Oncology

• In The News – Pancreatic Cancer – The 4th Leading Cause of Death

  Pancreas 15.09.2009 View Comments

  

  Yesterday actor Patrick Swayze, known for his performance in such films as "Dirty Dancing" and "Ghost", died of pancreatic cancer. What is this cancer, and how can you avoid this deadly condition?

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  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Oncology, Surgery

• Carcinoid Tumors – A Rare Tumor Often Not Found On Time

  Intestine 05.06.2009 View Comments

  

  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Carcinoid tumor is a type of slow-growing cancer which can grow in several places in the body. It usually forms in the intestines, but…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Oncology, Surgery

• Pleural Mesothelioma – Cancer of The Lungs Caused by Exposure to Asbestos

  Lungs and Airways 27.05.2009 View Comments

  

  This is a guest post by PleuralMesothelioma.com, a medical information site with all of the latest on diagnosis and treatment of pleural mesothelioma.

  Danger level: High

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  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Oncology

• In the News – Hodgkin’s Disease

  Blood 23.05.2009 View Comments

  

  A few days ago a court decision was made that ruled in favor of treating Daniel Hauser’s Hodgkin’s lymphoma, in spite of his parents’ objections. Since then, his mother…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Children, Danger-High, Internal-Medicine, News, Oncology

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – IL-2 treatment, Anterograde Amnesia

  Brain, Kidneys, Skin 15.05.2009 View Comments

  

  Anyone who watched last night’s season finale of Grey’s Anatomy has two different questions on their mind right now (and to not spoil it for anyone who didn’t, neither…[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Neurology, Oncology

• Neuroblastoma – The Most Common Cancer in Infants

  Nervous System 17.04.2009 View Comments

  

  Danger level: High

  What is it?

  Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants. Cancer forms here in the adrenal gland, neck, chest or spinal cord.

  Who gets it?

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  Tags: Children, Danger-High, Oncology

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – Melanoma – You Can Avoid It if It’s Found on Time

  Skin 20.03.2009 View Comments

  

  Each week we’ll tackle here a disease featured in that week’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Last night’s episode (Stand By Me, season 5, episode 18) dealt with Dr. Stevens’ Stage IV [More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Dermatology, Grey's Anatomy, Oncology