Archive for September, 2010

Dr. Paige White, Memorial Urologist, discusses the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.

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From www.beetmedicine.tv Ovarian cancer is rare and usually discovered at a late stage. The signs are symptoms are subtle and not dissimilar from other abdominal or pelvic complaints. The key is that they are persistent. Dr. Poynor describes this not as silent cancer but, a cancer which whispers. Workup includes a pelvic exam, a transvaginal ultrasound and possibly a CAT scan. CA 125 is a blood test which is useful in following women who have been treated for an ovarian cancer to monitor a recurrence. It is not sensitive enough to detect early ovarian cancer nor specific enough because it may be elevated in benign conditions. But, it can be used until better markers become available. Peter Pressman, MD Interviewee: Elizabeth Poynor, MD, PhD FACOG Gynecologic Oncologist

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www.a1breastcancertips.com Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the cells of female and male breast tissue. Breast cancer is more common in women, but men do get breast cancer as well.

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So, there is a member of my family who is very sick. He has Mesothelioma and can not take medicine to treat it (long story). He is constantly in pain and is suffering. He mentioned to my great grandmother a couple days ago… "I want god to take me, but he obviously doesn’t want me…I’m still here" The thing is, my family is really religious (aside from my mother, father, and I) And his family is REALLY religious.

So, do you think it is wrong that he is asking "god" to take him, with him being a hard core Christian? Is it wrong that he wishes to be dead and leave his family behind? Would he like, go to "hell" or somthing for wishing that on himself? What is your personal view on this? I would like anyone of any religion to answer, I want to see what your personal belief and oppinion is..

Thanks!

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About the Video: While cancer of the pancreas is not one of the most common forms of cancer, it is one of the most challenging to treat. In this two-part program with Dr. H. Richard Alexander, viewers learn about the newest approaches to treating both pancreatic cancer and other forms of cancer in the gastro-intestinal tract. Specific topics covered in part one of this two-part interview include: The pancreas and its role in the body Risk factors for pancreatic cancer Symptoms of pancreatic cancer Diagnosing pancreatic cancer Identifying specific types of tumors Surgery for pancreatic surgery – the Whipple procedure Radiation and chemotherapy after surgery About the Expert: Dr. H. Richard Alexander is a surgical oncologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He is also a professor and associate chairman for Clinical Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Related Links: Pancreatic Surgery (Part 2) www.youtube.com Dr. H. Richard Alexander www.umm.edu UMGCC Gastrointestinal Oncology Program www.umgcc.org Overview: Pancreatic Cancer www.umgcc.org Pancreatic Cancer Therapy Program www.umgcc.org Distributed by Tubemogul.

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View the second installment in a seven-part series about ovarian cancer, brought to you by the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. “Ovarian Cancer Symptoms” is narrated by Douglas A. Levine, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Levine is a member of OCRF’s Scientific Advisory Committee.

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