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Can Cat Vaccines Lead to Cancer?
Responsible cat owners look after their pet's health but the conflicting information as to which shots are safe can be confusing.
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Can Vaccinations Cause Cancer?
Vaccine associated sarcoma (VAS) is an aggressive, fast-growing feline cancer that is often fatal. Both rabies and feline leukemia vaccinations have been linked to VAS.
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Possible Treatment for Kaposi's Sarcoma
Sometimes what you really want can cause you pain. Kaposi sarcoma cancer cells really like interleukin 4 this desire could spell their doom if this new therapy works.
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Ashley Kirilow – A Fighter
As if being a cancer patient is not challenging enough, a young woman from Canada decides that she will no longer be a victim, but aims to be the saviour instead.
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Risks and Benefits of Pet Vaccinations
Vaccinating a pet should be based on an individual analysis of the pet's risk of disease exposure as compared to the risk of an adverse reaction to the vaccine.
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Testicular Cancer
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Vaccinating Your Cat
An overview of vaccination protocols, vaccines, and vaccination site sarcomas
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Experimental Drug Fights Bone Marrow Cancers
A new drug may be effective in fighting bone cancers; however, it needs more study, and eventually, approval from the FDA.
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Recommended Cat Vaccinations
Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your cat. I've outline different cat vaccinations and kitten vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.
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What is HIV?
An introduction to the biology of HIV.
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The History of HIV/AIDS
A generation has reached adulthood since HIV/AIDS first appeared in North America. A quarter of a century later, what have we learned about this disease and what do we ne
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Natural History of HIV
The human immunodeficiency virus causes an infection that slowly leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. What happens along the way?
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Tumor - Abnormal Cells with Abnormal Functions
Generally, tumors are either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), and have the ability to cause tissue damage due to its size, location, and growth potential
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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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Meet the Advocates (and their cancer organizations!) N-Z
Cancer organization advocates at the AACR Scientist-Survivor program.
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What's it Called When We Get a Word from a Person's Name?
An eponym!
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The Four Stages of HIV Infection
There are four stages of HIV infection: primary, asymptomatic, symptomatic, and AIDS. Knowing what stage an individual is in helps physicians to design treatment plans.
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The Importance of Critical Illness Insurance
Critical illness insurance provides a tax-free lump sum to help with living expenses. As soon as a life-threatening illness is diagnosed, critical illness cover pays out.
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The Most Serious Form Of Lymphedema and What Causes It
This article describes the most serious type of Lymphedema, secondary lymphedema.
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The Pros and Cons of Tamoxifen For Breast Cancer
Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits.
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What Causes Limping in a Child
A child with a persistent or recurrent limp should be medically evaluated to rule out potentially serious problems.
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Basic Symptoms and Treatment of Dog Cancer
Owners are usually devastated when their beloved dogs develop cancer. However the earlier the stage of cancer the more hopeful is the diagnosis for survival.
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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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Hodgkin's Disease
Lymphomas are a variable group of cancers that arise in lymphatic tissues; two major types - Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma - have been described.
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Modern Radiation Therapy
Long useful for treating various cancers, radiation therapy is also notorious for causing undesirable side effects. Advances in technology are improving its reputation.
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As Seen on TV
In an attempt to keep viewers during the writers' strike, networks trotted out a slew of new reality shows on their audiences. But reality has always been a favorite.
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Critical Illness Insurance - Pros and Cons
Money troubles and a life-threatening illness are a disaster. Critical illness insurance provides a tax-free lump sum to help with living expenses when unable to work.
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Dilillo as Playwright
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Feline Lymphoma - Know the Facts
Lymphoma in cats is the most common type of feline cancer. Knowing the facts about feline lymphoma is the best way to protect a cat from this deadly disease.
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Skin Cancer And Your Cat
White cats and older cats have higher cancer risks, especially for skin tumors, which are more likely to be malignant in cats. Sun exposure can be a factor.
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Treatments with St. John's Wort
St John's Wort is a popular herbal supplement that is most famously used for depression, but can it be used more widely?
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Understanding AIDS
Gain a better understanding of AIDS by learning about its symptoms and diagnosis.
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WHO Clinical Staging for HIV Infection
The World Health Organization developed a list of symptoms to help health care workers decide which of the four stage of HIV an individual is in.
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Feline Leukemia Virus
Many cat owners have heard of feline leukemia virus, but don't know much about the disease. Here is what you need to know to protect your cat.
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Feline Vaccinations
Vaccinations for cats should be chosen based on the individual cat's risk of becoming infected with disease. Only cats at high risk of disease should be vaccinated.
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Detecting Cancer with Autoantibodies
constituents. Cancer stimulates autoantibody production due to the presence of unusual proteins or excessive quantities of normal proteins. Due to the great sensitivity of the immune response, researchers are actively engaged in the discovery of autoantibodies as detection tools for cancers.
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Herbs in the News
As we look ahead to fall in the garden, here's a roundup of herb-related news.
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Hot Tea and Increased Cancer Risk
Letting tea sit after pouring can significantly lower the risk of one type of esophageal cancer.
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Mouse Models in Cancer Research
The use of mouse models is an essential part of the drug development process. Much has been learned about the human cancer condition, and many drugs have been developed to treat cancer through testing with mice. However, the results of mouse studies should be treated with caution, and conclusions not drawn until human clinical trials are completed.
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New Therapy For HIV/AIDS Patients
How long a patient lives and the quality of the life they live are important factors. This new treatment may extend HIV/AIDS patients lives and improve their quality of life. Click above for more.

The Fascinating World of the Pathologist
How the pathologist prepares and analyzes the tissue/fluid specimen.
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Unraveling the Mystery of Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis research has been unraveling the mystery since the first report of findings in 1877. Many opportuities now exist for consumers to educate themselves and participate on various levels.
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Health Benefits of Organic Gardens
In our never-ending quest for better health, there is something you can do that benefits both your body and your world. Organic gardening will lead to a healthier you!
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Heavenly Hyssop
For calming or cleansing, colds or other common ailments, Hyssop makes a valuable addition to the medicinal and magical cabinets. Modern medicine has found even more valuable uses (such as treatment for HIV and AIDS) in this 'Biblical Herb'. Read on to learn more...
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NURSE RENE CAISSE: Part I
In 1922, Nurse Rene Caisse was working as head nurse at the Sisters of Providence Hospital in northern Ontario. What she saw there sent her on a life-long quest to find a cure for cancer? Was she successful? Was her research squashed by the Canadian Government?
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Plant Medicines for Treating Cancer
Plants contain many active compounds that have the potential to treat cancer conditions. This article discusses the scientific methods used to isolate, modify and evaluate these compounds.
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Herbs and Supplements - Blessing or Burden!
The potential benefits and pitfalls of soem common herbs/supplements used in self-medication regimes.
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Cross-Culture Ministry in Kenya, Part Seven
Part Seven of Missionary Jim McCoy's adventures in the African nation of Kenya. This missive looks at the healthcare in Kenya.
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TERRY FOX ...HIS MARATHON OF HOPE
In March 1976, a young athlete in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia was diagnosed with bone cancer and his leg was amputated. During his stay in hospital, Terry Fox envisioned himself running across Canada to raise money for cancer research. Now, almost twenty years later the total monies raised in his name from His Marathon of Hope and the annual Terry Fox run totals more than $250 million. Terry has received many honors and awards for his outstanding achievements. He truly is a great Canadian hero.
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