My Family Died From Smoking, Lung Cancer Actually
Posted on June 5, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | Leave a Comment
Grandparents on both sides of my family died from lung cancer and an Aunt too. My grandparents and aunt smoked for years and lung cancer was the result. Many people get cancer and never did anything, at least that they were aware of, to get it.
However they may have gotten it, and whatever type of cancer it is, it affects those who love them. But if you are a smoker, stop it. I know it’s hard, I smoked too, but if you don’t stop, you could get lung cancer yourself and die. Is that worth your next puff? Think about… Continue reading
Read More..>>Important Information About HPV Vaccines
Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Ovarian Cervical Uterine Cancer | Leave a Comment
More than 100 types of human papilloma virus (HPV) are known to exist. More than 30 types of HPV are transmitted through sexual contact. At least 19 types of HPV cause cervical cancer in women and also cause cancer of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus and certain types of throat cancer.
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine called Gardasil, made by Merck & Co., for the prevention of infection by four types of HPV. Gardasil prevents infection by two cancer-causing HPV types (16 and 18 - responsible for 70% of cervical cancer in the United States) and… Continue reading
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