Each year in the United States alone, about 170,000 people die of lung cancer. Cigarette smoke is considered the biggest culprit as the main cause of lung cancer for both smokers and non smokers alike. For the most part, lung cancer can be prevented, due to the fact it may take years for the cancer to develop. Besides tobacco as …
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Mesothelioma Cancer: A Rare but Serious Form of Cancer
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer sometimes known as “asbestos cancer”. It has the unusual title of asbestos cancer due to the fact that most mesothelioma sufferers have been exposed to asbestos at some point in their life. What you may ask is this substance called asbestos? Asbestos is a fibrous type material used in building insulation. It enters the general environment when asbestos …
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Surprisingly, more women are concerned about their risk of breast cancer than their risk of developing heart disease, although heart disease is the leading killer of older women. Maybe it’s because breast cancer is shrouded in mystery. Unlike heart disease where there’s an abundance of data on how to prevent it, there’s less credible information about reducing breast cancer risk. …
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