Alternative Medicine
Pancreatic Cancer 101
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. Smoking and health history can affect the risk…
Tag: cancer
Colon Cancer
New Guidelines For Colon Cancer Screening For Blacks
(BlackDoctor.org) — Cancer of the colon or rectum is the third most common type of cancer in African American men and the second most common…
Colon Cancer
Fiber May Not Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
(HealthDay News) — Here’s the latest word on whether a diet rich in fiber helps prevent cancer of the colon and rectum: Probably not. While…
Colon Cancer
African-Americans And Colon Cancer
New guidelines suggest that African-Americans need an earlier visit to the doctor to screen for colon cancer. The American College of Gastroenterology is now…
Cancer
Vitamin D May Prevent Some Cancers
Forget the fiber. You may be able to fend off colon, breast or ovarian cancer by simply getting enough vitamin D, a new analysis of…
Cancer
Thyroid: U.S. Racial/Ethnic Cancer Patterns
(BlackDoctor.org) — Tiny and usually insignificant carcinomas can be found in five to 10% or more of all thyroid glands that are carefully examined under…
Cancer
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PREVENTION & DIET
(BlackDoctor.org) — When it comes to cancer there are no guarantees. However, there are choices you can make to significantly reduce your risks. According to…
Cancer
Melanoma Cancer
Melanoma is the most serious type of cancer of the skin. Each year in the United States, more than 53,600 people learn they have melanoma.…
Cancer
Lung Cancer
Cancer research has led to progress against lung cancer — and our knowledge is increasing. Researchers continue to look for better ways to prevent, detect,…
Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer is the most common cancer in American men. It is a slow-growing, potentially lethal disease usually found in men over the age of…
Cancer
Colorectal
Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men,…
Cancer
Cancer Health Disparities: Fact Sheet
Cancer affects people of all racial and ethnic groups. An estimated 556,500 Americans are expected to die of the disease in 2003. However, a close…
Cancer
Breast Cancer
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1556) has important information about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer…
Cancer
African American Women And Cervical Cancer
(BlackDoctor.org) — The cervix connects the uterus (where a baby grows) to the vagina (the birth canal). Cervical cancer is a disease in which cancer…
Breast Cancer
What You Need To Know About Breast Cancer
This National Cancer Institute (NCI) booklet (NIH Publication No. 05-1556) has important information about breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer…
Breast Cancer
Natural Remedies For Breast Cancer
What changes can you make to reduce your breast cancer risk or ease your treatment? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps…
