Sentences with phrase «by cancer treatments such»

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I also have researched the connection between hormone treatments, such as bc, and breast cancer and fertility issues and have realized that it is not something that will soon be accepted by the MSM.

By late 2013, some regional units of insurance carriers, such as Aetna and Blue Cross, were refusing to pay for proton treatment for prostate cancer.

«In part, some of the results are explained by more effective treatments for cancer and heart disease, with advances in medicine making such physical illnesses easier to treat, whilst there have been less advances in the treatment of neurological conditions»

In particular, although radiation treatment regimens for some other cancers have been found to unleash an anti-tumor response by the patient's own T - cells, the team found no such effect in their pancreatic cancer model.

Called the Canakinumab Anti-inflammatory Thrombosis Outcomes Study (CANTOS) and funded by the drug giant Novartis, the trial also found fewer cases of lung cancer in those on the treatment, rekindling basic research findings hinting that the same inflammatory pathway may initiate or spur the growth of such tumors.

On the flip side, turning up expression of these genes or their pathways could help researchers grow new intestinal tissue to replace tissue destroyed by diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or radiation treatment for cancer.

This promises to make proton therapy an option for thousands more cancer patients by reducing the risks of healthy tissue being damaged during treatment, particularly in vulnerable parts of the body such as the brain, eye and spinal cord.

It also showed that the public cost of expanding public coverage for high - cost drugs — such as treatments for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis — would be modest and, under most plausible scenarios, would be offset by savings achieved in relatively common drug classes — like treatments for high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Rich and colleagues are now testing in mice whether combining Zika with traditional cancer treatments such as chemotherapy is more effective than either treatment by itself.

Furthermore, the agent prevented the drop in the number of neutrophils (i.e., neutropenia) found in the blood that is typically caused by 5 - fluorouracil, a chemotherapy agent commonly used in the treatment of gastrointestinal and other tumors, such as colon, stomach, pancreas and breast cancers.

Such behaviors include extreme weight control methods, such as diet pills, self - induced vomiting, laxatives and diuretics; cosmetic surgery and Botox injections; spa treatments, such as hair removal by waxing (which has been associated with rashes and infections) and gel nail polish (done with UV curing and associated with DNA damage to the skin that can result in premature aging and possibly cancer; and tattoos or pierciSuch behaviors include extreme weight control methods, such as diet pills, self - induced vomiting, laxatives and diuretics; cosmetic surgery and Botox injections; spa treatments, such as hair removal by waxing (which has been associated with rashes and infections) and gel nail polish (done with UV curing and associated with DNA damage to the skin that can result in premature aging and possibly cancer; and tattoos or piercisuch as diet pills, self - induced vomiting, laxatives and diuretics; cosmetic surgery and Botox injections; spa treatments, such as hair removal by waxing (which has been associated with rashes and infections) and gel nail polish (done with UV curing and associated with DNA damage to the skin that can result in premature aging and possibly cancer; and tattoos or piercisuch as hair removal by waxing (which has been associated with rashes and infections) and gel nail polish (done with UV curing and associated with DNA damage to the skin that can result in premature aging and possibly cancer; and tattoos or piercings.

For her research efforts, Dietrich has registered a number of firsts with journal papers reflecting her work on such diverse topics as: improving cancer therapy through odor and taste intervention; prevention and treatment of obesity by drinking more water; health effects of iron and copper in drinking water; and risks to people over 50 for unhealthy over-exposure to iron in water.

By supporting Directive 2010 / 63 / EU, LERU wishes to call attention to the fundamental importance of the use of animals in research and the vital role it plays in understanding and providing treatment for a range of debilitating and life threatening human diseases such as cancer, primary immunodeficiencies, neuro - degenerative diseases and heart failure.

Fresh stem cells are needed when a patient is low on red blood cells, as in anemia, or white blood cells, which can be caused by cancer or even cancer treatments such as irradiation or chemotherapy.

UNC Lineberger researchers led by Ronald C. Chen surveyed 1,171 men diagnosed with prostate cancer in North Carolina, finding that while both white and black men were concerned about curing their cancer and the quality - of - life impacts of treatment, more black men considered other social and personal factors — such as recovery time and cost — to be very important in their treatment decision - making.

Their results show that the original idea is correct and that such antibody treatment does actually stop the channels from opening, with one very important exception: the MEK channel was actually powerfully stimulated by the treatment — the antibodies being as effective in this as the hormone itself — and actively helped the cancer cells to survive.

You must remember when dealing with the toxic load created by any of the fast - acting alternative cancer treatments, such as this one, you need to understand the symptoms of the detoxification load and all of your options for dealing with the toxic load, especially with regards to protecting the liver.

Nutritional ketosis has received a lot of attention by cancer researchers in recent years, and many studies show it has great potential not just as a form of cancer prevention but also treatment — in combination with other treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation.16 Research is looking at whether non-toxic metabolic therapies and drug cocktails may be just as effective, with less toxicity.

Still, research suggests that some alternative treatments (such as acupuncture and massage) may benefit people with cancer by easing the side effects associated with cancer therapies like radiation and chemotherapy.

These people almost universally went from a cooked food, meat - centered diet and gave up their meat, their dairy products (except for specific treatments such as the Budwig diet), their refined sugar, etc. and switched to a raw food vegetarian diet, and by simply changing diets their bodies were able to cure their cancer.

A major reason stemmed from the belief that cancer was considered a «local» disease, initiated by specific causes and treated by specific treatments, such as surgical removal.

Cancer is an awful thing (recently having taken legendary actors like Alan Rickman and iconic musicians such as David Bowie), so for those brief moments of emotional content where Deadpool accepts his fate, or decides to ditch the love of his life feeling that the top - secret experimental treatment that went wrong has left him far too horribly disfigured for anyone to properly love him, by extension we also grow to hate the villain Ajax increasingly more.

Donations made to the TGen Foundation will be used to fund TGen's research needs for improving human health by helping scientists discover new treatments, therapies and cures for many diseases such as autism, melanoma, pancreatic cancer, brain tumors, diabetes and others.

Mikiko - During the past year there was an overall increase in the frequency of high - value treatments such as anterior cruciate ligament surgeries, cancer treatments including chemotherapy, and foreign body exploratory surgeries performed by veterinarians.

Addressing issues such as the politics of institutionalized care in hospitals and military detention centers, the FDA's ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, and the challenges posed by medical treatments of cancer and HIV, In the Power of Your Care proposes that health care as a human right can be upheld through community - based efforts and policy change.

The first rule for travelers with underlying health problems such as cancer, heart disease, lung conditions, anemia, and diabetes or those on any regular form of medication or treatment or recently had surgery is to consult with their doctor before deciding to travel by air.

Not least that they can prevent the growth of cancer cells caused by lipid - modified proteins, but also that they can be effective in the treatment of diabetes and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's.

The company's health insurance products consist of accidental injury insurance which provides benefits if insured is injured or dies from an accident; cancer insurance which assists in paying costs related to cancer treatment and recovery; critical illness insurance which offers lump - sum benefits upon the diagnosis of a critical illnesses, such as cancer, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure; heart / stroke insurance which pays indemnity benefits for a range of treatments, services and expenses in the event of a heart attack or stroke; hospital insurance which helps pay costs associated with hospital care, including emergency room visits; and Medicare supplement which protects against the expenses not paid by Medicare.

Each cancer case is different — they will vary not only by cancer type, but also by cancer phase, treatment and many other factors such as:

In fact, Arizona does have a larger range of guaranteed coverages that are mandated by state law than many other states in the nation, such as guaranteed coverage for breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, autism diagnoses and treatment, emergency services, and even requirements for covering holistic health care options such as chiropractic visits, acupuncture, and allopathic care.

The gap in survival rates can be explained by factors such as advanced cancer at diagnosis, reduced access to and uptake of treatment, higher rates of comorbidities, and language barriers.