Normal cells can be affected by radiation therapy used to destroy cancer cells in the body. These side-effects are usually localized close to the cancer. Although many of the side-effects are expected, their specific nature will vary in each patient depending on the type of cancer, the strength of the radiation and especially the area [...]
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Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy, also referred to as radiotherapy, is a common treatment method for cancer. The procedure uses precisely targeted beams of radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells and prevents them from dividing and growing. Prior to the administration of radiation, a patient will undergo a simulation procedure to ensure that the radiation beams [...]
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Hope for Health
Cancer is a tough battle to get through. But there are ways you can make it easier on yourself. It is important to try and live as normal as possible. Some people find it helpful to set short term goals while having treatment. This helps break down the treatment into achievable steps and gives you [...]
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What is Cancer?
Cancer occurs when cells, the building blocks of the human body, grow and multiply at an uncontrollable rate. Normal Cells During the early stages of life, normal cells multiply faster to aid in the growth and development of the human body. In adulthood, normal cells only multiply to replace dying or worn-out cells and repair [...]
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Prostate Treatment
Prostate Treatment by Fine Treatment is Unique Prevention of Prostate Cancer As Ideal Treatment of BPH and Prostatitis Prostate treatment and prevention of prostate cancer: Fine Treatment offers the first effective prostate treatment, particularly for BPH and chronic prostatitis which relieves pelvic pain and other symptoms and is the best powerful prevention measure of the [...]
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World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer
ESMO 14th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer Call for Abstracts For more information and to submit your abstract for the ESMO 14th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer on 27-30 June 2012 please contact us: Submit your abstract online at http://owpm.net/abstracts/WGI/, register for the event online at http://www.worldgicancer.com, e-mail us at registration(at)imedex(dot)com or call us at [...]
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Coping With Cancer
Cancer is one of the most devastating diseases out there, and most people are blown away when they are told that they have it. A diagnosis of Cancer can have a profound effect on anyone. Some people even developed feelings that they dont know how to deal with, which can eventually lead to even deeper [...]
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Coping with dry mouth
Xerostomia is the medical expression for dry mouth due to a lack of saliva. Radiation therapy can damage the saliva glands which causes dry mouth. This can become frustrating and bacteria can emerge which will cause other complications. Dry mouth usually disappears after radiation treatment. If it continues, see your physician or dentist and they can prescribe medication to help the dry mouth problem.
