EASD 2009: Lantus defended amid allegations of increased cancer riskIt presenters at the conference discussed the current evidence and its limitations. However, a potential mechanism by which insulin could promote cancer cell growth was also proposed. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=91847&rt=Commercial-Insight-Cardiovascular-and-Metabolic-Market-Overview-Diabetes-to-the-fore-as-generics-hit-primary-care-markets.html )Although the...more
Lung melanoma, like any other malignancies, is the outcome of abnormalities the cell, which is the vital unit of life of the human body. Generally, the entire body keeps up a program of checking and balancing the cell development in order that the cells can divide in producing fresh cells only if there is necessity of new tissue. If the program on the checking and balancing of cell growth is disrupted it will result into the unrestrained division...more
Many of us have heard nursing staff refer to cancer as being merciful. Having had the opportunity to stand by the sickbeds of many cancer sufferers of various ages, gender and types of cancer, I feel it necessary to write an article that is both objective and enlightening.Let us begin by ensuring the reader that any person who has not either had...more
In London renowned reggae artist died in London Monday Oct. 25 of lung area tumors. The vocalist is survived by his spouse Linda. Gregory Isaacs reached notoriety with his tune "Night Nurse" which was about his prolonged battle with medicines. He had a prolonged string of hits all through 70's and 80's and his subgenre was known as lovers rock...more
It is estimated that over 1.4 million of patients are diagnosed with different types of cancer in the US each year, resulting in 560,000 deaths. But in case you manage to survive this risky condition without reclusion you will still have another big problem on your hands insuring your life.Insuring own life can be quite troublesome for cancer patients, but it doesn't necessarily mean that it's impossible. The likelihood of getting a good policy depends on a set of factors such as type of cancer, stage it was treated at and even the treatment plan itself. And there's a direct relation between the rates you will have to pay and how it is likely for your cancer to be cured. For example, most insurance companies don't regard skin cancer as a serious illness and having a history of it may even not influence your premiums at all. Those patients who were diagnosed with breast or prostate cancer at treatable stages can still cover their lives, falling under "standard" rating if everything is ok. However, those with leukemia or colon cancer will be classified as "substandard" or "high substandard" (which means higher rates), or even get a denial of services. Patients with metastasized...more
Medical wigs are good for the people who are losing their hair or have lost their hair due to certain reasons. Today for any women, hair is associated with femininity and health, so they choose to maintain that look by wearing wigs. Being today's...more
LINC needs attorneys and certified financial planners willing to help on a pro bono or nominal fee basis. To learn more about LINC, give of your time to help a LINC client, or make a donation, go to www.cancerlinc.org.Lifting the Financial Burden of...more
The amount of sugar in our diet is a controllable risk factor for the development of cancer. Identifying and eliminating sugar and other environmental and chemical risk factors is not an easy task, yet the health benefits are enormous. Cancer takes...more
What's more, the remedies are natural without any medicine. Through reading this book, people may find the best way to end heartburn troubling them many years, and the healthy advice for consolidation therapy.Let the Heartburn No More, just do it...more
Cancer is a sickness that destroys cells. Cells become damaged and abnormal in the individual who has cancer. When cells become unhealthy they are supposed to die and new healthy ones are supposed to develop. Abnormal cells do not die when a person...more
A cancer diet needs a good balance of minerals because minerals are needed by all cells for proper function. Patients are often found to be mineral deficient, so this is an area of the diet that needs particular attention.There are two classes of...more