NCI Cancer Bulletin for July 28, 2009

July 28, 2009 • Volume 6 / Number 15

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Featured Clinical Trial: Comparing Second-line Therapies for Advanced Lung Cancer »

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Drinking Alcohol During Chemo

Can you drink a wine or beer during chemotherapy? Learn how alcohol can affect chemotherapy treatment.

Gastrointestinal Cancer

What is gastrointestinal cancer? Learn more about the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of gastrointestinal cancer.

Treating HPV

A look into how HPV is treated and under what circumstances is no treatment is recommneded.

Signs of Dehydration

Dehydration can occur as a result of vomiting and diarrhea during chemotherapy. Learn the signs of dehydration to avoid an emergency situation.

Cervical Dysplasia

Learn more about cervical dysplasia, a condition the can lead to cervical cancer if not treated.

How to Choose Sunscreen

Learn what sunscreen is right for you and your family to prevent skin cancer and burns.

How Common is HPV?

Learn how prevalent the HPV virus is in this FAQ about how many people have HPV.

Patrick Swayze

Read more about actor patrick Swayze's battle with pancreatic cancer, a very fatal type of cancer.

Kylie Minogue

Learn more about Kylie Minogue's breast cancer diagnosis and her road to becoming a cancer survivor.

Farrah Fawcett

Learn more about Farrah Fawcett's cancer diagnosis and what she is doing to treat her disease.

Inflammatory BC Symptoms

Learn inflammatory breast cancer symptoms. Inflammatory breast cancer may have different symptoms than common breast cancer types.

Beastie Boy Adam Yauch Diagnosed with Cancer

Adam Yauch, commonly known as "MCA", from the Beastie Boys has been diagnosed with salivary gland cancer. The musician announced his diagnosis in this video posted on the Beastie Boys...

Chemotherapy and Diarrhea

Side effects of chemotherapy often include diarrhea. Article features tips on how to manage diarrhea during chemotherapy.

Personal Journey With Cancer

Guest Author Alison Doyle's (About.com's Job Searching Guide) father fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Acite and Chronic Leukemia

FAQ discusses the differences between chronic and acute leukemia. Chronic and acute are classifications of leukemia diseases.

Wedge Resection

A look into a wedge resection, a type of lung cancer surgery used to treat lung cancer.

Does Chemotherapy Hurt?

A look into if chemotherapy is painful and what to do if you feel pain during treatment.

Causes of Bladder Cancer

A look into the causes of bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is considered common in the United States.

What is a Brain Tumor?

Find out what exactly a brain tumor is and other pertinent information in this brain tumor overview.

How is Leukemia Diagnosed?

Learn how leukemia is diagnosed. DIagnosing leukemia is done by a number of medical tests and procedures.

Endometrial Cancer Overview

Learn more about endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the uterus.

IBC Symptoms

Learn inflammatory breast cancer symptoms. Inflammatory breast cancer may have different symptoms than common breast cancer types.

Hookah and Cancer

A look into the health effects of smoking the hookah water pipe and if it causes cancer.

Are HPV and Warts the Same?

Are HPV and genital warts the same thing? Learn the answer to this HPV FAQ and more.

Stages of Ovarian Cancer

A look into the stages of ovarian cancer. There are four stages of ovarain cancer with sub-stages.

Lymphoma Symptoms

Explore the symptoms of lymphoma in this article. Lymphoma presents vague symptoms and is sometimes misdiagnosed initially.

Colon Cancer Risk Factors

Learn the causes of colon cancer. Some colon cancer risk factors can be changed, however many can't.

What is the Anus?

What is the anus? Learn the medical definition of anus and its function in the human body.

Lung Cancer Overview

What is lung cancer? Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of lung cancer in this in-depth overview.

Esophageal Cancer Causes

A look into the causes and risk factors of esophageal cancer, a typr of cancer that is growing.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Learn more about inflammatory breast cancer including information about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of inflammatory breast cancer.

Flaxseed for Cancer Prevention

Learn more about flaxseed, a plant thought to have anti-cancer properties. Flaxseed is also known as flaxseed oil.

Bladder Cancer Overview

What is bladder cancer? Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of bladder cancer in this in-depth overview.

HPV Vaccine Side Effects

The vaccine for HPV can prevent the tranmission of human papillomavirus. But does it have any side effects?

Tattoos and Cancer

Ever wonder if that tattoo on your arm can cause cancer? Read more to find out the answer.

Stomach Cancer Overview

Learn more about stomach cacner annd its causes, symptoms, and prevention. Stomach cancer is also called gastric cancer.

Stages of Cervical Cancer

Stages of cervical cancer are explored and explained. Stages of cervical cancer can greatly affect prognosis and treatment.

Multiple Myeloma Symptoms

Learn more about the signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma, a type of cancer that affects the plasma cells.

What Is Cancer?

What is cancer? How does cancer spread? Cancer is a group of over a hundred different diseases. Learn the different types of cancer, both common and rare types.

Asbestos and Cancer

Asbestos is the prime cause in cancers like mesothelioma. Learn what asbestos is, how people are exposed, and what to do if you have been exposed to asbestos.

Freezing Plastic Water Bottles

A look into the email chain that states that drinking water from frozen water bottles can cause cancer.

Penile Cancer Prevention

Learn how to prevent penile cancer. There are many things a man can go to prevent penile cancer.

Diagnosing Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is diagnosed through various medical tests. Learn how cervical cancer is diagnosed and how it is staged.

Breast Cancer Prevention

A look into how to reduce your risk for breast cancer and steps to take in preventing breast cancer.

Kidney Cancer Overview

What is kidney cancer? A look into kidney cancer, explaining the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the disease.

Types of Breast Cancer

Types of breast cancer are explored and explained here in this overview about the different types of breast cancer.

Liver Cancer Overview

What is liver cancer? Learn more about the types, causes, symptoms and treatment of liver cancer in this overview.

Gardasil Facts

Facts about Gardasil, the HPV vaccine from Merck. A federal advisory has recommended approaval of Gardasil to the FDA.

Gallbladder Cancer Symptoms

Learn the symptoms of gallbladder cancer. Unfortunately, symptoms of gallbladder cancer do not appear until the disease has progressed.

Cryogurgery and Dysplasia

Learn more about cryosurgery, a method of "freezing" abnormal cervical cells in order to treat cervical dysplasia.

Types of Lymphoma

Learn more about the different types of lymphoma. The main types of lymphoma are Hodgkin's lymphoma and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Top 10 Cancer Myths

Cancer myths have been circulating for years! Learn fact from fiction in this Top 10 style list about cancer myths.

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms

The are quite a few symptoms of thyroid cancer. This article explores thyroid cancer symptoms that are commonly experienced.

Esophageal Cancer Symptoms

Explore the symptoms of esophageal cancer. Esophageal cancer is a type of cancer that affects over 13,000 people each year.

Liver Cancer Symptoms

Explore symptoms of liver cancer with this listing of signs and symptoms that many people with liver cancer display.

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding

Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be a symptom of cancer. Learn more about vaginal bleeding and cancer in this article.

Testicular Cancer Overview

What is testicular cancer? Explore the basics of testicular cancer, including the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the disease.

Do Your Lips Need Sunscreen?

Is it neccessary to put a form of sunscreen on your lips? Learn how to protect your lips from cancer.

What are Colon Polyps

What is a polyp? Find out what colon polyps are and more in this FAQ about polyps and colon cancer.

HPV Test Information

HPV test information. Learn more about the HPV test, a test that can detect the virus that causes cervical cancer.

Underwire Bras and Cancer

Can wearing an underwire bra cause breast cancer? Find out the answer in this FAQ about underwire bras and breast.

Oral Cancer Overview

What is oral cancer? Explore the basics of oral cancer, including the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the disease.

HPV FAQs

Learn more about human papillomavius (HPV), the HPV test, and HPV vaccine in this series if HPV frequently asked questions.

5 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer

Explore how to prevent skin cancer. Skin cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed and preventable types of cancer.

Esophageal Cancer

What is esophageal cancer? Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of esophageal cancer in this in-depth overview.

Pelvic Exam Profile

Learn what to expect during a pelvic exam, what doctors can find and and when to have a pelvic exam.

What is a prostate?

A look into what the prostate gland is in reference to prostate cancer. The prostate gland is found in males.

Splenda and Cancer Risk

Does Splenda cause cancer? Find out the answer in this FAQ about the risks of consuming the artifical sweetener, Splenda.

What is the Cervix?

What is a cervix and why do women need one? Learn more about the cervix and it's function in women.

Pregnancy After LEEP

What are the risks of getting pregnant after having a LEEP procedure? Explore how a LEEP can affect your pregnancy.

Breast Cancer Symptoms

Breast cancer symptoms are explored in this overview of symptoms to watch out for when it comes to breast cancer.

Prevent Cervical Cancer

Learn how to prevent cervical cancer. These easy lifestyle changes can greatly reduce your risk factor for developing cervical cancer.

6 Breast Cancer Symptoms

Most women associate lumps with breast cancer. However, there are more symptoms of breast cancer than most women know about.

Actress Maura Tierney To Undergo Breast Surgery

Maura Tierney, best known for her role on the hit television series E.R., has been diagnosed with a breast tumor and is scheduled to undergo surgery. Rumors about Tierney's health...

Colon Cancer Symptoms

Listing of the most commonly experienced colon cancer symptoms. There are instances whn colon cancer produces no symptoms at all.

Skin Cancer Pictures

Learn what skin cancer looks like with skin cancer pictures. Pictures of several different types of skin cancer are displayed.

Vulvar Cancer Overview

What is vulvar cancer? Explore the basics of vulvar cancer, including the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of the disease.

Lipstick and Cancer

I recently received an email stating that my favorite brand of lipstick causes cancer. Is it true that lipstick causes cancer?

Melanoma of the Eye

Ocular melanoma is a rare type of melanoma that affects the eye. Learn the causes, symptoms, and treatment of ocular melanoma.

Chemo and Constipation

Some patients experience constipation during chemotherapy for a variety of reasons. Learn how to prevent and safely treat constipation during chemotherapy.

NCI Cancer Bulletin for July 14, 2009

July 14, 2009 • Volume 6 / Number 14

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Cancer Doctors Urged to Discuss Treatment Costs With Patients »
Risk of Ovarian Cancer from Hormone Therapy Confirmed »
Second Cervical Cancer Vaccine Protects Against Additional HPV Types »
Genome Scans Provide Clues to Brain Cancer Risk »
Study Aims to Improve Common Protein Discovery Method »
Death Rates for Certain Cancers Remain Higher for African Americans »
Mayo Clinic Streamlines Development Process for Cancer Trial Protocols »

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A Closer Look: Cutting Calories to Prevent Cancer »
Featured Clinical Trial: Combining Immunotoxin and Chemotherapy for Pleural Mesothelioma »
Community Update: Making a Difference—Nurses Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking »

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Cancer Cookbooks

Looking for ways to fight cancer through food? Check out my top picks for cancer cookbooks that are on the market!

What is Pancreatic Cancer?

Explore what pancreatic cancer is and how it affects the pancreas in this simple article. Pancreatic cancer affects 32,000 Americans each year.

Dana Reeve

Dana Reeve, wife of late actor Christopher Reeve, has died from lung cancer. Learn more about Dana Reeve and her struggle.

Leukemia Overview

What is leukemia? Learn more about the different types of leukemia and the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of the disease.

Pneumonectomy

Learn more about the pneumnectomy, or surgical removal of a lung. A pnemonectomy is performed in some cases of lung cancer.

Latisse and Eyelash Loss

Latisse may be an option for both men and women who have lost their eyelashes to chemotherapy. The FDA approved drug helps lash regrowth, thickening, and darkening.

Hodgkins Disease Symptoms

A look into the symptoms of Hodgkin's disease, also called Hodgkin's lyphoma, a type of cancer that invades the lymphatic system.

Understanding Leukemia

Learn what leukemia is and how the disease forms. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects both children and adults.

Can You Get HPV from Toilet?

Can you catch the HPV virus by sitting on a toilet seat? Find out the answer here in this HPV FAQ.

Shocking Facts and Skin Cancer

The facts and statistics about skin cancer are jaw dropping. Learn the shocking facts about skin cancer in hopes of prevention!

Oral Cancer Symptoms

A look into the symptoms of oral cancer. Symptoms of oral cancer do not always present themselves in the early stages.

Red Wine and Cancer

A look into whether drinking red wine can prevent cancer. Red wine is often thought to be a cancer prevention method.

FAQ Penectomy

A penectomy is a treatment option for penile cancer. This FAQ addresses the penectomy procedure, side effects and provides general relevant information.

Cells Phones and Brain Tumors

Do cell phone cause brain tumors and cancer? Fins out the answer in this FAQ about brain tumors and cell phone use.

Prostate Exam Information

A look into what the doctor is feeling and looking for during a prostate exam, also known as a digital rectal exam.

Lymphoma Prevention

Learn how to prevent lymphoma. There are two types of lymphoma - non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Hodgkin's lymphoma, also known as Hodgkin's disease.

Top 7 Craziest Cancer Myths

Cancer myths have been floating around for years. Check out the most outlandish and craziest cancer myths in this Top 10 style list.

Vulvar Self Exam

Women should perform a vulvar self-exam every month. Learn how to do a vulvar self-exam and what you should be looking for.

Manage Nausea During Chemo

Nausea is a side effect of most types of chemotherapy. Learn how to combat nausea during chemotherapy treatment with these easy tips.

Common Sunscreen Mistakes

A look into the common mistakes people make when it comes to sunscreen, which is an essential component of skin cancer prevention.

Small Cell Lung Cancer Signs

A listing of signs and symptoms of small cell lung cancer. Small cell lung cancer is an aggressive type of lung cancer.

Reports: Kim Jong-il Suffering from Pancreatic Cancer

Several news outlets, including The New York Times, are reporting that Kim Jong-il, is being treated for pancreatic cancer. The 67 year old North Korean leader's health has been...

Lower Back Pain -Women

A look into lower back pain and it's relation to ovarian cancer. Ovarasin cancer has many vague symptoms, lower back pain included.

Malignant and Benign Defined

What is the difference between malignant and benign cancer? Find out the answer here in the FAQ about malignant and benign tumors.

9 Cancer Symptoms for Men

There are symptoms of cancer that only men experience. Learn what symptoms men experience and what to do about the cancer symptoms.

Pelvic Pain

Pelvic pain is a symptom of many types of cancer, including gynecologic cancer. Learn what types of cancer can cause pelvic pain.

HPV Pictures

Look at pictures of genital warts, a condition caused by HPV. Please be advised that these pictures are very graphic in nature.

Showing Support

Giving support to a friend or loved one with cancer can be difficult. Explore ways to effectively show you care and give support.

Pap Smear Results

An abnormal pap smear can mean many things. It can detect cells that are starting to change without reason, preacancerous cells, and cancerous cells.

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Factors

Explore the risk factors of pancreatic cancer in this risk factor profile. There are quite a few risk factors for pancreatic cancer. Learning them and avoiding them is the first step in pancreatic cancer prevention.

Condoms and HPV

Condoms provide protection against pregnancy, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases, but how much protection do they provide from the human papillomavirus (HPV)?

Bone Cancer Overview

Primary bone cancer is a rare disease that affects both children and adults. Learn the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of bone cancer.

Hospice Care

Learn about hospice care and how it can help the terminally ill cancer patient. Article provides resources to pay for care as well.

Financial Help for Cancer Care

The cost of cancer care can be a burden for many. This article lists organizations that can provide financial assistance for cancer care.

Mammogram Guidelines

A mammogram should be a part of every woman's health care. How often should you get a mammogram? This FAQ outlines the guidelines.

Cancer Treatment Options

A cancer patient's treatment for cancer can include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and immunotherapy. Many times, a combination of these treatments are used.

Frequent Urge to Urinate

having to urinate often is a commonly experienced symptom of ovarian cancer. Learn more about this symptom with user accounts and more information.

Blue Lizard Sunscreen Review

Review of Blue Lizard sunscreen. Blue Lizard sunscreen is regarded as the best sunscreen around. How did it measure up in our test?

Cervical Cancer

A look into what cervical cancer is, and other facts. Cervical cancer is a disease affecting the cervix in the female repsroductive system.

Women's Cancer Prevention

There are several things a woman can to reduce her risk of cancer. By making a few lifestyle and dietary changes, cancer prevention is possible!

Uterine Transplants

Research is promising in the field of uterine transplants for women who are without a uterus. Discover how a uterine transplant is done, the risks, and the ethics involved in uterine transplantation.

Cervical Cancer and Chemo

Chemotherapy is often used to treat cervical cancer in women. Discover the basic facts about how chemotherapy works to treat cervical cancer, types of drugs used, and what patients should ask their doctor about treatment.

Patrick Swayze and Cancer

Hollywood star Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2008. Learn how the actor was diagnosed and is being treated for pancreatic cancer.

Edie Falco Cancer Profile

Celebrity profile of Edie Falco and her journey with breast cancer. Edie Falco plays Carmella Soprano on the hit show "The Sopranos".

Gynecologic Cancer Overview

What is gynecologic cancer? Gynecologic cancer is a group of cancers that affect women. Learn the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of gynecologic cancer.

Symptoms of Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer is a disease that affects men as young as 15 years of age. The symptoms often include pain and discomfort in the groin.

Symptoms of Lung Cancer

Recognizing lung cancer symptoms may aid in earlier detection. Many times, however, lung cancer symptoms do not present themselves until teh disease has advanced.

Lung Cancer Symptoms

Recognizing lung cancer symptoms may aid in earlier detection. Many times, however, lung cancer symptoms do not present themselves until the disease has advanced.

Male Breast Cancer Symptoms

Male breast cancer symptoms are similiar to that of female breast cancer. Learning the symptoms of male breast cancer can aid in early detection.

Cervical Biopsy

A cervical biopsy is performed when cancer or dysplasia is suspected. Learn what to expect during a cervical biopsy and how it is done.

Melanoma Overview

What is melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that can be potentially fatal. Learn the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of melanoma.

Symptoms of Leukemia

Learn the symptoms of leukemia. Leukemia is a disease that affects both children and adults. Symptoms of leukemia can occur suddenly or gradually progress.

How Do You Get HPV?

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an infection that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. So how is it transmitted from person to another?

Lymphoma Overview

Overview of lymphoma and its causes, symptoms, and treatment of the disese. There are two main types of lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and non-hodkins lymphoma.

Celebs With Cancer

Cancer does not discriminate! Learn the faces of cancer, including celebrities! Learn celebrities diagnosed with cacner and those who have died of the disease.

What is Prostate Cancer?

Explore the basics of prostate cancer in this in-depth feature about vital prostate cancer topics like the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of prostate cancer.

AIDS -Related Cancer

AIDS-related cancer is a group of cancers frequently diagnosed in people with HIV/AIDS. Discover the causes, symptoms, treatment, and different types of AIDS-related cancer.

Famous Cancer Survivors

Ever wonder what celebrities and other famous people battled prostate cancer and lived to tell? Explore famous prostate cancer survivors here in this comprehensive list.

Risk Factors

There are many risk factors for developing breast cancer. Genetics, lifestyle and general health all play an important role in whether you develop the disease.

Ovarian Cancer 101

Ovarian cancer is a disease tha affect the ovaries in women. This article introduces ovarian cancer with causes , symptoms, and treatment information for ovarian cancer.

Pap Smears After Hysterectomy

Do women who have had hysterectomies need to continue to have Pap smears? Find the answer here in this article about Pap smears and hysterectomies.

Breast Cancer Overview

Explore the basics of breast cancer in this in-depth feature about vital breast cancer topics like the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer.

Pap Smear: What To Expect

Learn what to expect during a pap smear and tips for making the pap smear experience easier. Also includes tips to prepare for the test.

Lung Cancer Guide

Learn more about lung cancer in this guide to the symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment of lung cancer. Lung cancer is a common type of cancer.

Colon Cancer Screening

A look into colon cancer screening guidelines. How often to get tested and at what age is discussed. Colon cancer is also referred as colorectal or rectal cancer.

Radiation Therapy

A look into radiation therapy, a method used to treat cancer. Learn what it is, how it works, the costs associated with the therapy, and how it is given.

Ovarian Cancer Overview

Explore the basics of ovarian cancer in this in-depth feature about vital ovarian cancer topics like the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of ovarian cancer.

Symptoms of Endometrial Cancer

A look into the symptoms of endometrial cancer, also called uterine cancer. Endometrial cancer symptoms often do not present themselves until the disease has progressed.

What is Melanoma?

Melanoma is a potentially dangerous form of skin cancer. This FAQ takes a look at melanoma and provides information about this type of skin cancer.

Abdominal Swelling/Bloat

One of the more common symptoms of ovarian cancer is abdominal swelling and bloating. Learn more about this ovarian cancer symptoms and what it means.

Types of Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer that has many types. In this article, the different types of leukemia are explored and the characteristics of each are described.

Colon Cancer Overview

Explore the basics of colon cancer in this in-depth feature about vital colon cancer topics like the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of colon cancer.

Best Hospitals for Cancer

Article lists the top 10 out of 50 cancer hospitals in the United States. The report was researched and published by U.S. News & World Report.

Reiki

Reiki is an energy based treatment that many cancer patients take part in during treatment. Learn more about reiki and how it can help cancer patients.

Hair Loss and Chemotherapy

Hair loss can be a devastating side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Learn what you can do about hair during chemotherapy and tips for managing your hair.

HPV Causes Throat Cancer

A study has linked HPV to throat cancer. Find out more about the study, who is at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself.

How Long for a Prostate Exam

The prosate exam, medically know as a digital rectal exam, causes fear for many men. This FAQ addresses how long it takes for a prostate exam.

Asbestos Exposure

Exposure to asbestos, even small amounts can cause cancer. A look into what cancer it causes and the symptoms involved with mesothelioma, the cancer caused by asbestos.

Cancer Remission

A look into the definition of the word remission, realting to cancer. Remission is commonly thought to be as cured, however it is not the case.

Is There a Cure for HPV?

HPV is a disease that affects over 20 million Americans. It is transmitted through both sexual contact and intercourse. Learn if there is a cure for HPV.

The ABCDE's of Skin Cancer

Learning the ABCDE rule of skin cancer can save your life! Explore what each letter represents and how early detection at home can make the difference!

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer symptoms do not usually present themselves until the cancer has spread. There are signs and symptoms of cervical cancer to watch out for though.

LEEP for Cervical Cancer

Learn more about the Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP), procedure done to treat cervical dysplasia or to diagnose cervical cancer. A LEEP is a common procedure.

Sheryl Crow

Singer Cherly Crow has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out what type of breast cancer she ha and what the treatment she will go through.

Painful Lumps in the Breast

Are breast lumps painful? If a lump is not painful, does it mena it's not cancerous? Find out the answer in this FAQ about brest cancer causes.

Skin and Radiation Therapy

Learn the side effects radiation therpay may have on the skin. Common skin problems like redness, itching, and dryness may occur as a result of radiation therapy.

Hair regrowth After Chemo

Hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Discover when to expect hair regrowth following chemotherapy, and changes that hair may incur after treatment has ended.

Grilling Meats

Over the past few years, there has been contradictory information linking grilled meat to cancer. Learn the connection between cancer and grilling in this in depth article.

Endoscopy

An endoscopy is a procedure done to examine the digestive tract. Polyps and masses can be easily seen by the physician on a monitor during the procedure.

Sexual Side Effects of Chemo

There are quite a few side effects of chemotherapy, including sexual side effects. Although side effects do not affect everyone, many people experience them when going through chemotherapy. Learn how your sexuality may be affected during chemotherapy.