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Treatment of Lung Cancer

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Introduction: Lungs are important organs which help us in breathing in oxygen and breathing out carbon-di-oxide. Bronchi are tubes which connect the windpipe and the lungs. Cancer of the lung usually begins from these tubes.&hellip

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Books About Cancer

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Cancer is a disease characterized by rapid and abnormal generation of tissue cells. The human body is made up of trillions of cells. Cells in the human body differ according to their function. For example,&hellip

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What is multiple myeloma?

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Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer involving the plasma cells of the blood.  Under normal conditions, plasma cells are responsible for the production of white blood cells that support the body’s immune system.  If&hellip

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What is bevacizumab?

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Bevacizumab is an anti-cancer drug that works to combat the growth of blood vessels that is a common occurrence when a person has cancer.  Pharmacologically, bevacizumab functions like an antibody that resists the process of&hellip

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Facts about HPV in Men

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Women have been the main topic concerning HPV or (human papilloma virus) due to the link between HPV and cervical cancer. Recently the spot light has been placed on men, as HPV can affect them&hellip

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Facts About Heart Disease

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Despite being a strongly built vital organ of the body, the heart is fragile. It is prone to diseases that have the utmost risks of death. The following important facts will help to add more&hellip

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Facts about cancer

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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. Fact 1.  The three most common cancers found in men in the United States are: prostate cancer,&hellip

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Facts About HPV

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The genital human papilloma virus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection (STI).  There are around 40 types of HPV that could infect the genitals, mouth, and throat with different symptoms and health issues.&hellip

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Facts About Lung Cancer

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Lung cancer is considered the deadliest cancer and is the leading reason for cancer deaths occurring in the United States. Being aware of lung cancer is like taking the first step towards saying ‘œNO’ to&hellip

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What is AML?

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What is AML? Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a form of cancer affecting white blood cells. It is a rare form of cancer found in over 200,000 people. Myeloid is a term that means ‘from&hellip

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What is HPV?

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What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, a virus that can infect humans. While some strains of this virus can cause no outward symptoms at all, some can cause warts and in other more&hellip

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What is Cancer?

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Cancer can be defined as a disease where abnormal cells multiply and divide uncontrollably, causing the growth of lumps or tumors. These tumors normally grow and interfere with the normal functioning of the body systems&hellip

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Number of HPV Strains

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How many strains does a Human Papilloma Virus have? 100 different strains HPV or known as the “Human Papilloma Virus” has more than 100 different strains, but not all of these strains cause cancer. They&hellip

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