Primary liver cancer is cancer that forms in the tissues of the liver. Secondary liver cancer is cancer that spreads to the liver from another part of the body. The only real cure for liver cancer is an organ transplant,” explains Zuckerman, an associate professor and interventional radiologist at UC. “But this procedure allows us to stabilize the patient’s condition by controlling cancer growth and shrinking the tumor. Then we can deal with it surgically, or as a...

Male breast cancer is a cancer that occurs in the breast tissue of men. Breast cancer is often viewed as a woman's disease. However, male breast cancer does occur to a significant extent. It is important to know the symptoms of male breast cancer. The disease is more pronounced in elderly men. However, it can occur at any age.

Men diagnosed with Male Breast Cancer are at a good chance for cure if it is detected at an early stage. The symptoms of male breast cancer must not be...

When the FDA uses the phrase "may reduce the risk of certain cancers," it is nearly impossible to imagine they are talking about anything other than a new costly prescription pill. Then following said claim usually includes a fine print warning or commercials with the "speed talker" warning us of the numerous side effects which may occur while taking the prescription.

Proponets of mainstream medicine in the U.S. seem content to leave things as they are,...

Christina Applegate never runs out of surprises. As a fixture of the comic show, "Samantha Who?" it does not surprise anyone to see her deliver her comic act right on cue. Recently, however, she delivered one act that caught everyone in shock - she had both of her breasts removed.

Good Morning America reported that Christina Applegate, 36, decided on double mastectomy to ensure that she won't be bothered by breast cancer again in her lifetime. Although doctors do not...

When diagnosed with cancer, it is a difficult time in anyone's life. However, the diagnosis is made even more difficult with the generally harsh conventional treatments such as chemotherapy. In many cases, cancer patients tend to combine natural cancer treatment with the conventional treatments they are currently receiving. In other cases, they may not be able to continue using these conventional methods because they may seem pointless. This is especially true for those affected with an...

Sometimes, a baby that is breast fed may suddenly decide to refuse breast feeding. The baby will pull away from the breast, then toss his head from side to side. This can happen at anytime, so there really is no way to predict it happening.

Reasons why

Refusal to feed from the breast could occur when the baby is in pain. Normally, this can be due to an ear infection, sore head from vacuum delivery, thrush in the baby's mouth, or teething.

The use of...

Cancer has ravaged our western societies for many decades but there was a time not that long ago when cancer was not a part of our lexicon. Cancer is a man made disease caused by the introduction of toxic carcinogens, chemicals, pesticides, food preservatives and a host of additives.

Carcinogens attack the human cells attaching themselves to DNA and either altering cellular metabolism or the damaging the DMA directly. Normal DNA that is damaged and cannot repair itself...

Oral cancer strikes an estimated 35,000 Americans each year. In 2007, 25% of those diagnosed with the disease, died. In fact, more people die from oral cancers then either melanomas or cervical cancer.

The use of tobacco and excessive alcohol is directly linked to developing oral cancers. However, almost 25% of patients diagnosed with oral cancel did not use either tobacco or alcohol.

Another alarming statistic has been reported by the ADA (American Dental...

Malignant Melanoma Skin cancer is a type of skin cancer that starts in the pigmentation system of the skin. The skin layer that become tanned in the summer. This type of a cancer begins in moles or in different areas of normal looking skin. In rare cases, the tumor may start in the eyes, the intestine, the respiratory passage and the brain.

Malignant melanoma is a dangerous type of cancer. In this case, the chances of the survival of patient depend on early discovery and...

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There are a number of treatment options for men with prostate cancer. These include a surgical procedure, known as radical prostatectomy, as well as radiation therapy. Are there any situations wherein a man who undergoes a radical prostatectomy will need radiation therapy afterwards?

The answer is yes, in special circumstances....