Pancreatic Cancer

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Pancreas is responsible for producing insulin which regulates the sugar level in the body. All those who know what diabetes is would know the importance of insulin in body (and hence the importance of pancreas). Pancreas also produces pancreatic juice which helps in digestion of food. When abnormal growth of cells (malignant cells) occurs in […]

What is CAM? (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a term used to describe a diverse group of healing systems that are not presently considered to be part of mainstream medicine also known as traditional or western medicine. The goal of conventional medicine is to locate the physical source of a particular disease and then remove it […]

Important Testing Procedures For Prostate Cancer That You Should Know About

Friday, March 5th, 2010

When you mention prostate cancer, many men start to panic. The reality is, though, that prostate cancer is very similar to other cancers, in that the earlier you find it, the better your chance of successful treatment. Once the cancer has developed too far, however, it becomes extremely difficult if not impossible to […]

Lung Cancer: Basic Facts

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

We all have heard of lung cancer but how many of us are well aware of its symptoms? The lung cancer is one of the most perilous diseases that kill thousands of Americans every year and each year the number of cases are increasing. With the occurrences of lung cancer on the rise, it […]

Treating Cervical Cancers

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Cervical cancer, to some people, might not be a very common type of cancer, but unfortunately, it is no less dangerous. This type of cancer ranks second only after breast cancer in the number of deaths recorded globally, annually in women between the ages of 35 and 55. Though its prevalence varies from […]

10 Commonly Asked Prostate Cancer Questions

Monday, February 15th, 2010

For the millions of men who encounter prostate problems each year and, in particular those who are diagnosed with prostate cancer, we have picked out ten of the most frequently asked questions about the prostate and prostate cancer.

Question 1. What is the prostate gland?

The prostate gland, which when healthy is about the size of a […]

The Best Guide To Breast Plastic Surgery And Breast Augmentation

Monday, February 15th, 2010

A breast implant is a prosthesis used to enlarge the size of a woman's breast one of many types of breast plastic surgery. If you're considering breast plastic surgery, it's important to know all the pros and cons related to the type you want. Non-cosmetic clinical indications for the use of breast implants are for […]

The Universe of Chinese Medicine

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

China has a rich and venerable medical culture in fact, it was one of the first countries to seriously take up medicine. While Chinese medicine runs a diagonally opposite course from that adopted by Western medicine, their 5,000 plus years of experience has given them immense knowledge in medical science, diagnostic methods, cures and prescriptions.

Chinese […]

How Far Has Science Come in Understanding the Causes of Prostate Cancer?

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The study of prostate cancer has come a long way since its identification in 1853. Information concerning diagnostic methods, treatment options and even the pathophysiological characteristics of this condition has been provided in useful details by researchers, but the specific causes of prostate cancer remain unknown up to this day.

The causes of prostate cancer, or […]

Cervical Cancer

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects woman. The most common victims of cervical cancer are older woman (i.e. 40+). Cervical cancer is generally caused by HPV (human papilloma virus) which gets transmitted through sexual contact and over a period of time (which can last for years) leads to cancerous cervix cells.

Prevention against […]

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