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Symptoms of Mesothelioma

By: Feature Writer Tina Samuels

Mesothelioma, known as the "asbestos cancer", attacks the pleura and the lungs. Knowing the symptoms of mesothelioma can help with a quicker treatment plan. more...

Vaccines for Cancer

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

More than 8,000 Americans will die from maligant melanoma this year. Recent advances in therapy offer promise for people diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer. more...

Hodgkin's Disease

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Lymphomas are a variable group of cancers that arise in lymphatic tissues; two major types - Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma - have been described. more...

Black Women Often Refuse Breast Cancer Treatment

By: Feature Writer Victoria Anisman-Reiner

Statistics show that black women have twice the rate of advanced breast cancer and higher mortality. In a new study, a quarter of these patients refuse treatment. more...

Malignant Melanoma

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Malignant melanoma arises from melanocytes - the cells that give skin its color - and can spread to nearby lymph nodes and, eventually, distant sites in the body. more...

Symptoms of Breast Cancer & Screening

By: Bernard P. Nelson

Why testing is recommended before symptoms of breast cancer. Breast cancer facts about cancer risks. Breast cancer statistics about risk levels. more...

Symptoms and Prevention for Pancreatic Cancer

By: Jennifer Marsh

The signs of pancreatic cancer can be severe or mild. Know the early signs before it progresses. more...

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