http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com All the Cancer Health Watch news! en-us Copyright 2010 www.cancerhealthwatch.com http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:23:14 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/themes/default/images/WWLogo.gif http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Medical-Billing-Consultancy/1294.htm Medical billing consultancy is the new concept which is gaining momentum really fast. Medical billing consultants provides doctors and customers number of services that saves time and money of both. Hiring a billing consultant eliminates all the hurdles in clearing of medical bills which are otherwise a great burden on both sides. The billing consultant’s works with latest compensation techniques related to complex billing prerequisites in case of insurance claims. By attaining the help of billing consultants the doctors can concentrate (Site Admin) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:05:24 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Affordable-Family-Healthcare-Plans/1293.htm Every person desires a healthy life as good health adds to the essence of life. So getting Affordable Healthcare Plans is one of the essential steps towards assurance of a healthy life without worrying about expenses of treatment. Depending on your requirement you can either choose Affordable Family Healthcare Plans or individual Healthcare Plans. There are many companies that also provide Discount medical plans that allow you to save big on your medical expenses and get access to some of the most qualified doctors. Here are some do’s an (Site Admin) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:02:48 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Study-Tests-New-Treatments-That-May-Benefit-Mesothelioma-Patients/1292.htm A study performed by Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire may provide a new hope for patients facing the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma. Completing studies based on past work performed with methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP), a missing enzyme linked to several types of cancers including lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma and mesothelioma, researchers found that MTAP may be linked to the development of malignant tumors in those who lack the enzyme. Lead by Dr. Martin Lubin and Adam Lubin, researc (Anonymous) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:24:24 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Affordable-Family-Healthcare-Plans/1291.htm Every person desires a healthy life as good health adds to the essence of life. So getting Affordable Healthcare Plans is one of the essential steps towards assurance of a healthy life without worrying about expenses of treatment. Depending on your requirement you can either choose Affordable Family Healthcare Plans or individual Healthcare Plans. There are many companies that also provide Discount medical plans that allow you to save big on your medical expenses and get access to some of the most qualified doctors. Here are some do’s an (Site Admin) Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:48 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Ready-to-protect-yourself-with-Qualified-Health-Medical-Discount-Plan/1290.htm Looking for a cost-effective way to cope with expensive medical care and wondering for inexpensive healthcare? Then you are at right place Qualified Discount Healthcare Plan, Healthcare savings plan is your one stop source for Medical Health Care Plan, Medical health savings plan. Qualified Health is a medical discount program that provides access to one of the nation's largest provider networks and offers members access to the same negotiated rates that large insurance companies have been enjoying for years. The Qualified Health Medical Discount Progra (Site Admin) Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:33:10 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Recessionista-Beauty:-The-Liquid-Facelift/1289.htm With the economy in its current state, most people are looking for less expensive alternatives to surgery with minimal downtime.  One of the most popular alternatives to a traditional facelift is the “liquid” facelift.  Dr. Jennifer Levine a famous  Facelift Surgeon uses a combination of anti-aging products to contour the face and add volume.  In a matter of minutes, the years are erased and patients can return to work the same day.  For patients who are more cautious, Dr.Levine recommends that the treatments be per (Site Admin) Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:29:47 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/The-Future-of-Personal-Hygiene-is-Here/1288.htm When it comes to personal hygiene, necessity has always ruled the throne!  Other than a place to catch up on your reading, comfort and thorough cleansing has never been practical or conveniently available . . . until now!  Ever remember seeing an unusual looking and somewhat intimidating, porcelain bowl that was next to a toilet in a bathroom?  Usually seen in movies or homes of the rich and famous or even some expensive hotel suites, this bowl is what’s called a Bidet.  Developed by the Europeans in the 19th century for impro (Site Admin) Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:27:04 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Leukemia-Lymphoma-Cancer---Causes,-Symptoms,-Diagnosis,-Treatments/1282.htm Cancers that affect the lymphoid system are generally called lymphomas; the cells in the lymph nodes uncontrollably multiply, which results in the growth of a cancer mass. The different types of lymphomas are differentiated depending on the type of cell that multiplies and on how the cancer presents itself in the person. There are basically two types of lymphomas: Hodgkin's disease and Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Among the two, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma is the more common type of lymphoma. Lymphoma is a very difficult disease if watched from (Site Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:42:01 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Cardio-Sessions-&-Aerobic-Water-Exercises/1281.htm Are you one of the many people who perform long cardio sessions of 45 to 60 minutes? Some people are still unaware that this is not the most efficient method for fat loss. Researchers have discovered that breaking up your cardio workouts into smaller segments helps to burn more fat than performing cardio in one single long session. The study, by the University of Tokyo and the Institute of Sports Medicine in Copenhagen, involved 7 men who either performed one 60 minute cardio session or 2 sets of 30 minute cardio workouts with a rest o (Site Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:40:54 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Healing-Meditation-Techniques/1280.htm Meditation, just like anything else, has been through a lot of changes since its first inception thousand of years ago. Today, we know people are practicing Healing Meditation, Transcendental Meditation, Zen Meditation, Mantra Meditation, Hindu Meditation. The list goes on with Moving Meditation, Passive Meditation, Candle Light Meditation, and a few others. For beginners, the overwhelming numbers of techniques, literatures and advertisements could be very confusing. For those who has already started one technique, this could also create a problem, bec (Site Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:39:35 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Information-about-meditation-and-its-benefits/1279.htm What is Meditation? The practice of relaxing the mind and your body. The benefits are countless, including improvement of general health, increased concentration, a deeper level of relaxation, reduced anxiety, and so many more. Many physicians have recognized the scientific benefits of meditation and are including it as a routine prescription for many of their patients these days Meditation is simple and easy and does not necessarily take up a lot of your time. It can be done anywhere, any time and for any duration. If you are on a tra (Site Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:38:38 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Colon-Cancer---Causes,-Symptoms,-Treatment/1278.htm The colon is an extremely important part of our digestive system and is a storage tube for solid waste that passes through our bodies. Its main function is to extract water and salt from feces. This vital part of our body's internal makeup consists of the transverse colon, the ascending colon, the sigmoid colon, and the descending colon. The colon rectal cancer is many a times referred to as the colorectal cancer or either the large bowel cancer. It is mainly ascribed to the retard growth of the cancerous cells in the colon or the rect (Site Admin) Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:37:36 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Who-Can-You-Trust-With-Your-Health?/1267.htm Why Are So Many Americans Overweight, Fatigued, or Facing Chronic Pain & Degenerative Disease?   Americans have been disconnected from the knowledge and information that creates balanced health. We have forgotten many basic principles of how to maintain our health.   We have forgotten how to prevent illness and degenerative conditions.   We have forgotten the connections between the soil and the h (Anonymous) Mon, 17 Sep 2007 03:29:17 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/CyberKnife-System-Use-for-Prostate-Cancer-Quadrupled/1265.htm SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) , a global leader in the field of radiosurgery, announced today that use of its CyberKnife(R) Robotic Radiosurgery System to treat extracranial tumors non-invasively has increased by 75 percent worldwide during Accuray's fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. The most dramatic growth was seen in the treatment of lung and prostate cancer in the United States, which doubled and quadrupled respectively since the end of fiscal year 2006. For more than four d (Site Admin) Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:28:33 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Cryoablation-as-Salvage-Therapy-for-Recurrent-Prostate-Cancer/1263.htm Cryosurgery was first used to treat prostate cancer in the early 1970s. Sine then, changes in equipment and techniques have improved the results of cryosurgery, in both tumor control and lower morbidity. Ultrasound-guided surgery allows monitoring of freezing in real time. Monitoring temperature at critical locations, separating the rectum and prostate by saline injection, and using argon gas rather than liquid nitrogen-based equipment have improved results and lowered complication rates. Cryoablation as Salvage Therapy for R (Site Admin) Fri, 01 Jun 2007 22:46:41 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/PROVENGE---Designed-to-stimulate-a-patient's-own-immune-system/1262.htm Written by Jack Leeroy Chicago, IL. -- Apr 21, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ -- PROVENGE is an investigational product that may represent the first in a new class of active cellular immunotherapies that are uniquely designed to stimulate a patient's own immune system. PROVENGE is in late-stage clinical development for the treatment of patients with advanced prostate cancer. In clinical studies, patients typically received three infusions over a one-month period as a complete course of therapy. The FDA has to give their opinion on wh (Site Admin) Sat, 21 Apr 2007 22:09:41 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Extreme-Makeover-or--the-decision-to-undergo-cosmetic-surgery/1261.htm The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery should never be taken lightly; so you should be absolutely confidant in your choice to go under the knife.  Always do your research before committing to a cosmetic surgeon; make sure they come highly recommended. And don’t forget: any cosmetic procedure is considered surgery and comes with a certain amount of risk. This guide will walk you through some of the more popular cosmetic procedures; always consult your surgeon for more in depth information. Breast Augmenta (Site Admin) Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:34:49 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/The-Ghost-of-the-Silicone-Implants-Returns/1260.htm No, not poltergeists: Breast implants filled with silicone gel. For women who’ve had a bad experience with implants, that news may be little better than a visit from an angry apparition. There are women around the world who hold silicone breast implants responsible for their autoimmune disease or cancer. These women must be shaking their heads in amazement: Why are silicone implants available again? The way this question is answered says a lot about the role you think the government should play in your health (Site Admin) Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:16:01 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/-Selenium-cuts-prostate-risk-/1259.htm Some 40,000 men die every year from prostate cancer, but a new study says what a man eats may help prevent the disease. The study, published by the National Cancer Institute, found men who had the highest intakes of the mineral selenium cut their cancer rates by one-half to two-thirds compared to men with the lowest intakes of selenium. "The notion that vitamins and minerals might prevent prostate cancer is a particularly exciting thing," said Dr. Philip Taylor of the National Cancer Institute. Selenium is found in (Site Admin) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:09:59 EST http://www.cancerhealthwatch.com/articles/Breast-Cancer-Society-of-Canada-has-rejected-Donation-from-Exotic-Dancers/1258.htm The Breast Cancer Society of Canada has rejected the offer of thousands of dollars from a fundraising group of exotic dancers in Vancouver. Exotic Dancers for Cancer holds an annual charity event in memory of a former dancer who lost her life to the disease. Last year, the event raised $6,000. "I really feel that it's a strong indication of the degree of the stigma that exotic dancers experience when an organization doesn't even want to be associated with them for fear of experiencing the same stigma." Exotic Danc (Site Admin) Fri, 09 Feb 2007 20:02:58 EST