21st Century Ultimate Medical Guide to Throat Cancer- Authoritative, Practical Clinical Information for Physicians and Patients, Treatment Options (Two CD-ROM Set): PM Medical Health News: Books

Posted on February 12, 2009 - Filed Under Cancer Books | Leave a Comment


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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on throat cancer: signs and symptoms, diagnosis, lab tests, treatment and management options, and ongoing clinical research. Every aspect of the disease is thoroughly covered. Throat cancer forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube inside the neck that starts behind the nose and ends at the top of the windpipe and esophagus). Throat cancer includes cancer of the nasopharynx (the upper part… Continue reading

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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

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Important Information About HPV Vaccines

Posted on March 9, 2008 - Filed Under Ovarian Cervical Uterine Cancer | 1 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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