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- Medicinal Marijuana - Have You Found Relief with Medicinal Marijuana…Created: 2009-11-02 @ 10:53:30 EST
Many people undergoing cancer treatment have found relief from side effects by using medicinal marijuana. Do you live in a state that has a medicinal marijuana program? Have you found relief? … - Medicinal Marijuana and Cancer Treatment - How Marijuana Can Ease Ca…Created: 2009-10-30 @ 09:08:26 EDT
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. Lea… - Cancer Patients and H1N1 Virus - What People with Cancer Need to Kno…Created: 2009-10-20 @ 13:37:24 EDT Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:52:06 EDT
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 … - HPV Vaccine for Boys - Facts About Gardasil HPV Vaccine for BoysCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 09:03:20 EDT
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. … - Bone Cancer Symptoms - What Are Bone Cancer Symptoms and SignsCreated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:21:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 15:22:37 EDT
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. … - Ascites - Ascites Definition - What is AscitesCreated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:05:36 EDT Updated: 2009-09-30 @ 16:08:51 EDT
Ascites is a medical term often associated with cancer. LEarn the medical definition of ascites and how it relates to several types of cancer. … - How To Tell Friends and Family That You Have Cancer …Created: 2009-09-28 @ 08:02:00 EDT
How did you reveal to friends and family that you had cancer? Share your experience with those who may be struggling to tell their loved ones that they have cancer. … - Symptoms of Ovarian Cancer - Early Symptoms of Ovarian CancerCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 13:55:56 EDT
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 - Lynch Syndrome and Cancer RiskCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 12:10:24 EDT
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 - Facts About the CA-125 Test for Ovarian CancerCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 12:55:56 EDT
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. … - Cervical - Definition of CervicalCreated: 2009-09-11 @ 11:49:08 EDT
What is does the term cervical mean? Learn the definition of the word "cervical" in this cancer glossary. … - Genital - Definition of GenitalCreated: 2009-09-10 @ 20:16:34 EDT
Learn the medical definition of genital in this cancer glossary. … - Children and Cancer - How Did You Tell Your Child That You Have Canc…Created: 2009-09-09 @ 15:14:09 EDT Updated: 2009-09-09 @ 15:17:55 EDT
cancer parents with cancer, children and cancer cancer diagnosis… - Sunless Tanning - How To Use Sunless Tanning ProductsCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:02:38 EDT
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… - Prostate Symptoms - Prostate Symptoms Related to Prostate CancerCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 10:46:37 EDT Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 07:39:10 EDT
What prostate symptoms are related to cancer? Learn more about prostate cancer symptoms and how they affect the prostate gland. … - Brain Tumor Seizures - Controlling Brain Tumor SeizuresCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 14:00:05 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 11:28:22 EDT
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. … - Eloquent Brain - What Is the Eloquent BrainCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 12:35:02 EDT
What is the eloquent brain? Learn more about the medical term "eloquent brain" in this cancer glossary. … - Anti-Convulsant - What Is an AnticonvulsantCreated: 2009-09-02 @ 12:33:49 EDT
Learn what an anticonvulsant is and how it relates to cancer treatment. … - Brain Tumors - Brain Tumor Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Preventi…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 11:57:05 EDT
Brain tumors are rare but are increasing in incidence. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of brain tumors. … - What Is a Neoplasm - Definition of NeoplasmCreated: 2009-08-31 @ 10:15:41 EDT
Learn the medical definition of the term neoplasm, often used when referencing cancer and oncology. … - Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors - The Difference Between Primary…Created: 2009-08-26 @ 14:32:41 EDT
Brain tumors can be classified as primary or metastatic. … - Losing Eyebrows - Losing Eyebrows to ChemotherapyCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 10:58:20 EDT
Losing you eyebrows to chemotherapy can be devastating. Here's what you can do if they begin to think or completely fall out. … - Testicle Lump - Testicle Lump and Testicular CancerCreated: 2009-08-26 @ 10:54:56 EDT
A lump on the testicle may indicate many things, including testicular cancer. Here's what you need to know about testicle lumps and what to do if you find one. … - Laryngeal Cancer - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Prevention of Lar…Created: 2009-08-26 @ 10:51:59 EDT
Learn what the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of laryngeal cancer are and essentials of the disease. Laryngeal cancer affects the larynx, commonly referred to as the voicebox. … - Brain Tumor Headache - When Is Headache a Symptom of Brain TumorCreated: 2009-08-19 @ 11:55:43 EDT
Headaches can be a symptom of a brain tumor. Here is what you need to know about brain tumor related headaches and how they differ from average, harmless headaches. … - Symptoms of Brain Tumors - Symptoms of Brain Tumors in ChildrenCreated: 2009-08-18 @ 17:56:49 EDT Updated: 2009-08-19 @ 10:35:44 EDT
Brain tumors in children are rare but there are some signs and symptoms you should watch out for. Here's what you need to know about brain tumor symptoms and your child. … - Pleural - Cavity - Pleural Cavity Definition - What is the Pleural C…Created: 2009-07-31 @ 15:15:22 EDT
Learn more about the pleural cavity in laymans terms in the glossary entry about the pleural cavity. … - Pleura - Definition of Pleura - What is the PleuraCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 15:14:14 EDT
Medical definition of pleura, a term often used when referencing the respiratoru system and lung anatomy. … - Osteosarcoma - Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment of Osteo…Created: 2009-07-30 @ 10:23:26 EDT Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 12:45:21 EDT
Osteosarcoma a the most common type of bone cancer among young adults. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of osteosarcoma. … - Ophthalmologist - What is a OphthalmologistCreated: 2009-07-29 @ 10:51:43 EDT
Learn the medical definition of ophthalmologist, a medical professional that specialize in the eye. … - Prevent Cancer - What are You Doing to Prevent CancerCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 14:28:01 EDT Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 14:50:24 EDT
What are you doing to prevent cancer? We want to know! Share your cancer prevention tips with fellow readers and learn new tip to help prevent cancer. … - Symptoms of Eye Cancer - Signs and Symptoms of Eye CancerCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 10:43:05 EDT Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 11:09:24 EDT
Eye cancer is a rare type of cancer that can affect both adults an children. Learn the signs and symptoms of eye cancer. … - Chemotherapy - How Has Chemotherapy Affected Your SexualityCreated: 2009-07-27 @ 08:25:18 EDT
Cancer treatment affects the body in many ways - sexuality included. How did chemotherapy affect your sexuality? What did you do to combat it? Share your chemotherapy experience and read others' re… - Rectal Cancer Symptoms - Signs and Symptoms of Rectal CancerCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 14:43:05 EDT Updated: 2009-07-23 @ 14:48:51 EDT
Rectal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the rectum. Learn what rectal cancer is and what symptoms of the disease you should watch out for. … - Melanoma of the Eye - What is Melanoma of the EyeCreated: 2009-07-23 @ 09:33:21 EDT
Ocular melanoma is a rare type of melanoma that affects the eye. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ocular melanoma. … - Cancer - How Has Cancer Affected YouCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 22:59:47 EDT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 12:33:57 EDT
Everyone has been affected either directly or indirectly by cancer. How have you been affected by cancer? Share your experience with cancer and read others' responses. … - Cervical Cancer Symptoms - What Were Your Cervical Cancer SymptomsCreated: 2009-07-13 @ 22:53:41 EDT Updated: 2009-07-14 @ 09:59:45 EDT
Read what other readers' cervical cancer symptoms at the time of their diagnosis and share yours! Cervical cancer commonly does not present any symptoms in the early stages, but some women may expe… - Vaginal Cancer Symptoms - Signs and Symptoms of Vaginal CancerUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 15:31:29 EST
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 and Cancer - Benefits of Reiki During Cancer TreatmentUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 14:29:40 EST
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. … - High PSA Level - What Does a High PSA Level MeanUpdated: 2009-11-04 @ 12:46:03 EST
A high PSA level can indicate cancer, but false positives can happen with PSA tests. This FAQ addresses what it means to have a high PSA level… - Pancreatic Cancer - Symptoms of Pancreatic CancerUpdated: 2009-11-02 @ 09:11:08 EST
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… - Pelvic Pain and Cancer Symptoms - Is Your Pelvic Pain a Symptom of C…Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 09:05:17 EDT
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 CancerUpdated: 2009-10-30 @ 09:03:33 EDT
What is gynecologic cancer? Gynecologic cancer is a group of cancers that affect women. Learn the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of gynecologic cancer. … - Fallopian Tube Cancer - Symptoms of Fallopian Tube CancerUpdated: 2009-10-23 @ 13:52:48 EDT
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… - Remission - Definition of RemissionUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:42:40 EDT
Medical definition of the term remission… - Benign - Definition of Benign - What is BenignUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:37:30 EDT
Medical definition of the term benign… - Sarcoma - Definition of SarcomaUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:32:35 EDT
Medical definition of the term sarcoma… - Colposcopy - Colpscopy DefinitionUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:26:47 EDT
Definition of colposcopy, a term often used in conjunction with abnormal Pap smears… - Carcinogen - What is a CarcinogenUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:14:13 EDT
Medical definition of carcinogen… - BiopsyUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 13:11:59 EDT
Medical defintion of biopsy… - Cerebrospinal Fluid - Definition of Cerebrospinal FluidUpdated: 2009-10-20 @ 10:15:05 EDT
Definition of the term cerebrospinal fluid… - Edie Falco and Breast Cancer - Edie Falco and Her Breast Cancer Diag…Updated: 2009-10-20 @ 08:52:55 EDT
Celebrity profile of Edie Falco and her journey with breast cancer. Edie Falco plays Carmella Soprano on the hit show "The Sopranos"… - Male Breast Cancer Symptoms -What Are Male Breast Cancer Symptoms an…Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 17:27:40 EDT
Male breast cancer symptoms are similiar to that of female breast cancer. Learning the symptoms of male breast cancer can aid in early detection… - Stress-Free Holiday Season When You Have CancerUpdated: 2009-10-13 @ 08:11:08 EDT
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… - Ewing's Sarcoma - Signs and Symptoms of Ewing's SarcomaUpdated: 2009-10-09 @ 13:20:32 EDT
A look into the symptoms of Ewing's sarcoma. Ewing's sarcoma is a bone cancer primarily affecting children and adolescents. … - Pierced Nipples and Breast Cancer - Can Pierced Nipples Cause Breast…Updated: 2009-10-09 @ 10:31:53 EDT
Nipple piercing has become very popular. Can it cause breast cancer?… - HPV Vaccine Cost - How Much Does the HPV Vaccine Cost?Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 11:35:01 EDT
A look into the cost of getting the HPV vaccine and how to pay for it. The HPV vaccine is recommended for young women between the ages of 9-26. … - Vagina - What is the VaginaUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 11:03:52 EDT
Definition of vagina. Learn more about the vagina and the way cancer affects the vagina… - ECC Definition - Endocervical Curettage - Definition of ECCUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 10:55:41 EDT
Medical definition of endocervical curettage, also known as an ECC. … - Tumor Definition - What is a TumorUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 10:51:05 EDT
Medical definition of the term "tumor"… - Cancer - What is CancerUpdated: 2009-10-05 @ 10:39:08 EDT
Medical definition of "cancer"… - Lung Cancer Screening Tests - What Screening Tests Are Used to Detec…Updated: 2009-10-02 @ 14:23:01 EDT
Lung cancer screening tests are available to diagnose lung cancer. The question is: do they detect the cancer early enough to make a difference? Learn more about screening tools and what your best … - Breast Size and Breast Cancer - Does Breast Size Affect Breast CancerUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 14:09:16 EDT
A look into whether being small or large breasted is a factor in breast cancer development. … - Colposcopy - What is a ColposcopyUpdated: 2009-10-02 @ 08:33:33 EDT
Learn more about a colposcopy exam, a gynecological procedure used to help diagnose various conditions and diseases… - Lung Cancer - About.comUpdated: 2009-10-01 @ 13:08:50 EDT
Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women and men. Learn how the lungs function, what causes lung cancer, and the different types of the disease here in this resource center for… - Telling Friends and Family that You Have Been Diagnosed with CancerUpdated: 2009-09-28 @ 08:03:42 EDT
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. … - Patrick Swayze and Pancreatic Cancer - Patrick Swayze's Treatment of…Updated: 2009-09-15 @ 09:42:01 EDT
Hollywood star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. Learn how the actor was diagnosed and is being treated for pancreatic cancer. … - Coping with Cancer - How to Cope with CancerUpdated: 2009-09-14 @ 10:47:03 EDT
Learn how to cope with the emotional and physical aspects of cancer treatment and beyond… - Children and Cancer - How to Tell Your Children that You Have CancerUpdated: 2009-09-09 @ 15:15:45 EDT
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… - What is the Prostate - Your Prostate GlandUpdated: 2009-09-07 @ 21:46:11 EDT
A look into what the prostate gland is in reference to prostate cancer. The prostate gland is found in males… - Cancer - Types of CancerUpdated: 2009-08-31 @ 14:14:02 EDT
Learn more about the many types of cancer in this cancer index. Pertinent information such as the causes, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of dozens of types of cancer is included… - Brain Tumor Symptoms - Signs and Symptoms of a Brain TumorUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 12:05:14 EDT
A look into the general symptoms of brain tumors affecting adults. Symptoms of brain tumors vary, but there are general signs to keep an eye out for. …