Mesothelioma Treatment: What You Should Know

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

There are certain factors that influence the type of treatment a patient with malignant mesothelioma may undergo. These include the type of cancer, the location of the cancer, the stage or extent to which it has spread at diagnosis, whether the cancer can be removed by surgery, the amount of fluid collected in the […]

Tsunami Day

Monday, January 18th, 2010

A Poem - By Lorraine Kember

It was a day like any other and mother, father, sister, brother, were carrying out the customs of their land.When suddenly without warning, Mother Nature came calling,shook the earth and stole the ocean from the sand.

Many gazed in wonder before their world was torn asunder,when the massive wall of water […]

Male Hair Loss Causes and Treatments - Understanding Male Pattern Baldness and What You Can Do

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

There is a wide range of male hair loss causes, and thanks to modern medicine, many choices of hair loss treatment for you to consider. The majority of men lose their hair thanks to inherited genes and the normal aging process, but there are other causes as well. The key to selecting an effective hair […]

An Angel Amidst the Hats

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

IT was with a heavy heart that I left my favorite lingerer store, Victory?s Secret. It slowly sunk in that I would never again be able to wear their lovely bras. I could not have foreseen on that gloomy day that approximately one year later I would submit a proposal suggesting some innovative ways, or […]

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Information

Sunday, December 13th, 2009

Peritoneal Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the peritoneum of the human abdominal cavity. Hence, this medical condition is also called as abdominal mesothelioma.

But before seeing more about peritoneal mesothelioma, let us first take a look at the classifications and functions of the peritoneum membrane.

Peritoneum is classified into visceral and parietal peritoneum. The […]

Self-Leadership While Dealing With Renagade Cancer Cells/ A Personal Story Of Creative Visualization

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

It is with deep appreciation to Dick Schwartz for his development of the Internal Family Systems model that I submit this article. I will briefly outline the basic tenants of the IFS model. First and foremost is his belief that every human being has an essential Self that knows how to guide the individual with […]

Mesothelioma Treatment Is Certainly An Aid To The Ailment

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Description of mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is mainly caused due to contact with asbestos, which has zeolite. When inhaled, the asbestos fibers reach the pleural layer of our lungs and damages the mesothelial cells. When consumed, the asbestos fibers get to our abdominal cavity and cause peritoneal mesothelioma that can spread to the other parts of the body.

However, […]

An Introduction To Lymphoma

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

One of the most important organ systems of the human body is the lymphatic or lymphoid system, which is a network of node-like structures located throughout the body. This system helps filter out bacteria and plays an important role in fighting diseases. However, just like any other organ system in the body, it […]

Chemotherapy Effective Treatment For Stomach Cancer

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

A new study suggests that stomach cancer patients will live longer if they get chemotherapy before and after surgery.

British researchers found that chemo cut the risk of death by 25 percent compared to just surgery alone

It also improved the rate of survival and cut the risk of the cancer returning.

Currently the standard treatment for stomach […]

Traditional Mesothelioma Treatment

Friday, September 4th, 2009

Traditional mesothelioma treatments are the standard treatments for malignant mesothelioma, which is a cancerous disease affecting the mesothelial cells in tissues of the human body. Treatment methods of mesothelioma diverge due to a number of factors, such as the location of the cancer cell, the stage of the disease, and a patient?s personal choices. In […]