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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Tanorexia: Could You Be Addicted to Tanning?

Saturday March 22, 2008
Researchers at Wake Forest University may have solved the question as to why many men and women still tan despite being aware of the dangers. These tanorexics, or people who ... Read More

Garlic: Does it Prevent Cancer?

Saturday March 15, 2008
Garlic is famed for it's supposed health benefits. In fact, it has been used medicinally for over 5000 years for various ailments. From lowering blood pressure to it's anti-bacterial properties, ... Read More

Patrick Swayze Suffering from Pancreatic Cancer

Thursday March 6, 2008
News reports started rolling in yesterday that actor Patrick Swayze was diagnosed with and is being treated for pancreatic cancer. It has been confirmed and reports today from Swayze's rep ... Read More

Could Your Artificial Sweetener Cause Cancer?

Tuesday March 4, 2008
From an About Cancer Reader: "I often use Splenda in my coffee and tea and sometimes use it for cooking. A co-worker of mine told me that it causes cancer. ... Read More

When You Can't Afford Your Cancer Meds...

Monday March 3, 2008
"I have stage 3 cervical cancer. I take 5 differerent medications a day, 3 of them my insurance does not cover. The cost is killing me! I am faced with ... Read More

Preparing to Lose Your Hair from Chemotherapy

Sunday March 2, 2008
Chemotherapy induced hair loss can be emotionally devastating! You never really realize how much your hair means to you until you start to lose it. If you are about to ... Read More

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