Cancer

Cancer : Developing a Wellness Plan
by National Cancer Institute
After cancer treatment, many survivors want to find ways to reduce the chances of their cancer coming back. Some worry that the way they eat, the stress in their lives, or their exposure to chemicals may put them at risk.

Thalidomide Beneficial for Older Multiple Myeloma Patients
by National Cancer Institute
Multiple myeloma occurs when a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell starts reproducing uncontrollably. The excess plasma cells crowd out healthy blood cells in the bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside large bones), causing pain and gradually

Do Statins Protect Against Cancer?
by National Cancer Institute
Millions of Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol levels and their risk of heart diseases. These drugs work by blocking an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which the body needs to make cholesterol.

Cancer Facts You Should Know If You Are Over 50
by National Institute on Aging
Cancer strikes people of all ages, but you are more likely to get cancer as you get older, even if no one in your family has had it. The good news is that cancer death rates are going down.

Cancer: Nausea and Vomiting
by National Cancer Institute
Nausea is an unpleasant wavelike feeling in the back of the throat and/or stomach that may or may not result in vomiting. Vomiting is the forceful elimination of the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

Cancer Follow-up Care
by National Cancer Institute
It is natural for anyone who has completed cancer treatment to be concerned about what the future holds. Many people are concerned about the way they look and feel, and about whether the cancer will recur (come back).

Childhood Cancer : Ongoing Health Care
by National Cancer Institute
Regular exams are very important after treatment for cancer. At these visits, your child receives both the health care needed by anyone your child's age and special care based on the type of cancer and treatments and current health.

Cancer : Talking with Your Child
by National Cancer Institute
Your child needs love and support when hearing the diagnosis. Even if the doctor explains the illness, someone your child trusts and depends upon should be present. Having the support of other family members at this time can be very helpful.

Cancer : Survival Increased, Biotech Tests
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Improved detection and diagnosis have bettered the odds against the disease. Half of cancer patients now survive at least five years, while only a third survived a generation ago. If new diagnostics can spy cancers before metastasis, this rate could

Heterocyclic Amines in Cooked Meats
by National Cancer Institute
Meats that are partially cooked in the microwave oven before cooking by other methods also have lower levels of HCAs. Studies have shown that microwaving meat prior to cooking helps to decrease mutagens by removing the precursors.

Tumor Markers
by National Cancer Institute
Tumor markers are substances produced by tumor cells or by other cells of the body in response to cancer or certain benign (noncancerous) conditions. These substances can be found in the blood, in the urine, in the tumor tissue, or in other tissues.

New Cancer Treatments : Special Needs, Off-Label Drugs
by National Cancer Institute
Not everyone is eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Some patients do not fit the exact requirements for studies, some have rare forms of cancer for which only a limited number of studies are underway, and others are too ill to participate.

New Cancer Treatments Approval Process
by National Cancer Institute
Every year, medical researchers develop new cancer treatments or new uses for treatments already on the market. These treatments are most often drugs, chemically produced substances used to treat or prevent disease.

Cancer: Sexuality and Reproductive Issues
by National Cancer Institute
Sexuality is a complex characteristic that involves the physical, psychological, interpersonal, and behavioral aspects of a person. Recognizing that "normal" sexual functioning covers a wide range is important.

Cancer : Pain
by National Cancer Institute
You may have pain after treatment. In some cases, it is caused by the treatment itsel. Types of pain you may feel following cancer treatment include: Skin sensitivity where you received radiation.

Cancer Frequently Asked Questions
by National Cancer Institute
The survival rate for many types of cancer has improved in recent years; however, cancer is still the second leading cause of death in the United States. Cancer occurs when cells continue to grow and divide and do not die when they should.

Skin Cancer and Sun Sense
by Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Skin cancer is now about as common as all other cancers combined. Fortunately, early diagnosis is easy, and most types are highly curable. But prevention is also easy and more desirable.

Cancer and the Environment : Part 4
by National Cancer Institute
Estrogen and progesterone are naturally occurring hormones. Given to women to treat the symptoms of menopause, they have been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. Estrogen may also increase the risk of endometrial cancer, but progesterone helps

Cancer Pain : Anticancer Interventions
by National Cancer Institute
Radiation therapy, radiofrequency ablation, and surgery may be used for pain relief rather than as treatment for primary cancer. Certain chemotherapy drugs may also be used to manage cancer-related pain.

Cancer Pain : Thinking and Behavioral Interventions
by National Cancer Institute
Thinking and behavior interventions are also important in treating pain. These interventions help give patients a sense of control and help them develop coping skills to deal with the disease and its symptoms.