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- Sunscreen and Skin Cancer - Sunscreen Mistakes to AvoidUpdated: Tue Jul 1 18:42:56 2008
A look into the common mistakes people make when it comes to sunscreen, which is an essential component of skin cancer prevention. … - Cancer Caregiver Burnout - Preventing Cancer Caregiver BurnoutUpdated: Tue Jul 1 18:21:27 2008
Burnout is a common occurrence among those who act as caregivers, and cancer caregivers are no exception. Learn how to recognize burnout often experienced by cancer caregivers, how to prevent it, a… - 6 Cancer Screening Tests for WomenUpdated: Tue Jul 1 17:43:22 2008
Several cancer screening tests are available for women for a variety of cancers. Discover what cancer screening tests are recommended for women and when they should be tested. … - Testicluar Self Exam - How To Do a Testicluar Self ExamUpdated: Tue Jul 1 17:13:43 2008
Learning how to perform a testicular self exam can help detect testicular cancer at its early stages. This simple guide will teach you how to perform a testicular self exam, what to look for, and h… - Intravesical ChemotherapyUpdated: Tue Jul 1 16:07:38 2008
Definition of the term intravesical chemotherapy… - Chemotherapy and Nail Care - Caring for Your Nails During Chemothera…Updated: Tue Jul 1 15:27:58 2008
Most people don't realize that chemotherapy can affect their nails. Learn how nails are affected and what can be done to prevent and relieve damage caused to nails by chemotherapy. … - Preventing Hair Loss During Chemotherapy - Hair Loss and ChemotherapyUpdated: Tue Jul 1 14:30:42 2008
Hair loss can be a devastating side effect of chemotherapy treatment. Learn what you can do about hair during chemotherapy and tipd for managing your hair. … - How to Apply Sunscreen - Sunscreen ApplicationUpdated: Tue Jul 1 14:27:42 2008
Learn how to properly apply sunscreen, avoiding common mistakes. … - Chemotherapy and Constipation - Constipation and Cancer TreatmentUpdated: Tue Jul 1 14:25:49 2008
Some patients experience constipation during chemotherapy for a variety of reasons. Learn how to prevent and safely treat constipation during chemotherapy. … - Chemotherapy Side Effects - Oral Side Effects - Caring for Your Mout…Updated: Mon Jun 30 03:03:52 2008
Chemotherapy can cause a variety of side effects, include oral effects. Learn what oral side side effects can occur from chemotherapy, how to prevent them, and what you can do to relieve oral compl… - Tanorexia: Could You Be Addicted to Tanning?Updated: Mon Jun 30 02:45:34 2008
Explore the recent study that has found that tanning is addictive and may produce a 'high' similar to heroine in some people. Tanning addiction has been nicknamed 'tanorexia'… - Second Opinions - Tips for Getting a Second OpinionUpdated: Fri Jun 27 15:11:28 2008
Getting a second opinion is vital when diagnosed with cancer. Learn why a second opinion is needed and essential tips for getting one. … - Choosing an Oncologist - How to Choose an OncologistUpdated: Fri Jun 27 14:50:40 2008
A guide on what to look for in an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor that treats cancer. … - Cancer Diagnosis - What to Ask Your Doctor When Diagnosed with CancerUpdated: Fri Jun 27 14:16:11 2008
When facing the possibility of cancer, many questions run through your mind. These questions are often forgotten at a doctor's appointment. This article features a list of questions that a patient … - Chemotherapy and Cervical Cancer - Treating Cervical Cancer with Che…Updated: Thu Jun 26 15:28:54 2008
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… - Nicotine Gums/Patches May Stop Chemotherapy from WorkingUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:11:30 2008
New studies suggest that nicotine replacement therapies like gums and patches may weaken chemotherapy medications. … - Lorazepam - Ativan - Usage Guide - Side EffectsUpdated: Thu Jun 26 15:09:13 2008
Lorazepam, or Ativan by its trade name, is sometimes prescribed for cancer patients to prevent nausea and vomiting following chemotherapy. Learn what lorazepam is, how it can help cancer patients, … - Anal Cancer Symptoms - Symptoms of Anal CancerUpdated: Wed Jun 25 16:17:14 2008
Anal cancer is a disease with many common symptoms. Symptoms include bowel changes and anal pain. Learn the other symptoms for detection of anal cancer. … - Testicular Cancer - Symptoms of Testicular CancerUpdated: Mon Jun 23 23:22:04 2008
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… - 6 Common Oral Cancer Symptoms - Signs and Symptoms of Oral CancerUpdated: Mon Jun 23 23:15:38 2008
A look into the symptoms of oral cancer. Symptoms of oral cancer do not always present themselves in the early stages. … - Skin Cancer - Skin Cancer SymptomsUpdated: Mon Jun 23 14:20:59 2008
A look into the symptoms of skin cancer and melanoma… - AIDS-Related Cancer - Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Treatment of AIDS…Created: Mon Jun 23 14:04:35 2008
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. …