According to the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO), cancer treatments have become more specialized. It now requires a team of doctors, nurses and other specialists for standard treatment. The team is usually led by a medical...
Several Seattle cancer programs have been nationally recognized. In its 2010 survey, "U.S. News & World Report" ranked the University of Washington as fifth best nationally for cancer care. The golden standard for cancer care is obtaining...
Program Description A cancer diagnosis is shocking, but it's good to know that in most cases, you don't need to make treatment decisions overnight or on an emergency basis. You have time to get the most knowledgeable doctors and find a medical...
In the United States, 34 children are diagnosed with cancer each day. Cancer remains the leading cause of disease-related mortality among children ages one to 14. During the past 30 years, there has been a dramatic improvement in the management,...
Cancer Treatment Centers of America is a for-profit network of hospitals that exclusively treat cancer patients. According to an article in Bloomberg Businessweek, the company is part of a trend of for-profit oncology hospitals that directly...
Milkshakes consumed on a meal replacement diet are designed to serve as the entire meal, hence the name "meal replacement." According to the USC Norris Cancer Hospital, when properly followed, a diet based on meal replacement shakes can...
Sassafras tea is made by steeping the dried roots of the sassafras tree in hot water. Sassafras contains a compound called safrole that isn't safe, so products containing safrole are no longer legal in the United States. Pregnant women should not...
The FDA banned safrole -- the major component of the oil of the sassafras plant -- in 1960 due to a link with cancer. A ban on sassafras tea and other sassafras products followed in the 1970s. Safrole-free sassafras products became legal again in...
The knobby stem of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) has long had medicinal uses in many regions of the world. Ginger is used in a variety of different ways as a natural cure for a sore throat, notes the University of Maryland Medical Center....
The Jenny Craig weight loss program began in 1983 and takes a holistic approach to eating, emphasizing body and mind, according to Diets in Review. Today, there are nearly 650 Jenny Craig Weight Loss Centers across the United States. The basic...
The green lipped mussel, known scientifically as Perna canaliculus, is a type of shellfish that is native to New Zealand. This species of mussel has a dark brown or green shell with a brighter green lip around the edges. The green lipped mussel...
If you have cancer, you may be overwhelmed with making decisions on your course of treatment, with little time to consider the financial aspects of your care, including the copayments. According to the National Cancer Institute, cancer care in the...
Chondromalacia, also known as chondromalacia patella or runner's knee, refers to pain in your kneecap. It is a common injury among athletes that results in symptoms such as pain and tenderness in the knee that worsens after periods of sitting or...
Worker honey bees secrete a substance to be the essential food for bee larvae and to stimulate the development of queen bees. People gather and consume this substance, known as royal jelly, as a health food supplement. Royal jelly has traditional...
Meal replacements are dietary supplements designed to substitute for a complete meal in your diet plan. Popular in weight loss regimens, complete meal replacements often contain high levels of dietary protein, along with vitamins, minerals, some...
The kukui nut, also known as candlenut, or Indian or Belgium walnut, grows throughout the Pacific islands. Hawaii named it the official state tree because almost every part has been used by native Hawaiians throughout history for dyes, medicines,...
As many as 70 percent of people by age 65 have arthritis in their hands, according to Peter Bonafede, medical director of the Providence Arthritis Center at Providence Portland Medical Center. But despite what their parents may have told them,...
A Foley catheter is a narrow flexible tube usually made from silicone that is placed in your bladder through the urethra so that urine can drain into a drainage bag. It generally is used as a temporary measure during a medical problem. While a...
The lymphatic system is a system of tubes, nodes and organs that help to filter your blood and protect your body from diseases and infections. The lymphatic system contains a clear fluid with specialized immune cells called lymphocytes that...
Forceps use during delivery has decreased as cesarean deliveries have increased and vacuum suction has become available. Most forceps deliveries today are low forceps deliveries in which forceps are applied when the baby's head is visible or low...
Portable and easily digested, bananas make low-calorie, nutrient-dense snacks. These tropical fruits are often recommended for their high amounts of potassium, a dietary mineral necessary for the proper functioning of the body's electrical system....
Chances are your diet was very limited before your kidney transplant. After the procedure, your diet restrictions may be lifted, but you may need to continue to restrict the amount of potassium in your diet. Many fruits are high in potassium and...
Cancer is defined as a condition where normal cells mutate and reproduce, resulting in malignant tissue called a tumor. Why these cells mutate initially is not entirely clear, although the theory is that they become damaged due to free radicals...
Most breast cancers start in the milk ducts, which are the glands that produce milk. They are like little highways that connect to the lobules and the nipple. Some breast cancers start in the lobules and the rest start in the stroma or the fatty...
Meditation music includes music to listen to during meditation as well as the centuries-old traditions of making music for meditative purposes. Meditation music is also increasingly used in hospitals as a relaxation technique for these suffering...
During treatment for thyroid cancer, you may have to follow dietary guidelines that limit the amount of iodine in your diet. Your doctor or treatment team will determine whether this is necessary and can provide you with information about...
Childhood leukemia is the most common form of cancer in children. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center based in Houston estimates that more than 3,500 children are diagnosed with leukemia every year in the United States. Leukemia...
Your lymphatic system is an organized network of lymph nodes, ducts, vessels and organs that work together to produce and transport lymph through the body and into the bloodstream. Lymph is a clear to whitish fluid that contains white blood cells...
As a form of exercise that is moderate in intensity, jogging has a number of health benefits. It helps to maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints; reduces the risk of heart disease and premature death; increases psychological well-being;...
Childhood cancers are hard to indentify, but seventy five percent of childhood cancers can be cured. Learn about childhood cancers in this video.
