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“It may cause cancer honey”
“A lot of patients are told it doesn’t matter what you eat after you are diagnosed with cancer. Concrete findings from research suggests that it does matter,”
“I’m sorry, you have cancer” from Doctors to the patients this Ted talk explains biases we all face daily in clinics
There are many reasons to hope, 15 million in fact, the number of those cancer survivors. Says Rick Boulay.
Module 3A: Cancer and its basics- for laymen,believers and followers
During my education and endeavours in medicine, I read Betty S quote once that Where there is life, there is cancer. Although the types of cancer and their incidence (the number of new types diagnosed each year) may vary by geography, sex, race, age, and ethnicity, cancer exists in every population and has since ancient times.
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Great to hear! A 6-hour film examining the history of cancer, airing late March 2015 ‘Cancer: Emperor of All Maladies’ documentary to debut in late March.
a 6-hour film examining the history of cancer.The documentary itself is based on the 2010 Pulitzer prize-winning book “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer” by Siddhartha Mukherjee, MD, PhD.
Enhancing oncology treatment through PPP – The Financial Express.
Enhancing oncology treatment through PPP – The Financial Express.
AceProbe Technologies in the first ever PPP endeavour in India, after an experience of over 5 years as a PPP model for support with Govt. of India.
The company has invested in a 100 percent genomics facility at Tata Memorial Centre- ACTREC mumbai to help support the cause to provide better support and affordable healthcare in the country!
Cancer Risk Greater From e-Cigs Than Regular Cigarettes?- May be yes!
January 23, 2015 Pam. Medscape news:
Researchers have found excessive levels of formaldehyde, an established carcinogen, in the vapor produced by e-cigarettes when the devices are used at high voltage. The cancer risk from this unexpected finding is much greater than from conventional cigarettes.
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incunabula- the earliest stages or first traces of anything.
In its early stages, cancer may have no symptoms, but eventually a malignant tumor will grow large enough to be detected.
As it continues to grow, it may press on nerves and produce pain, penetrate blood vessels and cause bleeding, or interfere with the function of a body organ or system.
The Seven Warning Signs of Cancer
The American Cancer Society uses the word C-A-U-T-I-O-N to help recognize the seven early signs of cancer:
Change in bowel or bladder habits
A sore that does not heal
Unusual bleeding or discharge
Thickening or lump in the breast, testicles, or elsewhere
Indigestion or difficulty swallowing
Obvious change in the size, color, shape, or thickness of a wart, mole, or mouth sore
Nagging cough or hoarseness
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The Unfortunate Concern That Nearly Half of All Cancer Patients Face
Originally By Sean Williams
Cancer patients’ unfortunate concern
Source: Flickr user Paul Falardeau.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: few, if any, diagnoses are scarier than being told you have cancer.
While this is not something I have myself faced, I was by my mother’s side when she received her diagnosis for stage 3b adenocarcinoma of the lung right after New Year’s Day in 2010. Acting as her caretaker throughout this process, and never missing an appointment, I can fully understand how taxing cancer can be from a physical, emotional, and spiritual perspective.
Along with all of that, cancer is also a monstrous financial burden.
Cancer patients’ unfortunate concern
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