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What is Neuropathy and What Are its Causes?

Cancer Susceptible to the Toxic Effects of Silver Compounds

Physical Activity Offers Health Benefits to Cancer Patients

The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

Grape Seed Extract Destroys Head and Neck Cancer Cells, Spares Healthy Cells

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What is Neuropathy and What Are its Causes?

Neuropathy falls under a web of disorders that occur when the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord become damaged. The condition is known as peripheral neuropathy, and it is most often the result of damage done to nerve axons. Neuropathy typically results in pain and numbness in the hands and feet. Some known.. Read More

Cancer Susceptible to the Toxic Effects of Silver Compounds

There are numerous stories throughout the internet suggesting silver can be used to treat cancer. Now, a study from the University of Leeds reveals that it is as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug - and may pose fewer side-effects. The results, published in Dalton Transactions, display that certain silver.. Read More

Physical Activity Offers Health Benefits to Cancer Patients

Cancer patients who follow their primary cancer treatment with physical activity are able to boost their health further, according to research published on bmj.com. Read More

The Symptoms of Prostate Cancer

In its earliest stages, prostate cancer often has no discernable symptoms for a number of years. Often, this form of cancer is first detected by an unusual reading from a blood test or the detection of a lump in the prostate gland. On some occasions, a physician may find a lump during a routine digital rectal.. Read More

Grape Seed Extract Destroys Head and Neck Cancer Cells, Spares Healthy Cells

Both cell lines and mouse models reveal that grape seed extract kills head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cells, while healthy cells are left alone. This is according to a study published in the journal Carcinogenesis. Read More

Test Could Revolutionize Brain Tumor Diagnostics

At UT Southwestern Medical Center, researchers have developed what they believe to be the first application of a new imaging technique to diagnose brain tumors. The new test could prevent the need for surgery when the tumor is located in areas of the brain too dangerous to biopsy. Read More

Why Two Breast Cancer Drugs Don't Help Survival

Two breast cancer drugs, Avastin and Sutent, do not contribute to survival in breast cancer patients. The reason why is that they have been found to increase the number of cancer stem cells in breast tumors. This is according to research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Read More

Even As Cells Get Older, Tumors Continue to Grow

It's widely known that cancer cells continue to grow without slowing down or stopping. The general belief is that as cells age, this process could potentially block tumor growth and could eventually be used in cancer treatment. Read More

How to Avoid Melanoma Recurrence Following Drug Treatment

Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, a recent study from The Institute of Cancer Research has demonstrated how to prevent the formation of new cancers when malignant melanoma patients receive treatment with drugs known as BRAF inhibitors. Read More

Sugar Molecules Allow for Early Detection of Esophageal Cancer

Researchers working at the Medical Research Council have found changes in the patterns of sugar molecules that line pre-cancerous cells in the esophagus. The condition is known as Barrett's dysplasia, and these pattern changes make it easier to detect and remove these cells before they have a chance to develop into.. Read More