It is not an easy thing to have to listen to a doctor say those dreaded words "you have cancer." You may feel confused, angry and helpless. Cancer shakes the very foundations of your mental strength and stamina as much as it devastates your physical health. It is easy to feel out of control and lose a grip on things. The most important thing for a patient to have is a strong support network of friends and family...

The Top 20 cancer therapy brands in Australia reached sales of about $545m in 2008, growing at a CAGR of 30% since 2005. Datamonitor forecasts this growth to slow down considerably to a CAGR of 5.6% between 2008 and 2018 mainly due to maturing markets and the entry of generics for several key products. Sales of the Top 20 brands are expected to reach a total of $940m in 2018. ( ?id=134267&rt=Top-20-Cancer-Therapy-Brands-in-Australia-Forecast.html" ...

One of the steps in an early diagnosis of breast cancer is self-examination. The techniques used to find small abnormalities in the breast are making a great difference for many women. Although medications have been refined there are still debilitating side effects, so early detection in most cases limits their use and greatly improves the overall health of women diagnosed with cancer. Finding these small lumps in the breast can greatly increase the efficacy of the least invasive...

There are two new actors on stage in the war on cancer, BAMLET AND HAMLET.  It was a fluke discovery; HAMLET was stumbled onto by researchers trying to figure out why breast milk kills bacteria.  Instead they found a potent cancer-killing compound that does not bother healthy cells at all.  BAMLET soon followed, meaning a similar cancer-killing substance can be produced from cow's milk.  And a new human trial with HAMLET published this week shows that this compound...

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist's new report, "Liver Cancer - Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016" is an essential source of information and analysis on the global liver cancer market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global liver cancer market. The report also provides insight on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to bring significant shift in the market positioning of the existing...

When your dentist peers into your wide open mouth, the last thing you imagine he will see is your heart. Well that's true, he may not exactly be looking into your heart, but dentists are often able to identify risks of potentially life threatening heart diseases and refer the patients for further evaluation. The life saving role of dentists came to light in a study published by the American Dental Association. 200 dental...

Millions of dental patients are given mercury fillings every year by their dentists. But the fillings may actually be bad for health. Harmful vapors of mercury can be released by the simple act of chewing. These mercury vapors may then be breathed into the lungs which may cause serious complications. Many children and young adults are routinely given mercury fillings.

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Asbestos undoubtedly is the most sought after material in the building and construction industry.  It is sturdy and is corrosion free.  Asbestos is one of the components of the silicate family and this is the reason for its high resistance to electricity, chemicals and biodegradation.  Moreover, it is a good insulator and is burn resistant too.  Asbestos is the only material which has all these qualities and hence it is so popular.  However, asbestos can be...

Breast cancer resources are an invaluable tool for anyone affected by the disease. Breast Cancer Insight is designed to be the internet's premier breast cancer resource, combining reputable and reliable information from medical professionals with a community focus. By giving you access to simple and straightforward information on the disease, Breast Cancer Insight is a fantastic breast cancer resource for any visitor.

Breast Cancer Insight was founded in order to give cancer...

Esophagus is said to be a muscular tube that is hollow and which moves liquid and food from throat into the stomach. The esophagus's wall is normally constructed of various tissue layers including muscle, connective tissue and mucous membrane. Normally esophageal cancer begins in the esophagus's inner lining and spreads to other layers in the outward direction when it progresses.

The esophageal cancer that affects the upper and middle part of the esophagus is called as...