CANCER

Cancer refers to a class of diseases where abnormal cell growth occurs, often resulting in the growth of malignant tumors and cells that can attack and harm vital body systems. If left untreated, cancer may result in disability and death.

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. People of all ages, races, and cultures can develop cancer, but risk increases with age. Common forms include cancers of the breast, lungs, colon, prostate, blood, lymphatic system, and skin. 

Cancer can develop from a single cell that has undergone a structural mutation that allows it to rapidly multiply and invade surrounding tissues and cells. Genetics, environmental factors, and age all play a role in the development of cancer cells. 

Early detection and effective treatment of cancer is increasing survival rates, as it breakthroughs in treatment methods, such as the use of chemotherapy and radiation. 

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “CANCER”

• Loud Calls for a Senate Hearing on New Mammogram Recommendations

  
  The Washington Independent Blog — Authority: 157
  A bipartisan group of 22 senators representing are calling on the leaders of the chamber’s health committee to examine the new breast cancer screening guidelines that have ignited a recent firestorm on and off Capitol Hill. “These recommendations, which have been widely criticized by patients and doctors alike, ...
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• Cancer industry abandons science to keep pushing mammograms that harm women

  
  Holy Hormones, Honey! — Authority: 142
  Natural News Monday, November 23, 2009 by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger The cancer industry has blatantly abandoned science these past two weeks by insisting women under 50 should receive annual mammograms even though the industry’s own scientific task force concluded that such screenings result in too many false ...
  15 hours ago

• 1 in 4 Teen Girls Has an STD

  
  Holy Hormones, Honey! — Authority: 142
  WebMD Sexually Transmitted Infections Surface Soon After Teenage Girls Become Sexually Active By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Nov. 23, 2009 — One in four teenage girls has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), according to a new study. Researchers found that ...
  15 hours ago

• A Public Service Announcement......

  
  Howling at the Moon — Authority: 542
  This one is for my Mom, who a lot of you know, passed away in August of Breast Cancer, with thoughts and prayers for Digis Friend, and a big thanks to Dammit Woman for e-mailing this to me. Emily Somers, created, directed and choreographed this in Portland last week for her Medline glove division as a fundraiser ...
  16 hours ago

• Sexually active women seeking HPV vaccination should be advised to use contraception

  
  Holy Hormones, Honey! — Authority: 142
  Until one month after the third dose, reproductive health specialists say. 6 Minutes.com Australia 24 November 2009 Gardasil: use contraception by Michael Woodhead While there appear to be no increased risks of the vaccine in pregnancy, specialists have expressed some concern about potential ...
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• PWRM, MRK, DrStockPick.com Stock Report! Power 3 Medical Products Inc. and Merck & Co. Inc.

  
  CRWE NEWS Financial Stock Market Website — Authority: 147
  Dr Stock Pick HOT News & Alerts!_________________________________________FREE Daily Stock Alerts From DrStockPick.com_________________________________________Tuesday Nov 24, 2009DrStockPick.com Stock Report!PWRM, MRK**************************************************************PWRM, Power 3 Medical Products Inc, ...
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• Poll: 76% women DISAGREE with mammogram guidelines

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 489
  November 24, 2009USA TODAY GALLUP Poll (+/- 4)What is your opinion of the new mammogram guidelines?Strongly agree 5%Agree 17%Disagree 29%Strongly Disagree 47%No opinion 2% 
  17 hours ago

• The latest advice on mammograms…missing the point

  
  HealthPoint PA — Authority: 143
  Elmer Smith of the Philadelphia Daily News reports: BY EVEN the most aggressive standard of preventive care, Cheryl’s cancer would not have been found by “routine mammography” in 2006. Mammograms were not the recommended routine for any healthy woman under 40. She was 36. Nor did she fit any of the risk ...
  17 hours ago

• Methods Of Protecting The Skin From Damage And Having A Perfect Skin

  
  Start Your Own Online Business Presence — Authority: 145
  Each girl on earth wants to have perfect skin. Most of these girls do all the things they can to achieve a great looking skin. Few are fortunate in finding ways for a glowing skin and some are not as fortunate. Some girls know what they want to achieve, but do not [...]
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• Get great information about how to finally put that cigarette down

  
  The Article Blog — Authority: 141
  Health care professionals believe that each year 2.five million people around the world including 400 thousand from America die because of smoking. And most likely a million more suffer from smoke-related illnesses. According to studies, an additional 3 hundred thousand deaths occur in the USA because of lung cancer ...
  17 hours ago

• Breast Cancer Surgery News

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  The following article presents the very latest information on breast cancer surgery. If you have a particular interest in breast augmentation, then this informative article is required reading.
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• Woman Develops Mesothelioma From Secondhand Asbestos Exposure

  
  Asbestos.net News & Information — Authority: 129
  Seven Hills, Queensland, AUSRALIA—In another of a growing number of cases of secondhand asbestos exposure, a woman who contracted mesothelioma from washing her husband’s work clothes is suing the State Government and building products manufacturer James Hardie.The woman, whose first name is Joan and who wishes ...
  17 hours ago

• Mammograms for 40-Year-Olds or BUST!

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 546
  Judy, Debbie, Kathy, Barb and Sarah. All these women are close friends of mine. All these women were diagnosed with breast cancer under age 50. read more
  18 hours ago

• In Illinois: Green Party Opposes Navistar Facility

  
  OntheWilderSide — Authority: 483
  A DuPage County Green Party press release from November 24, 2009. The contact person is Patrick Kelly at patrick.kelly at dupagegreens dot orgGreens Oppose Proposed Navistar FacilityThe DuPage County Green Party is speaking out against the proposedNavistar heavy industrial diesel engine testing complex to be built ...
  18 hours ago

• New PAP Test Guidelines say ‘Wait Until Age 21’

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 546
  Young women should delay their first Pap test for cervical cancer until their 21st birthday, and many others can wait longer for follow-up testing, according to new guidelines released on Nov. 20, 2009 by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG). read more
  18 hours ago

• Sen. Edward M. Kennedy widow comes on Oprah’s show

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 719
  Chicago, Nov 24 (THAINDIAN NEWS) In a very emotional chat, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s widow Victoria Reggie Kennedy comes on Oprah’s talk show and bares her heart out. The interview is supposed to air tomorrow.This is the first time, since her legendary husband’s death, that Victoria Kennedy will come out in the ...
  18 hours ago

• DuPage County Green Party opposes Navistar heavy industrial diesel engine testing complex

  
  Independent Political Report — Authority: 524
  A DuPage County Green Party press release from November 24, 2009. The contact person is Patrick Kelly at patrick.kelly at dupagegreens dot org Greens Oppose Proposed Navistar Facility The DuPage County Green Party is speaking out against the proposed Navistar heavy industrial diesel engine testing complex to ...
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• Recent Cancer Screening Changes Leave Many Confused

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 546
  TUESDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) -- The world of cancer screening has been upended in the past two weeks. Image:  read more
  18 hours ago

• Electronic Cigarettes – Cigarettes That Do Not Cause Cancer

  
  Health & Fitness Blog — Authority: 169
  In recent years, electronic cigarettes have become one of the most popular cigarette alternatives. But how safe is the electronic cigarette? Here are the facts that will help you rethink about regular and electronic cigarettes.
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• A Breast Surgeons Comment on the New Screening Guidelines

  
  BlogHer - Health & Wellness — Authority: 145
  by Alisan B. Goldfarb, M.D., F.A.C.S. As a practicing breast surgeon and member of the Medical Advisory Board of Womens Voices for Change, I was asked to review the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)s recommendation statement discouraging routine screening and regular breast self-exams. I think folly is ...
  18 hours ago

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