Cancer

Low WBC Diseases

Like the security system that protects a house, the bone marrow produces white blood cells to protect the body against bacterial or fungal invaders. The Mayo Clinic says these white blood cells must a reach a specific quantitative low of…
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Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer

Overview According to Mesothelioma.net, mesothelioma is a rare form of malignant cancer that occurs when the cells of the mesothelium become abnormal and divide extremely rapidly. Malignant mesothelium cells can invade and damage the organs they would normally protect. These…
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Breast Cancer Exercises

According to physical therapist Leslie Waltke, “Rehabilitation and exercise, in patients with cancer, have been shown to improve quality of life, lengthen life and actually save lives.” An exercise program should reflect prior fitness level, current limitations and personal preferences….
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Feverfew Tanacetum

Overview Feverfew tanacetum, also known as Chrysanthemum parthenium, fell out of favor during the Middle Ages, and did not regain popularity until the 1970s. Some folk remedies called for the use of this herb, but it was generally not considered…
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Asbestos Information

Overview The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, and other government agencies began reporting the dangers of asbestos beginning in the late 1960s by The naturally occurring mineral was used in building materials, auto parts and even kitchen products and…
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Understanding Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer Basics The skin is the body’s largest organ and has several important roles, including protecting us from injury, light and infection, and maintaining the body’s temperature. Though skin cells are stacked in three layers–the epidermis, the dermis, and…
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Melanoma

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer because of its propensity to spread or metastasize to other parts of the body. It is the most common cancer among young women in their late 20s, and it is rising at…
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Colorectal Cancer Effects

Colorectal cancer–or cancer that originates from the colon or rectum–is a prevalent form of cancer. The National Cancer Institute reports that 106,100 new cases of colon cancer and 40,870 cases of rectal cancer were diagnosed in the United States in…
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