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The Lymphatic System in Detail
A comprehensive look at the various parts of the lymphatic system.
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
Need to learn about Sentinal Node Biopsy? This diagnostic procedure is outlined here, along with potential risks and benefits.
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New Ways to detect breast cancer or the stage earlier
Two new ways of detecting early. A woman can use a self-examining pad to help detect lumps easier. And scientists discover a new way to determine the stage of the breast cancer by examining the lymph nodes.
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Cancer of the Oral Cavity
Symptoms and causes of oral cavity cancer
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PART I - Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
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PART II: Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
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PART III: Anti-perspirant is "a" cause of Breast Cancer?
Is this fact or fiction? I have gathered some information to help us decide. Please read these in order to understand from the beginning.
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LYMPHEDEMA
Coping With Cancer Help patients and families along the journey of cancer
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Mastectomies
This is about the procedure to remove the entire breast due to cancer.
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Dawn's Personal Story
Dawn shares her story with us. She opted to have chemotherapy before surgery. Read the story and find out why. I was truly amazed.

Lymphedema Treatment Options
Lymphedema occurs in approximately a quarter of all breast cancer patients. This condition causes swelling of the arm and increases the chances of infection.
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Potential Weapons in the War against Breast Cancer
The latest research on the breast cancer front.
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients may consider surgery as a treatment for early stage, localized tumors.
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ALPS: Lymphoproliferative Syndrome
Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS) is characterized by an enlarged spleen, thrombocytopenia, and other autoimmune disorders, usually AIHA.
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Caseous Lymphadenitis
A description of the disease Caseous Lymphadenitis and its effect on goats and sheep.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
A relatively rare form of breast cancer that is fast moving and if diagnosed with it you must react fast. Definitely good to know as much about it as possible beforehand.
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Testicular Cancer
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Wilm's Tumor
Coping with Cancer: Helping patients and their families on their journeys through cancer. I will discuss different cancers, feelingsd, treatments, and my experience as a cancer survivor
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CVI and Lymphedema Patient Rights Bill
Part I of the CVI and Lymphedema Patient Rights Bill
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Clinical Trials for Lymphedema
Clinical trials available and related to lymphedema.
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Equine Respiratory Disease
Strangles, a disease caused by bacteria, can be deadly if not protected against, or left untreated, can be deadly.
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Infections Caused by Herpes Virus
Herpes viruses are second only to influenza and cold viruses in causing human disease. Fifty to eighty percent of adolescents and adults have herpes infections.
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Stages of Skin Cancer
Find out how and why of skin cancer staging. Once a diagnosis of skin cancer is received, staging is the next step.
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Kawasaki's Disease
Kawasaki's disease, which primarily affects infants and small children, is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, rash, and vasculitis.
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Castor Oil
Castor oil used in packs or applied topically is said to be a remedy for pain and soreness, joints, warts, skin, lymph nodes, digestion, insomnia, hyperactivity and more.
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How to Do Skin Brushing Detox
Many bodily wastes are eliminated through the skin. Regular skin dry skin brushing enhances any detoxification program and makes you feel great!
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Skin Cancer
Skin cancer rates are on the rise. Sun exposure and ozone layer depletion are part of the problem. This article will briefly disuss the three main skin cancers seen.
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that has increased in incidence rates over the past several years.
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Breast Cancer Survival Rates
Several factors affect a woman's chances for surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer.
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Lymphoma in Autoimmune Disease
An increased incidence of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is associated with certain autoimmune diseases. This article describes the autoimmune connection in NHL.
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Management of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a concern among men past middle age. A physician takes multiple steps to handle this common male malignancy.
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Pancreatic Cancer
Find out about the pancreas and its functions, as well as the reasons why pancreatic cancer is such a deadly disease.
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Skin Cancer Treatment Options
Unsure about what treatment options are available for skin cancer? Here you can learn more about the surgical and non-surgical treatment options that are available.
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The Last Eight Ways To Protect Affected Limbs
These are the final eight of the twenty-four ways to protect an affected limb according to the American Lymphedema Institute.
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What is River Blindness?
River blindness is caused by a parasitic worm that lives under the skin - blindness is just one of the symptoms of this devastating human parasite.
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Worried About Anthrax? Strengthen Your Immune System
What if diseases like anthrax, smallpox and plague were released in your home town or your place of work? Is there anything you can do now to prepare yourself and improve your chances of survival? Herbalist Susun Weed discusses herbs and home remedies that you can use now to help avoid infection and build a strong immune system.
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Axillary Dissection or Radiation?
Review of findings of a study comparing use of axillary node dissection vs. radiation therapy in women with invasive breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Message
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Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis, is an inflammatory systemic autoimmune condition characterized by the formation of granulomas, which can cause fibrosis and interfere with organ function.
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Alexandra's Story
Alexandra had many obstacles to deal with, now she was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. See how her attitude shines through in her fight to overcome this one.

Anthrax: To Fear or Not To Fear
For those of you interested in the next edition of "Why Food Rots," please wait until next week. This anthrax incident has a number of people scared. Should it scare you? Yes and no. This disease is severe and can be lethal; however, it is very tough to deliver as a weapon of mass illness. Knowledge is power. Read on for more power.
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October Event Article, Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 36
A letter to readers on the importance of breast cancer awareness.
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Illness and church
The importance of church when dealing with a life-threatening illness.
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The Immune System Connection
How the immune system works and how to recognize immune deficiency and boost the immune system.
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Breast Reconstruction
This article provides a summary of the types of breast reconstruction options that are available following mastectomy for breast cancer.
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Canine Parvovirus Infection
Parvovirus is a highly infectious, potentially life-threatening disease that affects puppies and dogs, and is transmitted readily through contact with feces and vomit.
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Cogan's Syndrome
Cogan's syndrome, which primarily affects children and young adults, causes eye inflammation, vasculitis, and hearing loss.
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Deep Sleep
A life threatening disease runs rampid in parts of Africa and over 300,000 are in risk of getting it.
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Herpes Infection and Reactivation
The herpes family of viruses enter a latent (silent) phase of infection following initial infection, but can be reactivated resulting in recurrent infection.
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Lymphedema Study
LE research shows more than HALF of breast cancer survivors develop lymphedema.
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