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Symptoms of Vaginal Cancer

Vaginal cancer often doesn't present any symptoms until the disease has progressed. This article looks into symptoms of the disease and what a woman needs to watch out for.

Reiki Therapy

Reiki is an energy based treatment that many cancer patients take part in during treatment. Learn more about reiki and how it can help cancer patients.

Pancreatic Cancer Symptoms

Pancreatic cancer symptoms are often mistaken as ailments of other illnesses. In this article, we discuss the symptoms of pancreatic cancer and what may cause the symptoms to appear.

Medicinal Marijuana and Cancer Treatment

Cancer patients are often plagued with chronic treatment side effects that severely affect their quality of life. Many turn to medicinal marijuana for relief as opposed to traditional medicine. Learn more about how cancer patients use medicinal marijuana and why more states are legalizing its use.

Gynecologic Cancer Symptoms: Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is a symptom of many types of cancer, including gynecologic cancer. Learn what types of cancer can cause pelvic pain.

Gynecologic Cancer - What is Gynecologic Cancer?

What is gynecologic cancer? Gynecologic cancer is a group of cancers that affect women. Learn the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of gynecologic cancer.

Symptoms of Fallopian Tube Cancer

Explore the symptoms of fallopian tube cancer in this article about symptoms. Fallopian tube cancer is rare, yet there are specific signs and symptoms to keep an eye out for.

The H1N1 Virus and Cancer Patients

The H1N1 is a concern for every person, but should especially be concerning to those with cancer. Learn more about the virus known as the swine flu and other information especially for people with cancer.

HPV Vaccine for Boys

With the expected approval of Gardasil's use in boys, many parents are left with important healthcare decisions about their sons. Here is what you need to know about Gardasil and the HPV vaccine.

Male Breast Cancer Symptoms and Signs

Male breast cancer symptoms are similiar to that of female breast cancer. Learning the symptoms of male breast cancer can aid in early detection.

How to Have a Low-Stress, High-Energy Holiday Season

The holidays can often leave a cancer patient with no energy and high stress! Follow these tips to make the holidays a stress free and energy saving season.

Symptoms of Ewing's Sarcoma

A look into the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma. Ewing's sarcoma is a bone cancer primarily affecting children and adolescents.

Bone Cancer Symptoms and Signs

Bone cancer is a type of disease that affects the bones in children and adults. Learn the symptoms of bone cancer and what may lead your doctor to suspect that you have bone cancer.

Telling Friends and Family You Have Been Diagnosed with Cancer

Telling friends and family you have cancer can be difficult. This article explains how to break the news of your cancer diagnosis to everyone from your spouse to your children.

Early Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer

Are there are any early symptoms of ovarian cancer? Read more about the early warning signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer in this article about early detection of ovarian cancer.

Lynch Syndrome and Cancer

Learn more about Lynch syndrome, an inherited disorder that increases one's risk of developing certain types of cancer. It is also known as HNPCC and is most commonly associated with colon cancer.

CA-125 Test for Ovarian Cancer

CA_125 is test used to screen women for ovarian cancer. Learn more about the CA-125 test, who has the test, and why it's not used in all women.

Patrick Swayze and Pancreatic Cancer

Hollywood star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. Learn how the actor was diagnosed and is being treated for pancreatic cancer.

Prostate Symptoms Related to Prostate Cancer

What prostate symptoms are related to cancer? Learn more about prostate cancer symptoms and how they affect the prostate gland.

How to Tell Your Children That You Have Cancer

Telling your child that you have cancer may be one of the most difficult conversations that you may have as a parent. Learn how to tell your child, why it is important, and what to do if you choose not to.

Sunless Tanning

Sunless tanning products are the perfect alternative to sunbathing and tanning salons. Learn more about sunless tanning products and why you should choose them over a tanning bed or beach chair for a sunkissed glow.

Brain Tumors and Seizures

Seizures can be common is some people with brain tumors. Discover what seizures are, how to recognize them, and they are treated in people with brain tumors.

Brain Tumors

Brain tumors are rare but are increasing in incidence. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of brain tumors.

Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors

Brain tumors can be classified as primary or metastatic.