We at Miles for Hope are determined to find a brain cancer cure. Raising awareness of treatments for brain cancer is one way we do this. Brain cancer is diagnosed in the young and the old and comes in many forms. In addition to presenting itself in a variety of ways, brain cancer seems to […]
Despite all of the powers of modern-day medicine, cancer is one of those diseases that still presents doctors and patients with enormous challenges. On the one hand, great strides have been made in the successful treatment of many forms of cancer. However, depending upon the particular stage at which cancer was detected and the type […]
Cancer statistics shows that four out of every ten Americans are diagnosed with cancer and unfortunately every two of every ten die of the disease. Still there are some precautions by which cancer can be reduced in the life. Important thing which all the physicians recommend is that to check the lifestyle to make a […]
Cancer is a disease that can plague its survivors emotionally even after it has been cured. Surviving cancer is a feat in itself and can sometimes leave emotional scars on the person’s minds. However, a person brave enough to fight this fatal disease certainly has the courage to survive against all odds. The trick is […]
Prostate problems affect a large percentage of the male population over 50 years of age. These problems manifest as hyperplasia or swelling of the prostate, impotence issues, urinary issues and worst of all, cancer issues. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate […]
A recent clinical trial conducted, shows that Reovirus, an entity that resides in the respiratory system and the gastrointestinal tract can assist patients undergoing radioactivity even for the most advanced cancers without forming new symptoms. The use of a new drug, Reolysin coupled with radiotherapy prevented tumours from growing any further in patients diagnosed with […]
Prostate cancer is currently the most common cancer among men in the UK. According the latest available figures around 34,000 people are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, the vast majority of whom are elderly men. Whilst it may be one of the most common forms of cancer, it is also one of the more […]
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a form of cancer, relatively rare in occurrence. It develops in the mesothelium, which is the lining that protects most of the body’s internal organs. The outer lining of the lungs, called the pleura is the commonly affected area. The heart and its surrounding sac are also particularly vulnerable to this […]
Lung cancer (LC) is treatable as long as the disease is detected early enough. As the cancerous cells spread beyond the lungs to other areas of your body, the condition becomes systemic. At late stages, it becomes more difficult to treat successfully. Treatment for LC is typically done through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. The […]
A common question, and a very understandable one from patients with any cancer is what is the prognosis? The prognosis is the medical forecast of the outcome of the disease if left untreated or treated. Usually, the patient is focused on survivability and thereafter, on the quality of life they will have and what undergoing […]
