In nearly four out of ten patients, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has already progressed to stage 4 by the time it is detected. This means the disease has spread beyond its original site to other areas of the body, including elsewhere in the affected lung. At that point, the condition may be considered inoperable. […]

There are several methods for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) depending on how early the condition is detected, and where it is located. When the cancer is diagnosed early – before it has metastasized beyond the lungs – surgery can be performed to remove the diseased tissue. A segmental resection is done to remove […]

As mothers, we try to protect our kids from as much as we can. We try to keep them away from other children who are sick and we make sure they bundle up in the winter. Being a mom is one of the most wonderful jobs on earth, but it is also a very difficult […]

Scientists agree that following a balanced diet for cancer can be used as an important part of cancer therapy. A proper diet and excellent nutrition give the body proper energy and nutrients required in this battle against the cancer cells. Here are some useful ideas that you can use immediately in your fight to rid […]

Stem cells are primitive or immature cells that have the ability grow into any other cell in the body. There is a lot of controversy surrounding embryonic stem cell research because of its religious, ethical and moral implications. But there are also two other lesser known types of stem cells – cord blood cells and […]

Many men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer have little knowledge on how the disease and the treatment regimen can completely change their lives. Prostate cancer treatment typically involves a radical prostatectomy, radiation and a course of potent drugs that blocks testosterone production. Most patients receive little or no information about how the treatment regimen […]

History reveals that through the years, asbestos companies have tried to cover-up the fatal risks of exposure to the element. During the onset of the 20th century, a London-based physician found evidences that asbestos fibers were present in the lungs of a young patient (aged 33 years old) who worked in a textile factory. The […]

Asbestos is a helpful element, especially in many industries. As a natural element, deposits of asbestos could be naturally found in several communities and mines. It would not be hazardous to health unless disturbed. Medical findings indicate that asbestos dusts are found in linings of the lung\’s mesothelium in patients. But how could anyone be […]

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be a devastating experience for women. Along with the fear of death, surgery and harsh cancer treatments , breast cancer also elicits fears on loss of sexuality and body image. It is of utmost importance that the patient and her physician have an in-depth discussion, so that they can […]

Unfortunately, a person that has worked in an environment where asbestos is present is likely to develop mesothelioma at some point in their life. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that develops in the protective lining which covers many internal organs – the primary cause of this type of cancer is linked to exposure […]