How Cancer is Detected

It is very important that a cancer diagnosis is made quickly and accurately so that a specific and appropriate treatment is planed. Generally speaking, cancer is first detected or suspected based on signs and symptoms of the patient’s exhibits. (Read more about How Cancer is Detected)

LUNG CANCER SEED TREATMENT

There is new hope for patients diagnosed with lung cancer but with too much lung disease to go through surgery to get their cancer removed. Radioactive seeds deliver concentrated doses of radiation treatment to the specific areas affected by cancer. (Read more about LUNG CANCER SEED TREATMENT)

LUNG CANCER TREATMENT, STROKE RETRAINING, WHOLE BODY CAT SCAN

People suffering from paralysis due to stroke or traumatic brain injury may be able to reprogram their brains to improve motor skills and to control artificial limbs. With a stroke, when nerve cells are damaged, other nerve cells take over for... (Read more about LUNG CANCER TREATMENT, STROKE RETRAINING, WHOLE BODY CAT SCAN)

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in America today. There are nearly 200,000 cases diagnosed annually. (Read more about Lung Cancer)

MALE BREAST CANCER

New research just released shows the rate of male breast cancer is on the rise and the disease in men is usually detected when the tumors are more advanced, compared to cases of breast cancer in women. Breast cancer in men is much rarer than in... (Read more about MALE BREAST CANCER)

PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR

There is a new online tool for prostate cancer patients just unveiled that is said to be the most accurate way to predict one’s chances of long term survival. (Read more about PROSTATE CANCER CALCULATOR)

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is second only to skin cancer as the most common types of cancer among men. The prostate is a male sex organ. It's the size of a walnut and produces the thick fluid in semen. (Read more about Prostate Cancer)

Radiation Oncology

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy In recent years, Radiation Oncology has made great strides in cancer treatment. Alone or in combination with other treatments, radiation therapy is dramatically raising cancer cure rates. Leading medical centers provide... (Read more about Radiation Oncology)

TESTICULAR CANCER

They are two news broadcasters with a common bond: Sean Kimmerling, the WB 11 sportscaster in New York; and Dan Abrams of NBC. Dan says, “No one expects to hear the words ‘You have cancer.’ I think it’s even more unexpected for people who are... (Read more about TESTICULAR CANCER)

What is Cancer and How it is Caused

Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a specific name, treatment and a chance of being cured. The human body is made of organs,... (Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)

What is Cancer?

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become... (Read more about What is Cancer?)

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