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Study: Poor Oral Hygiene Increases HPV Risk 26 Aug 2013 | 07:30 pm
Practicing good oral hygiene may help prevent oral HPV infections, according to a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research. Researchers from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center fou...
10 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Cancer 11 Aug 2013 | 03:15 am
When you have cancer, it seems like just about everyone has advice about what to do. While this type of advice can be helpful, I always found it to be more helpful when someone advised me about someth...
Are You a Golfer? Here's What All Golfers Need to Know About Skin Cancer 5 Aug 2013 | 09:32 am
On a typical Saturday morning, a golfer may rummage through his or her golf bag and make a mental inventory of what's inside to ensure they have everything for a day on the green. Tees? Check. Balls? ...
When You Should Take Pelvic Pain Seriously 1 Aug 2013 | 05:21 pm
Pelvic pain has plagued women since the beginning of time. It can be a normal sign that ovulation is occuring or part of pre-mentrual syndrome. Pelvic pain and cramping are things we have been told ar...
George H.W. Bush Shaves Head to Support Child with Leukemia 28 Jul 2013 | 07:57 pm
When George H.W. Bush learned that a member of his security detail had a child with cancer, the former Commander-In-Chief shaved his head to show support. Bush, along with several members of the secur...
What to Expect During a Thyroid Biopsy 18 Jul 2013 | 07:40 am
Biopsy is a scary word. When most people hear they need a biopsy, their anxiety heightens and they begin to assume the worst. This is a natural reaction, but not always a necessary one, especially whe...
Low Libido During Treatment 18 Jul 2013 | 05:43 am
We are all aware of the common side effects of cancer treatment like nausea and hair loss, but many patients are surprised to learn that some treatments may affect their sex life. Low libido is common...
How is HPV Treated? 18 Jul 2013 | 05:10 am
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common viral infection that affects an estimated 20 million Americans. It can cause genital warts and cervical changes that could lead to cancer in women. We are al...
How Acupuncture May Help During Cancer Treatment 10 Jul 2013 | 01:01 pm
Did you know that many doctor recommend having acupuncture as a complementary therapy for people undergoing cancer? While acupuncture does not treat cancer directly, it can aid in relieving the side o...
Why Does Chemo Cause Anemia? 10 Jul 2013 | 12:42 pm
As if the stomach upset and hair loss weren't enough, chemotherapy is also known to cause anemia in those being treated for cancer. What many people fail to realize is that chemotherapy is a systemic ...
