Doctors attend conferences to exchange ideas and report on new findings and unusual cases. They network with their peers to build relationships for jobs, referrals and support. Oncologists and others who work with cancer treatments attend cancer...
AC cancer therapy is a combination chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer which involves the drugs doxorubicin, formerly known as adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide, according to Macmillan Cancer Support. This treatment is usually administered on...
Angiogenesis is the process by which the body makes new blood vessels, according to the National Cancer Institute. Additional blood supply is necessary for tumors to grow to the point where they can spread to other tissues in a process which is...
The American Cancer Society would like to draw a clear distinction between complementary medicine and alternative therapies. In complementary medicine, the addition of non-medical treatments such as therapeutic touch or aromatherapy is used along...
Science has come a long way through the years, providing doctors the ability to treat cancer more effectively. These treatments, namely chemotherapy and radiation, can increase survival rates but at a price --- unpleasant side effects. Eating a...
Cancer involves the unchecked growth of cells in various parts of your body. Malignant cells can develop in almost all of your organs or tissues. Herbal medicines are an often helpful adjunct therapy to traditional cancer treatments, although it...
Telomerase is a protein that protects chromosome integrity by adding small pieces of DNA nucleotides to the ends of chromosomes. Importantly, telomerase is expressed in 90 percent of cancers, but not or only transiently expressed in normal cells,...
Therapies promoted as literal alternatives to conventional cancer treatments should be viewed with caution. Lifestyle changes and other complementary therapies may provide adjunctive approaches to healing, symptom control and enhanced quality of...
Cancer develops when normal cells within the body begin to proliferate rapidly and uncontrollably, giving rise to unlimited numbers of cells and forming tumors. Cancer therapies aim to remove cancerous tumors through surgery, and/or control...
Juicing, or the liquefying fruits and vegetables in a blender, can be a way to prepare a nutrition-packed meal substitute, and it can be a complementary therapy for cancer. Many cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can...
Herbs that improve your immune system, subdue inflammation, boost your nutrition and suppress tumor growth can be complementary and supportive supplements during cancer therapy. For example, brown seaweeds contain fucoidan, which can interfere...
Prostate cancer affects one in six American men, according to the American Cancer Society, and represents the second most common cancer in the United States behind skin cancer. Numerous treatment options are available for prostate cancer patients...
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to distant organs or parts of the body. The most common sites of metastasis include the bones, brain, liver, lungs and chest wall, according to Breastcancer.org. When breast cancer has...
Spinal cord cancer and brain cancer are very serious and can be terminal, even with aggressive treatment. If you have these types of cancer, you will likely undergo surgery, hospitalization, chemotherapy, or a stay at a rehabilitation facility....
Prostate cancer is the No. 1 most common non-skin cancer among Americans, affecting 1 in every 6 American men, reports the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Certain risk factors -- both modifiable and unmodifiable -- may increase your likelihood of...
The diagnosis of cancer marks a critical time in your life. It takes time and effort to rid yourself of cancer. Your treatment may be overseen by an oncologist, but in addition to the medical therapy, there are many therapies that can make the...
Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system designed to bind to specific factors and stimulate the immune system. Each antibody molecule contains a variable region--a part of the antibody that targets that antibody to one specific...
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, has been evaluated in many clinical trials over several decades. The majority of these studies concluded that supplementation of ascorbic acid in cancer patients had little to no effect on disease prevention...
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer affecting the cervix, a part of a woman's reproductive system located in the lower portion of the uterus. Approximately 11,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year, according to the National Cervical...
Radiation therapy is one of many ways to treat various forms of cancer. It uses very high amounts of radiation to prevent cancer cells from spreading by killing them. Radiation therapy attacks cells that reproduce rapidly and since tumors contain...
The American Cancer Society describes radiation as high-energy rays aimed at cancerous cells in order to kill them. Radiation stops the cancer cells from growing and multiplying, but it also can damage normal, healthy cells surrounding the...
Native to the Mediterranean region, milk thistle has been an herbal remedy for various illnesses for at least 2,000 years. This herb contains a group of active ingredients responsible for its most healthful effects. In recent years, milk thistle...
Many patients with breast cancer respond to hormone therapy, a treatment strategy designed to inihibit proliferative signalling to cancer cells. Many breast cancer cells express a protein called the estrogen receptor, which sits on the surface of...
Testosterone is the male hormone responsible for initiating physical traits that are specific to males, such as body hair growth, erectile function and sexual drive, according to the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Testosterone also feeds prostate...
Cancer is a complex disease process for which many treatment options exist, the most well known of which are chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery. Many factors, such as the health of the individual or size and location of the tumor, may...
Surviving breast cancer is a unique fight. There are similarities to be sure, but each recovery is distinct in detail. Surgical strategy and prior level of fitness effect rehabilitation. It is extremely important that you consult your surgeon...
It is believed that a weak immune system is partially responsible for the development of cancer, as the body is less able to defend against mutated cells multiplying and spreading. MGN-3 is made from enzymatically treated rice bran and the...
In 2010, more than 222,500 new diagnoses of lung cancer were made, and more than 157,000 individuals died of the disease. There are many treatments for lung cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation, but some individuals use herbal...
According to the National Cancer Institute, medical nutrition therapy, also called nutrition therapy, is a cancer treatment based on nutrition. Taking in the proper nutrition during cancer treatment is very important to keep up your health and...
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