Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States and it is the second most common cause of cancer death in men over age 55. The incidence of prostate cancer increases dramatically with each decade after 50. Fortunately, prostate cancer tends to be slow-growing compared to many other cancers - the majority of prostate cancers either do not spread or cause any significant harm for decades.In general, men run a 1-in-6 chance of...more
12 Million Jury Award For Patient When Doctors Misdiagnosed Her Breast Cancer The mammogram is a primary tool available to physicians to find a female patient's breast cancer while it is still in the early stages, thus saving the lives of these patients. Still, the mammogram is only as reliable as the physician who interprets it. If the doctor misreads the mammogram the cancer can be undiagnosed until a later mammogram or such time as a...more
3 Easy Teeth Grinding Treatments If you are look for teeth grinding treatments, you will at least be aware that you suffer from the condition. It can take a really long time for some people to figure out that they are hurting themselves this way. Your dentist will help you figure out how best to deal with this condition and you can also try some of the treatments that are discussed in this article.Biofeedback is a form of treatment that helps people who grind their teeth. Most people are unaware of this alternative treatment. To help you stop grinding your teeth you might consider one of the different biofeedback devices available. With many of them, you attach the device to your mouth and it has a sensor that sets off an alarm when you grind your teeth. To sleep without an alarm going off you have to train your body to stop grinding your teeth. While it may seem strange to have an electronic device in your mouth, some people find this to be less invasive than a mouth guard. For biofeedback to be effective you have to be willing to have your sleep interrupted until it works. Your dentist may suggest a mouth guard or night guard to help you stop teeth grinding. You will find...more
The horoscope 2013 of the folks with bound zodiac signs, provides a image of what's the main focus on that single day. For instance, the Capricorn horoscope 2013 forecasts the most event of every day. If there's a drag in communication with the boss or inside the family, then in enterprising points it's given as be careful of your communication now...more
Patients with mesothelioma usually dont demonstrate symptoms of this malignant form of cancer until 30 to 60 years after the initial asbestos exposure. The asbestos fibers get embedded inside the tissues surrounding the bodys internal organs known as the mesothelium and are present for many years even before the development of this cancer. Early...more
The approach you take to treating kidney stones will depend on the type of kidney stones you have and how severe they are. In most cases, doctors advise you to treat kidney stones at home, sometimes with the help of pain medication, unless the stones are so large they need to be surgically removed. Here's a closer look at some of the other treatments that can be helpful.There are certain medical procedures that can help if your kidney stones are extremely large or painful. One such type of surgery is ureteroscopy, which is when a thin tube is inserted into the urinary tract to try and break up or remove the kidney stone. Another option is called ESWL, which uses shock waves to break up kidney stones. The stones can sometimes be too large to be removed any other way than open surgery. For this operation, your surgeon will make an incision in your side so they can remove the stone.But these procedures are only used if the stones are too large for them to pass on their own. They may also be recommended if you have an infection that can cause serious complications. There is evidence that vegetarians suffer from kidney stones less than meat eaters.Even though not all experts agree, it...more
Prostate cancer has been reported as being the second leading cause of death in men who live in the United States; only taking a back seat to lung cancer which is the number one killer of men in this country. Men between the ages of seventy and...more
12 step Alcohol Treatment Program For those who hold these fears or for those who are just curious, let us start off by saying, the door isn't locked. It is open for alcohol recovery. Some of the Fears of 12 step alcohol treatment...more
Author: Ursa A.Not all of these organs and tissues are equally liable to cancer. Cervical Cancer Vaccine DeathsFor example, cancer attacks the fallopian tubes rarely; the vulva and vagina, more often; and the ovaries, the walls of the uterus (the...more
Author: Sandy ShawMost women in this country have seen those commercials about cervical health and a vaccine to help prevent certain types of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Statistics Worldwide We may have had a friend or loved one who developed...more
Breast cancer is divided into five stages. Stages 0-2 are considered "early", stage 3 considered "advanced", and stage 4 "late". Staging categories are important for predicting future prognosis, and determine optimal treatment recommendations.Stage 0...more
Many asbestos manufactures and other companies that used asbestos in their products have known about the dangers associated with asbestos exposure since the early part of the twentieth century. Nonetheless, because of its unique...more