Recent Comments:
Radiation to the brain and risk of stroke
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Nov 20th 2006 8:31AM I guess we just have to learn more about strokes. What can trigger this, how to detect early signs, and what to do in case of emergency. It's not a surprise that radiation can cause this increase of chances of having a stroke later in life. We know there are side effects to radiation.We just have to know more about what these side effects are. So to those who have read this just spread the word. So people can study more about these things.
Ovarian cancer: Young women have better survival rates
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Nov 20th 2006 8:30AM So that means it can only be survived for some years. But for sure you're days are numbered. I never knew this. Anything to prolong life in this case is good. But I hope there is minimal discomfort. If only we really knew what causes these cancers.
High sugar intake linked to pancreatic cancer risk
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Nov 19th 2006 1:09PM Well this is very sad news for me. There are days when I drink more iced tea than water. I add 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar to my coffee. And I eat chocolates like there's no tomorrow. Now I have to find out that not only do I risk the chance of having diabetes, there's pancreatic cancer too! Very very sad.
Lumpectomy technique saves patients from repeat surgery
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Nov 19th 2006 1:07PM This is the first time I heard of this procedure. Well, if it saves time and money then it's ok. But as you mentioned, sometimes there are false positive results. Or sometimes it fails to detect cancerous margins. I know how horrible it must be to have surgery more than once. But if it that's what it takes to be safe and sure then by all means.
Symptoms of virus mirror symptoms of chemotherapy
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Nov 19th 2006 1:06PM What kind of virus is that? This looks like a poem. Never really read a poem about chemotherapy before. Anyway, it's a little depressing. Even more sad is the fact that many people have to go throught this. And yet there is no guarantee that it will work.
Real men wear pink
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Nov 16th 2006 1:45PM Monte has proven his manliness. Even though he lost, the awareness his actions caused is more than what a pugilistic victory is worth. Though I wasn't able to watch the match, I am forever moved by his actions. IN fact, I'll be wearing pink shirts from now on. Thanks Monte!
Direct access laws do not increase cancer screening in women
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Nov 16th 2006 1:44PM I also don't believe in the effectiveness of this approach. In the end, it all boils down to how
important this is for the individual. I think we should educate women more on how to care for themselves and illnesses and diseases to watcho out for. Educating them on the importance of having tests and routine check-ups can encourage them more to go to their ob-gyn's. A lot of women feel pregnancy or having an STD are the only reasons to go their gynecologists.
Radiation that targets the prostate is better and safer
The Cancer Blog
Nov 16th 2006 1:43PM Well this is certainly good news. It is a sad fact that many people choose to die because they are avoiding the pain and discomfort that comes with treatments. I know someone with prostate cancer. What they did was implanted some little thingies ( I don't know what they're called) in his testicles and they emit radiation. As of today, he has responded well to the treatment and is just going for routine check-up.
Cancer by the Numbers: Testicular Cancer
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Nov 16th 2006 2:52AM I know someone who has been having on and off swelling in the groin area. Actually this person has complained of swollen testicles accompanied with pain. Sometimes he would even feel slightly feverish and have the general discomfort from the swelling. He has been going to the doctor for treatment and he is given medicine for the pain and antibiotics. But they have nto specified what is causing the swelling. I'm glad I read this post. I think I might have to urge him to have himself checked for testicular cancer.
Kylie Minogue: the Kylie effect leads to misunderstanding about breast cancer
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Nov 16th 2006 2:51AM I think the good definitely outweighs the bad. However wrong the information may be, it still encourages more women to have themselves checked. More younger women will now take extra precautions to prevent breast cancer. Although I believe that wrong information should be corrected. I'm just trying to point out the good side-effects.
