Oncology

Carcinoid Tumors – A Rare Tumor Often Not Found On Time

05/06/2009 byRoy

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 can also appear in the lungs, in other places in

Posted in Intestine

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

27/05/2009 byRoy

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 What is it? Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in mesothelial

Posted in Lungs and Airways

In the News – Hodgkin’s Disease

23/05/2009 byRoy

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 took him and fled, putting the boy at risk. We’ll explain

Posted in Blood

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

15/05/2009 byRoy

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 of them involves either IL-2 or anterograde amnesia). But tradition is

Posted in Brain Kidneys Skin

Neuroblastoma – The Most Common Cancer in Infants

17/04/2009 byRoy

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? 1 in 100,000 children will get neuroblastoma. Two thirds of cases

Posted in Nervous System

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

20/03/2009 byRoy

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 melanoma. We’ll try to explain what melanoma is, what

Posted in Skin