really does build up anxiety. This is especially true if you are waiting for test ... Read More

Ever wonder if grilling meat or drinking out of frozen plastic water bottles will give you cancer? A lot of people do. Check out the most common cancer causes questions ... Read More

There are several ways to find a good doctor - word of mouth, referral from another doctor and even the yellow pages. Finding a doctor that specializes in your type ... Read More

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the colon (large intestine). It is sometimes called colorectal cancer, and it refers to cancer that affects the colon or/and ... Read More

Do you want to learn more about cancer? Well, look no further! About.com has several e-courses on many topics, and I am pleased to announce that one of the newest ... Read More

Lung cancer may be hard to detect and is often hard to treat. Knowing the symptoms of lung cancer may aid in early detection. If you have a risk factor ... Read More

U.S News & World Report 2005 reports on best hospitals in the nation for cancer treatment and research. These hospitals are the elite; they staff the best doctors in the ... Read More

An About Cancer reader writes, "I am 34, don't smoke, drink a little, with no family history of breast cancer. Am I still at risk for breast cancer? Do ... Read More

Congress has designated January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month. This month we raise awareness about cervical health issues such as cervical cancer and HPV. Did You Know... Cervical cancer is ... Read More

Hereditary cancer is a cancer that has developed as a result of a gene mutation passed down from a parent to a child. Inheriting a gene mutation does not necessarily ... Read More

Registration has begun for the annual Breast Cancer 3-Day fundraiser, organized by The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The 60 mile walk is held over three days in select ... Read More

Do you have a personal experience that you would like to share with the About Cancer audience? We want to hear it! About cancer is now accepting personal stories about ... Read More

Ever wonder if that tattoo you have can cause cancer? Tattoos have become increasingly popular within the past few years, and many wonder if they can cause skin cancer. Find ... Read More

Grammy winning singer Lou Rawls died of cancer today at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He battled both lung and brain cancer. The artist reportedly had quit smoking 35-40 years ago. He ... Read More

In the past, women with advanced ovarian cancer had a very low survival rate- the prognosis was almost never good. However, the National Cancer Institute has issued a clinical announcement ... Read More

In clinical trials, Nexavar has shown promising results for kidney cancer patients, more specifially those suffering from renal cell carcinoma. The FDA has given their approval for the drug, which ... Read More

There has been a lot of controversy about cell phone usage causing brain tumors. Many people believe that long term use can cause cancer. Find out fact from fiction in ... Read More

Do you know when and how often you should have a mammogram? Don't worry, many women don't know, either. The mammogram is one the best tools we have for detecting ... Read More