• Brain Tumors

    Posted by bender 04/30/2009 @ 16:10 3.6098901099 (182)

    Tags : brain tumors, cancers, diseases, health

    Canine brain tumors
    Cancer of the nervous system is common in domestic canids to include primary neoplasia of the peripheral nervous system, primary neoplasia of the...
    Brain tumor
    A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or inside the skull, which can be cancerous or non-cancerous (benign). It is defined as...
    German Brain Tumor Association
    The "Deutsche Hirntumorhilfe e.V." (German Brain Tumor Association) – a brain tumor association registered in Germany – is a non-profit...
    Brain lesion theory
    Brain lesion theory generally refers to the theory that brain tumors and seizures are associated with aggressive and/or violent behavior. The theory...

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  • Anal Cancer

    Posted by sonny 04/24/2009 @ 00:15 3.35915492958 (142)

    Tags : anal cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Anal cancer
    Anal cancer is a type of cancer which arises from the anus, the distal orifice of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a distinct entity from the more...
    Cancer
    Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal...
    Human papillomavirus
    About 30-40 HPV types are typically transmitted through sexual contact and infect the anogenital region. Some sexually transmitted HPV types may...
    Radiation therapy
    Radiation therapy (also radiotherapy or radiation oncology) is the medical use of ionizing radiation as part of cancer treatment to control malignant...

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  • Esophageal Cancer

    Posted by bender 04/08/2009 @ 00:11 3.52512562815 (398)

    Tags : esophageal cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Esophageal cancer
    Esophageal cancer is malignancy of the esophagus. There are various subtypes, primarily squamous cell cancer and adenocarcinoma. Squamous cell cancer...
    Esophageal dysphagia
    Esophageal dysphagia arises from the body of the esophagus, lower esophageal sphincter, or cardia of the stomach. Usually due to mechanical causes or...
    Alcohol flush reaction
    Alcohol flush reaction (Asian Flush, Asian Glow, Red Cheeks, Oriental Flush, Big Blush) is a condition in which the body cannot break down ingested...
    Robert Theobald
    Robert Theobald (June 11, 1929 in England-November 27, 1999) was a private consulting economist and futurist author best known for his writings on...

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  • Breast Cancer

    Posted by motoman 03/18/2009 @ 12:15 3.3272727273 (110)

    Tags : breast cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Breast cancer
    Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer...
    Breast cancer research stamp
    The breast cancer research stamp is a semi-postal non-denominated postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service priced slightly higher...
    Breast cancer screening
    Breast cancer screening refers to checking ("screening") for potential breast cancer before any symptoms appear, in the hopes of detecting any...

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  • Colon Cancer

    Posted by motoman 03/08/2009 @ 12:17 3.375 (128)

    Tags : colon cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Colon Cancer Alliance
    Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA) is the largest colorectal cancer non-profit organization in the U.S., with over 37,000 members and more than a hundred...
    Bevacizumab
    Bevacizumab (trade name Avastin, Genentech/Roche) is a monoclonal antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A). It is used in the...
    Cancer
    Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal...
    Colorectal cancer
    Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. With 655,000 deaths...

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  • Cervical Cancer

    Posted by sonny 03/04/2009 @ 04:14 3.40123456793 (162)

    Tags : cervical cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Cervical cancer
    Cervical cancer is malignant cancer of the cervix uteri or cervical area. It may present with vaginal bleeding but symptoms may be absent until the...
    International Cervical Cancer Foundation
    The International Cervical Cancer (INCCA) Foundation (INCCA) is a non-profit organization established in 2006 to improve the health and quality of...
    Human papillomavirus
    A human papillomavirus (HPV) is a papillomavirus that infects the skin and mucous membranes of humans. Approximately 130 HPV types have been...
    Cancer
    Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal...

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  • Testicular Cancer

    Posted by kaori 03/02/2009 @ 20:07 3.41287878785 (264)

    Tags : testicular cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Testicular cancer
    Testicular cancer is cancer that develops in the testicles, a part of the male reproductive system. In the United States, between 7,500 and...
    Germ cell tumor
    A germ cell tumor (GCT) is a neoplasm derived from germ cells. Germ cells normally occur inside the gonads (ovary and testis). Germ cell tumors that...
    Castration
    Castration (also referred to as: gelding, neutering, fixing, orchiectomy, and orchidectomy) is any action, surgical, chemical, or otherwise, by which...
    Simon Shakeshaft
    Simon Andrew "Shakey" Shakeshaft (born on 25 February 1965) is a leading campaigner for the awareness raising of testicular cancer in the UK...

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  • Bone Cancer

    Posted by r2d2 03/02/2009 @ 10:04 3.53488372092 (172)

    Tags : bone cancer, cancers, diseases, health

    Bone cancer in cats and dogs
    The most common bone tumor is called osteosarcoma, which usually affects older dogs or giant breed dogs. Osteosarcoma seems to be rare in cats...
    Meg Wolff
    Meg Wolff is a two-time cancer survivor (bone cancer and breast cancer) from Maine, an author and a macrobiotic expert. Wolff was born in 1957 as...
    Kevin Sharp (country singer)
    Kevin Grant Sharp (born December 10, 1970 in Redding, California) is an American country music artist, author, and motivational speaker. Sharp made...
    Benita Hume
    Benita Hume (14 October 1906 – 1 November 1967), was an English film actress born in London. She appeared in 44 films between 1925 and 1955. She...

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  • Cancers

    Posted by sonny 03/01/2009 @ 04:39 3.2595744681 (235)

    Tags : cancers, diseases, health

    Cancer
    Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display uncontrolled growth (division beyond the normal...
    Laryngeal cancer
    Laryngeal cancer may also be called cancer of the larynx or laryngeal carcinoma. Most laryngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, reflecting...
    Oral cancer
    Oral cancer is any cancerous tissue growth located in the mouth. It may arise as a primary lesion originating in any of the oral tissues, by...
    Breast cancer
    Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in women and men. Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer...

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