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Surprise discovery of unknown breast cancer genes could revolutionise treatment
Three key breast cancer genes have been pinpointed by British scientists in a breakthrough likened to finding gold in Trafalgar Square. The discovery could save thousands of lives a year by providing researchers with the inspiration they need to come … Continue reading
Breast Cancer Recurrence Test
A breast cancer diagnosis is devastating. But the fear of getting better, and then having it come back can be just as bad. Now there’s a new blood test, designed to catch a recurrence earlier. Breast Cancer Incidence Breast cancer … Continue reading
Mesothelioma sufferers remembered on Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28th marks Workers’ Memorial Day, which was founded in 1989 in remembrance of workers who have died from on-the-job accidents or occupational illness. In 2010, 4,340 workers were killed in the United States by traumatic work related injuries. This … Continue reading
Mesothelioma Victims Center
The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “One thing we frequently hear from US Navy Veterans dealing with a meothelioma diagnosis is, we love the US Navy, or we would never sue the US Navy. In reality, if there is a lawsuit, … Continue reading
Renal cancer drug temsirolimus shows promise against mesothelioma
Denver, Colo. (May 1, 2011) — A drug commonly used to treat kidney cancer may increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy for mesothelioma, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology. Temsirolimus, a kinase … Continue reading
Renal Cancer Drug May Give Mesothelioma Patients New Treatment Option
Researchers in Austria report in the May issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology that a drug used to treat kidney cancer may also be a promising treatment for mesothelioma, a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Approximately 3,000 people are … Continue reading
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Sleep Apnea Doctor Identify and Treat Sleep Apnea
Few things are as important to our health as getting good sleep. And yet almost three-quarters of Americans aren’t even logging 7 hours per night – the minimum amount we all need to function well. Worse yet, many of us … Continue reading
Sleep Apnea Treatments
How Is Sleep Apnea Treated? Lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, breathing devices, and surgery are used to treat sleep apnea. Medicines typically aren’t used to treat the condition. The goals of treating sleep apnea are to: * Restore regular breathing during sleep … Continue reading
Sleeping Apnea
Most of us don’t think of snoring as something to be overly concerned about—unless our bed partner is disrupting our sleep! But frequent, loud snoring may be a sign of sleep apnea, a common and potentially serious disorder in which … Continue reading
Sleep Apnea and asbestosis
Sleep apnea is a potentially life-threatening breathing disorder. Unline insomnia patients, patients suffering from Sleep Apnea experience periodic, brief breathing interruptions while asleep. Almost every patient that suffers from Sleep Apnea snores. Sleep apnea is often indicative of other serious/impending … Continue reading
