Caring for Burns from Cancer Treatment Radiation
Burns, redness, dry and swollen skin are all possible side effects of radiation therapy. How should burns from cancer treatment radiation be managed?
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Effectiveness of Oxygen Therapy for Cancer
Oxygen therapy for cancer may be considered as an alternative treatment option. Supporters of this therapy strongly believe in the therapeutic effects …
Continue ReadingMosaic Virus in Cancer Therapy
The mosaic virus, a well-known plant pathogen, seems to offer unexpected opportunities in cancer therapy. Or, how a pest can prove to be useful. Learn …
Continue ReadingCancer Blood Tests - Diagnosis of Malignancy
A number of cancer blood tests are available to aid in the detection and diagnosis of various types of cancer. Blood tests may detect cancer markers …
Continue ReadingRadiation Cancer Therapy and Aromatherapy
Radiation treatments can be very helpful for combating cancer, but they can also harm the body. Aromatherapy is a form of complementary medicine that …
Continue ReadingAlternative Versus Traditional Medicine and Cancer Treatment
There is no cure for cancer but there are many forms of treatment, from nutrition to surgery. Learn about alternative versus traditional medicine and …
Continue ReadingCurrent Uses of Gene Therapy to Treat Cancer Effectively
Current uses of gene therapy to treat cancer are largely experimental in nature, but it appears to be the most promising approach against cancer.
Continue ReadingAlternative Herbal Cancer Treatments
Herbal remedies for cancer is a topic of interest among all researchers. Besides the conventional treatment of cancer which involves drugs, radiation …
Continue ReadingAdministering Cancer Chemo Drugs: What You Need to Know
Before administering cancer chemo drugs, doctors decide which type of medication and method of delivery is most appropriate for the circumstance. Some …
Continue ReadingGND Chemotherapy Regimen: Pharmacology, Administration, Side Effects & Efficacy
The GND chemotherapy regimen (or GVD) is a chemical treatment for later-stage Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Learn about this treatment, including …
Continue ReadingDrugs Used in Cancer Treatments
There are several genres of chemotherapy and cancer drugs with hundreds of offerings within every genre. Here is an overview of some of the drugs used …
Continue ReadingHow Many People Die from Cancer Each Year?
Each year cancer claims the lives of roughly 7.3 million people worldwide. The rough total of American deaths from that number is 600,000. With this …
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