Leukemias Causes & Risks

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  Most people have heard of leukemia but still want to know, what is leukemia? The short answer is that it is a cancer of the blood cells.

  Signs, Symptoms and Definition of Leukemia

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  It’s that time of year again to roll up your sleeve to prevent influenza. Influenza (the flu) is a number different viruses that can cause very serious illness, especially if you have ...

  The Flu Season is Here: Roll Up Your Sleeve for a Cancer Survivor

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 10, 2011 - 9:08am
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  A recent survey shows a surprising number of Americans believe scientifically unproven claims concerning cancer. Don’t let yourself be a victim of misinformation.

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  Ten Truths and Myths about the World’s Number One Killer

  Impacted 1 Lives By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 8, 2011 - 9:08am
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  Findings from research conducted by Abramson Cancer Center (University of Pennsylvania) and Perelman School of Medicine have given hope to the medical fraternity in how they may be able ...

  Breakthrough With T-Cell Therapy For Leukemia Patients

  By Mamta Singh HERWriter on October 27, 2011 - 2:29am
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  Fresh smelling clothes may be the hallmark of cleanliness, but did you know that fresh scent is also classified as air pollution?

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  Is Your Dryer Polluting As Much As A Car?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on August 25, 2011 - 10:07am
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  After diagnosis, women are more likely overall to survive cancer than men, but the reasons for this have been unclear.

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  Why Women Survive Cancer More Often Than Men

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on July 12, 2011 - 11:17am
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  Some of us were born with beautiful locks, and some of us attain them through socially acceptable but drastic means. Believe me, I am not passing judgment here. I belong to the latter ...

  If Hair Dyes Cause Cancer Do Blondes Really Have More Fun?

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on June 7, 2011 - 7:07am
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  Do you have diabetes or does it run in your family? Maybe you are pre-diabetic and not working very hard to lower your blood sugar.

  Diabetes and Cancer: What’s Your Risk?

  By Dr. Carrie Jones Expert HERWriter on May 19, 2011 - 9:23pm
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  New research in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has found that if you take acetaminophen long term or very regularly, you are at increased risk of getting blood cancers. Recently the U.S.

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  Long Term Use of Acetaminophen Causes Blood Cancer

  Impacted 1 Lives By Joanna Karpasea-Jones HERWriter on May 13, 2011 - 9:17am
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  Most people are aware cancer treatments can cause side effects, like nausea, hair loss or feeling tired, but did you know that more than one-third of people treated for cancer develop ...

  Mouth Problems During Cancer Treatment Nothing to Smile About

  By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on November 9, 2010 - 9:14am