Individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma are often confronted with a confusing array of possible treatment options. Traditional forms of treatment include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. However, a number of experimental and alternative treatments are now being investigated by physicians around the world. In some cases, these new treatments are already helping to extend the lives of [...]
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There are two main types of cancer non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Of the two, NSCLC is much more widespread representing 80% of cases. It begins when the cells of the lung start to expand and multiply rapidly and uncontrollably. Over time this can cause a malignant (cancerous) tumour [...]
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In the October, 2008 issue of the American Association for Cancer research journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention¸ California Kaiser Permanente researchers report yet another benefit associated with drinking red wine: a lower risk of lung cancer.
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It’s believed that smoking is responsible for 80% to 90% of all symptoms of lung cancers. But now a new study shows that smoking (including dangerous second hand smoke) might also contribute to other, non-lung cancers, more so than anyone ever thought before.
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Lung cancer is a global problem and it is the most frequent cancer in the world. Each year the incidences of lung cancer are unfortunately increasing. Although the use of tobacco has declined in many high income countries, it has become rapidly worse in developing and former socialist countries, where smoking rate is still high. [...]
Benzene, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde and diesel particulate matter. These are the airborne assassins. According to a combined study funded by Houston Endowment who funded the study in response to reports of poor air quality, and released by Rice University, an immediate action to lower the ambient concentrations of the four hazardous air pollutants is desperately needed.
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